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Investcorp Acquisition (IVCA) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report

IPO and Business Combination Timeline - The company completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on May 12, 2022, raising gross proceeds of 225millionfromthesaleof22,500,000unitsat225 million from the sale of 22,500,000 units at 10.00 per unit[26]. - Following the extraordinary general meeting on August 11, 2023, shareholders approved the extension of the business combination deadline to August 12, 2024, and 16,085,554 Class A ordinary shares were redeemed at approximately 10.74pershare,totalingabout10.74 per share, totaling about 172.77 million[27]. - The company has until August 12, 2024, to consummate a business combination, with a maximum aggregate contribution to the trust account not exceeding 1,200,000[89].IfthebusinesscombinationisnotcompletedbyAugust12,2024,thecompanywillredeempublicsharesatapriceequaltotheamountintheTrustAccount,minusupto1,200,000[89]. - If the business combination is not completed by August 12, 2024, the company will redeem public shares at a price equal to the amount in the Trust Account, minus up to 100,000 for dissolution expenses[84]. - If the initial business combination is not completed within 27 months of the IPO closing, public shareholders may only receive approximately 10.30pershareuponliquidation[130].BusinessStrategyandTargetFocusThecompanyintendstofocusitsacquisitioneffortsonhighgrowthsectorsinIndia,includinghealthcare,software,consumerservices,ITservices,businesstobusiness,andfintech[36].Thecompanyaimstotargetcompanieswithanenterprisevalueexceeding10.30 per share upon liquidation[130]. Business Strategy and Target Focus - The company intends to focus its acquisition efforts on high-growth sectors in India, including healthcare, software, consumer services, IT services, business-to-business, and fintech[36]. - The company aims to target companies with an enterprise value exceeding 1 billion, emphasizing appropriate valuations and strong management teams[37]. - The company may pursue acquisition opportunities in various industries, including early-stage or financially unstable businesses, which carry inherent risks[137]. Financial Condition and Risks - The company has generated non-operating income from interest on proceeds from the IPO, but no operational activities have been initiated since inception[33]. - The company is subject to risks associated with early-stage and emerging growth companies, particularly due to geopolitical factors such as the invasion of Ukraine by Russia[35]. - The company faces risks related to the ability of public shareholders to redeem shares, which may affect the attractiveness of its financial condition to potential targets[63]. - If the company does not complete its initial business combination, public shareholders may receive only approximately 10.30pershareuponliquidation[149].Thecompanymayincursubstantialdebttocompleteabusinesscombination,whichcouldadverselyaffectitsleverageandfinancialcondition[156].ShareholderDynamicsandGovernanceInitialshareholdersneed1,660,349publicshares(16.9610.30 per share upon liquidation[149]. - The company may incur substantial debt to complete a business combination, which could adversely affect its leverage and financial condition[156]. Shareholder Dynamics and Governance - Initial shareholders need 1,660,349 public shares (16.96%) to approve the initial business combination, assuming all shares are voted[67]. - The company expects initial shareholders to own at least 20% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares at the time of any shareholder vote[67]. - Initial shareholders collectively own 20% of the issued and outstanding shares as of December 31, 2023[153]. - Initial shareholders will control the election of the board of directors until the completion of the initial business combination, holding 20% of the issued ordinary shares[174]. - Initial shareholders may exert significant influence over actions requiring a shareholder vote until the completion of the initial business combination[183]. Competition and Market Conditions - There is intense competition for business combination opportunities from other entities, which may limit the company's ability to acquire larger targets due to available financial resources[51]. - The increasing number of special purpose acquisition companies may lead to a scarcity of attractive targets, increasing costs or hindering the ability to find a target[106]. - The company may face increased competition for attractive business combination targets due to the rise of special purpose acquisition companies, potentially leading to higher financial demands from target companies[107]. Operational and Regulatory Challenges - The company may face regulatory review from CFIUS, which could impact transaction certainty and timing[82]. - Changes in laws or regulations could materially affect the company's ability to complete its initial business combination and operations[131]. - Compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act may increase the time and costs necessary to complete an acquisition[184]. Trust Account and Financial Provisions - The trust account will initially contain 10.30 per Class A ordinary share, potentially increasing to approximately 11.10pershareifthesponsormakestotalcontributionsof11.10 per share if the sponsor makes total contributions of 1,200,000[99]. - The nominal purchase price for founder shares was 25,000,approximately25,000, approximately 0.0035 per share, which may lead to significant dilution of public shares upon business combination[218]. - The company must maintain a market value of listed securities of at least $50 million and a minimum of 1.1 million publicly held shares to remain listed on Nasdaq[215]. Management and Operational Risks - The management team possesses extensive experience in sourcing, structuring, and executing mergers and acquisitions, which is expected to provide a competitive advantage in identifying suitable targets[46]. - The departure of key personnel from an acquisition candidate could negatively impact the operations and profitability of the post-combination business[182]. - Limited ability to assess the management of a prospective target business may lead to a combination with management lacking necessary skills[189]. Miscellaneous - The company is classified as an "emerging growth company," allowing it to take advantage of certain exemptions from reporting requirements[58]. - The company may not proceed with a business combination if it would cause shares to be considered a "penny stock" under the Exchange Act[75]. - The company has not verified whether its sponsor has sufficient funds to satisfy indemnity obligations, which could impact the funds available for business combinations[118].