As
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 19, 2018
Registration
No. 333-
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form
S-1
REGISTRATION
STATEMENT
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
SMAAASH
ENTERTAINMENT INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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6770
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82-1231127
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(State
or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(Primary
Standard Industrial Classification
Code Number)
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(I.R.S.
Employer
Identification Number)
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1345
Avenue of the Americas, 15
th
Floor
New
York, NY 10105
Telephone: (212) 878-3684
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal
executive offices)
F.
Jacob Cherian
Chief
Executive Officer
1345 Avenue of the Americas, 15
th
Floor
New York, New York 10105
Telephone: (212) 878-3684
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)
Copies
to:
Barry
I. Grossman, Esq.
Benjamin S. Reichel, Esq.
Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP
1345 Avenue
of the Americas
New York, New York 10105
Telephone:
(212) 370-1300
Approximate
date of commencement of proposed sale to the public:
As soon as practicable after the effective date of this registration statement.
If
any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under
the Securities Act of 1933 check the following box. ☐
If
this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please
check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. ☐
If
this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list
the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ☐
If
this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list
the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ☐
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting
company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,”
“smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large
accelerated filer ☐
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Accelerated
filer ☐
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Non-accelerated
filer ☐
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Smaller
reporting company ☒
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Emerging
growth company ☒
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If
an emerging growth company, indicate by check market if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for
complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act.
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CALCULATION
OF REGISTRATION FEE
Title
of each class of securities to be registered
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Amount
to be registered
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Proposed
maximum offering price per common stock
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Proposed
maximum aggregate offering price
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Amount
of registration fee
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Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
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5,461,500
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(1)
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$
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11.50
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(2)
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$
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62,807,250.00
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$
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7,612.24
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Common Stock, par value
$0.0001 per share
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1,847,650
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(3)
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$
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1.89
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(4)
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$
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3,492,058.50
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$
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423.24
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Warrants
to purchase Common Stock
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261,500
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(5)
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—
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(6)
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—
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0
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TOTAL
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$
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8,035.48
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(1)
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Represents
the issuance by the registrant of (i) 5,200,000 shares of our common stock, par value
$0.0001 per share (“Common Stock”) that may be issued upon the exercise of
5,200,000 warrants (the “Public Warrants”) originally sold as part of units
in the registrant’s initial public offering (the “IPO”), and (ii) 261,500
shares of Common Stock that may be issued upon the exercise of the 261,500 warrants (the
“Private Placement Warrants”, which together with the Public Warrants, the
“Warrants”) originally sold as part of private placement units (the “Private
Placement Units”) in a private placement that closed simultaneously with the consummation
of the IPO. Pursuant to Rule 416 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities
Act”), there are also being registered such indeterminable additional shares of
Common Stock as may be issued to prevent dilution as a result of stock splits, stock
dividends or similar transactions, and the resale of such shares of Common Stock.
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(2)
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Based
the $11.50 exercise price of a warrant in accordance with Rule 457(g) under the Securities
Act.
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(3)
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Represents
the resale of (i) 26,150 shares of Common Stock underlying the rights originally sold
as part of the Private Placement Units, (ii) 261,500 shares of Common Stock originally
sold as part of the Private Placement Units, (iii) 1,300,000 shares of Common Stock owned
by our initial stockholders (the “Founder Shares”), (iv) 52,000 shares of
Common Stock held by Maxim Group LLC, the underwriters of our IPO; and (v) 208,000 shares
of Common Stock held by Chardan Capital Markets, LLC as compensation for its services
upon the consummation of our transactions with Smaaash Entertainment Private Limited.
Pursuant to Rule 416 under the Securities Act, there are also being registered such indeterminable
additional shares of Common Stock as may be issued to prevent dilution as a result of
stock splits, stock dividends or similar transactions.
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(4)
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Estimated
at $1.89 per share, the average of the high and low prices of the registrant’s
common stock as reported on The NASDAQ Capital Market on December 13, 2018 (a date within
five business days prior to the initial filing of this registration statement), solely
for the purpose of calculating the registration fee in accordance with Rule 457(c) under
the Securities Act.
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(5)
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Represents
the resale of the Private Placement Warrants.
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(6)
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No
fee pursuant to Rule 457(g) under the Securities Act.
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The
registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until
the registrant shall file a further amendment that specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become
effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act or until the registration statement shall become effective on
such date as the Securities and Exchange Commission, acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.
The
information in this preliminary prospectus is not complete and may be changed. These securities may not be sold until the registration
statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities,
and it is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities, in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted.
SUBJECT
TO COMPLETION, DATED DECEMBER 19, 2018.
PRELIMINARY
PROSPECTUS
SMAAASH
ENTERTAINMENT INC.
7,309,150
Shares of Common Stock
261,500
Warrants to Purchase Common Stock
This
prospectus relates to the issuance by us of up to 5,461,500 shares of our common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Common
Stock”), which consist of (a) 5,200,000 shares of Common Stock that may be issued upon the exercise of 5,200,000 warrants
(the “Public Warrants”) originally sold as part of units in our initial public offering (the “IPO”) and
which entitle the holder to purchase Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share of Common Stock, and (b) 261,500 shares
of Common Stock that may be issued upon the exercise of 261,500 warrants (the “Private Placement Warrants”, and together
with the Public Warrants, the “Warrants”) underlying units originally issued in a private placement that closed simultaneously
with the consummation of the IPO (the “Private Placement Units”), which entitle the holder to purchase Common Stock
at an exercise price of $11.50 per share of Common Stock.
In
addition, this prospectus relates to the resale from time to time of 7,309,150 shares of Common Stock and 261,500 Private Placement
Warrants by the selling security holders named in this prospectus or their permitted transferees (the “Selling Securityholders”).
The 7,309,150 shares of Common Stock consist of:
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(i)
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5,200,000
shares of Common Stock that may be issued upon the exercise of the Public Warrants;
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(ii)
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261,500
shares of Common Stock that may be issued upon the exercise of the Private Placement
Warrants;
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(iii)
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261,500
shares of Common Stock originally sold as part of Private Placement Units;
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(iv)
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26,150
shares of Common Stock underlying the 261,500 rights originally sold as part of the Private
Placement Units;
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(v)
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1,300,000
shares of Common Stock owned by our initial stockholders and their permitted transferees
(the “Founder Shares”);
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(vi)
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52,000
shares of Common Stock held by Maxim Group LLC, the underwriters of our IPO; and
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(vii)
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208,000
shares of Common Stock held by Chardan Capital Markets, LLC as compensation for its services
upon the consummation of our transactions with Smaaash Entertainment Private Limited.
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The
shares of Common Stock that may be issued by us and the shares of Common Stock and the Private Placement Warrants that may be
sold by the Selling Securityholders are collectively referred to in this prospectus as the “Offered Securities.” We
will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale by the Selling Securityholders of the Offered Securities. We will receive the
proceeds from the exercise of the Warrants for cash, but not from the sale of the underlying shares of Common Stock. See “Use
of Proceeds” beginning on page 39 of this prospectus. We will bear all costs, expenses and fees in connection with the
registration of the Offered Securities, including with regard to compliance with state securities or “blue sky” laws.
The Selling Securityholders will bear all commissions and discounts, if any, attributable to their sale of the Offered Securities,
except as otherwise expressly set forth under “Plan of Distribution” beginning on page 67 of this prospectus.
This
prospectus describes the general manner in which the Offered Securities may be offered and sold. If necessary, the specific manner
in which the Offered Securities may be offered and sold will be described in one or more supplements to this prospectus. Any prospectus
supplement may add, update or change information contained in this prospectus. You should carefully read this prospectus, and
any applicable prospectus supplement, as well as the documents incorporated by reference herein or therein before you invest in
any of our securities.
The
Selling Securityholders may offer, sell or distribute Offered Securities publicly or through private transactions. If the Selling
Securityholders use underwriters, dealers or agents to sell Offered Securities, we will name them and describe their compensation
in a prospectus supplement. The price to the public of those securities and the net proceeds the Selling Securityholders expect
to receive from that sale will also be set forth in a prospectus supplement.
Our
Common Stock and warrants are currently quoted on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbols “SMSH” and “SMSHW,”
respectively.
We
are an “emerging growth company” under applicable federal securities laws and are subject to reduced public company
reporting requirements. Investing in our securities involves a high degree of risk.
See
“Risk Factors” beginning on page 12 for a discussion of information that should be considered in connection with
the ownership of our securities.
Neither
the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or
determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The
date of the prospectus is [ ] , 2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS
You
should rely only on the information contained in this prospectus or a supplement to this prospectus. We have not authorized anyone
to provide you with different information. This prospectus is not an offer to sell securities, and it is not soliciting an offer
to buy securities, in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. You should not assume that the information contained
in this prospectus or any supplement to this prospectus is accurate as of any date other than the date on the front cover of those
documents.
SUMMARY
This
summary only highlights the more detailed information appearing elsewhere in this prospectus. As this is a summary, it does not
contain all of the information that you should consider in making an investment decision. You should read this entire prospectus
carefully, including the information under “Risk Factors” and our financial statements and the related notes included
elsewhere in this prospectus, before investing.
Unless
otherwise stated in this prospectus, references to:
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“Founder Shares” means the 1,300,000 shares of Common Stock owned by our initial stockholders or their permitted transferees;
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“initial stockholders” means the holders of our Founder Shares prior to the IPO;
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“IPO” means our initial public offering of Public Units;
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“management” or “management team” means our executive officers and directors;
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“Private Placement Shares” means the shares of our Common Stock included in the Private Placement Units;
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“Private Placement Units” means the units issued to our sponsor in a private placement occurring simultaneously with
the closing of the IPO;
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“Private Placement Warrants” means the warrants included in the Private Placement Units;
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“Public Shares” means shares of our Common Stock sold as part of the Public Units;
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“Public Stockholders” means the holders of our Public Shares, including our initial stockholders and members of our
management team to the extent our initial stockholders and/or members of our management team purchased Public Shares, provided
that each initial stockholder’s and member of our management team’s status as a “public stockholder” shall
only exist with respect to such Public Shares;
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“Public Units” means the units originally sold in our IPO;
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“Smaaash Private” means Smaaash Entertainment Private Limited and its consolidated subsidiaries;
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“Sponsor” means I-AM Capital Partners LLC, our sponsor; and
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“Warrants” means our redeemable warrants, which includes all of our warrants sold as part of the Public Units as well
as the Private Placement Warrants to the extent they are no longer held by the initial purchasers of the Private Placement Warrants
or their permitted transferees.
Unless
the context otherwise requires, “we,” “us,” or “the Company” refers to I-AM Capital Acquisition
Company prior to the Closing (defined below) and to Smaaash Entertainment Inc. after the Closing.
Background
Smaaash
Entertainment Inc. (formerly known as I-AM Capital Acquisition Company) was a blank check company organized under the laws of
the State of Delaware on April 17, 2017. We were formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition,
share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. Although we were not limited to a
particular industry or geographic region for purposes of consummating a business combination, we focused on businesses with a
connection to India.
On
May 31, 2017, we issued 1,437,500 Founder Shares to the Sponsor in exchange for a capital contribution of $25,000. Upon the partial
exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option on September 13, 2017, 137,500 Founder Shares were forfeited by the
Sponsor.
The
Founder Shares are identical to the Public Shares and holders of Founder Shares have the same stockholder rights as Public Stockholders,
except that the Founder Shares and the Private Placement Shares are subject to certain transfer restrictions.
On
August 22, 2017, we sold 5,000,000 Public Units at a purchase price of $10.00 per unit in our IPO, generating gross proceeds of
$50.0 million. Each public unit consisted of one share of our Common Stock, one right to receive one-tenth of one share our Common
Stock upon consummation of an initial business combination, and one redeemable warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase
one share of common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment.
Concurrently
with the closing of the IPO, the Sponsor purchased an aggregate of 254,500 Private Placement Units at $10.00 per unit, generating
gross proceeds of $2,545,000 in a private placement. The Private Placement Units (including their component securities) are not
transferable, assignable or salable until 30 days after the completion of the initial business combination and the warrants included
in the Private Placement Units are non-redeemable so long as they are held by the Sponsor or their permitted transferees.
Contained
in the underwriting agreement for the IPO was an over-allotment option allowing the underwriters to purchase from the Company
up to an additional 750,000 Public Units (the “Over-Allotment Units”) and, in addition, the Company received a commitment
from the Sponsor to purchase up to an additional 26,250 Private Placement Units. On September 13, 2017, the underwriters partially
exercised their option and purchased 200,000 Over-Allotment Units, which were sold at an offering price of $10.00 per unit, generating
gross proceeds of $2,000,000. Also on September 13, 2017, simultaneously with the sale of the Over-Allotment Units, the Company
consummated the sale of an additional 7,000 Private Placement Units (the “Over-Allotment Placement Units”), generating
gross proceeds of $70,000.
On
November 20, 2018 (the “
Closing Date
”), the Company and Smaaash Entertainment Private Limited, a private
limited company incorporated under the laws of India (“
Smaaash Private
”), consummated the transactions
(the “
Transactions
”) contemplated by the share subscription agreement (as amended, the “
Subscription
Agreement
”), following the approval at the special meeting of the stockholders of the Company held on November 9,
2018 (the “
Special Meeting
”).
Pursuant
to the Subscription Agreement, the purchase price of $150,000 was paid by the Company to Smaaash Private in exchange for 300,000
newly issued equity shares of Smaaash Private at the closing of the Transactions (the “
Closing
”).
In
addition, AHA Holdings Private Limited (“
AHA Holdings
”) and Shripal Morakhia (together with AHA Holdings,
the “
Smaaash Founders
”) have agreed that within six months following the Closing Date, they will transfer
all of their ownership interest in Smaaash Private (representing 33.6% of the share capital of Smaaash Private on a fully diluted
basis as of June 22, 2018) (the “
Additional Smaaash Shares
”) to the Company in exchange for newly issued
shares of our Common Stock (the “
Transferred Company Shares
”) in an amount which would enable the Smaaash
Founders to retain their 33.6% ownership interest in Smaaash Private indirectly through their interest in the Company.
At
the Closing, the Company issued an aggregate of 2,000,000 shares of its common stock to the Smaaash Founders as an upfront portion
of the Transferred Company Shares (the “
Upfront Company Shares
”). In connection with the issuance of
the Upfront Company Shares, the Company and the Smaaash Founders entered into an escrow agreement pursuant to which the Upfront
Company Shares will be held in escrow and will be either, (i) if the Additional Smaaash Shares are not transferred in full to
the Company within the designated six-month period, cancelled, or (ii) if the Additional Smaaash Shares are transferred in full
to the Company within the designated six-month period, released from escrow and the number of Upfront Company Shares will be deducted
from the Transferred Company Shares that will be issued to the Smaaash Founders upon the delivery of the Additional Smaaash Shares.
On
November 16, 2018, Smaaash Private and the Smaaash Founders executed a letter of undertaking, pursuant to which they
agreed to transfer 4,000,000 additional equity shares of Smaaash Private to the Company in consideration for 200,000 shares
of our Common Stock, simultaneously with the issuance of the 300,000 equity shares of Smaaash Private to the Company on or
prior to November 30, 2018, as permitted by the laws of India. Such additional shares of Smaaash Private have not yet been
delivered to the Company.
In
connection with the Closing, the Company changed its name from I-AM Capital Acquisition Company to Smaaash Entertainment Inc.
and entered into a master franchise agreement (“
Master Franchise Agreement
”) and a master license and
distribution agreement (“
Master Distribution Agreement
”) with Smaaash Private. Prior to the Closing,
the Company was a shell company with no operations, formed as a vehicle to effect a business combination with one or more operating
businesses. After the Closing, the Company’s primary assets consist of shares in Smaaash Private and the rights granted
under the Master Franchise Agreement and the Master Distribution Agreement.
Master
Franchise Agreement
Franchise
and license right
. Under the Master Franchise Agreement, Smaaash Private has granted to the Company an exclusive right to
establish and operate Smaaash Centers (as defined under the Master Franchise Agreement) and to sublicense the right to establish
and operate Smaaash Centers to third party franchisees, and a license to use the products and other services developed by Smaaash
Private with respect to the Smaaash Centers, in the territories of North America and South America (“
Territory
”).
Further, Smaaash Private has granted to the Company the limited license to use the Trademarks of Smaaash Private (as set out in
the Master Franchise Agreement) for the purposes of establishing and operating the Smaaash Centers in the Territory. The Master
Franchise Agreement has been executed on an arms’ length basis between Smaaash Private and the Company.
Obligations
of the Company
. The Company will not directly or indirectly engage or be concerned with any business which competes with Smaaash
Private’s business in the Territory during the term of the Master Franchise Agreement. The Company will market, promote
and publicize the Smaaash Centers in the Territory. The Company or third party sub-franchisees shall be under an obligation to
set up at least six Smaaash Centers during the first calendar year.
Obligations
of Smaaash Private
. Smaaash Private shall assist in training and installing the equipment and bear all the costs associated
therewith. The franchisee or sub-franchisee will bear the cost to set up the Smaaash Center.
License
fees and other payments
. Franchisee or the third party franchisee will be entitled to receive the revenue generated from each
of the Smaaash Centers. In connection with the operations of the Smaaash Centers by sub-franchisees, the Company shall be entitled
to receive (i) a signup fee equal to 5% of the capital expenditure of the sub-franchisee, (ii) 5% of the revenue of the sub-franchisee
on an annual basis; and (iii) a 15% markup of the products sold to the sub-franchisee. Smaaash Private will not receive any portion
of the revenue or other fees in connection with the Master Franchise Agreement.
Ownership
of Smaaash Marks
. Smaaash Private will be the sole owner of all intellectual property related to the Smaaash Centers. All
future rights, goodwill and reputation of the Smaaash Marks shall inure to the benefit of Smaaash.
Term
of the Agreement
. The Master Franchise Agreement will commence from its execution date and continue until the agreement is
terminated in accordance with the Master Franchise Agreement.
Termination
.
The Master Franchise Agreement may be terminated (i) by the mutual written agreement of parties or (ii) by Smaaash Private if
the Company fails to make a payment, ceases to operate or abandon’s the Smaaash Centers or fails to use best efforts to
market the Smaaash Centers and such failure is not cured within 30 days’ notice of the failure.
Addendum
to Master Franchise Agreement
On
November 29, 2018, the Company and Smaaash Private executed an addendum to the Master Franchise Agreement (the “
Amendment
”).
Pursuant to the Amendment, Smaaash Private grants the Company the exclusive rights to set up family and entertainment centers
under the name “Total Sports Center” in the United States (“
Total Sports Centers
”) in which
51% of the investment will be borne by the Company and 49% by Smaaash Private. Smaaash Private will be responsible for identifying
the locations for setting up, managing and controlling the Total Sports Centers and will carry out all the fit out requirements
for such centers. Smaaash Private will also appoint the management team for the centers. Smaaash Private will be entitled to 3%
of the net revenue of each center, subject to conditions to be confirmed by the parties.
Master
License and Distribution Agreement
Grant
of license and distribution rights
. Under the Master Distribution Agreement, Smaaash Private has granted to the Company an
exclusive right to purchase from Smaaash Private specialized equipment and products related to sports and recreational activities
(“
Products
”) in the territory under the brand name of Smaaash Private and sell them with a 15% markup
to the customers which will be the sub-franchisees of the Company who will operate the Smaaash Centers, as specified in the Master
Franchise Agreement.
Pricing
.
The Company may sell the Products further to any third party franchisees at a minimum of 15% margin over and above the price at
which Smaaash Private sold the Products to the Company.
Grant
of license in Smaaash Marks.
Smaaash Private has also granted the Company a license to use the Trademarks (as set out in the
Master Distribution Agreement) on a royalty free basis for the purpose of promoting the sale of the Products in the Territory.
Ownership
of the Smaaash Games
. Smaaash Private will be the sole owner of any intellectual property rights relating to the Products
and all the goodwill relating thereto.
Term.
The Master Distribution Agreement will commence from its execution date and continue until the agreement is terminated in
accordance with the Master Distribution Agreement.
Termination.
The Master Distribution Agreement may be terminated (i) by the mutual written agreement of parties, (ii) by Smaaash Private
if the Company fails to make a payment or use best efforts to market the Products and such failure is not cured within 30 days’
of notice of the failure, and (iii) by the Company for any reason upon 120 days’ notice.
Settlement
Agreement
On
November 20, 2018, the Company entered into a settlement and release agreement (“
Settlement Agreement
”)
with Maxim Group LLC, the underwriter for the Company’s IPO (“
Maxim
”). Pursuant to the Settlement
Agreement, the Company made a cash payment of $20,000 to Maxim and issued a demand secured promissory note in favor of Maxim in
the amount of $1.8 million (the “
Note
”) to settle the payment obligations of the Company under the underwriting
agreement dated August 16, 2017, by and between the Company and Maxim. The Company also agreed to remove the restrictive legends
on an aggregate of 52,000 shares of its common stock held by Maxim and its affiliate.
The
Note accrues interest at 8% per annum from the date of the Note through and including May 20, 2019 and 12% per annum from and
including May 21, 2019 through and including August 20, 2019 and 15% per annum from and including August 21, 2019 through and
including November 20, 2019. If a late payment occurs and is continuing, the interest rate will be increased to 12% per annum
and if from the date of the Note through and including August 20, 2019 and 18% per annum and if from after August 21, 2019. If
a late payment remains outstanding for over 48 hours, Maxim may require the Company to redeem all or any part of the Note (“
Alternate
Payment Amount
”) at a redemption price equal to 125% of the Alternate Payment Amount.
The
principal and interest of the Note will be payable upon demand by Maxim or from time to time, in accordance the following schedule:
(i)
one third of the principal, accrued and unpaid interest and any late charges on May 20, 2019;
(ii)
one third of the principal, accrued and unpaid interest and any late charges on August 20, 2019; and
(iii)
one third of the principal, accrued and unpaid interest and any late charges on November 20, 2019.
The
Note is secured by a first priority security interest in all personal property and assets of the Company excluding the assets
held in escrow with respect to (i) that certain stock purchase agreement with Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. (“
Polar
”),
pursuant to which Polar agreed to sell up to 490,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to the Company thirty days after
the consummation of the Transactions and (ii) that certain stock purchase agreement with K2 Principal Fund L.P. (“
K2
”),
pursuant to which K2 agreed to sell up to 220,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to the Company thirty days after
the consummation of the Transactions.
The
amount payable under the Note may be paid in shares of our Common Stock or securities convertible or exercisable into shares of
our Common Stock (the “
Alternate Equity Payment
”) if and only if the Company and Maxim mutually agree
on both the purchase price and, if applicable, the conversion and/or exercise price of each security of the Company issued in
such Alternate Equity Payment. Otherwise the payment should be made in cash only.
So
long as any amount under the Note is outstanding, all cash proceeds received by the Company from any sales of its securities will
be used to repay this Note.
Agreement
with Chardan
On
November 16, 2018, the Company executed an agreement with Chardan Capital Markets, LLC (“
Chardan
”),
pursuant to which the Company issued 208,000 shares of its common stock to Chardan as compensation for its services upon the consummation
of the Transactions. These shares are subject to the same lock-up provisions and entitled to the same registration rights as the
shares of Common Stock held by the Sponsor.
Overview
of Smaaash Private
Smaaash
Private operates 40 state-of-the-art games and entertainment centers (the “
Centers
”) including 39 Centers
in India and one international Center in the U.S., in addition to carrying out product sales of its games and equipment that Smaaash
has developed in-house, supported by its sponsorship and other revenues.
Smaaash
Private’s core concept is to offer an interactive, immersive and fun experience to customers at its Centers, blending Augmented
Reality (“
AR
”) and Virtual Reality (“
VR
”) and other games, indoor entertainment,
and attractive food and beverage (“
F&B
”) options, customized to the tastes and preferences of a
diverse set of customers across age groups, genders and backgrounds, including corporate customers, families, friends and children.
Smaaash Private’s game concepts are supported by its in-house technology, value engineering and systems integration capabilities.
Smaaash
Private’s game attractions are classified as follows:
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Active
games and interactive sports simulators (“
Active Games
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single and multi-level go-karting lanes and bowling alleys, as well as interactive simulator-based game options such as Super
Keeper, Hoop Shot, Extreme Drone Racing and more;
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In-house
developed AR and VR games, including Finger Coaster, Jurassic Escape, Vertigo Walk The Plank, Fly Max and Haunted Hospital;
and
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Arcade
games and others, including Camel Racing, Hoop Shot and Human Claw; soft play zones which are conceptualized as indoor play
areas for young children, including a ball pool, designed to encourage longer and repeat visits to Smaaash Private’s
Centers and doing away with the requirement for families to make alternative childcare arrangements for the duration of their
visits to its Centers; and indoor game viewing areas.
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Smaaash
Private’s game offerings are complemented by its in-house food & beverage services.
Smaaash
Private launched its flagship Center in November 2012, at Kamala Mills in Lower Parel, Mumbai, with a proprietary cricket game
(obtained by Smaaash Private under a perpetual license from its founder and the patent-holder, Shripal Morakhia, for a one-time
fee) as anchor attraction. Over the last five years, Smaaash Private has transformed into a multi-center integrated games and
entertainment company, with a wide suite of in-house developed AR and VR and other games, as well as F&B options at each of
its Centers. Among other marketing initiatives, from time to time, Smaaash Private ties up with local athletes, sports icons and
celebrities, including cricket, football, basketball and ice hockey players, to customize its games and increase their appeal
to its customers, including via brand ambassadorships and game options designed around specific sports personalities.
Smaaash
Private launched its first international Center in December 2016, at the Mall of America in Minnesota, USA. Its star attraction
in its U.S. Center is a multi-level go-karting track and games developed and launched specifically for this Center, keeping in
mind local preferences, such as its ice hockey-themed game called “
What the Puck
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Super Keeper, Hoop Shot and Extreme Drone Racing, among others.
THE
OFFERING
We
are registering (i) the issuance by us of up to 5,461,500 shares of our Common Stock which may be issued upon the exercise of
the Warrants, and (ii) the resale from time to time by the Selling Securityholders of 7,309,150 shares of Common Stock and 261,500
Private Placement Warrants.
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Common
Stock offered by the Selling Securityholders
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We
are registering 7,309,150 shares of Common Stock to be offered from time to time by the
Selling Securityholders, which consists of: (i) 5,200,000 shares of Common Stock that
may be issued upon the exercise of Public Warrants; (ii) 261,500 shares of Common Stock
that may be issued upon the exercise of the Private Placement Warrants; (iii) 261,500
shares of Common Stock originally sold as part of Private Placement Units; (iv) 26,150
shares of Common Stock underlying the 261,500 rights originally sold as part of Private
Placement Units; (v) 1,300,000 Founder Shares, (vi) 52,000 shares of Common Stock held
by Maxim, the underwriters of our IPO; and (vii) 208,000 shares of Common Stock held
by Chardan as compensation for its services upon the consummation of the Transactions.
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Private
Placement Warrants offered by certain Selling Securityholders
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We
are registering 261,500 Private Placement Warrants to be offered from time to time by certain Selling Securityholders. Each
Private Placement Warrant entitles the holder to purchase Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share of Common
Stock, subject to adjustment as set forth in the warrant agreement between Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company,
as warrant agent, and us..
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Terms
of the offering
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The
Selling Securityholders will determine when and how they will dispose of the Common Stock and Warrants, registered under this
prospectus for resale. For additional information concerning the offering, see “Plan of Distribution” beginning
on page 67.
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Shares
of Common Stock
outstanding prior to this offering
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5,119,390
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Shares
of Common Stock to be issued by us upon exercise of the Warrants
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5,461,500
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Shares
of Common Stock outstanding after this offering(1)
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10,580,890, assuming the exercise of all Warrants.
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Risk
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Before
investing in our securities, you should carefully read and consider the information set forth in “Risk Factors”
beginning on page 12.
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Use
of proceeds
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We
will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of Offered Securities by the Selling Securityholders. However, we will
receive proceeds of $62,807,250.00 from the exercise of the Warrants if they are all exercised for cash at an exercise price
of $11.50 per share of Common Stock. We intend to use any such proceeds for working capital and general corporate purposes.
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Trading
market and symbol
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The
Company’s Common Stock and warrants trade on The Nasdaq Stock Market (“
Nasdaq
”) under the
symbols “SMSH” and “SMSHW,” respectively.
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The
number of outstanding shares of Common Stock that will be outstanding after this offering
excludes 500,00 shares of Common Stock reserved and available for issuance under the
2018 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Incentive Plan”)
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CAUTIONARY
STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The
Company makes forward-looking statements in this registration statement, including in the statements incorporated herein by reference.
These forward-looking statements relate to expectations for future financial performance, business strategies or expectations
for the Company’s or Smaaash Private’s businesses. Specifically, forward-looking statements may include statements
relating to:
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benefits of the Transactions;
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statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words “estimate,” “plan,” “project,”
“forecast,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,”
“target” or similar expressions.
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These
forward-looking statements are based on information available to the Company or Smaaash Private, as applicable, as of the date
of this report, and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Accordingly,
forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the views of the Company as of any subsequent date, and the
Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date
they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable
securities laws.
You
should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties,
actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include:
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outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Smaaash Private or the Company;
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risk that the Transactions disrupt current plans and operations of Smaaash Private as a result of the consummation of the
Transactions;
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ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Transactions, which may be affected by, among other things, competition
and the ability of Smaaash Private to grow and manage growth profitably;
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possibility that Smaaash Private or the Company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive
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risks and uncertainties, including those under “Risk Factors.”
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RISK
FACTORS
An
investment in our securities carries a significant degree of risk. You should carefully consider the following risks, as well
as the other information contained in this prospectus, including our historical financial statements and related notes included
elsewhere in this prospectus, before you decide to purchase our securities. Any one of these risks and uncertainties has the potential
to cause material adverse effects on our business, prospects, financial condition and operating results which could cause actual
results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements expressed by us and a significant decrease in the value of our
common shares and warrants. Refer to “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements”.
We
may not be successful in preventing the material adverse effects that any of the following risks and uncertainties may cause.
These potential risks and uncertainties may not be a complete list of the risks and uncertainties facing us. There may be additional
risks and uncertainties that we are presently unaware of, or presently consider immaterial, that may become material in the future
and have a material adverse effect on us. You could lose all or a significant portion of your investment due to any of these risks
and uncertainties.
Risks
Related to Our Business
We
are a newly formed company with no operating history and no revenues, and you have no basis on which to evaluate our ability to
achieve our business objective.
We
are a recently formed company with no operating results. Because we lack a history as an operating company, you should consider
and evaluate our operating prospects in light of the risks and uncertainties frequently encountered by early- stage operating
companies in rapidly evolving markets. These risks include:
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we may not have sufficient capital to achieve our growth strategy;
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we may not develop our product and service offerings in a manner that enables us to be profitable and meet our customers’
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Our
future growth will depend substantially on our ability to address these and the other risks described in this section. If we do
not successfully address these risks, our business could be significantly harmed.
We
may become subject to the requirements of the Investment Company Act, which would limit our business operations and require us
to spend significant resources to comply with such act.
The
Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”) defines an “investment company” as an issuer
that is engaged in the business of investing, reinvesting, owning, holding or trading in securities and owns investment securities
having a value exceeding 40 percent of the issuer’s unconsolidated assets, excluding cash items and securities issued by
the federal government. While we believe that a reasonable investor would not conclude that we are engaged primarily in investing
in securities based on our business plan focused on serving as the sole distributor for Smaaash Private games and as the master
franchisee for Centers in North and South America and making acquisitions in the active entertainment industry in the United States,
the composition of our assets after the Transaction, including our ownership of Smaaash Private equity shares, could contribute
to a conclusion that we meet the threshold definition of an investment company. While the Investment Company Act also has several
exclusions and exceptions that we would seek to rely upon to avoid being deemed an investment company, our reliance on any such
exclusions or exceptions may be misplaced resulting in violation of the Investment Company Act, the consequences of which can
be significant. For example, investment companies that fail to register under the Investment Company Act are prohibited from conducting
business in interstate commerce, which includes selling securities or entering into other contracts in interstate commerce. Section
47(b) of the Investment Company Act provides that a contract made, or whose performance involves, a violation of the Investment
Company Act is unenforceable by either party unless a court finds that enforcement would produce a more equitable result than
non-enforcement. Similarly, a court may not deny rescission to any party seeking to rescind a contract that violates the Investment
Company Act, unless the court finds that denial of rescission would produce more equitable result than granting rescission.
If
we are deemed to be an investment company under the Investment Company Act, Rule 3a-2 of the Investment Company Act provides that
inadvertent or transient investment companies will not be treated as investment companies subject to the provisions of the Investment
Company Act, provided the issuer has the requisite intent to be engaged in a non-investment business, evidenced by the issuer’s
business activities and an appropriate resolution of the issuer’s board of directors, within one year from the commencement
of the earlier of (1) the date on which the issuer owns securities and/or cash having a value exceeding 50% of the value of such
issuer’s total assets on either a consolidated or unconsolidated basis, or (2) the date on which an issuer owns or proposes
to acquire investment securities (as defined in section 3(a) of the Investment Company Act) having a value exceeding 40% of the
value of such issuer’s total assets (exclusive of government securities and cash items) on an unconsolidated basis. If the
Company becomes an inadvertent investment company, and fails to meet the requirements of the transient investment company exemption
under Rule 3a-2 of the Investment Company Act, then we will be required to register as an investment company with the SEC.
We
may not have sufficient capital to fund our ongoing operations, effectively pursue our strategy or sustain our growth initiatives.
After
the consummation of the Transactions, our remaining liquidity and capital resources may not be sufficient to allow us to fund
our ongoing operations, effectively pursue our strategy or sustain our growth initiatives. As of May 31, 2018, excluding accrued
interest set aside for working capital, we had $52.78 million of cash in our trust account. Assuming, the minimum number of shares
are tendered for redemption by our stockholders, after transaction costs, expenses and taxes payable we estimate that approximately
$49.0 million will be invested in Smaaash Private, leaving minimal cash to fund our ongoing operations, pursue our strategy and
sustain our growth initiatives.
Furthermore, under the amendment to the Subscription Agreement,
we have agreed to invest any and all monies we receive, (i) pursuant to the exercise of outstanding warrants for our capital stock
and (ii) from capital raises of additional funds outside of India, whether from the public or in private transactions, into Smaaash
Private as consideration for the subscription of additional shares of Smaaash Private, which obligation further limour our liquidity
and capital resources.
A portion of the $250,000 that Smaaash Private intends to initially contribute to us to set up the
initial Centers in North and South America may however be used for working capital.
In
order to augment our working capital, we and Smaaash Private have entered into an agreement, pursuant to which Smaaash Private
will arrange for a line of credit to us in accordance with Indian law, the proceeds of which will be used to fund our operating
expenses after the Transaction until such time as the revenue that we generate is sufficient to meet our ongoing expenses. While
the line of credit will increase our working capital, funds drawn on the line of credit will also increase our debt. Our ability
to repay the principal and accrued interest on the debt under the line of credit at maturity will depend upon our future revenues.
Our future revenues and financial performance are, to a certain extent, subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative,
regulatory and other factors beyond our control. There can be no assurance that we will generate sufficient revenue to repay the
amounts borrowed under the line of credit when due and as a result if our anticipated revenues are inadequate to repay the debt,
we could default on the loan, which could cause material adverse consequences for us.
In
addition, there can be no assurance that Smaaash Private will be in a financial position to extend the full amount of funds required
by us at the time such funds are needed or that disbursement of the loans will not be restricted due to currency or other regulatory
restrictions in India. If the transfers of funds under the line of credit are delayed or the amounts are reduced below the amounts
requested, our financial position could be materially and adversely affected.
If
we require additional capital resources and are unable to obtain such funds under the Smaaash Private line of credit, we may seek
such funds directly from third party sources; however, we may not be able to obtain sufficient equity capital and/or debt financing
from third parties to allow us to fund our expected ongoing operations or we may not be able to obtain such equity capital or
debt financing on acceptable terms or conditions. Factors affecting the availability of equity capital or debt financing to us
on acceptable terms and conditions include:
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If
we are unable to obtain the equity capital or debt financing necessary to fund our ongoing operations, pursue our strategy and
sustain our growth initiatives, we may be forced to scale back our operations or our expansion initiatives, and our business and
operating results will be materially adversely affected.
Our
growth strategy depends on the availability of suitable locations for our Centers and our ability to open new Centers and operate
them profitably.
A
key element of our growth strategy is to extend the our brand by opening additional Centers in locations in North and South America
that we believes will provide attractive returns on investment. We have initially identified six sites in the United States for
potential Centers, however, desirable locations for additional Center openings may not be available at an acceptable cost when
we identifies a particular opportunity for a new Center.
In
addition,
our ability to open new Centers on
a timely and cost-effective basis, or at all, is dependent on a number of factors, many of which are beyond our control, including
our ability or the ability of the selected franchisee to:
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If
we succeeds in opening new Centers on a timely and cost-effective basis,we may nonetheless be unable to attract enough customers
to the new Centers because potential customers may be unfamiliar with our Centers or concept, or our entertainment and menu options
might not appeal to them. Our new Centers may not meet or exceed our performance targets, including target cash-on-cash returns.
New Centers may even operate at a loss, which could have a significant adverse effect on our overall operating results.
Our
operations of Centers are significantly dependent on changes in public and customer tastes and discretionary spending patterns.
Our inability to successfully anticipate customer preferences or to gain popularity for such Centers games may negatively impact
our profitability.
Our
success depends significantly on public and customer tastes and preferences, which can be unpredictable. If we are unable to successfully
anticipate customer preferences or increase the popularity of the games offered at the Centers, the per capita revenue and overall
customer expenditures at the Centers may decrease, and thereby negatively impact our profitability. In response to such developments,
we may need to increase our marketing and product development efforts and expenditures, adjust our game or product sale pricing,
modify the games themselves, or take other actions, which may further erode our profit margins, or otherwise adversely affect
our results of operations and financial condition. In particular, we may need to expend considerable cost and effort in carrying
out extensive research and development to assess the potential interest in a game, testing and launching new games, and to remain
abreast with continually evolving technology and trends, as well as the success and popularity of the sports icons, athletes and
celebrities who act may act as brand ambassadors or as part of the themes or simulation models for certain of Smaaash Private’s
games.
While
we may incur significant expenditures of this nature, including in the future as we continue to expand our operations, there can
be no assurance that any such expenditures or investments by us will yield expected or commensurate returns or results, within
a reasonable or anticipated time, or at all.
The
nature of our business exposes us to negative publicity or customer complaints, including in relation to, among other things,
accidents, injuries or thefts at the Centers, or health and safety concerns arising from improper use of our game equipment or
at our food and beverage venues.
Our
business inherently exposes usto negative publicity or customer complaints as a result of accidents, injuries, or in extreme cases,
deaths, arising from instances of air-borne, water-borne or food-borne contagion or illness, food contamination, spoilage, tampering,
equipment failure, improper use of our equipment, fire, explosion, terrorist attacks or civil riots, and other safety or security
issues, such as kidnapping, or associated risks arising from other actual or perceived non-compliance with safety, quality or
service standards or norms in relation to the various game, entertainment and food and beverage attractions at the Centers. Even
isolated or sporadic incidents or accidents may have a negative impact on our brand image and reputation, and the Centers’
or games’ or our own popularity with customers. The considerable expansion of social media in recent years has compounded
the effect of any potential negative publicity.
We
cannot guarantee that its employee training, internal controls and other precautions will be sufficient to prevent any such occurrence
at the Centers, or in relation to the games developed by Smaaash Private for third party sales, or to control or mitigate any
negative consequences. In addition, we and our sub-franchisees rely on third-party security and housekeeping staff for certain
non-core functions, as well as certain technology vendors and partners. Although we monitors vendors and partners and, in certain
cases, may have a contractual indemnity or recourse in case of any default on their part, our ability to assure a safe and satisfactory
experience to our customers is necessarily limited to the extent of our, and our sub-franchisees’, dependence on third parties,
from time to time. Moreover, we may not be able to distance or insulate ourselves from any adverse publicity or reputational damage
arising from any act, omission or negligence on the part of a vendor or other third party, which may negatively affect a customer’s
experience at any of the Centers.
We
or our sub-franchisees may not be able to operate the Centers in North and South America, or obtain and maintain licenses and
permits necessary for such operation, in compliance with laws, regulations and other requirements, which could adversely affect
our business, results of operations or financial condition.
Each
Center in North and South America will be subject to licensing and regulation by alcoholic beverage control, amusement, health,
sanitation, safety, building code and fire agencies in the country, state, county and/or municipality in which the Center is located.
In North and South America, each Center with a restaurant or bar will be required to obtain a license to sell alcoholic beverages
on the premises from a state authority and, in certain locations, county and municipal authorities. Typically, licenses must be
renewed annually and may be revoked or suspended for cause at any time. In some states, the loss of a license for cause with respect
to one Center may lead to the loss of licenses at all Centers in that state and could make it more difficult to obtain additional
licenses in that state. Alcoholic beverage control regulations relate to numerous aspects of the daily operations of each Center,
including minimum age of patrons and employees, hours of operation, advertising, wholesale purchasing, inventory control and handling
and storage and dispensing of alcoholic beverages. Our failure or a failure by a sub-franchisee in obtaining and maintaining the
required licenses, permits and approvals at any one Center could impact the continuing operations of existing Centers, or delay
or prevent the opening of new Centers. Although we do not anticipate any material difficulties occurring in the future, the failure
to receive or retain a liquor license, or any other required permit or license, in a particular location, or to continue to qualify
for, or renew licenses, could have a material adverse effect on operations and our ability to obtain such a license or permit
in other locations.
As
a result of operating certain entertainment games and attractions, including skill-based games that offer redemption prizes, the
Centers in North and South America are subject to amusement licensing and regulation by the countries, states, provinces, counties
and municipalities in which our Centers are located. These laws and regulations can vary significantly by country, state, province,
county, and municipality and, in some jurisdictions, may require us to modify our business operations or alter the mix of redemption
games and simulators we offer. Moreover, as more states and provinces in North and South America and local communities implement
legalized gambling, the laws and corresponding enabling regulations may also be applicable to our redemption games and regulators
may create new licensing requirements, taxes or fees, or restrictions on the various types of redemption games we offer. Furthermore,
other states, provinces, counties and municipalities may make changes to existing laws to further regulate legalized gaming and
illegal gambling. Adoption of these laws, or adverse interpretation of existing laws, after we has established a Center in the
jurisdiction could require the existing center in these jurisdictions to alter the mix of games, modify certain games, limit the
number of tickets that may be won by a customer from a redemption game, change the mix of prizes that we may offer or terminate
the use of specific games, any of which could adversely affect our operations.
We
are also subject to laws and regulations governing our relationship with our employees, including those related to minimum wage
requirements, exempt status, overtime, health insurance mandates, working and safety conditions, immigration status requirements,
child labor, and non- discrimination. Additionally, changes in federal labor laws, including card verification regulations, could
result in portions of our workforce being subjected to greater organized labor influence, which could result in an increase to
our labor costs. A significant portion of Center personnel will be paid at minimum wage rates established by federal, state and
municipal law. Increases in the minimum wage result in higher labor costs, which may be only partially offset by price increases
and operational efficiencies.
We
are also subject to the rules and regulations of the Federal Trade Commission and various state laws regulating the offer and
sale of franchises. The Federal Trade Commission and various state laws require that we furnish a franchise disclosure document
containing certain information to prospective franchisees, and a number of states require registration of the franchise disclosure
document with state authorities. State laws that regulate the franchisor-franchisee relationship presently exist in a substantial
number of states, and bills have been introduced in Congress from time to time that would provide for federal regulation of the
franchisor-franchisee relationship. The state laws often limit, among other things, the duration and scope of non-competition
provisions, the ability of a franchisor to terminate or refuse to renew a franchise and the ability of a franchisor to designate
sources of supply. We shall endeavor to make sure that any franchise disclosure document we provide, together with any applicable
state versions or supplements, and franchising procedures, comply in all material respects with both the Federal Trade Commission
guidelines and all applicable state laws regulating franchising in those states in which we have offered franchises.
If
we and our sub-franchisees fail to comply with such laws and regulations, we may be subject to various sanctions and/or penalties
and fines or may be required to cease operations until we achieve compliance, which could have an adverse effect on our business
and our financial results.
Our
growth through franchising may not occur as rapidly as we currently anticipate and may be subject to additional risks.
As
part of our growth strategy, we will continue to seek sub-franchisees to operate Centers in certain strategic domestic locations
or venues. We believe that our ability to recruit, retain and contract with qualified sub-franchisees will be increasingly important
to our operations as we expand. Our sub-franchisees are dependent upon the availability of adequate sources of financing in order
to meet their development obligations. Such financing may not be available to our sub-franchisees, or only available upon disadvantageous
terms. Our sub-franchise strategy may not enhance our results of operations.
Expanding
through sub-franchising exposes our business and brand to risks because the quality of the sub-franchised operations will be beyond
our immediate control, including risks associated with our confidential information, intellectual properties (including trademarks)
and brand reputation. Even if we have contractual remedies to cause sub-franchisees to maintain operational standards, enforcing
those remedies may require litigation and therefore our image and reputation may suffer, unless and until such litigation is successfully
concluded.
We
could face liability from or as a result of our sub-franchisees.
Various
state and federal laws will govern the relationship between us and our sub-franchisees and the potential sale of a sub-franchise.
If we fail to comply with these laws, we could be liable for damages to franchisees and fines or other penalties. A franchisee
or government agency may bring legal action against us based on the franchisee/franchisor relationship. Also, under the franchise
business model, we may face claims and liabilities based on vicarious liability, joint-employer liability, or other theories or
liabilities. Such legal actions could result in expensive litigation with our franchisees or government agencies that could adversely
affect both our profit and our important relations with our franchisees. In addition, regulatory or legal developments could result
in changes to laws or the franchisor/franchisee relationship that could negatively impact the franchise business model and, accordingly,
our profit.
We
may not be able to compete favorably in the highly competitive out-of-home and home-based entertainment and restaurant market
in North and South America, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.
The
out-of-home entertainment market in North and South America is highly competitive. Centers that we or our sub-franchisees operate
will compete for customers’ discretionary entertainment dollars with providers of out-of-home entertainment, including localized
attraction facilities such as movie theatres, sporting events, bowling alleys, sports activity centers, arcades and entertainment
centers, nightclubs and restaurants as well as theme parks. Many of the entities operating these businesses are larger and have
significantly greater financial resources, a greater number of locations, have been in business longer, have greater name and
brand recognition and are better established in the local markets where Centers are planned to be located. As a result, they may
be able to invest greater resources than we can in attracting customers and succeed in attracting customers who would otherwise
come to the Centers we or our sub-franchisees operate. In North and South America, the legalization of casino gambling in geographic
areas near any future Center would create the possibility for adult entertainment alternatives, which could have a material adverse
effect on our business and financial condition. We will also face competition from local, regional and national establishments
that offer entertainment experiences similar to us and restaurants that are highly competitive with respect to price, quality
of service, location, ambience and type and quality of food and beverages. Centers we or our sub-franchisees operate will also
face competition from increasingly sophisticated home-based forms of entertainment, such as internet and video gaming and home
movie streaming and delivery. If we fail to compete favorably in the competitive out-of-home and home-based entertainment and
restaurant markets it could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Our
senior management team has limited experience in establishing, operating, licensing rights to and franchising entertainment centers
and related products.
The
members of our senior management team have extensive backgrounds in finance and the management and operation of special purpose
acquisition companies, however, they have limited prior experience in establishing, operating, licensing rights to and franchising
entertainment centers and restaurants and operating businesses in North and South America. We will need to expand our management
team, to include individuals with expertise in establishing and operating entertainment centers and restaurants as well as individuals
with expertise in product licensing and franchise operations in North and South America. If we are unable to recruit professionals
with acceptable backgrounds in establishing and operating entertainment centers and restaurants and with backgrounds in product
licensing and financing, we may not be able to pursuit our growth strategy which could have a material adverse effect on our business
and results of operations.
Our
success depends upon our ability to recruit and retain qualified management, culinary professionals and operating personnel at
Centers in North and South America.
We
and our sub-franchisees must attract, retain and motivate a sufficient number of qualified management, culinary professionals
and operating personnel in order to maintain consistency in our service, hospitality, quality and atmosphere of our Centers. In
particular, we and our sub-franchisees will need to hire and retain an experiences team of culinary professionals to create appealing
food and beverage menus, tailored to the tastes and preferences of the locations in which we will operate. Qualified management,
culinary professionals and operating personnel are typically in high demand. If we and our sub-franchisees are unable to attract
and retain a satisfactory number of qualified management, culinary professionals and operating personnel, labor shortages could
delay the planned openings of new Centers which could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
Our
business and operations are subject to various risks relating to the acquisitions of target companies. Our inability to complete
and successfully integrate the future acquisition targets may affect our growth strategy, market share, profitability or competitive
position.
We
plan to expand through future acquisitions of companies along with organic growth. There can be no assurance that we will be able
to successfully integrate the acquired businesses into our existing operations as planned. We may be adversely impacted by liabilities
that we assume from these acquisitions, including known and unknown obligations, intellectual property or other assets, terminated
employees, current or former clients, or other third parties, and we may fail to identify or adequately assess the magnitude of
certain liabilities, shortcomings or other circumstances prior to the acquisitions, which could result in unexpected legal or
regulatory exposure, unfavorable accounting treatment, unexpected increases in taxes, or other adverse effects on our business.
Our
insurance coverage may not adequately protect us against all future risks, which may adversely affect our business and prospects.
We
maintain insurance coverage, including for fire, acts of god and perils, terrorism, burglary, money, loss of profit, fidelity
guarantee, fixed glass and sanitary fitting, electronic equipment, machinery breakdown, portable equipment, sign boards, commercial
general liability, marine transit, and directors’ and officers’ liability insurance, as well as employee health and
medical insurance, with standard exclusions in each instance. While we maintain insurance in amounts that we consider reasonably
sufficient for a business of our nature and scale, with insurers that we consider reliable and credit worthy, we may face losses
and liabilities that are uninsurable by their nature, or that are not covered, fully or at all, under our existing insurance policies.
Moreover, coverage under such insurance policies would generally be subject to certain standard or negotiated exclusions or qualifications
and, therefore, any future insurance claims byu s may not be honored by our insurers in full, or at all. In addition, our premium
payments under our insurance policies may require a significant investment by us.
To
the extent that we suffers loss or damage for which we did not obtain insurance, that is not covered by insurance or that exceeds
our insurance coverage, the loss will have to be borne by us and our business, cash flow, financial condition, results of operations
and prospects may be adversely affected.
Changes
in laws or regulations, or a failure to comply with any laws and regulations, may adversely affect our business, investments and
results of operations.
We
are subject to laws and regulations enacted by national, regional and local governments. In particular, we will be required to
comply with certain SEC and other legal requirements. Compliance with, and monitoring of, applicable laws and regulations may
be difficult, time consuming and costly. Those laws and regulations and their interpretation and application may also change from
time to time and those changes could have a material adverse effect on our business, investments and results of operations. In
addition, a failure to comply with applicable laws or regulations, as interpreted and applied, could have a material adverse effect
on our business and results of operations.
We
are dependent upon our executive officers and directors and their departure could adversely affect our ability to operate.
Our
operations are dependent upon a relatively small group of individuals and, in particular, our executive officers and directors.
We believe that our success depends on the continued service of our executive officers and directors. In addition, our executive
officers and directors are not required to commit any specified amount of time to our affairs and, accordingly, will have conflicts
of interest in allocating management time among various business activities, including identifying potential business combinations
and monitoring the related due diligence. We do not have an employment agreement with, or key-man insurance on the life of, any
of our directors or executive officers. The unexpected loss of the services of one or more of our directors or executive officers
could have a detrimental effect on us.
Our
executive officers, directors, security holders and their respective affiliates may have competitive pecuniary interests that
conflict with our interests.
We
have not adopted a policy that expressly prohibour our directors, executive officers, security holders or affiliates from having
a direct or indirect pecuniary or financial interest in any investment to be acquired or disposed of by us or in any transaction
to which we are a party or have an interest. Nor do we have a policy that expressly prohibour any such persons from engaging for
their own account in business activities of the types conducted by us. Accordingly, such persons or entities may have a conflict
between their interests and ours.
We
are an emerging growth company within the meaning of the Securities Act, and if we take advantage of certain exemptions from disclosure
requirements available to emerging growth companies, this could make our securities less attractive to investors and may make
it more difficult to compare our performance with other public companies.
We
are an “emerging growth company” within the meaning of the Securities Act, as modified by the Jumpstart Our Business
Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”), and we may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements
that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies including, but not limited to, not being
required to comply with the auditor internal controls attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced
disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the
requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute
payments not previously approved. As a result, our stockholders may not have access to certain information they may deem important.
We could be an emerging growth company for up to five years, although circumstances could cause us to lose that status earlier,
including if the market value of our Common Stock held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of any June 30 before that time,
in which case we would no longer be an emerging growth company as of the following December 31. We cannot predict whether investors
will find our securities less attractive because we will rely on these exemptions. If some investors find our securities less
attractive as a result of our reliance on these exemptions, the trading prices of our securities may be lower than they otherwise
would be, there may be a less active trading market for our securities and the trading prices of our securities may be more volatile.
Further,
Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial
accounting standards until private companies (that is, those that have not had a Securities Act registration statement declared
effective or do not have a class of securities registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange
Act”) are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards. The JOBS Act provides that a company
can elect to opt out of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies
but any such election to opt out is irrevocable. We have elected not to opt out of such extended transition period which means
that when a standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates for public or private companies, we, as an emerging
growth company, can adopt the new or revised standard at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard. This may
make comparison of our financial statements with another public company which is neither an emerging growth company nor an emerging
growth company which has opted out of using the extended transition period difficult or impossible because of the potential differences
in accounting standards used.
Compliance
obligations under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act may require substantial financial and management resources.
Section
404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires that we evaluate and report on our system of internal controls beginning with our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ending May 31, 2019. As long as we remain an emerging growth company, we will not be required
to comply with the independent registered public accounting firm attestation requirement on our internal control over financial
reporting.
Provisions
in our third amended and restated certificate of incorporation and Delaware law may inhibit a takeover of us, which could limit
the price investors might be willing to pay in the future for our Common Stock and could entrench management.
Our
third amended and restated certificate of incorporation contains provisions that may discourage unsolicited takeover proposals
that stockholders may consider to be in their best interests. These provisions include a staggered board of directors and the
ability of the board of directors to designate the terms of and issue new series of preferred shares, which may make more difficult
the removal of management and may discourage transactions that otherwise could involve payment of a premium over prevailing market
prices for our securities.
If
we fail to keep pace with changing industry technology and consumer preferences, we will be at a competitive disadvantage.
The
Smaaash Private VR and AR products that the Company will distribute also compete within industries that are characterized by swiftly
changing technology, evolving industry standards, frequent new and enhanced product introductions, rapidly changing consumer preferences
and product obsolescence. In order to continue to compete effectively, we need to respond quickly to technological changes and
to understand their impact on customers’ preferences. We may take significant time and resources to respond to these technological
changes and changes in consumer preferences. Our business and results of operations may be negatively impacted if the products
we distribute fail to keep pace with these changes.
A
failure or unanticipated delay in securing any necessary or desired certification for Smaaash Private’s products from government
or regulatory organizations could impair distribution of Smaaash Private’s products and materially and adversely affect
our results of operations and financial condition.
In
order for certain Smaaash Private’s products to be commercially distributed for use in certain target markets, they must
first be certified by certain government or regulatory organizations, such as the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) in the U.S. and
the Technischer Überwachungs-Verein (TÜV) and Conforme Européene (CE) in Europe. A failure or unanticipated delay
in securing any necessary or desired certification for the Smaaash Private’s products could impair sales of Smaaash Private’s
products and materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Various
product safety laws and governmental regulations applicable to the distributor of Smaaash Private’s products may adversely
affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Our
distribution of Smaaash Private’s products will be subject to numerous federal, state, provincial, local and foreign laws
and regulations, including laws and regulations with respect to product safety, including regulations enforced by the United States
Consumer Products Safety Commission. We and our sub-franchisees could incur costs in complying with these regulations and, if
they fail to comply, could incur significant penalties. A failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations, or concerns
about product safety, may also lead to a recall or post-manufacture repair of selected Smaaash Private’s products, resulting
in the rejection of the products by our sub-franchisees, lost sales, increased customer service and support costs, and costly
litigation.
Risks
Related to Doing Business in South America
To
the extent we start Center operations in South America, we will be subject to the following risks associated with doing business
in South America.
Political
or economic instability in South America could have an adverse impact on our results of operations due to diminished revenues.
We
may set up and operate Centers in South America. To the extent we start operations in South America, we may derive a portion of
its future revenues from countries within South America. Political or economic instability in countries within South America could
have an adverse impact on our results of operations due to diminished revenues. Our future revenues, costs of operations and profits
could also be affected by a number of other factors related to our anticipated South American operations, including changes in
economic conditions in such countries, changes in a country’s political condition, trade protection measures, licensing
and other legal requirements, and local tax issues.
Fluctuations
in local currency exchange rates could negatively affect our performance.
Unanticipated
exchange rate fluctuations in the local currencies could lead to lower reported consolidated results of operations due to the
translation of these currencies into U.S. dollars when we consolidate our financial results with any subsidiaries that we establish
in South America. A decrease in the value of the U.S. dollar in relation to the applicable local currency could increase our cost
of doing business in the relevant jurisdiction.
Governmental
policies in the South American countries where Centers are located could impact our business.
Changes
in local governmental policies in the South American countries where Centers are expected to be located, and which could be expected
to have a substantial impact on our business, include:
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Risks
Related to Smaaash Private
Smaaash
Private has significant indebtedness and the imposition of certain restrictive covenants in Smaaash Private debt financing arrangements
may increase Smaaash Private’s susceptibility to interest rate fluctuations, adversely impact Smaaash Private’s financial
condition and results of operations, as well as restrict Smaaash Private’s operational flexibility.
As
on December 31, 2017, Smaaash Private’s outstanding indebtedness on a consolidated basis aggregated to $44.10 million, including
$44.05 million of secured debt and $0.05 million of unsecured debt, Smaaash Private may incur additional indebtedness in the future.
Smaaash
Private’s significant indebtedness and the imposition of certain restrictive covenants in Smaaash Private’s debt financing
arrangements may increase Smaaash Private’s susceptibility to interest rate fluctuations, adversely impact Smaaash Private’s
financial condition and results of operations, as well as restricting Smaaash Private’s operational flexibility.
The
possible implications of Smaaash Private’s significant indebtedness may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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portion of Smaaash Private’s cash flows may be used towards repayment of Smaaash Private’s existing debt, which
will reduce the availability of cash to fund Smaaash Private’s working capital requirements, capital expenditures, planned
expansions or acquisitions or other strategic objectives, and general corporate purposes;
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Smaaash
Private’s ability to obtain additional funding in the future at reasonable, or less restrictive, terms may be restricted;
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fluctuations
in market interest rates may affect the cost of Smaaash Private’s borrowings, as Smaaash Private’s loans are,
currently as well as typically, at variable interest rates;
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Smaaash
Private’s ability to declare dividends, while any actual payments are due under the terms of Smaaash Private’s
borrowings;
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Smaaash
Private may be more vulnerable to economic downturns;
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Smaaash
Private’s ability to withstand competitive pressures may be limited;
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Smaaash
Private may have reduced operational flexibility in responding to business, regulatory and economic conditions and developments;
and
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Smaaash
Private’s requirement to obtain lenders’ consents for various activities, including, but not limited to, any change
in control or ownership of Smaaash Private.
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Smaaash
Private is continually expanding and so may need to continually raise capital. If Smaaash Private is unable to raise capital on
commercially favorable terms, including due to Smaaash Private’s high debt-equity ratio, Smaaash Private’s growth
trajectory might be affected.
Smaaash
Private is in the process of expansion and may need additional capital despite the fact that it has a significant portion of debt
on its books. Due, in part, to Smaaash Private’s significant debt there are various reasons for it not being able to raise
capital on commercially favorable terms including, but not limited to (i) high debt to equity ratio, (ii) trends in global capital
and credit markets, and (iii) existing debt terms. Smaaash Private’s inability to maintain or obtain sufficient cash flow,
credit facilities and other sources of funds, in a timely manner, or at all, to meet Smaaash Private’s expansion strategy
requirements could adversely affect Smaaash Private’s growth trajectory.
The
high fixed cost structure of Smaaash Private’s operations can result in significantly lower margins if Smaaash Private’s
revenues should decline, which may adversely affect Smaaash Private’s business, financial condition, results of operations
and prospects.
Smaaash
Private’s total aggregate expenditure was $9.91 million and $18.90 million for fiscal years 2016 and 2017, respectively.
A large proportion of Smaaash Private’s expenses are fixed expenses, including the cost of full-time employees, fixed rentals,
interest costs, security and insurance, which do not vary significantly with retail traffic at Smaaash Private’s Centers.
These expenses may continue to increase, in the aggregate, from year to year, particularly as Smaaash Private continue to expand
its network of Centers in the future. In the event that Smaaash Private’s expenses increase at a faster rate than Smaaash
Private’s revenues and if Smaaash Private is unable to rationalize Smaaash Private’s costs or realize efficiencies
of scale, Smaaash Private may not be able to pass on such costs to Smaaash Private’s customers or offset its expenses. In
such case, Smaaash Private may experience a decline in its profit margins and, in general, an adverse impact on its business,
financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
Smaaash
Private has significant capital expenditure requirements, and inability to raise adequate financing on commercially acceptable
terms may limit Smaaash Private’s strategic initiatives and growth prospects.
Smaaash
Private’s business is inherently capital intensive. Smaaash Private’s total capital expenditure was $10.99 million
and $19.23 million in fiscal years 2016 and 2017, respectively. Smaaash Private is required to undertake capital investments on
a regular basis, to introduce new games and entertainment options, or to improve existing games and entertainment options and,
particularly, when Smaaash Private opens new Centers. In addition, Smaaash Private must incur expenditures to maintain and improve
supporting or complementary infrastructure and services at Smaaash Private’s Centers, including Smaaash Private’s
food and beverage venues, parking and other facilities. The actual amounts and timing of Smaaash Private’s future capital
expenditure may differ from Smaaash Private’s estimates, from time to time, including on account of, among other things,
availability of land for future expansion, interest rates, future cash flows being less than Smaaash Private had estimated, fluctuations
in currency exchange rates or commodity prices, unforeseen delays or cost overruns on Smaaash Private’s part or on the part
of any of Smaaash Private’s equipment or technology supply or other vendors or partners, technological advances, design
changes, inability to obtain or delay in obtaining requisite regulatory approvals or third party consents such as from lenders
or lessors or others, unanticipated expenses, delays in Smaaash Private’s payments from corporate customers in Smaaash Private’s
product sales business or issues with the credit worthiness of such customers, general economic conditions, market developments
and new opportunities or challenges in the industry, or in the geographies in which Smaaash Private operate. Smaaash Private’s
capital expenditures and investments may rise in the future, given Smaaash Private’s expansion plans as well as the scope
of Smaaash Private’s existing operations. The financing required by Smaaash Private for such capital expenditures and investments
may not be available to it on commercially acceptable terms or at all, or Smaaash Private’s ability to seek additional financing
in the future may be restricted due to the terms of Smaaash Private’s existing or future borrowings, or regulatory constraints
on equity or debt capital raising, or a range of macroeconomic factors, including interest rates.
Smaaash
Private’s inability to raise adequate financing on commercially acceptable terms, or at all, in the future may limit Smaaash
Private’s strategic initiatives and growth prospects. In addition, there can be no assurance that Smaaash Private’s
capital investment will yield the planned returns at any time in the future, at expected rates, or at all. In any such event,
Smaaash Private’s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may be adversely affected.
Smaaash
Private, as well as its affiliated companies, have unsecured borrowings from time to time, which may be repayable on demand, including
on the occurrence of an event of default in the terms of such financing agreements. Any unexpected calls for repayment of a significant
amount of such borrowings may impact Smaaash Private’s ability to manage its debt service obligations.
Smaaash
Private, as well as Smaaash Private’s affiliates, have unsecured borrowings from time to time, which may be repayable on
demand, including on the occurrence of an actual or alleged event of default. Any unexpected calls for repayment of a significant
amount of such borrowings may impact Smaaash Private’s ability to manage its debt service obligations. Any failure to service
such indebtedness or comply with any obligations under such financing agreements may cause it to incur penalty interest or may
result in the termination of one or more of Smaaash Private’s credit facilities or acceleration or cross-acceleration of
payments under such credit facilities, as well as the declaration of an event of default or cross-default, which may adversely
affect Smaaash Private’s business, financial condition, results of operation and prospects.
Smaaash
Private’s operations are significantly dependent on changes in public and customer tastes and discretionary spending patterns.
Smaaash Private’s inability to successfully anticipate customer preferences or to gain popularity for Smaaash Private’s
games may negatively impact Smaaash Private’s profitability.
Smaaash
Private’s success depends significantly on public and customer tastes and preferences, which can be unpredictable. If Smaaash
Private is unable to successfully anticipate customer preferences or increase the popularity of its games, the per capita revenue
and overall customer expenditures at Smaaash Private’s Centers may decrease, and thereby negatively impact Smaaash Private’s
profitability. In response to such developments, Smaaash Private may need to increase its marketing and product development efforts
and expenditures, adjust its game or product sale pricing, modify the games themselves, or take other actions, which may further
erode Smaaash Private’s profit margins, or otherwise adversely affect Smaaash Private’s results of operations and
financial condition. In particular, Smaaash Private may need to expend considerable cost and effort in carrying out extensive
research and development to assess the potential interest in a game, testing and launching new games, and to remain abreast with
continually evolving technology and trends, as well as the success and popularity of the sports icons, athletes and celebrities
who act as Smaaash Private’s brand ambassadors or as part of the themes or simulation models for certain of Smaaash Private’s
games.
While
Smaaash Private may incur significant expenditures of this nature, including in the future as Smaaash Private continues to expand
Smaaash Private’s operations, there can be no assurance that any such expenditures or investments by it will yield expected
or commensurate returns or results, within a reasonable or anticipated time, or at all. Among other things, although one of the
factors on which Smaaash Private compete is Smaaash Private’s ability to continually launch new games or embrace new technology,
Smaaash Private may also face the converse challenge of introducing new games or new technology to Smaaash Private’s customers
through a user-friendly, intuitive, or attractive interface. For instance, Smaaash Private may face challenges in introducing
new technology or games to customers who are not familiar with such new technology platforms or interfaces, or do not find such
technology, platforms or interfaces convenient to use or easy to grasp. Moreover, there may be resistance to or a lack of enthusiastic
customer response for Smaaash Private’s games, for instance, because of actual or perceived concerns that customers may
not enjoy, or may encounter difficulties, or even suffer injuries or motion sickness, when playing Smaaash Private’s games,
including Smaaash Private’s active games and interactive sports simulators and Smaaash Private’s Augmented Reality
(“AR”) and Virtual Reality (“VR”) games, or the perception that immersive single-player VR games can cause
feeling of isolation to the extent that they do not allow a multi-player interaction. Any such factors could adversely affect
Smaaash Private’s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
The
nature of Smaaash Private’s business exposes it to negative publicity or customer complaints, including in relation to,
among other things, accidents, injuries or thefts at Smaaash Private’s Centers, or health and safety concerns arising from
improper use of Smaaash Private’s game equipment or at Smaaash Private’s food and beverage venues.
Smaaash
Private’s business inherently exposes it to negative publicity or customer complaints as a result of accidents, injuries,
or in extreme cases, deaths, arising from instances of air-borne, water-borne or food-borne contagion or illness, food contamination,
spoilage, tampering, equipment failure, improper use of Smaaash Private’s equipment, fire, explosion, terrorist attacks
or civil riots, and other safety or security issues, such as kidnapping, or associated risks arising from other actual or perceived
non-compliance with safety, quality or service standards or norms in relation to the various game, entertainment and food and
beverage attractions at Smaaash Private’s Centers. Even isolated or sporadic incidents or accidents may have a negative
impact on Smaaash Private’s brand image and reputation, and Smaaash Private’s Centers’ or games’ or Smaaash
Private’s own popularity with customers. The considerable expansion of social media in recent years has compounded the effect
of any potential negative publicity.
Smaaash
Private cannot guarantee that its employee training, internal controls and other precautions will be sufficient to prevent any
such occurrence at Smaaash Private’s Centers, or in relation to the games developed by it for third party sales, or to control
or mitigate any negative consequences. In addition, Smaaash Private relies on third-party security and housekeeping staff for
certain non-core functions, as well as certain technology vendors and partners. Although Smaaash Private monitors vendors and
partners and, in certain cases, may have a contractual indemnity or recourse in case of any default on their part, Smaaash Private’s
ability to assure a safe and satisfactory experience to Smaaash Private’s customers is necessarily limited to the extent
of Smaaash Private’s dependence on third parties, from time to time. Moreover, Smaaash Private may not be able to distance
or insulate ourselves from any adverse publicity or reputational damage arising from any act, omission or negligence on the part
of a vendor or other third party, which may negatively affect a customer’s experience at any of Smaaash Private’s
Centers.
Smaaash
Private’s business and operations are subject to various risks relating to the acquisitions of target companies. Smaaash
Private’s inability to complete and successfully integrate the future acquisition targets may affect Smaaash Private’s
growth strategy, market share, profitability or competitive position.
Smaaash
Private’s plans to expand through future acquisitions of companies along with organic growth. There can be no assurance
that Smaaash Private will be able to successfully integrate the acquired businesses into its existing operations as planned. Smaaash
Private may be adversely impacted by liabilities that it assumes from these acquisitions, including known and unknown obligations,
intellectual property or other assets, terminated employees, current or former clients, or other third parties, and it may fail
to identify or adequately assess the magnitude of certain liabilities, shortcomings or other circumstances prior to the acquisitions,
which could result in unexpected legal or regulatory exposure, unfavorable accounting treatment, unexpected increases in taxes,
or other adverse effects on its business.
Smaaash
Private has a relatively limited operating history and may not be able to sustain Smaaash Private’s growth levels in the
future.
Smaaash
Private commenced commercial operations at Smaaash Private’s first Center in Mumbai in November 2012, and all of Smaaash
Private’s other Centers have commenced commercial operations within the last three fiscal years. Smaaash Private’s
first international Center, in the Mall of America, in Minnesota, U.S.A. was opened in December 2016. Consequently, Smaaash Private
currently has relatively limited operating experience, particularly, overseas, and may encounter challenges in further expansion,
including its proposed overseas expansion.
Consequently,
it may be difficult to evaluate Smaaash Private’s past performance and prospects. For instance, Smaaash Private’s
consolidated revenue increased from $8.65 million in fiscal year 2016 to $18.06 million in fiscal year 2017. Smaaash Private may
not be able to sustain such growth rates in the future, and may not be able to leverage its experience in its existing markets
in order to grow Smaaash Private’s business in new markets.
Smaaash
Private’s growth strategy to expand within India and in international markets exposes it to certain execution and other
risks, which may adversely impact Smaaash Private’s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
Smaaash
Private’s growth strategy includes, expanding its network of Centers in India and overseas, growing Smaaash Private’s
array of games and other attractions, increasing Smaaash Private’s product sales within India and in international markets,
enhancing Smaaash Private’s marketing initiatives and brand value, and also increasing Smaaash Private’s sponsorship
and other businesses. In pursuing Smaaash Private’s growth strategy, Smaaash Private may be exposed to several risks and
uncertainties, including, but not limited to the following:
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new customers, or encouraging repeat business;
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caused by distance, language and cultural differences, its lack of familiarity and understanding of the local economic conditions,
demographics, differences in legal and regulatory jurisdictions and policy frameworks and customer preferences and trends;
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accurate assessments of the additional financing, technology,
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adhering
to expected quality and service parameters and satisfying Smaaash Private’s customers across Smaaash Private’s
expanded operations;
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difficulties
in managing and staffing expanded operations and maintaining Smaaash Private’s values and culture as well as internal
controls, as well as increasing costs of human resources due to wage inflation or increased human resource requirements across
different and expanded locations, differences in general employment conditions and the degree of employee unionization and
activism;
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obtaining
and complying with the terms of local or additional regulatory approvals, registrations and certifications, or the imposition
of governmental controls and changes in laws, regulations or policies;
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exchange
rate fluctuations, currency devaluations and other conversion restrictions;
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local
restrictions on foreign investment and limits on the repatriation of funds;
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local
financial, political and economic instability;
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potentially
adverse tax consequences;
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higher
costs associated with doing business internationally;
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developing
and upgrading Smaaash Private’s administrative and operating infrastructure, including Smaaash Private’s technology,
accounting, communications and other systems, and managing strain on existing management attention and resources; and
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diminished
ability to legally enforce Smaaash Private’s contractual rights overseas.
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Smaaash
Private’s inability to effectively pursue Smaaash Private’s growth strategy or manage Smaaash Private’s expanded
operations, may lead to operational and financial inefficiencies, which may have an adverse effect on Smaaash Private’s
business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and reputation.
Smaaash
Private’s registered and corporate office and the premises at which Smaaash Private’s Centers are located are leased.
Smaaash Private’s inability to renew such leases on commercially acceptable terms, or at all, may adversely impact Smaaash
Private’s operations.
Smaaash
Private’s registered and corporate office is situated at 2nd Floor, Trade View Building, Oasis Complex, Kamala Mills, Gate
No. 4, Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400 013, within Smaaash Private’s flagship Mumbai Center premises. These
premises are currently leased for a five year term which terminates on July 31, 2020.
In
addition, the premises at which Smaaash Private’s Centers are located are all either leased or licensed from various parties
(including third parties as well as, in some cases, related parties), for varying terms, generally for an initial period ranging
between three, five, twelve and twenty years, and in certain cases are automatically renewable for further terms.
Smaaash
Private has also entered into revenue sharing arrangements with the property developers for several of Smaaash Private’s
Centers in India. Under such revenue sharing arrangements with property developers, Smaaash Private typically pays monthly rent
at a fixed percentage of the monthly net retail sales amount (which is generally reset to a higher percentage after the completion
of a specified initial duration within the rental period) or, in certain cases, either a monthly minimum guaranteed amount, or
a fixed percentage of the monthly net retail sales amount (which is reset to a higher percentage after the completion of a specified
initial duration within the rental period), whichever is higher. Certain of these rental and revenue sharing arrangements are
subject to lock-up periods, during which time, Smaaash Private cannot terminate these arrangements early without payment of the
agreed rent for the entire lock-up period. After the lapse of the lock-in period, Smaaash Private may terminate the arrangements
with prior notice. In contrast, the licensors can typically terminate the arrangements at any time, with prior notice, with or
without cause.
In
the event of any early termination by a licensor or rent escalation or any other difficulties arising in Smaaash Private’s
arrangements with Smaaash Private’s lessors, Smaaash Private’s operations may be disrupted, or Smaaash Private may
incur substantially increased costs in order to continue or renew Smaaash Private’s rental arrangements, or to make alternative
arrangements in order to continue Smaaash Private’s operations, at one or more of Smaaash Private’s Centers, or Smaaash
Private may be required to relocate Smaaash Private’s operations elsewhere, in the event Smaaash Private is unable to conclude
Smaaash Private’s negotiations with any of Smaaash Private’s lessors in a timely manner and at a commercially viable
cost.
Smaaash
Private’s operations are subject to various national, state and local laws and regulations, including in relation to commercial
operations, food safety and hygiene, liquor licensing, the protection of the environment, and occupational health and safety,
which may limit Smaaash Private’s operational flexibility, or subject it to significant compliance costs, which may, in
turn, adversely affect Smaaash Private’s financial condition.
Smaaash
Private’s operations are subject to various national, state and local laws and regulations, including in relation to commercial
operations, food safety and hygiene, liquor licensing, the protection of the environment, and occupational health and safety.
While Smaaash Private, to its knowledge, is currently compliant with applicable laws in all respects known to it, Smaaash Private
cannot be certain of the applicability, interpretation or implementation of all laws and policies. For instance, in the event
that it is alleged or established that games and entertainment options at Smaaash Private’s Centers could be considered
“gambling”, “betting”, or “wagering”, or the operation of a “casino”, or “lottery”,
which activities are currently not legal across India, it may subject Smaaash Private to some form of regulatory taxation, licensing
or approval that Smaaash Private does not already possess, or the prizes or discounts or other incentives awarded by it to the
winners of skill-based or other games at Smaaash Private’s Centers may be taxable or require some form of regulatory licensing
or approval that Smaaash Private does not already possess, in which case Smaaash Private’s operations could be adversely
affected or disrupted, or Smaaash Private may be subject to penalty. If any such licenses or approvals are required there can
be no assurance that the relevant authorities will issue or, where required, renew such approvals or registrations in the timeframes
anticipated by it. Failure by it to obtain, maintain or renew the required approvals or registrations may result in the interruption
of Smaaash Private’s operations and may have an adverse effect on Smaaash Private’s business, financial condition,
results of operations and prospects. Additionally, Smaaash Private is required to adhere to certain terms and conditions provided
under the statutory and regulatory approvals and registrations, in terms of which Smaaash Private operates, which may require
it to undertake substantial compliance-related expenditures.
Any
actual or alleged breach or non-compliance with specified conditions may result in the suspension, withdrawal or termination of
Smaaash Private’s approvals and registrations or the imposition of penalties by the relevant authorities. While Smaaash
Private is not currently aware of any such outstanding material claims or obligations, Smaaash Private may incur substantial costs,
including clean up or remediation costs, fines and civil or criminal sanctions, and personal injury claims, as a result of violations
of or liabilities under environmental or health and safety laws or noncompliance with permits required at Smaaash Private’s
Centers, which, as a result, may have an adverse effect on Smaaash Private’s business and prospects. In addition, as Smaaash
Private expanding into newer geographical markets, Smaaash Private may be required to comply with various environmental and health
and safety laws and regulations within such jurisdictions. Further, any change in or expansion of the scope of the regulations
governing Smaaash Private’s operations, would likely involve substantial additional costs, including costs relating to maintenance
and inspection, development and implementation of emergency procedures and insurance coverage or other additional costs to address
environmental incidents or external threats. Smaaash Private’s inability to control the costs involved in complying with
these and other relevant laws and regulations
Smaaash
Private depends significantly on its brand recognition and reputation. The ineffectiveness of Smaaash Private’s brand building,
marketing and advertising initiatives, or failure on Smaaash Private’s part to enhance Smaaash Private’s brand image
in the future, may adversely impact Smaaash Private’s product sales, sponsorship revenue and other revenues.
Smaaash
Private believes that the recognition and reputation of its brand and associated marks, among customers of all ages, genders and
backgrounds have contributed significantly to the growth and success of Smaaash Private’s business. Maintaining and enhancing
the recognition and reputation of these brands and marks are, therefore, critical to Smaaash Private’s business and competitiveness.
Smaaash Private’s brand investment and marketing and promotional activities may not be effective with customers, or may
not yield commensurate returns on Smaaash Private’s investment. In particular, as Smaaash Private expands into new geographic
or international markets, customers in these markets may not recognize or accept Smaaash Private’s brand and products, as
well as Smaaash Private’s customers in existing markets have, in Smaaash Private’s past. Smaaash Private also anticipates
that, as Smaaash Private’s business expands into new markets and as the market becomes increasingly competitive, maintaining
and enhancing Smaaash Private’s brands may become increasingly difficult and expensive.
If
Smaaash Private fails to enhance Smaaash Private’s brand recognition, reputation and positive awareness of its Centers and
the products Smaaash Private sells to third parties, it may be difficult for it to grow Smaaash Private’s game, product
sales, sponsorship and other revenues and customer bases. Further, the customers that visit Smaaash Private’s Centers, or
that purchase game equipment and equipment sold by its directly or through Smaaash Private’s distributors, would typically
expect a high level of quality and satisfaction from Smaaash Private’s games. Smaaash Private’s customers’ expectations
may be subjective, going beyond technical specifications and internal factors within Smaaash Private’s control. Smaaash
Private’s failure to deliver on such expectations may adversely impact Smaaash Private’s brand image, reputation,
business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
Smaaash
Private incurs significant raw material costs, including import costs, and does not have long term purchase contracts with its
vendors, as Smaaash Private typically relies on purchase orders. As a result, Smaaash Private may be susceptible to pricing pressures
or disruptions in its relationships with its vendors, which may negatively impact Smaaash Private’s operations.
Smaaash
Private’s cost of raw materials accounted for 20% of Smaaash Private’s total expenditure, during fiscal year 2017.
As Smaaash Private incurs significant raw material costs, including import costs, and does not have long term purchase contracts
with Smaaash Private’s vendors, as it typically relies on purchase orders, Smaaash Private may be susceptible to pricing
pressures or disruptions in Smaaash Private’s relationships with Smaaash Private’s vendors, which may negatively impact
Smaaash Private’s operations. Particularly, as Smaaash Private intends to expand the scale of Smaaash Private’s operations,
Smaaash Private’s reliance on third party suppliers of various raw materials, products and services may rise. In addition,
there may be limited alternate suppliers for certain of Smaaash Private’s equipment and raw material purchases. If Smaaash
Private is unable to source equipment and raw materials meeting required specifications, in sufficient quantities, at the required
time, at commercially acceptable costs, or at all, Smaaash Private’s business, financial condition, results of operations
and prospects may be adversely affected, particularly to the extent Smaaash Private is unable to pass on increased costs to Smaaash
Private’s customers.
Smaaash
Private is a company with global operations, and is subject to the risks and uncertainties of conducting business outside India.
Smaaash
Private conducts its business across emerging markets such as India, Middle East, Africa, South East Asia and Latin America, and
derives a substantial amount of its revenues and profits from international sales, particularly from Africa and South East Asia.
During the fiscal year 2017, and during the nine-month period ended December 31, 2017, Smaaash Private’s international operations
contributed 24% and 18%, respectively, to Smaaash Private’s total revenue from operations including product sales. The markets
in which Smaaash Private operates are diverse and fragmented, with varying levels of economic and infrastructure development and
distinct legal and regulatory systems, and do not operate seamlessly across borders as a single or common market. Smaaash Private
may require considerable management attention and resources for managing Smaaash Private’s growing business across these
emerging markets. Going forward, Smaaash Private anticipates that international sales will continue to account for a significant
portion of Smaaash Private’s total revenues and profits and moreover that sales in emerging markets in Asia, Africa and
elsewhere will be an increasingly important part of Smaaash Private’s international sales. Further, Smaaash Private plans
to continue the expansion of its game offerings to various other jurisdictions, where Smaaash Private has limited or no experience
in marketing, developing and deploying Smaaash Private’s games. Therefore, Smaaash Private may be subject to risks inherent
in doing business in countries other than India, including:
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challenges
caused by distance, language and cultural differences;
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providing
content and services that appeal to the tastes and preferences of users in multiple markets;
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protectionist
laws and business practices;
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complex
local tax regimes;
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higher
costs associated with doing business in multiple markets;
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risks
related to the legal and regulatory environment in non-Indian jurisdictions, including with respect to privacy and data, or
in relation to taxation or repatriation of Smaaash Private’s revenues or profits from foreign jurisdictions to India;
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security,
and unexpected changes in laws, regulatory requirements and enforcement;
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burdens
of complying with a variety of foreign laws in multiple jurisdictions;
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potential
damage to Smaaash Private’s brand and reputation due to compliance with local laws, including requirements to provide
player information to local authorities;
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fluctuations
in currency exchange rates;
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political,
social or economic instability; and
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the
potential need to recruit and work through local partners;
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reduced
protection for or increased violations of intellectual property rights in some countries.
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Further,
a number of agreements executed by Smaaash Private and by Smaaash Private’s subsidiaries, are governed by laws other than
Indian law. In the event of a dispute under such agreements, Smaaash Private may not be able to successfully defend its position,
and any adverse decision may adversely impact its financial position, results of operations and cash flows. If Smaaash Private
is unable to manage its global operations successfully, Smaaash Private’s financial results could be adversely affected,
which may impact profit margins or make it increasingly difficult for it to conduct business in foreign markets.
Smaaash
Private’s failure to keep pace with rapidly evolving technology may adversely impact Smaaash Private’s business, results
of operations and prospects.
Smaaash
Private’s future success will depend in large part on Smaaash Private’s ability to respond to technological advances
and to emerging industry standards and practices, in a cost-effective and timely manner. The manufacture and sale of game equipment
and components in general, and AR or VR games, in particular, is characterized by rapid and disruptive evolution and obsolescence,
including as a result of trial and error. The development and implementation of technology and systems integration by it may entail
significant technical and business risks. There can be no assurance that Smaaash Private will successfully implement new technologies
or integrate different systems or platforms effectively, or that Smaaash Private will adapt its existing technology and systems
to meet continually evolving customer expectations or preferences, or emerging industry standards and trends. Technology updates
may result in significant costs.
Certain
aspects of technological change may require constant testing and enhancement, for instance, the sensitivity and responsiveness
of the display, sensors or controls of a game, or the associated hardware or software systems. For instance, over time, bulky
headsets and consoles for VR games have given away to more convenient, user-friendly and sophisticated VR game systems with wearable
devices, and earlier prototypes and models of several other kinds of game equipment and components that used to have basic functions
and several limitations have increasingly been replaced by newer and lighter models with higher performance or functionality,
including enhanced models that allow richer simulations or more realistic and, thus, immersive game experiences, or more efficient
operation.
However,
at times, what Smaaash Private considers to be a promising or transformative technological advance may not be attractive to Smaaash
Private’s customers, or compatible with other systems that Smaaash Private has previously deployed, and Smaaash Private’s
investment in such technology may not necessarily yield the expected returns within the estimated time, or at all. As a result
of these and other factors, Smaaash Private would need to exercise constant vigilance to assess changing trends and customer response,
and to devote financial, management and other resources towards adapting appropriately to such changes. If Smaaash Private is
unable, for technical, legal, financial or other reasons, to adapt in a timely manner to technological changes, Smaaash Private’s
business, future financial performance could be adversely affected.
Any
future risks arising from any joint ventures or acquisitions or other strategic business alliances or initiatives could adversely
impact Smaaash Private’s operations.
As
a part of Smaaash Private’s business strategy, Smaaash Private intends to explore opportunities for overseas expansion,
including through joint ventures or acquisitions. Similarly, Smaaash Private may engage in corporate reorganizations, where there
are operational benefits expected to arise from such initiatives and opportunities.
Smaaash
Private has entered, and may enter into, discussions regarding a wide array of potential strategic transactions, including corporate
reorganization, acquisitions, investments, joint ventures or other business collaborations, divestments, or continuing operations
following such strategic transactions.
The
risks that Smaaash Private may face in connection with these transactions may include the following:
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Smaaash
Private’s management and employees may lose focus due to transition or integration activities;
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Smaaash
Private may not successfully identify appropriate targets and opportunities;
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if
Smaaash Private does identify suitable targets and opportunities, Smaaash Private may not be able to complete those transactions
on terms commercially acceptable to it or at all;
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Smaaash
Private may not be able to achieve the strategic purpose and generate expected returns from such strategic transactions;
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Smaaash
Private’s due diligence process may fail to identify all the problems, liabilities or other shortcomings or challenges
in respect of a proposed strategic transaction;
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Smaaash
Private may have higher than anticipated costs in continuing operations following a strategic transaction;
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Smaaash
Private may face cultural challenges associated with integrating employees from the acquired company into Smaaash Private’s
organization;
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Smaaash
Private’s relationship with current and new employees, customers, partners and distributors could be impaired;
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there
may be unknown liabilities or issues that could have an adverse effect on Smaaash Private’s financial condition and
results of operation;
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Smaaash
Private may face litigation or other claims in connection with, or may inherit claims or litigation as a result of a strategic
transaction, including claims from terminated employees, customers, or other third parties; and
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Smaaash
Private may have problems extending and upgrading Smaaash Private’s accounting, management information, human resource
and other administrative systems following such strategic transaction.
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If
any of the foregoing risks materialize, they could have an adverse effect on Smaaash Private’s business, financial condition,
results of operations and prospects. Moreover, acquisitions, mergers and consolidations at times require prior approval of the
anti-trust regulator in the relevant jurisdiction. For example, in India, acquisitions, mergers and consolidations that exceed
certain revenue and asset thresholds require prior approval of the Competition Commission of India (“CCI”). Any acquisitions,
mergers or consolidations that have an appreciable adverse effect on competition in India may be subject to remedial measures
proposed by the CCI. Smaaash Private cannot assure you that Smaaash Private will be able to obtain approval for any such future
transactions on satisfactory terms, or at all.
If
Smaaash Private is unable to retain key members of Smaaash Private’s senior management, or if Smaaash Private is unable
to continue attracting and retaining talented personnel of the appropriate level and background, Smaaash Private’s business
and prospects may be adversely affected.
Among
other factors, Smaaash Private’s sustained growth depends on the continued involvement of members of Smaaash Private’s
core management team. Smaaash Private has a young and dynamic and professionally skilled management team, various members of which
have contributed to Smaaash Private’s track record of growth. In addition, from time to time, Smaaash Private actively recruits
professionally qualified individuals with a professional and educational background that Smaaash Private considers appropriate
to a business of Smaaash Private’s size and nature. Typically, the terms of employment with individuals would include a
variable pay component linked to their performance during their engagement with Smaaash Private and generally evaluated on at
least an annual basis.
There
is no assurance that Smaaash Private will be able to continue its successful hiring of talented and key personnel as well as managing
attrition and maintaining good employee relations in the future. Smaaash Private may incur significant costs in implementing Smaaash
Private’s strategies towards retaining members of Smaaash Private’s core management team and motivating and training
Smaaash Private’s employee base in general. Managing attrition in the future may divert significant management attention.
Smaaash Private’s failure to attract new personnel of sufficient skill and experience, or to retain any or sufficient numbers
of key individuals, or to avoid, mitigate or otherwise manage attrition or any future labor-related or industrial dispute or demonstration
or deterioration in relations with Smaaash Private’s employees individually or collectively, may adversely affect Smaaash
Private’s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
Smaaash
Private does not have single-entry tickets and has not fully automated its ticketing system. As a result, Smaaash Private’s
ability to accurately determine retail traffic or customer numbers may be limited or subject to error.
Smaaash
Private does not offer single-entry tickets to any of its Centers and it has not fully automated its ticketing system. As a result,
visitors to Smaaash Private’s Centers must generally purchase separate tickets to enjoy the game attractions. In addition,
Smaaash Private’s loyalty cards, are not uniquely tagged and electronically monitored, so Smaaash Private’s ability
to determine the number of unique customers, or repeat customers, is currently limited, and may be subject to error, which may
adversely affect Smaaash Private’s results of operations.
If
Smaaash Private is required to rely significantly on third party game developers or vendors in the future, Smaaash Private may
be required to incur significant license and royalty costs, which may impact Smaaash Private’s profitability and prospects.
Smaaash
Private’s in-house R&D and value engineering capability supports Smaaash Private’s game business as well as Smaaash
Private’s product sales business. While Smaaash Private is not currently heavily reliant on any single technology partner
or vendor, there can be no assurance that Smaaash Private will not become reliant on external technology partners or vendors in
the future. In the event that Smaaash Private is required, in the future, to rely on third party game developers or other technology
partners or vendors, Smaaash Private may be required to incur significant license and royalty costs, which may impact Smaaash
Private’s profitability and prospects.
Moreover,
in the absence of long term vendor contracts, or regardless of the existence of any such long term vendor contracts, Smaaash Private
may not be able to negotiate fixed cost procurements and, therefore, may be susceptible to periodic, or erratic price escalations,
regardless of Smaaash Private’s own technical or other specifications and budgetary and other expectations. In such events,
Smaaash Private cannot be assured of Smaaash Private’s ability to continue to procure equipment and component from the same
reputed and trusted vendors in the future, as Smaaash Private may be required to make alternative arrangements for equipment and
component supplies at lower cost, more flexible terms, or otherwise. Further, in such situations, in certain cases, Smaaash Private
may incur losses due to acts, omissions or negligence of a vendor or partner, where Smaaash Private cannot seek or enforce sufficient
warranty, indemnity, liquidated damages, penalties or other forms of recompense, mitigation or support.
As
a consequence of any such factors, Smaaash Private’s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects
may be adversely affected.
Any
future allegation of intellectual property rights infringement by Smaaash Private, or its failure to protect and defend its own
intellectual property rights may adversely affect Smaaash Private’s business and prospects.
Smaaash
Private is significantly dependent on Smaaash Private’s in-house developed games, components and technology for its business.
Smaaash Private’s general policy is to seek intellectual property protection for those innovations and improvements that
Smaaash Private considers likely to be incorporated into Smaaash Private’s business or to give it a competitive advantage.
Moreover, when Smaaash Private conducts product sales to third parties, Smaaash Private retains Smaaash Private’s intellectual
property rights as a matter of practice and policy. In this relation, Smaaash Private relies on a variety of website domain names,
trademark registrations and other proprietary information, as well as confidentiality agreements or arrangements with Smaaash
Private’s employees and consultants or other third parties to protect Smaaash Private’s intellectual property rights.
For instance, Smaaash Private’s corporate trade name and logo, were assigned to it by Star India Private Limited (“Star
India”) pursuant to a deed of perpetual assignment dated effective as of November 30, 2013. Under this deed, Smaaash Private
has perpetual rights to use 30 trademarks for the SMAAASH device and word mark, in various classes, throughout the territory of
India, for which registration applications have been filed with the Indian Trademark Registry. Further, under this deed of assignment,
Star India has confirmed that it has no right or claims to such trademark outside the territory of India. In addition, Smaaash
Private has applied for 219 trademarks, in various classes. Should there be any claim regarding Smaaash Private’s right
to use such trademarks, including during the period the above-mentioned registration applications remain pending with the Trademark
Registry, Smaaash Private’s business and prospects may be adversely affected.
In
addition, Smaaash Private may not be able to detect any unauthorized use or to take appropriate and timely steps to enforce or
protect Smaaash Private’s intellectual property rights, trade secrets, or other confidential information, which may adversely
affect Smaaash Private’s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Any protective agreements and
arrangements or measures taken by it may not sufficiently protect Smaaash Private’s intellectual property rights, including
Smaaash Private’s trade secrets, and confidential information. In the event any of Smaaash Private’s employees or
consultants or vendors or partners or customers, during or after their association with Smaaash Private’s Company, disclose
crucial information regarding Smaaash Private’s intellectual property rights, trade secrets or other confidential information
to Smaaash Private’s competitors, directly or indirectly, Smaaash Private may be required to resort to litigation or other
proceedings to enforce, protect or determine the validity and scope of Smaaash Private’s intellectual property rights and
to defend against third party infringement. Further, Smaaash Private may be subject to allegations or adverse publicity regarding
violation of third party intellectual property rights. Involvement in any such proceedings or adverse publicity could divert management
time and attention, and consume financial resources. Any intellectual property rights infringement claims that Smaaash Private
may be required to initiate or defend may not be settled favorably, or within a reasonable time, or at all, or that no additional
liability will arise out of these proceedings. An adverse outcome in any of these proceedings could have an adverse effect on
Smaaash Private’s business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and reputation.
Smaaash
Private relies on distributors for Smaaash Private’s third party sales and does not have exclusive or long term arrangements
with such distributors. As a result, Smaaash Private’s ability to expand its product sales or have visibility over future
or repeat orders may be limited, or Smaaash Private may be susceptible to disruptions in its relationships with its distributors,
which may negatively impact Smaaash Private’s operations.
As
Smaaash Private relies on distributors for Smaaash Private’s third party sales and does not have exclusive or long term
arrangements with such distributors, Smaaash Private’s ability to expand Smaaash Private’s product sales or have visibility
over future or repeat orders may be limited, or Smaaash Private may be susceptible to disruptions in its relationships with its
distributors, which may negatively impact Smaaash Private’s operations. If Smaaash Private’s distributor agreements
are terminated or not renewed or replaced in a timely manner, this may result in a disruption of Smaaash Private’s operations.
In particular, the loss of business from any significant distributors. Smaaash Private’s future product sales business growth
may also depend on Smaaash Private’s ability to attract additional dealerships and widen Smaaash Private’s distributor
network. There can be no assurance that Smaaash Private’s distributors will continue to do business with it or that Smaaash
Private can attract additional distributors to Smaaash Private’s network. In addition, Smaaash Private’s distributors
could change their business practices, or seek to modify their payment terms, which could negatively impact Smaaash Private’s
business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
If
Smaaash Private’s relationship with Shripal Morakhia, its founder, is disrupted in any way, Smaaash Private’s business
and prospects may be adversely affected.
Shripal
Morakhia, the founder of Smaaash Private, is an entrepreneur associated in the past with Sharekhan, SSKI and YoBoHo. Among other
things, Smaaash Private benefits from Mr. Morakhia’s vision, strategic guidance, years of entrepreneurial and managerial
experience, and his relationships in the industry. If Mr. Morakhia is unable or unwilling for any reason to continue his present
association with Smaaash Private, or to devote as much time to Smaaash Private’s operations as he has in the past, or if
he is required to take a prolonged leave of absence for any reason, Smaaash Private may not able to replace him easily, or at
all. In particular, as Smaaash Private grows in the future, including internationally, it may be challenging for Mr. Morakhia
to continue to devote as much time and attention to Smaaash Private’s operations in person, as he has in the past. As a
result of any such factors, Smaaash Private’s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects and, particularly,
Smaaash Private’s brand value, reputation and expansion strategy, may be adversely affected.
The
nature of Smaaash Private’s business renders it susceptible to financial misappropriation, theft, negligence or similar
activities or incidents on the part of Smaaash Private’s employees, which may adversely impact Smaaash Private’s operations,
reputation and prospects.
Smaaash
Private’s business is susceptible to acts of fraud, financial misappropriation, theft, negligence or other misconduct committed
by Smaaash Private’s employees. Fraudulent and unauthorized conduct by Smaaash Private’s employees could also include
binding it to transactions that exceed authorized limits or present unacceptable risks or concealing unauthorized or unlawful
activities from it. Employee misconduct could also involve the improper use or disclosure of confidential information pertaining
to it or to third parties such as equipment or technology vendors or partners, which could result in regulatory sanctions, legal
or other proceedings and serious reputational or financial harm. It is not always possible to deter fraud or misconduct by employees
and the precautions Smaaash Private take and the systems Smaaash Private has put in place to prevent and deter such activities
may not be effective in all cases. Even isolated or sporadic incidents or accidents may have a negative impact on Smaaash Private’s
brand image and reputation, as well as Smaaash Private’s business, financial condition, results of operation and prospects.
Smaaash
Private has entered, and may continue to enter, into certain related party transactions. There can be no assurance that Smaaash
Private could not have achieved more favorable terms, if such transactions had not been entered into with related parties, or
that Smaaash Private will be able to maintain existing terms in the future, where the terms are or may be more favorable than
if the transactions had not been entered into with related parties.
Smaaash
Private has entered into various transactions with related parties. While Smaaash Private believes that all such transactions
have been conducted on an arm’s length basis and contain commercially reasonable terms, Smaaash Private may have been able
to achieve more favorable terms had such transactions been entered into with unrelated parties. It is also likely that Smaaash
Private may enter into related party transactions in the future. Although all material related party transactions that Smaaash
Private may enter into, will be subject to board or shareholder approval, as necessary under the Companies Act 2013, there can
be no assurance that such transactions, individually or in the aggregate, will not have an adverse effect on Smaaash Private’s
financial condition and results of operations or that Smaaash Private could not have achieved more favorable terms if such transactions
had not been entered into with related parties. Such related party transactions may potentially involve conflicts of interest.
Such
transactions, individually or in the aggregate, may not always be in the best interests of Smaaash Private’s minority shareholders
and will not have an adverse effect on Smaaash Private’s business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows
Smaaash
Private’s financial results for any fiscal quarter, particularly during the first and third fiscal quarters of any given
fiscal year, when Smaaash Private typically experiences increased revenues, may not be indicative of results achieved or achievable
in any other or future period.
Smaaash
Private does not consider its business to be generally seasonal in nature, as Smaaash Private’s Centers offer mostly indoor
games and entertainment and food and beverage options. Unlike companies that operate outdoor water parks, theme parks or amusement
parks, Smaaash Private does not expect to experience extreme fluctuations in the number of visitors or time spent or expenditure
per capita at any of Smaaash Private’s Centers, on account of weather conditions such as high heat, bitter cold or heavy
monsoons and other extreme weather. However, Smaaash Private typically experiences, or would expect to experience, increased revenues
during the first fiscal quarter ending June 30 and third fiscal quarter ending December 31 of any given fiscal year, including
as a result of school summer and winter vacations in India, resulting in higher numbers of families with children being able to
visit Smaaash Private’s Centers. Similar temporary effects may be seen as a result of public holidays, long weekends, or
other factors that may cause quarterly or monthly fluctuations in Smaaash Private’s results.
Consequently,
Smaaash Private’s financial results for any given fiscal quarter or period may not be indicative of results achieved or
achievable in any other or future fiscal quarter or period, or Smaaash Private’s annualized results for any given fiscal
quarter or period may not be indicative of Smaaash Private’s actual results for the entire fiscal year.
Smaaash
Private’s insurance coverage may not adequately protect it against all future risks, which may adversely affect Smaaash
Private’s business and prospects.
Smaaash
Private maintains insurance coverage, including for fire, acts of god and perils, terrorism, burglary, money, loss of profit,
fidelity guarantee, fixed glass and sanitary fitting, electronic equipment, machinery breakdown, portable equipment, sign boards,
commercial general liability, marine transit, and directors’ and officers’ liability insurance, as well as employee
health and medical insurance, with standard exclusions in each instance. While Smaaash Private maintains insurance in amounts
that Smaaash Private considers reasonably sufficient for a business of Smaaash Private’s nature and scale, with insurers
that Smaaash Private consider reliable and credit worthy, Smaaash Private may face losses and liabilities that are uninsurable
by their nature, or that are not covered, fully or at all, under Smaaash Private’s existing insurance policies. Moreover,
coverage under such insurance policies would generally be subject to certain standard or negotiated exclusions or qualifications
and, therefore, any future insurance claims by it may not be honored by Smaaash Private’s insurers in full, or at all. In
addition, Smaaash Private’s premium payments under Smaaash Private’s insurance policies may require a significant
investment by it.
To
the extent that Smaaash Private suffers loss or damage for which it did not obtain insurance, that is not covered by insurance
or that exceeds Smaaash Private’s insurance coverage, the loss will have to be borne by it and Smaaash Private’s business,
cash flow, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may be adversely affected.
Failure
of, or disruption in, Smaaash Private’s information technology systems may adversely impact Smaaash Private’s business,
reputation and prospects.
Smaaash
Private relies on Smaaash Private’s information technology systems to provide it with connectivity and control across Smaaash
Private’s business functions, through Smaaash Private’s software, hardware and network systems. Smaaash Private has
also deployed what Smaaash Private consider to be adequate data backup and retrieval mechanisms. However, any major or sustained
failure in Smaaash Private’s information technology systems or loss of connectivity or loss of data arising from such failure,
including due to power outage, human error, hacking, espionage or sabotage, could disrupt Smaaash Private’s ability to track,
record and analyses Smaaash Private’s work in progress, process financial information, manage creditors or debtors, or vendors
or partners, or otherwise engage in normal business activities, which could have an adverse effect on Smaaash Private’s
operations.
Smaaash
Private relies on certain data from third parties in this prospectus.
Smaaash
Private relies on third party data including data from the GoI and industry publications for the information provided in this
proxy. Such data may also be produced on a different basis from comparable information compiled with regard to other countries.
Therefore, discussions of matters relating to India, its economy or the game industry herein are subject to the caveat that the
statistical and other data upon which such discussions are based may be incomplete or unreliable. Due to possibly flawed or ineffective
data collection methods or discrepancies between published information and market practice and other problems, the statistics
herein may be inaccurate or may not be comparable to statistics produced elsewhere. However, we are responsible for the accuracy
and completeness of the disclosure herein including the data from third parties and investors are entitled to rely on such disclosure.
Risks
Related to Smaaash Private’s Operations in India
General
economic conditions in India could adversely affect Smaaash Private’s business, financial condition, results of operations
and prospects.
Visiting
games and entertainment centers is perceived as a leisure activity, or discretionary expenditure. In addition, Smaaash Private
competes with other recreation categories, such as amusement parks, cinemas, fine dining and travel, involving customers’
discretionary expenditure. Consequently, Smaaash Private’s business is sensitive to a number of factors that influence the
global and local economy in which Smaaash Private operate, as well as discretionary customer spending, including population, urbanization,
income levels, recession, inflation, deflation, uncertainty regarding regulatory or policy developments, availability of credit,
taxation, stock market and commodities markets performance, unemployment and other matters that influence customer confidence.
In particular, Smaaash Private’s performance may decline during recessionary periods or in other periods where one or more
macroeconomic factors, or potential macroeconomic factors, negatively affect the level of discretionary expenditure. In the past,
the Indian economy has been affected by global economic uncertainties, liquidity crises, domestic policies, global political environment,
volatility in interest rates, currency exchange rates, commodity and electricity prices, rising inflation rates, increase in banks’
stressed assets, and various other factors. There is no certainty that the Indian economy will continue to grow, or that business
sentiment will remain buoyant or improve, or that India will not face high inflationary pressures in the future. Among other things,
high rates of inflation may decrease demand for Smaaash Private’s services and increase employee costs, which may have an
adverse effect on per capita and overall customer spends at Smaaash Private’s Centers, Smaaash Private’s profitability
and competitive advantage. Additionally, an increase in trade deficit or a decline in India’s foreign exchange reserves
could negatively affect interest rates and liquidity, which could adversely affect the Indian economy and Smaaash Private’s
business. Delayed structural reform in the Indian banking and financial sector or fiscal policy, among other factors, could also
have consequent negative impact on the larger economy. Any downturn in the macroeconomic environment in India could have an adverse
effect on Smaaash Private’s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
Political,
economic or other factors beyond Smaaash Private’s control may have an adverse impact on Smaaash Private’s business,
financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
The
following external risks may have an adverse impact on Smaaash Private’s business, financial condition, results of operations
and prospects, should any of them materialize:
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the
lingering effects of the global economic slowdown have generally dampened business confidence and made credit markets more
volatile, as well as negatively impacting other industry players, including companies in Smaaash Private’s industry;
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increase
in interest rates may adversely affect Smaaash Private’s access to capital and increase Smaaash Private’s borrowing
costs, which may constrain Smaaash Private’s ability to grow Smaaash Private’s business and operate profitably
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political
instability, resulting from a change in governmental or economic and fiscal policies, may adversely affect economic conditions
in India. In recent years, India has implemented various economic and political reforms. For instance, reforms in relation
to land acquisition policies and trade barriers have led to social and civil unrest in India, and there may be such agitation
in the future for reasons Smaaash Private may not be able to anticipate, and over which Smaaash Private would have no control;
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terrorist
attacks, regional conflicts or situations or war; and
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If
such events should impact the national or any regional economies, Smaaash Private’s business, financial condition, results
of operations and prospects may be adversely affected. In addition, the occurrence of any of these events may result in a loss
of investor confidence, which could potentially lead to economic recession and generally have an adverse effect on Smaaash Private’s
business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
Changing
laws, rules and regulations and legal uncertainties specifically relating to tax laws, may adversely affect Smaaash Private’s
business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
Smaaash
Private operates in a rapidly evolving regulatory and policy environment. Regulatory and policy changes may adversely affect Smaaash
Private’s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects, to the extent that Smaaash Private is unable
to suitably respond to, and comply with, any changes in applicable law and policy. The Central or State Governments in the countries
Smaaash Private operate in may implement new regulations and policies which will require us to obtain additional approvals and
licenses from the government and other regulatory bodies or may impose onerous requirements and conditions on Smaaash Private’s
operations.
The
Competition Act, 2002 (the “Competition Act”) regulates practices that could have an appreciable adverse effect on
competition in the relevant market in India. Any adverse application or interpretation of the Competition Act could adversely
affect Smaaash Private’s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
Under
the Competition Act, any arrangement, understanding or action in concert, whether formal or informal, which causes or is likely
to cause an appreciable adverse effect on competition in India is void and may result in substantial monetary penalties and compensation
to be paid to persons shown to have suffered losses. Any agreement among competitors, which, directly or indirectly, determines
purchase or sale prices, results in bid rigging or collusive bidding, limits or controls production, supply, markets, technical
development, investment or provision of services, or shares the market or source of production or provision of services in any
manner, including by way of allocation of geographical area or types of goods or services or number of customers in the market,
is presumed to have an appreciable adverse effect on competition.
Further,
the Competition Act prohibits abuse of a dominant position by any enterprise, directly or indirectly, including by way of unfair
or discriminatory pricing or conditions in sale of goods or services, limiting production of goods, provision of services, or
technical or scientific developments relating to goods or services to the prejudice of consumers, using a dominant position in
one relevant market to enter into, or protect, another relevant market, denial of market access, or making the conclusion of contracts
subject to acceptance of unrelated supplementary obligations. Such practices are subject to substantial monetary penalties and
may also be subject to compensation for losses and orders to divide the enterprise.
Although
Smaaash Private has not historically undertaken any inorganic growth initiatives, as part of its expansion strategy Smaaash Private
intends to do so in the future, if suitable opportunities arise. If Smaaash Private or any of its affiliates are affected, directly
or indirectly, by the application or interpretation of any provision of the Competition Act, proceedings initiated by the CCI,
any claim by any party under the Competition Act, or any adverse publicity due to scrutiny or prosecution under the Competition
Act, including financial penalties, Smaaash Private’s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects
may be adversely affected. Acquisitions, mergers and consolidations that exceed certain revenue and asset thresholds require prior
approval by the CCI. Any acquisitions, mergers or consolidations that have an appreciable adverse effect on competition in India
may be subject to remedial measures proposed by the CCI. Smaaash Private may not obtain approval for any such future transactions
on satisfactory terms, or at all.
Regional
hostilities, terrorist attacks, communal disturbances, civil unrest and other acts of violence or war involving India and other
countries may result in a loss of investor confidence and a decline in the value of Smaaash Private’s equity shares.
Terrorist
attacks, civil unrest and other acts of violence or war may negatively affect the Indian markets in which Smaaash Private operates
its business and also adversely affect the worldwide financial markets. In addition, Asia has from time to time experienced instances
of civil unrest and hostilities among neighboring countries. Hostilities and tensions may occur in the future and on a wider scale.
Military activity or terrorist attacks in India, such as the attacks in Mumbai in November 2008 and in July 2011, may result in
investor concern about stability in the region, which may adversely affect the value of Smaaash Private’s equity shares.
Events of this nature in the future, as well as social and civil unrest within other countries in Asia, could influence the Indian
economy and could have an adverse effect on the Smaaash Private’s business, including the value of equity shares.
The
occurrence of natural disasters may adversely affect Smaaash Private’s business, financial condition and results of operations.
The
occurrence of natural disasters, including hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, fires and pandemic disease may adversely
affect Smaaash Private’s business, financial condition or results of operations. For instance, India has experienced several
natural calamities such as earthquakes, tsunamis, floods and drought in recent years, including Cyclone Phailin, which affected
the coastal areas of the States of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, the earthquake in the state of Uttarakhand in 2013, floods in the
Kashmir valley in 2014 and the floods in Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu in 2015. The extent and severity of such natural disasters
determines their effect on the regional and national economy.
Any
downgrade of credit ratings of India or Indian companies may adversely affect Smaaash Private’s ability to raise debt financing.
India’s
sovereign foreign currency long-term debt is currently rated (i) “BBB-” (negative) by Standard & Poor’s
Rating Group, a division of McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., or Standard & Poor’s, (ii) “BBB-” (negative) by
Fitch Ratings Ltd, or Fitch, and (iii) “Baa3” (stable) by Moody’s Investors Services Limited, or Moody’s.
These ratings reflect an assessment of the GoI’s overall financial capacity to pay its obligations and its ability or willingness
to meet its financial commitments as they become due. Further, rating agencies may change their methodology for rating, which
may impact the rating. No assurance can be given that Standard & Poor’s, Fitch, Moody’s or any other statistical
rating organization will not downgrade the credit ratings of India. Any adverse revisions to India’s credit ratings for
domestic and international debt by international rating agencies may negatively impact both the perception of credit risk associated
with Smaaash Private’s current variable rate debt and its ability to access the debt markets on favorable terms in the future.
A
decline in India’s foreign exchange reserves may affect liquidity and interest rates in the Indian economy.
According
to a report released by Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India’s foreign exchange reserves totaled approximately $320 billion
as of December 19, 2014. India’s foreign exchange reserves have declined recently and may have negatively affected the valuation
of the Rupee. Further declines in foreign exchange reserves could adversely affect the valuation of the Rupee and could result
in reduced liquidity and higher interest rates that could adversely affect Smaaash Private’s future financial condition.
Smaaash
Private is exposed to foreign currency fluctuation risks, particularly in relation to import of equipment for Smaaash Private’s
games, to the extent such exposures are not set off by Smaaash Private’s product sales to overseas customers. A depreciation
of the Indian Rupee against the U.S. Dollar or other major foreign currencies may adversely impact Smaaash Private’s results
of operations by increasing Smaaash Private’s import costs and capital expenditures.
Smaaash
Private’s financial statements are presented in Indian Rupees. However, Smaaash Private incurs expenses in foreign currencies
to the extent that Smaaash Private imports game equipment or components from overseas vendors and thus has foreign currency denominated
trade payables. Smaaash Private also earns income in foreign currencies to the extent that Smaaash Private conducts product sales
overseas. Smaaash Private may also have foreign currency borrowings from time to time, and thus incur foreign currency denominated
finance charges. The exchange rates between the Indian Rupee and the U.S. Dollar or other relevant foreign currencies have fluctuated
significantly in the past. Smaaash Private is exposed to foreign currency fluctuation risks particularly to the extent that such
exposures are not set off by Smaaash Private’s product sales to overseas customers. A depreciation of the Indian Rupee against
the U.S. Dollar or other major foreign currencies may adversely impact Smaaash Private’s results of operations by increasing
Smaaash Private’s import costs and capital expenditure. A sustained appreciation of the Indian Rupee may negatively impact
Smaaash Private’s revenue and results of operations.
Since
a majority of Smaaash Private’s directors, officers and assets reside or are located outside of the United States, Smaaash
Private may have difficulty enforcing judgments against Smaaash Private, its directors and officers.
Smaaash
Private is incorporated under the laws of India. Further, Smaaash Private conducts substantially all of its operations in India.
The majority of its directors and officers, reside outside the United States, and a majority of Smaaash Private’s assets
and some or all of the assets of such persons are located outside the United States. As a result, it may be difficult or impossible
to effect service of process within the United States upon Smaaash Private or those persons, or to recover against Smaaash Private
or those persons on judgments of United States courts, including judgments predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the
United States federal securities laws. An award of punitive damages by a United States courts based upon United States federal
securities laws is likely to be construed by Indian courts to be penal in nature and therefore unenforceable in India. Further,
no claim may be brought in India against Smaaash Private or its directors and officers in the first instance for a violation of
United States federal securities laws because these laws have no extraterritorial application under Indian law and are not enforceable
in India. However, an Indian courts may impose civil liability, including the possibility of monetary damages, on Smaaash Private
or its directors and officers if the facts alleged in a complaint constitute or give rise to a cause of action under Indian law.
Moreover, it is unlikely that a courts in India would award damages on the same basis as a foreign courts if an action were brought
in India or that the Indian courts would enforce foreign judgments if it viewed the amount of damages as excessive or inconsistent
with Indian practice or public policy.
The
courts of India will not automatically enforce judgments of United States courts obtained in actions against Smaaash Private or
its directors and officers, predicated upon the civil liability provisions of the United States federal securities laws, or entertain
actions brought in India against Smaaash Private or such persons predicated solely upon United States federal securities laws.
Further, the United States has not been declared by the Government of India to be a reciprocating territory for the purposes of
enforcement of foreign judgments, and there are grounds upon which Indian courts may decline to enforce the judgments of United
States courts. Some remedies available under the laws of United States jurisdictions, including remedies available under the United
States federal securities laws, may not be allowed in Indian courts if contrary to public policy in India. Because judgments of
United States courts are not automatically enforceable in India, it may be difficult for you to recover against Smaaash Private
or its directors and officers or some experts named in this proxy statement/prospectus based upon such judgments. In India, prior
approval of the RBI is required in order to repatriate any amount recovered pursuant to such judgments. See “
Enforceability
of Civil Liabilities.
”
Risks
Related to Our Ownership of Smaaash Private’s Share Equity
Smaaash
Private’s principal stockholders and management own a significant percentage of its share equity stock and will be able
to exert significant control over matters subject to shareholder approval.
Shripal
Morakhia and AHA Holdings Private Limited, his affiliated entity, and FW Metis, Smaaash Private’s principal shareholders,
beneficially own approximately 24.34% and 21.23%, respectively, of Smaaash Private’s share equity after the Transaction. Accordingly,
these shareholders have significant influence over the outcome of corporate actions requiring shareholder approval, including
the election of directors, any merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially all of its assets or any other significant
corporate transaction. The interests of these shareholders may not be the same as or may even conflict with Smaaash Private’s
interests. The concentration in ownership may have the effect of delaying, preventing or deterring a change in control of Smaaash
Private and deprive Smaaash Private’s shareholders of an opportunity to receive a premium for their equity shares as part
of a sale of Smaaash Private.
There
is currently no trading market for Smaaash’s equity shares and liquidity of the equity shares is limited.
Smaaash’s
equity shares of are not registered under the securities laws of India, the United States or any state or other jurisdiction,
and accordingly there is no public trading market for the equity shares that we received in the Transaction and no public trading
market is expected to develop in the foreseeable future. Therefore, we may not be able to readily sell or transfer the Smaaash
Private equity shares that we own.
USE
OF PROCEEDS
All
of the shares of Common Stock offered by the Selling Securityholders pursuant to this prospectus will be sold by the Selling Securityholders
for their respective accounts. We will not receive any of the proceeds from these sales. We will receive up to an aggregate of
approximately $62,807,250.00 from the exercise of Warrants, assuming the exercise in full of all of the Warrants for cash. We
expect to use the net proceeds from the exercise of the Warrants for general corporate purposes.
SELECTED
HISTORICAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The
following table presents our selected historical financial data for the periods and as of the dates indicated. The statement of
operations data for the years ended May 31, 2018 and 2017 and the three-months ended August 31, 2018 and 2017, and the balance
sheet data as of May 31, 2018 and 2017 and August 31, 2018 and 2017, are derived from our consolidated financial statements and
the notes thereto
.
Historical
results are not necessarily indicative of the results we expect in future periods. The data presented below should be read in
conjunction with, and are qualified in their entirety by reference to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations” and our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere
in this prospectus.
SMAAASH
ENTERTAINMENT INC. (FORMERLY KNOWN AS I-AM CAPITAL ACQUISITION COMPANY)
BALANCE SHEETS
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August
31,
2018
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May
31,
2018
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May
31,
2017
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|
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ASSETS
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
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Current Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
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|
$
|
355,828
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|
$
|
458,063
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|
|
$
|
30,000
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Deferred offering
costs
|
|
|
81
|
|
|
—
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|
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25,000
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|
Prepaid
expenses
|
|
|
355,909
|
|
|
3,168
|
|
|
|
—
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|
Total Current
Assets
|
|
|
|
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|
461,231
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|
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55,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Cash held in Trust
Account
|
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53,119,511
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52,895,652
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|
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|
—
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Total Assets
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|
$
|
53,475,420
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|
$
|
53,356,883
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|
|
$
|
55,000
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
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Current Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Loan payable - Related
party
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|
$
|
85,238
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|
$
|
81,618
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|
|
$
|
30,672
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|
Accrued expenses
|
|
|
182,807
|
|
|
63,579
|
|
|
|
—
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|
Deferred
legal fees
|
|
|
100,000
|
|
|
100,000
|
|
|
|
—
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Total current liabilities
|
|
|
368,045
|
|
|
245,197
|
|
|
|
30,672
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|
Deferred underwriting
fees
|
|
|
1,820,000
|
|
|
1,820,000
|
|
|
|
—
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Total Liabilities
|
|
|
2,188,045
|
|
|
2,065,197
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|
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30,672
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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Commitments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Common
stock subject to possible redemption, $.0001 par value; 4,560,757 and -0- shares as of May 31, 2018 and May 31, 2017, respectively,
at redemption value
|
|
|
46,287,374
|
|
|
46,291,685
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
Stockholders’ equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Preferred
Stock - $0.0001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding
|
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|
—
|
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|
—
|
|
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|
—
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|
Common
Stock - $0.0001 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 2,253,168, 2,252,743 and 1,437,500 shares issued and
outstanding (excluding 4,560,332, 4,560,757 and -0- shares subject to possible redemption) as of August 31, 2018, May 31,
2018 and May 31, 2017, respectively
|
|
|
225
|
|
|
225
|
|
|
|
144
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|
Additional paid-in capital
|
|
|
5,013,621
|
|
|
5,009,310
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|
|
|
24,856
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|
Accumulated deficit
|
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|
(13,845
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)
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|
(9,534
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)
|
|
|
(672
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)
|
Total
stockholders’ equity
|
|
|
5,000,001
|
|
|
5,000,001
|
|
|
|
24,328
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|
Total Liabilities
and stockholders’ equity
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|
$
|
53,475,420
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|
$
|
53,356,883
|
|
|
$
|
55,000
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SMAAASH
ENTERTAINMENT INC. (FORMERLY KNOWN AS I-AM CAPITAL ACQUISITION COMPANY)
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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Year Ended
May 31,
2017
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For the
period from
April 17,
2017
(Inception)
to May 31,
2017
|
|
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|
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|
|
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|
Revenues
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Operating expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General and administrative expenses
|
|
|
530,564
|
|
|
|
672
|
|
Loss from operations
|
|
|
(530,564
|
)
|
|
|
(672
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
|
|
|
521,702
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss before provision for taxes
|
|
|
(8,862
|
)
|
|
|
(672
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax provision
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss
|
|
$
|
(8,862
|
)
|
|
$
|
(672
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted net loss per share
|
|
$
|
(0.00
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.00
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
|
|
|
2,050,790
|
|
|
|
1,750,000
|
|
SMAAASH
ENTERTAINMENT INC. (FORMERLY KNOWN AS I-AM CAPITAL ACQUISITION COMPANY)
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
|
|
Three Months Ended
|
|
|
|
August 31,
|
|
|
|
2018
|
|
|
2017
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General and administrative expenses
|
|
|
246,661
|
|
|
|
10,106
|
|
Loss from operations
|
|
|
(246,661
|
)
|
|
|
(10,106
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest income
|
|
|
242,350
|
|
|
|
13,328
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) income before provision for taxes
|
|
|
(4,311
|
)
|
|
|
3,222
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income tax provision
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net (loss) income
|
|
$
|
(4,311
|
)
|
|
$
|
3,222
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted net income per share
|
|
$
|
0.00
|
|
|
$
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
|
|
|
2,253,168
|
|
|
|
1,529,094
|
|
MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Overview
Smaaash
Entertainment Inc. (formerly known as I-AM Capital Acquisition Company) was a blank check company organized under the laws of
the State of Delaware on April 17, 2017. We were formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition,
share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. Although we were not limited to a
particular industry or geographic region for purposes of consummating a business combination, we focused on businesses with a
connection to India.
On
May 31, 2017, we issued 1,437,500 Founder Shares to the Sponsor in exchange for a capital contribution of $25,000. Upon the partial
exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option on September 13, 2017, 137,500 Founder Shares were forfeited by the
Sponsor.
The
Founder Shares are identical to the Public Shares and holders of Founder Shares have the same stockholder rights as Public Stockholders,
except that the Founder Shares and the Private Placement Shares are subject to certain transfer restrictions.
On
August 22, 2017, we sold 5,000,000 Public Units at a purchase price of $10.00 per unit in our IPO, generating gross proceeds of
$50.0 million. Each public unit consisted of one share of our Common Stock, one right to receive one-tenth of one share our Common
Stock upon consummation of an initial business combination, and one redeemable warrant. Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase
one share of common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment.
Concurrently
with the closing of the IPO, the Sponsor purchased an aggregate of 254,500 Private Placement Units at $10.00 per unit, generating
gross proceeds of $2,545,000 in a private placement. The Private Placement Units (including their component securities) are not
transferable, assignable or salable until 30 days after the completion of the initial business combination and the warrants included
in the Private Placement Units are non-redeemable so long as they are held by the Sponsor or their permitted transferees.
Contained
in the underwriting agreement for the IPO was an over-allotment option allowing the underwriters to purchase from the Company
up to an additional 750,000 Public Units (the “Over-Allotment Units”) and, in addition, the Company received a commitment
from the Sponsor to purchase up to an additional 26,250 Private Placement Units. On September 13, 2017, the underwriters partially
exercised their option and purchased 200,000 Over-Allotment Units, which were sold at an offering price of $10.00 per unit, generating
gross proceeds of $2,000,000. Also on September 13, 2017, simultaneously with the sale of the Over-Allotment Units, the Company
consummated the sale of an additional 7,000 Private Placement Units (the “Over-Allotment Placement Units”), generating
gross proceeds of $70,000.
Recent
Events
On
November 20, 2018 (the “
Closing Date
”), the Company and Smaaash Entertainment Private Limited, a private
limited company incorporated under the laws of India (“
Smaaash Private
”), consummated the transactions
(the “
Transactions
”) contemplated by the share subscription agreement (as amended, the “
Subscription
Agreement
”), following the approval at the special meeting of the stockholders of the Company held on November 9,
2018 (the “
Special Meeting
”).
Pursuant
to the Subscription Agreement, the purchase price of $150,000 was paid by the Company to Smaaash Private in exchange for 300,000
newly issued equity shares of Smaaash Private at the closing of the Transactions (the “
Closing
”).
In
addition, AHA Holdings Private Limited (“
AHA Holdings
”) and Shripal Morakhia (together with AHA Holdings,
the “
Smaaash Founders
”) have agreed that within six months following the Closing Date, they will transfer
all of their ownership interest in Smaaash Private (representing 33.6% of the share capital of Smaaash Private on a fully diluted
basis as of June 22, 2018) (the “
Additional Smaaash Shares
”) to the Company in exchange for newly issued
shares of our Common Stock (the “
Transferred Company Shares
”) in an amount which would enable the Smaaash
Founders to retain their 33.6% ownership interest in Smaaash Private indirectly through their interest in the Company.
At
the Closing, the Company issued an aggregate of 2,000,000 shares of its common stock to the Smaaash Founders as an upfront portion
of the Transferred Company Shares (the “
Upfront Company Shares
”). In connection with the issuance of
the the Upfront Company Shares, the Company and the Smaaash Founders entered into an escrow agreement pursuant to which Upfront
Company Shares will be held in escrow and will be either, (i) if the Additional Smaaash Shares are not transferred in full to
the Company within the designated six-month period, cancelled, or (ii) if the Additional Smaaash Shares are transferred in full
to the Company within the designated six-month period, released from escrow and the number of Upfront Company Shares will be deducted
from the Transferred Company Shares that will be issued to the Smaaash Founders upon the delivery of the Additional Smaaash Shares.
On
November 16, 2018, Smaaash Private and the Smaaash Founders executed a letter of undertaking, pursuant to which they agreed to
transfer 4,000,000 additional equity shares of Smaaash Private to the Company in consideration for 200,000 shares of Our Common
Stock, simultaneously with the issuance of the 300,000 equity shares of Smaaash Private to the Company on or prior to November
30, 2018, as permitted by the laws of India. Such additional shares of Smaaash Private have not yet been delivered.
In
connection with the Closing, the Company changed its name from I-AM Capital Acquisition Company to Smaaash Entertainment Inc.,
and entered into a master franchise agreement (“
Master Franchise Agreement
”) and a master license and
distribution agreement (“
Master Distribution Agreement
”) with Smaaash Private. Prior to the Closing,
the Company was a shell company with no operations, formed as a vehicle to effect a business combination with one or more operating
businesses. After the Closing, the Company’s primary assets consist of shares in Smaaash Private and the rights granted
under the Master Franchise Agreement and the Master Distribution Agreement.
Results
of Operations
We
have neither engaged in any operations nor generated any revenues to date. Our only activities from April 17, 2017 (date of inception)
through August 31, 2018 were organizational activities, those necessary to prepare for the IPO, which was consummated on August
22, 2017, and identifying a target company for a business combination. Following the IPO, we have not generated any operating
revenues and will not until after the completion of our business combination. We have generated $764,052 through August 31, 2018
of non-operating income in the form of interest income. We expect to incur increased expenses as a result of being a public company
(for legal, financial reporting, accounting and auditing compliance), as well as for due diligence expenses.
For
the three months ended August 31, 2017, we had net income of $3,222, which consists of operating costs of $10,106 offset by interest
income of $13,328 on cash and marketable securities held in the Trust Account.
For
the three months ended August 31, 2018, we had net loss of $4,311, which consists of operating costs of $246,661 offset by interest
income of $242,350 on cash and marketable securities held in the Trust Account.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
The
completion of the IPO and simultaneous Private Placement, inclusive of the underwriters’ partial exercise of their over-allotment
option, generated gross proceeds to the Company of $54,615,000. Related transaction costs amounted to approximately $3,838,000,
consisting of $3,360,000 of underwriting fees, including $1,820,000 of deferred underwriting commissions payable (which are held
in the Trust Account) and $478,000 of IPO costs.
Following
the IPO and the underwriter’s partial exercise of the over-allotment option, a total of $55,740,000 was placed in the Trust
Account and we had $552,190 of cash held outside of the Trust Account, after payment of all costs related to the IPO.
As
of August 31, 2018, we had cash and marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $53,119,511, substantially all of which
is invested in U.S. treasury bills with a maturity of 180 days or less. Interest income earned on the balance in the Trust Account
may be available to us to pay taxes. Since inception, we have withdrawn $695,523 of interest income from the Trust Account.
As
of August 31, 2018, we had cash of $355,828 held outside the Trust Account, which is available for use by us to cover the costs
associated with identifying a target business including Smaaash Private, negotiating a business combination, due diligence procedures
and other general corporate uses. In addition, as of August 31, 2018, we had accrued expenses of $182,807.
For
the three months ended August 31, 2018, cash used in operating activities amounted to $120,527, mainly resulting from accrued
expenses of $119,228, offset by interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $242,350.
We
intend to use substantially all the funds held in the Trust Account, including any amounts representing interest earned on the
Trust Account (which interest shall be net of taxes payable and up to a maximum of $600,000 of working capital released to us)
and excluding deferred underwriting commissions) to complete our initial business combination. We may withdraw interest to pay
taxes and up to $600,000 for working capital expenses, if any. To the extent that our capital stock or debt is used, in whole
or in part, as consideration to complete our initial business combination, the remaining proceeds held in the trust account will
be used as working capital to finance the operations of the target business or businesses, make other acquisitions and pursue
our growth strategies.
We
intend to use the funds held outside the Trust Account primarily to identify and evaluate target businesses, perform business
due diligence on prospective target businesses, travel to and from the offices, plants or similar locations of prospective target
businesses or their representatives or owners, review corporate documents and material agreements of prospective target businesses
(as well as pay personnel and advisors to do the forgoing), structure, negotiate and complete a business combination, and to pay
taxes to the extent the interest earned on the trust account is not sufficient to pay our taxes.
In
order to fund working capital deficiencies or finance transaction costs in connection with an intended initial Business Combination,
our sponsor or an affiliate of our sponsor or certain of our officers and directors may, but are not obligated to, loan us funds
as may be required. If we complete our initial Business Combination, we would repay such loaned amounts. In the event that our
initial Business Combination does not close, we may use a portion of the working capital held outside the Trust Account to repay
such loaned amounts but no proceeds from our Trust Account would be used for such repayment.
We
do not believe we will need to raise additional funds in order to meet the expenditures required for operating our business. However,
if our estimates of the costs of identifying a target business, undertaking in-depth due diligence and negotiating an initial
Business Combination are less than the actual amount necessary to do so, we may have insufficient funds available to operate our
business prior to our Business Combination. Moreover, we may need to obtain additional financing either to complete our Business
Combination or because we become obligated to redeem a significant number of our Public Shares upon completion of our Business
Combination, in which case we may issue additional securities or incur debt in connection with such Business Combination. Subject
to compliance with applicable securities laws, we would only complete such financing simultaneously with the completion of our
Business Combination. In the current economic environment, it has become especially difficult to obtain acquisition financing.
If we are unable to complete our initial Business Combination because we do not have sufficient funds available to us, we will
be forced to cease operations and liquidate the Trust Account. In addition, following our initial Business Combination, if cash
on hand is insufficient, we may need to obtain additional financing in order to meet our obligations.
Off-balance
sheet financing arrangements
We
have no obligations, assets or liabilities which would be considered off-balance sheet arrangements. We do not participate in
transactions that create relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, often referred to as variable interest
entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements. We have not entered
into any off-balance sheet financing arrangements, established any special purpose entities, guaranteed any debt or commitments
of other entities, or purchased any non-financial assets.
Contractual
obligations
We
do not have any long-term debt, capital lease obligations, operating lease obligations or long-term liabilities, other than an
agreement to pay the sponsor a monthly fee of $10,000 for office space, utilities and administrative support provided to the Company.
We began incurring these fees on August 16, 2017 and will continue to incur these fees monthly until the earlier of the completion
of the Business Combination or the Company’s liquidation.
Critical
Accounting Policies
The
preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the
date of the financial statements, and income and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results could materially differ
from those estimates. The Company has not identified any critical accounting policies.
MANAGEMENT
The
following table sets forth information regarding our directors and executive officers:
Name
|
|
Age
|
|
Position
|
|
|
|
|
|
F. Jacob Cherian
|
|
53
|
|
Chief Executive Officer
and Class II Director
|
Suhel Kanuga
|
|
43
|
|
Chief Financial Officer,
Secretary and Class II Director
|
Donald R. Caldwell
|
|
71
|
|
Chairman and Class
I Director
|
Roman Franklin
|
|
34
|
|
Class I Director
|
Max Hooper
|
|
71
|
|
Class II Director
|
Frank Leavy
|
|
65
|
|
Class I Director
|
Edward Leonard Jaroski
|
|
71
|
|
Class I Director
|
William H. Herrmann, Jr.
|
|
72
|
|
Class II Director
|
Shripal Morakhia
|
|
59
|
|
Class II Director
|
F.
Jacob Cherian,
has served as our Chief Executive Officer and has been a member of our board of directors since inception.
Mr. Cherian is also one of the managing members of our Sponsor Mr. Cherian co-founded and served as Chairman, Chief Executive
Officer and director of Millennium India from July 2006 to October 2013, completing a $58 million initial public offering in July
2006. Millennium India completed a business combination with SMC, an India-headquartered diversified financial services company
with over 2,500 locations in over 500 cities in India serving approximately 1.7 million investors by acquiring a 14.9% interest
in SMC. Mr. Cherian served on the Board of Directors of SMC from 2008 to December 2017, and also served on the Board of Directors
of Moneywise Financial Services, a non-bank finance company in India, from 2008 to December 2017. From April 2004 to July 2006,
Mr. Cherian served as Partner in the financial services division of Computer Sciences Corporation (“CSC”), a Fortune
500 firm with approximately $15.0 billion in annual revenues. Mr. Cherian’s prior work experience includes positions as
a director in New York with KPMG LLP / KPMG Consulting from October 1998 to March 2004, and JP Morgan & Co from September
1995 to September 1998 in its Fixed Income Credit Portfolio & Derivatives Division. Mr. Cherian has extensive international
experience and has relocated to, and had multi-year residences in, both Europe and India. He is frequently featured in leading
publications and industry conferences for his insights on emerging trends and growth markets, and is a respected authority on
South Asian and India-related affairs. Mr. Cherian holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting & Information
Systems from Queens College of CUNY and an MBA in International Finance from St. John’s University. He has also served as
Adjunct Professor of Finance at the Tobin College of Business at St. John’s University’s MBA Program for ten years.
We
believe Mr. Cherian’s extensive executive experience and leadership in global including India related business transactions
qualifies him to serve on our board of directors.
Suhel
Kanuga,
has served as our Chief Financial Officer and Secretary and has been a member of our board of directors since
inception. Mr. Kanuga is also one of the managing members of our Sponsor. Mr. Kanuga co-founded Millennium India, completing a
$58 million initial public offering in July 2006 and consummated a business combination with SMC and served at various positions
including President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Secretary, Chief Compliance Officer and Director from March 2006 through
May 2015. Mr. Kanuga also served on the Board of Directors of SAM Global Securities, prior to its amalgamation with SMC from January
2008 to February 2009. From April 2004 to July 2006, Mr. Kanuga served as Principal in the financial services division of CSC.
He also held management positions at KPMG Consulting in New York from January 1999 to August 2004 and prior to that, U.S. West,
Inc. Mr. Kanuga has significant international management experience, having worked with businesses across the United States, Europe
and Asia. Mr. Kanuga is experienced in identifying business value, and structuring investments and acquisitions to scale up businesses.
Mr. Kanuga has been interviewed in the media for his views and expertise on emerging markets/India investments and governance,
and has also presented at industry conferences. He holds Bachelor’s degrees in Mathematics and Economics from Lawrence University.
We
believe Mr. Kanuga’s deep understanding of finance and international business management and transactions qualifies him
to serve on our board of directors.
Donald
R. Caldwell,
who has been an independent director and the Chairman of our board of directors since August 16, 2017,
is an experienced investor, co-founded Cross Atlantic Capital Partners, Inc., a venture capital management company, where he has
served as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since 1999. At Cross Atlantic Capital Partners, Inc., Mr. Caldwell has raised
four investment funds totaling over $500 million of committed capital and is responsible for the firm’s operations, building
the investment team, and growing the Cross Atlantic franchise through fundraising, network development, and deal flow generation.
Prior to founding Cross Atlantic Capital Partners, Inc. in March 1999, Mr. Caldwell was President and Chief Operating Officer
of Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE: SFE) (“Safeguard”) from 1996 to 1999, where he also previously served as Executive
Vice President from 1993 to 1996. In addition to his service on our board, Mr. Caldwell currently serves on the board of
directors of three public companies: InsPro Technologies Corporation (OTC: ITCC) since 2008, where he serves as chairman of the
board and member of the audit committee; Lightning Gaming, Inc., since June 2015, where he serves as a director and chairman of
the audit committee; and Quaker Chemical Corporation (NYSE: KWR) since 1997, where he serves as lead director, as chairman of
the executive committee and member of the compensation and audit committees; Mr. Caldwell was previously a member of the board
of directors of Diamond Cluster International, Inc. from 1994 to 2010 and has served as a director for several private companies
and non-profit organizations, including software and money management firms as well as the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
and the Committee for Economic Development. Mr. Caldwell is a Certified Public Accountant (Retired) and holds a Bachelor of Science
degree from Babson College and a Master of Business Administration from the Graduate School of Business at Harvard University.
We
believe Mr. Caldwell’s deep financial, entrepreneurial and business expertise and extensive experience as a member of the
boards and board committees of other public companies qualifies him to serve on our board of directors.
Roman
Franklin
, has been an independent director since August 16, 2017. Mr. Franklin has been Chief Investment Officer of SMC
Global USA since March 2016, and prior, President of Franklin Financial Planning from 2005 to 2016. Roman Franklin is a 14-year
veteran of the financial services industry. By the age of 22 he held FINRA Series 7, Series 66, and Life, Health, and Variable
Insurance Licenses. In 2005, he founded a fee-only registered investment advisory firm. In 2008, he was one of the youngest
recipients of the National Association of Financial Advisors (“NAPFA”) Registered Financial Advisor (RFA) designation. In
2015, he was elected as a Board Member of the NAPFA, South Region Board of Directors, overseeing more than a dozen states from
Texas, to Florida, to North Carolina. Mr. Franklin has experience in domestic and international investment, and has been involved
in multiple business transactions tied to India, including the sale of a 50% equity stake in his wealth management business to
Indian financial services firm SMC. Mr. Franklin holds a Bachelor’s Science degree in Management from Barry University and
an M.B.A. in Finance from the Graduate School of Business at Stetson University. His civic organization roles include
School Advisory Council for Volusia County Schools, City of DeLand Economic Development Committee, and the Boys’ and Girls’
Clubs of Central Florida.
We
believe Mr. Franklin’s strong expertise in finance and international and domestic business transactions, in particular those
with Indian exposure, qualifies him to serve on our board of directors.
Max
Hooper
, who has been an independent director since August 16, 2017, serves as Managing Director of Merging Traffic, a
web-based crowdsourcing portal, since September 2015 and Head of Investment Banking and Senior Vice President of Triloma Securities,
a subsidiary of Triloma Financial Group LLC, since January 2016. Dr. Hooper is also the founder and owner of Partners Advisory
Group and Partners Capital Group, two financial advisory firms since January 2014. Since February 2018, Dr. Hooper’s primary
focus has been as Managing Director/CEO of Managing Traffic and co-owner of Triloma Financial Group. Prior to that, Dr. Hooper
was co-founder of Equity Broadcasting Corporation, a media company that owned and operated more than one hundred television stations
across the United States. Dr. Hooper is an accomplished entrepreneur and has started multiple businesses in technology/internet,
lodging, and services industries. Dr. Hooper has served on the investment committee of several venture capital and angel funds,
and has completed “work out” transactions as a Certified Debt Arbitrator representing banks and private transactions.
Dr. Hooper also has prior experience with SPACs such as transaction structuring, administration, research, and execution. Dr.
Hooper has earned five doctorate degrees from a variety of institutions.
We
believe Dr. Hooper’s expertise in investment, management and mergers and acquisitions over various industries qualify him
to serve on our board of directors.
Frank
Leavy
, has been an independent director since August 16, 2017. Since 2007, Mr. Leavy has been the Senior Vice President
and Director of Finance and Administration for Blake’s All Natural Foods, a manufacturer of “better for you”
frozen entrees. Prior to that, he held various financial officer positions at member companies of Group Rossignol, a world leading
company in the winter sports industry. Specifically, he was Controller of Rossignol Ski Company from 1982 to 2006 and Vice President
of Finance of Skis Dynastar, Inc. and Skis Dynastar Canada from 2000 to 2006. He also served as Chief Operating Officer at Roger
Cleveland Golf Company, a subsidiary of Group Rossignol from 1999 to 2000 and was elected a director of the company from 2003
to 2005. Mr. Leavy holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of the Holy Cross and a Master of Science degree in accounting
from the Graduate School of Professional Accounting at Northeastern University.
We
believe Mr. Leavy’s extensive experience in corporate finance qualify him to serve on our board of directors.
Edward
Leonard Jaroski
, has been an independent director since October 2017. Mr. Jaroski was the founder of Fixed Income Portfolio
Manager at Capstone Asset Management Company and has served as its President and Chief Executive Officer since from Mr. Jaroski
has been Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of various Capstone/Steward Funds in the fund complex from 1987 through
2016. Mr. Jaroski was at Tenneco Financial Services from 1981 to 1987, where he was the Executive Vice President. He started his
career at Philadelphia Life Insurance Company as Manager of Investments in 1969, where he served until 1981 and also served
as its Vice President of Finance. He also served as a Director of Philadelphia Life Asset Management Company. Mr. Jaroski holds
the insurance industry professional designations of Chartered Life Underwriter, Charter Financial Consultant and Fellow Life Management
Institute. He holds a B.B.A. degree in Accounting from Temple University.
We
believe Mr. Jaroski’s experience in investments and asset management qualify him to serve on our board of directors.
William
H. Herrmann, Jr.,
has been an independent director since October 2017. Mr. Herrmann has over 40 years of experience
in financial services, and insurance and investment planning industries. Presently, Mr. Herrmann is the Owner of Herrmann &
Associates, a financial services firm affiliated with Hudson Heritage Capital Management Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor
since February 15, 2006. Mr. Herrmann has also served as Director of Steward Funds, since 2011, and presently serves as it lead
independent director. Mr. Herrmann serves as the Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of Steward Funds.
He previously served as the Chairman of the Contracts Committee of Steward Funds. Mr. Herrmann is also a Director of Church Capital
Fund, where he serves as the Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. Mr. Herrmann is also a Trustee of
LuLu Shriners Investment Advisory Committee and the Chairman of Beta Rho Property Company. Mr. Herrmann holds a B.A. from the
University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA from Temple University, and holds the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation from
American College. Mr. Herrmann holds Series 7, 63, and 65 securities licenses as well as insurance licenses in multiple states.
We
believe Mr. Herrmann’s experience in financial services and the investment planning industry qualify him to serve on our
board of directors.
Shripal
Morakhia
, is the founder of Smaaash Private which was incorporated in 2009. Mr.
Morakhia is the Chief Executive Officer of Smaaash Entertainment Private Limited and is a visionary serial entrepreneur with a
track record of building successful businesses. He has over 35 years of experience across stock broking, investment banking, telecom,
media and entertainment and digital sectors. In 1983, Mr. Morakhia promoted India’s first home grown institutional broking
and investment banking company SSKI and an e-share trading platform ShareKhan. His majority stake in SSKI was sold to IDFC Ltd
in 2007 which now has a market cap of INR 85.1 billion (as on May 10, 2018) and Sharekhan was acquired by Citi Venture Capital.
Mr. Morakhia is credited with being one of the first to professionalize the broking and investment banking setup in India which
was unorganized at the time. In 2006, Mr. Morakhia invested in the ailing Indian heritage comic book company, Amar Chitra Katha,
to revive it and also digitize the same and successfully then sold it to the Future Group in India in 2011. He also founded a
children’s multi-channel network on YouTube, called Yoboho which was acquired by Broadband TV, a subsidiary of the Bertelsmann
Group, in 2015. Mr. Morakhia is now fully dedicated to take the Smaaash Private brand globally. Mr. Morakhia holds a Masters in
Business Administration from Wagner College, New York and has served as the Executive Assistant to the President of the New York
Stock Exchange from 1981 to 1982.
We
believe Mr. Morakhia’s experience with the business of Smaaash Private qualifies him to serve on our board of directors.
Our
officers and board of directors are well qualified as leaders. In their prior positions they have gained experience in core management
skills, such as strategic and financial planning, public company financial reporting, compliance, risk management, and leadership
development. Our officers and directors also have experience serving on boards of directors and board committees of other public
companies and private companies, and have an understanding of corporate governance practices and trends, which provides an understanding
of different business processes, challenges, and strategies.
Number
and Terms of Office of Officers and Directors
Our
board of directors is divided into two classes, Class I and Class II, with only one class of directors being elected in each year
and each class serving a two-year term.
Our
officers are elected by the board of directors and serve at the discretion of the board of directors, rather than for specific
terms of office. Our board of directors is authorized to appoint persons to the offices set forth in our bylaws as it deems appropriate.
Our bylaws provide that our officers may consist of a Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Financial Officer, Vice Presidents,
Secretary, Assistant Secretaries, Treasurer and such other offices as may be determined by the board of directors.
Director
Independence
NASDAQ
listing standards require that a majority of our board of directors be independent. An “independent director” is defined
generally as a person other than an officer or employee of the company or its subsidiaries or any other individual having a relationship
which in the opinion of the company’s board of directors, would interfere with the director’s exercise of independent
judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director. Our board of directors has determined that Messrs. Caldwell, Leavy,
Franklin,
Jaroski and Herrmann
and Dr. Hooper are “independent directors”
as defined in the NASDAQ listing standards and applicable SEC rules. Our independent directors will have regularly scheduled meetings
at which only independent directors are present.
Committees
of the Board of Directors
Our
board of directors has two standing committees: an audit committee and a compensation committee. Both our audit committee and
our compensation committee are composed solely of independent directors.
Audit
Committee
Messrs.
Caldwell and Franklin and Dr. Hooper will serve as members of our audit committee. Mr. Caldwell serves as chairman of the audit
committee. Under NASDAQ listing standards and applicable SEC rules, we are required to have three members of the audit committee,
all of whom must be independent. Messrs. Caldwell, and Franklin and Dr. Hooper are independent.
Each
member of the audit committee is financially literate and our board of directors has determined that Mr. Caldwell qualifies as
an “audit committee financial expert” as defined in applicable SEC rules.
Responsibilities
of the audit committee include:
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appointment, compensation, retention, replacement, and oversight of the work of the independent auditors and any other independent
registered public accounting firm engaged by us;
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pre-approving
all audit and non-audit services to be provided by the independent auditors or any other registered public accounting firm
engaged by us, and establishing pre-approval policies and procedures;
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reviewing
and discussing with the independent auditors all relationships the auditors have with us in order to evaluate their continued
independence;
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setting
clear hiring policies for employees or former employees of the independent auditors;
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setting
clear policies for audit partner rotation in compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
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obtaining
and reviewing a report, at least annually, from the independent auditors describing (i) the independent auditor’s internal
quality-control procedures and (ii) any material issues raised by the most recent internal quality-control review, or peer
review, of the audit firm, or by any inquiry or investigation by governmental or professional authorities, within, the preceding
five years respecting one or more independent audits carried out by the firm and any steps taken to deal with such issues;
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reviewing
and approving any related party transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404 of Regulation S-K promulgated by
the SEC prior to us entering into such transaction; and
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reviewing
with management, the independent auditors, and our legal advisors, as appropriate, any legal, regulatory or compliance matters,
including any correspondence with regulators or government agencies and any employee complaints or published reports that
raise material issues regarding our financial statements or accounting policies and any significant changes in accounting
standards or rules promulgated by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the SEC or other regulatory authorities.
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Compensation
Committee
The
members of our compensation committee are Messrs. Caldwell and Franklin and Dr. Hooper. Mr. Caldwell serves as chairman of the
compensation committee. We have adopted a compensation committee charter, which details the principal functions of the compensation
committee, including:
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reviewing
and approving the compensation of all of our other executive officers;
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reviewing our executive
compensation policies and plans;
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implementing and
administering our incentive compensation equity-based remuneration plans;
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assisting management
in complying with our proxy statement and annual report disclosure requirements;
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approving all special
perquisites, special cash payments and other special compensation and benefit arrangements for our executive officers and
employees;
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producing a report
on executive compensation to be included in our annual proxy statement; and
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reviewing, evaluating
and recommending changes, if appropriate, to the remuneration for directors.
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The
charter also provides that the compensation committee may, in its sole discretion, retain or obtain the advice of a compensation
consultant, legal counsel or other adviser and will be directly responsible for the appointment, compensation and oversight of
the work of any such adviser. However, before engaging or receiving advice from a compensation consultant, external legal counsel
or any other adviser, the compensation committee will consider the independence of each such adviser, including the factors required
by NASDAQ and the SEC.
Executive
Officer and Director Compensation
The
Company intends to develop an executive compensation program that is consistent with its existing compensation policies and philosophies,
which are designed to align compensation with our business objectives and the creation of stockholder value, while enabling us
to attract, motivate and retain individuals who contribute to the long-term success of the Company.
Decisions
on the executive compensation program will be made by the compensation committee. The following discussion is based on the present
expectations as to the executive compensation program to be adopted by the compensation committee. The executive compensation
program actually adopted will depend on the judgment of the members of the compensation committee and may differ from that set
forth in the following discussion.
We
anticipate that decisions regarding executive compensation will reflect our belief that the executive compensation program must
be competitive in order to attract and retain our executive officers. We anticipate that the compensation committee will seek
to implement our compensation policies and philosophies by linking a significant portion of our executive officers’ cash
compensation to performance objectives and by providing a portion of their compensation as long-term incentive compensation in
the form of equity awards.
We
anticipate that compensation for our executive officers will have three primary components: base salary, an annual cash incentive
bonus and long-term incentive compensation in the form of share-based awards, if any.
Base
Salary
Our
compensation committee will determine base salaries and manage the base salary review process, subject to existing employment
agreements.
Annual
Bonuses
We
intend to use annual cash incentive bonuses for the executive officers to tie a portion of their compensation to financial and
operational objectives achievable within the applicable fiscal year. We expect that, near the beginning of each year, the compensation
committee will select the performance targets, target amounts, target award opportunities and other term and conditions of annual
cash bonuses for the executive officers, subject to the terms of any employment agreement. Following the end of each year, the
compensation committee will determine the extent to which the performance targets were achieved and the amount of the award that
is payable to the executive officers.
Stock-Based
Awards
We
intend to use stock-based awards to reward long-term performance of the executive officers. We believe that providing a meaningful
portion of the total compensation package in the form of stock-based awards will align the incentives of its executive officers
with the interests of its stockholders and serve to motivate and retain the individual executive officers. Stock-based awards
will be awarded under the Incentive Plan, which has been adopted by our Board of Directors and is being submitted to our shareholders
for approval at the special meeting in lieu of an annual meeting.
Executive
Employment Agreements
We
currently do not have any employment agreements with our executive officers.
Director
Nominations
We
do not have a standing nominating committee. In accordance with Rule 5605(e)(2) of the NASDAQ rules, a majority of the independent
directors may recommend a director nominee for selection by the board of directors. The board of directors believes that the independent
directors can satisfactorily carry out the responsibility of properly selecting or approving director nominees without the formation
of a standing nominating committee. The directors who shall participate in the consideration and recommendation of director nominees
are Messrs. Caldwell and Franklin and Dr. Hooper. In accordance with Rule 5605(e)(1)(A) of the NASDAQ rule, all such directors
are independent. As there is no standing nominating committee, we do not have a nominating committee charter in place.
The
board of directors will also consider director candidates recommended for nomination by our stockholders during such times as
they are seeking proposed nominees to stand for election. Our stockholders that wish to nominate a director for election to the
board of directors should follow the procedures set forth in our bylaws.
We
have not formerly established any specific, minimum qualifications that must be met or skills that are necessary for directors
to possess. In general, in identifying and evaluating nominees for director, the board of directors considers educational background,
diversity of professional experience, knowledge of our business, integrity, professional reputation, independence, wisdom, and
the ability to represent the best interests of our stockholders.
Code
of Ethics
We
have adopted a Code of Ethics applicable to our directors, officers and employees. We previously filed a copy of our form of Code
of Ethics as an exhibit to our registration statement on Form S-1 (File 333-219251). You will be able to review these documents
by accessing our public filings at the SEC’s web site at
www.sec.gov
. In addition, a copy of the Code of Ethics
will be provided without charge upon request from us. We intend to disclose any amendments to or waivers of certain provisions
of our Code of Ethics in a Current Report on Form 8-K. See “Where You Can Find Additional Information.”
Limitation
on Liability and Indemnification of Officers and Directors
Our
third amended and restated certificate provides that our officers and directors will be indemnified by us to the fullest extent
authorized by Delaware law, as it now exists or may in the future be amended. In addition, our Restated Certificate provides that
our directors will not be personally liable for monetary damages to us for breaches of their fiduciary duty as directors, except
to the extent such exemption from liability or limitation thereof is not permitted by the DGCL.
We
have entered into agreements with our officers and directors to provide contractual indemnification in addition to the indemnification
provided for in our third amended and restated certificate. Our bylaws also permit us to maintain insurance on behalf of any officer,
director or employee for any liability arising out of his or her actions, regardless of whether Delaware law would permit such
indemnification. We have purchased a policy of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance that insures our officers
and directors against the cost of defense, settlement or payment of a judgment in some circumstances and insures us against our
obligations to indemnify our officers and directors.
Our
officers and directors have agreed to waive any right, title, interest or claim of any kind in or to any monies in the trust account,
and have agreed to waive any right, title, interest or claim of any kind they may have in the future as a result of, or arising
out of, any services provided to us and will not seek recourse against the trust account for any reason whatsoever. Accordingly,
any indemnification we provide to our officers and directors will only be able to be satisfied by us if we have sufficient funds
outside of the trust account.
These
provisions may discourage stockholders from bringing a lawsuit against our directors for breach of their fiduciary duty. These
provisions also may have the effect of reducing the likelihood of derivative litigation against officers and directors, even though
such an action, if successful, might otherwise benefit us and our stockholders. Furthermore, a stockholder’s investment
may be adversely affected to the extent we pay the costs of settlement and damage awards against officers and directors pursuant
to these indemnification provisions.
We
believe that these provisions, the insurance and the indemnity agreements are necessary to attract and retain talented and experienced
officers and directors.
The
Board’s Role in Risk Oversight
Although
our management is primarily responsible for managing our risk exposure on a daily basis, our board of directors oversees the risk
management processes. Our board, as a whole, determines the appropriate level of risk for our Company, assesses the specific risks
that we face, and reviews management’s strategies for adequately mitigating and managing the identified risks. Although
our board administers this risk management oversight function, our audit committee supports our board in discharging its oversight
duties and addresses risks inherent in its area.
Employees
We
have two executive officers. Members of the management team are not and will not be obligated to devote any specific number of
hours to Company matters, but they intend to devote as much of their time as they deem necessary to its affairs. We have one full
time administrative employee.
Legal
Proceedings
There
are no legal proceedings pending against the Company.
Properties
We
currently lease executive offices at 1345 Avenue of the Americas, 15
th
Floor, New York, New York. We consider
the current office space adequate for our current operations.
PRINCIPAL
STOCKHOLDERS
The
following table sets forth information regarding the beneficial ownership of our Common Stock as of the date of this prospectus,
by:
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each person known by us to be the beneficial
owner of more than 5% of our outstanding shares of Common Stock;
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each of our executive officers and directors
that beneficially owns shares of our Common Stock; and
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all our officers and directors as a group.
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Unless
otherwise indicated, we believe that all persons named in the table have sole voting and investment power with respect to all
shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by them.
Name of Beneficial Owner (1)
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Amount of beneficial ownership
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Percent of outstanding Common Stock(2)
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Directors and Executive Officers
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F. Jacob Cherian
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307,286
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6.0
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%
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Suhel Kanuga
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307,287
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6.0
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%
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Shripal Morakhia (3)
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2,000,000
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39.1
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%
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Donald R. Caldwell (4)
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97,000
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2.0
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%
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Roman Franklin
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100,000
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2.0
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%
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Max Hooper (5)
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29,500
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Frank Leavy (6)
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27,625
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Edward Leonard Jaroski (7)
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28,500
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William H. Herrmann, Jr. (8)
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28,500
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All directors and officers as a group (9 persons)
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2,925,688
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58.3
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%
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Principal Shareholders (more than 5%):
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The K2 Principal Fund, L.P (9)
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1,114,965
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18.3
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Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. (10)
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1,150,519
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20.6
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%
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AHA Holdings Private Limited (3)
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2,000,000
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39.1
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%
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Less than 1%.
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(1)
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Unless
otherwise indicated, the business address of each of the stockholders is 1345 Avenue of the Americas, 15th Floor, New York, NY
10105.
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(2)
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Does
not include 5,461,500 shares of our Common Stock that may be issued upon the exercise of (a) 5,200,000 Public Warrants,
and (b) 261,500 Private Placement Warrants.
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(3)
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Represents
shares of Common Stock held directly by AHA Holdings Private Limited. Shripal Morakhia assists in the governance, operation
and management of AHA Holdings Private Limited. He also has voting and dispositive control over the securities held by
AHA Holdings Private Limited, and has beneficial ownership of such securities.
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The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Donald R. Caldwell is 97,000 and includes 20,000 shares of our Common
Stock issuable upon exercisable of 20,000 warrants.
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Max
Hooper is Managing Director of Merging Traffic, Inc. The number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Merging
Traffic, Inc., is 29,500 and includes 10,000 shares of our Common
Stock issuable upon exercisable of 10,000 warrants. Max Hooper beneficially owns
5,000 shares of our Common Stock directly.
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The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Frank Leavy is 27,625 and includes 7,500 shares of our Common Stock
issuable upon exercisable of 7,500 warrants.
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The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Edward Leonard Jaroski is 28,500 and includes 10,000 shares of our
Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 10,000 warrants.
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The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by William H. Herrmann, Jr. is 28,500 and includes 10,000 shares of
our Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 10,000 warrants.
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(9)
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K2 GenPar 2017 Inc., an Ontario corporation
(“
GenPar
”), is the general partner of The K2 Principal Fund, L.P., an Ontario limited partnership
(the “
Fund
”). GenPar is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Shawn Kimel Investments, Inc., an Ontario
corporation (“
SKI
”). K2 & Associates Investment Management Inc., an Ontario corporation (“
K2
& Associates
”), is a direct 66.5% owned subsidiary of SKI, and is the investment manager of the Fund. Shawn
Kimel is the chairman of each of SKI, GenPar and K2 & Associates. The principal office of the stockholder is 2 Bloor St
West, Suite 801, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3E2. According a Schedule 13G filed by the Fund on December 13, 2018, the number of
shares of Common Stock owned by the Fund is 1,114,965 and also includes (i) 66,000 shares of Common Stock transferred by the
Sponsor to the Fund as additional consideration for the Fund agreeing to potentially sell shares of our Common Stock to the
Company pursuant to a stock purchase agreement dated November 5, 2018 by and between the Company and the Fund, (ii) 819,554
shares of our Common Stock issuable upon exercise of 819,554 warrants.
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Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. (“
Polar
”)
serves as investment advisor to Polar Multi-Strategy Master Fund (“
PMSMF
”), and certain managed
accounts (together with PMSMF, the “
Polar Vehicles
”) and has sole voting and investment discretion
with respect to the securities which are held by the Polar Vehicles. The principal office of the stockholder is 401 Bay Street,
Suite 1900, PO Box 19, Toronto, Ontario M5H 2Y4, Canada. According a Schedule 13G filed by Polar on December 10, 2018, the
number of shares of Common Stock owned by Polar is 1,150,519 and also includes (i) 150,000 shares of Common Stock transferred
by the Sponsor to the Polar as additional consideration for Polar agreeing to potentially sell shares of our Common Stock
to the Company pursuant to a stock purchase agreement dated November 2, 2018 by and between the Company and Polar, (ii) 456,600
shares of our Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 456,600 warrants.
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CERTAIN
RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Founder
Shares
On
May 31, 2017, we issued 1,437,500 shares of our Common Stock to the Sponsor (the Founder Shares in exchange for a capital contribution
of $25,000. On September 13, 2017, 137,500 Founder Shares were forfeited by the Sponsor upon the partial exercise of the underwriters’
over-allotment option.
The
Founder Shares are identical to the shares of Common Stock included in the Units and holders of Founder Shares have the same stockholder
rights as Public Stockholders, except that (i) the Founder Shares and the shares of Common Stock underlying the Private Placement
Units are subject to certain transfer restrictions, and (ii) the Sponsor has entered into a letter agreement, pursuant to which
it has agreed (A) to waive its redemption rights with respect to the Founder Shares, and the shares of Common Stock underlying
the Private Placement Units and the Public Units in connection with the completion of a business combination and (B) to waive
its rights to liquidating distributions from the trust account with respect to the Founder Shares and the shares of Common Stock
underlying the Private Placement Units if I-AM Capital fails to complete a business combination within 12 months from the closing
of the IPO (or up to 21 months from the closing of the IPO if I-AM Capital extends the period of time to consummate a business
combination).
With
certain limited exceptions, the Founder Shares are not transferable, assignable or salable (except to I-AM Capital’s officers
and directors and other persons or entities affiliated with the Sponsor, each of whom will be subject to the same transfer restrictions)
until the earlier of one year after the completion of an initial business combination or earlier of (i) subsequent to I-AM Capital’s
business combination, the last sale price of the common stock equals or exceeds $12.00 per share (as adjusted for stock splits,
stock dividends, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any 20 trading days within any 30-trading day period commencing
at least 150 days after an initial Business Combination, or (ii) the date following the completion of an Initial Business Combination
on which I-AM Capital completes a liquidation, merger, stock exchange or other similar transaction that results in all stockholders
having the right to exchange their shares of Common Stock for cash, securities or other property. The initial stockholder have
agreed to vote their Founder Shares and any Public Shares purchased during or after I-AM Capital’s IPO in favor of the Transaction.
In
connection with the Special Dividend, the Sponsor has agreed to cancel a number of Founder Shares equal to the aggregate number
of shares issued in the Special Dividend.
Private
Placement Units
In
addition, the Sponsor purchased, pursuant to a written agreement, an aggregate of 254,500 Private Placement Units at $10.00 per
private placement unit for proceeds of $2,545,000 in the aggregate in the private placement. This purchase took place on a private
placement basis simultaneously with the completion of the IPO. This issuance was made pursuant to the exemption from registration
contained in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
The
Sponsor committed to purchase from us up to an additional 26,250 Private Placement Units if the underwriters’ over-allotment
option was exercised in full. On September 13, 2017, 7,000 additional Private Placement Units were purchased by the Sponsor at
$10.00 per private placement unit upon the partial exercise of the over-allotment option.
Administrative
Services
We
agreed, commencing on the effective date of the IPO through the earlier of our consummation of a business combination or its liquidation,
to pay the Sponsor a monthly fee of $10,000 for office space, utilities and secretarial and administrative support. As of August
31, 2018, we have paid $120,000 which is presented as general and administrative expense on the accompanying statement of operations.
Working
Capital Loan
The
Sponsor has loaned us $201,707 in the aggregate, to be used for a portion of the expenses of the IPO and working capital purposes.
The loan is non-interest bearing, unsecured and was due at the earlier of December 31, 2017 or the closing of the IPO. As of
August 31, 2018, $120,089 of the Sponsor’s loan has been repaid and the balance due is $81,618.
SELLING
SECURITYHOLDERS
Up
to 7,309,150 shares of Common Stock may be offered for resale, from time to time, by the Selling Securityholders under this prospectus,
which consist of (a) 5,200,000 shares that may be issued upon the exercise of Public Warrants originally sold as part of units
in our IPO and which entitle the holder to purchase Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share of Common Stock; (b)
261,500 shares of Common Stock that may be issued upon the exercise of the Private Placement Warrants, underlying Private Placement
Units, which entitle the holder to purchase Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share of Common Stock; (c) 261,500
shares of Common Stock originally sold as part of Private Placement Units; (d) 26,150 shares of Common Stock underlying the 261,500
rights originally sold as part of Private Placement Units; (e) 1,300,000 Founder Shares; (f) 52,000 shares of Common Stock held
by Maxim, the underwriters of our IPO; and (g) 208,000 shares of Common Stock held by Chardan as compensation for its services
upon the consummation of the Transactions.
In
addition, certain Selling Securityholders may offer and sell, from time to time, the 261,500 Private Placement Warrants covered
by this prospectus. The securities being registered by the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part
are being registered pursuant to registration rights granted to the Selling Securityholders in connection with our initial
organization, the IPO and/or the Transactions. See the section entitled “Plan of Distribution” for further
information regarding the Selling Securityholders’ method of distributing these securities.
The
following tables set forth, with respect to each Selling Securityholder, the number of shares of Common Stock and Warrants (i) known
to us to be beneficially owned as of December 15, 2018, (ii) being offered hereby and (iii) beneficially owned after
giving effect to the sale by the Selling Securityholder of all of its Offered Securities. The number of shares of Common Stock
set forth in the following table as beneficially owned as of December 15, 2018 and being offered hereby includes shares issuable
upon the exercise of our Warrants. The immediately following table also sets forth the percentage of Common Stock beneficially
owned by a Selling Securityholder after giving effect to the sale by the Selling Securityholder of all Offered Securities, based
on 5,119,396 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of December 15, 2018.
The
Selling Securityholders are not making any representation that any shares of Common Stock or Warrants covered by this prospectus
will be offered for sale. Because each Selling Securityholder may dispose of all, none or some portion of their securities, no
estimate can be given as to the number of securities that will be beneficially owned by a Selling Securityholder upon termination
of this offering. In addition, the Selling Securityholders may have sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of their securities
in transactions exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act after the date on which the information in the
table is presented. For purposes of the tables below, however, we have assumed upon termination of this offering none of the Offered
Securities will be beneficially owned by the Selling Securityholders, and we have further assumed that the Selling Securityholders
will not acquire beneficial ownership of any additional securities during the offering.
We
may amend or supplement this prospectus from time to time in the future to update or change this Selling Securityholders list
and the securities that may be resold.
Common Stock
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Number of Shares of
Common Stock
Beneficially Owned(1)
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Shares of Common Stock
Beneficially Owned After
Completion of the
Offering(1)
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Number of Shares of
Common Stock
Offered Hereby
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Name
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Number
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Percentage
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Timothy Eden(2)
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57,000
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57,000
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0
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0
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Darby Tyser(3)
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44,500
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44,500
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0
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0
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Albert Allen(4)
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44,500
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44,500
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0
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0
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Wilton Lee(5)
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48,400
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48,400
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0
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0
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NuView Trust Company FBO Edward Jaroski(6)
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28,500
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28,500
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0
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|
|
0
|
NuView Trust Company FBO William Herrmann(7)
|
|
28,500
|
|
|
|
28,500
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Merging Traffic, Inc.(8)
|
|
24,500
|
|
|
|
24,500
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Sharon Katuin(9)
|
|
26,650
|
|
|
|
26,650
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Barbara Winkler-Chimbor(10)
|
|
28,220
|
|
|
|
28,220
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
NuView Trust Company FBO Frank Leavy(11)
|
|
27,625
|
|
|
|
27,625
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Paul Torre(12)
|
|
22,250
|
|
|
|
22,250
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
NuView Trust Company FBO Erin Fitch(13)
|
|
18,075
|
|
|
|
18,075
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
David Crossmier(14)
|
|
14,750
|
|
|
|
14,750
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Donald Sera(15)
|
|
14,750
|
|
|
|
14,750
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
NuView Trust Company FBO David Keenum(16)
|
|
14,250
|
|
|
|
14,250
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Fred Zollinger(17)
|
|
14,750
|
|
|
|
14,750
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Ann Akers(18)
|
|
14,500
|
|
|
|
14,500
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Robert Ripley(19)
|
|
15,500
|
|
|
|
15,500
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Gregory Hall(20)
|
|
14,500
|
|
|
|
14,500
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
William Jones(21)
|
|
11,900
|
|
|
|
11,900
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Paul Reitz(22)
|
|
10,350
|
|
|
|
10,350
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Joseph Frick(23)
|
|
10,140
|
|
|
|
10,140
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
NuView Trust Company FBO Judith Koons(24)
|
|
9,100
|
|
|
|
9,100
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Shirley W. Barnard(25)
|
|
7,920
|
|
|
|
7,920
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Vipul Vassa(26)
|
|
7,750
|
|
|
|
7,750
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Ravi Parik(27)
|
|
8,000
|
|
|
|
8,000
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Bradley Westover(28)
|
|
7,750
|
|
|
|
7,750
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Suzanne Ronneau(29)
|
|
8,250
|
|
|
|
8,250
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
NuView Trust Company FBO Mary Tryon(30)
|
|
7,750
|
|
|
|
7,750
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Marjorie Lee(31)
|
|
7,250
|
|
|
|
7,250
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Silvanus Williams(32)
|
|
9,250
|
|
|
|
9,250
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Ardys B. Clawson(33)
|
|
7,250
|
|
|
|
7,250
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
NuView Trust Company FBO Helen Carter(34)
|
|
5,950
|
|
|
|
5,950
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
NuView Trust Company FBO June Rayle(35)
|
|
5,950
|
|
|
|
5,950
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
NuView Trust Company FBO Clyde Steven Batiste(36)
|
|
5,070
|
|
|
|
5,070
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
NuView Trust Company FBO Francis Malanowski(37)
|
|
4,350
|
|
|
|
4,350
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
NuView Trust Company FBO John T. Vonesh(38)
|
|
4,450
|
|
|
|
4,450
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
James Hermann(39)
|
|
3,930
|
|
|
|
3,930
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
William Jordan(40)
|
|
3,930
|
|
|
|
3,930
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Vian Borg(41)
|
|
3,520
|
|
|
|
3,520
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
NuView Trust Company FBO Leon Pike(42)
|
|
3,310
|
|
|
|
3,310
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Barbara Conn(43)
|
|
3,000
|
|
|
|
3,000
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Jason Franklin(44)
|
|
3,600
|
|
|
|
3,600
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Scott Berg(45)
|
|
2,850
|
|
|
|
2,850
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Donald Caldwell(46)
|
|
97,000
|
|
|
|
97,000
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Sandeep Dhanuka(47)
|
|
71,580
|
|
|
|
71,580
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Buttonwood Capital LLC(48)
|
|
8,375
|
|
|
|
8,375
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Christian Thomas Holzman(49)
|
|
1,000
|
|
|
|
1,000
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Lloyd David Franklin
|
|
2,750
|
|
|
|
2,750
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
James Mark Franklin
|
|
7,682
|
|
|
|
7,682
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Alyssia Marie Franklin
|
|
51,000
|
|
|
|
51,000
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Roman Nehemiah Franklin
|
|
100,000
|
|
|
|
100,000
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
F. Jacob Cherian
|
|
307,286
|
|
|
|
307,286
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Suhel Kanuga
|
|
307,287
|
|
|
|
307,287
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Max Hooper
|
|
5,000
|
|
|
|
5,000
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Christopher Dorman
|
|
2,500
|
|
|
|
2,500
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Margaret Ticehurst
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Richard Ticehurst
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Alan Totten
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Deborah Totten
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Susan MacFadden
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Edward Nance
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Simon Franklin
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Mariel Dejesus
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Corina Jaime
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Chantina Omar
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Kendal Franklin
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Robert Franklin
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Michelle Franklin
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Barbara Franklin
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Dalaynee Deck
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Nathen Skinner
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Virginia Skinner
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Pilar Puglise
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Asalilia Heath
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Russell Smith
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Tarik Mobolaji Andwele
|
|
100
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
William E. Findley Living Trust Dtd 3/1/2004
|
|
5,000
|
|
|
|
5,000
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Cup & Cross Ministries International
|
|
300
|
|
|
|
300
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Maxim Group LLC
|
|
52,000
|
|
|
|
52,000
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Chardan Capital Markets, LLC
|
|
208,000
|
|
|
|
208,000
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Polar Multi-Strategy Master Fund
|
|
139,954
|
|
|
|
139,954
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
Crown Managed Accounts SPC
|
|
10,046
|
|
|
|
10,046
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
K2 Principal Fund L.P
|
|
66,000
|
|
|
|
66,000
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
0
|
(1)
|
The
amounts and percentages of Common Stock beneficially owned are determined in accordance
with the SEC’s rules, pursuant to which a person is deemed to be a “beneficial
owner” of a security if that person has or shares voting or investment power or
has the right to acquire such power within 60 days through exercise of any option,
warrant or other right. Securities that can be so acquired are deemed to be outstanding
for purposes of computing such person’s ownership percentage, but not for purposes
of computing any other person’s percentage. Under these rules, more than one person
may be deemed beneficial owner of the same securities, and a person may be deemed to
be a beneficial owner of securities as to which such person has no economic interest.
Except as otherwise indicated in these footnotes, each of the beneficial owners has,
to our knowledge, sole voting and investment power with respect to the indicated shares
of Common Stock.
|
|
(2)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Timothy Eden includes 20,000 shares of our
Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 20,000 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(3)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Darby Tyser includes 15,000 shares of our Common
Stock issuable upon exercisable of 15,000 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(4)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Albert Allen includes 15,000 shares of our
Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 15,000 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(5)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Wilton Lee includes 14,000 shares of our Common
Stock issuable upon exercisable of 14,000 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(6)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by NuView Trust Company FBO Edward Jaroski includes
10,000 shares of our Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 10,000 Private Placement
Warrants.
|
|
(7)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by NuView Trust Company FBO William Herrmann includes
10,000 shares of our Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 10,000 Private Placement
Warrants.
|
|
(8)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Merging Traffic, Inc. includes 10,000 shares
of our Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 10,000 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(9)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Sharon Katuin includes 8,500 shares of our
Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 8,500 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(10)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Barbara Winkler-Chimbor includes 8,200 shares
of our Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 8,200 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(11)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by NuView Trust Company FBO Frank Leavy includes
7,500 shares of our Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 7,500 Private Placement
Warrants.
|
|
(12)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Paul Torre includes 7,500 shares of our Common
Stock issuable upon exercisable of 7,500 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(13)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by NuView Trust Company FBO Erin Fitch includes
5,300 shares of our Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 5,300 Private Placement
Warrants.
|
|
(14)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by David Crossmier includes 5,000 shares of our
Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 5,000 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(15)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Donald Sera includes 5,000 shares of our Common
Stock issuable upon exercisable of 5,000 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(16)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by NuView Trust Company FBO David Keenum includes
5,000 shares of our Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 5,000 Private Placement
Warrants.
|
|
(17)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Fred Zollinger includes 5,000 shares of our
Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 5,000 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(18)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Ann Akers includes 5,000 shares of our Common
Stock issuable upon exercisable of 5,000 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(19)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Robert Ripley includes 5,000 shares of our
Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 5,000 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(20)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Gregory Hall includes 5,000 shares of our Common
Stock issuable upon exercisable of 5,000 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(21)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by William Jones includes 4,000 shares of our
Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 4,000 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(22)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Paul Reitz includes 3,500 shares of our Common
Stock issuable upon exercisable of 3,500 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(23)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Joseph Frick includes 3,400 shares of our Common
Stock issuable upon exercisable of 3,400 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(24)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by NuView Trust Company FBO Judith Koons includes
3,000 shares of our Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 3,000 Private Placement
Warrants.
|
|
(25)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Shirley W. Barnard includes 2,700 shares of
our Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 2,700 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(26)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Vipul Vassa includes 2,500 shares of our Common
Stock issuable upon exercisable of 2,500 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(27)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Ravi Parik includes 2,500 shares of our Common
Stock issuable upon exercisable of 2,500 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(28)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Bradley Westover includes 2,500 shares of our
Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 2,500 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(29)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Suzanne Ronneau includes 2,500 shares of our
Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 2,500 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(30)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by NuView Trust Company FBO Mary Tryon includes
2,500 shares of our Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 2,500 Private Placement
Warrants.
|
|
(31)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Marjorie Lee includes 2,500 shares of our Common
Stock issuable upon exercisable of 2,500 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(32)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Silvanus Williams includes 2,500 shares of
our Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 2,500 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(33)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Ardys B. Clawson includes 2,500 shares of our
Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 2,500 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(34)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by NuView Trust Company FBO Helen Carter includes
2,000 shares of our Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 2,000 Private Placement
Warrants.
|
|
(35)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by NuView Trust Company FBO June Rayle includes
2,000 shares of our Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 2,000 Private Placement
Warrants.
|
|
(36)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by NuView Trust Company FBO Clyde Steven Batiste
includes 1,700 shares of our Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 1,700 Private
Placement Warrants.
|
|
(37)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by NuView Trust Company FBO Francis Malanowski
includes 1,500 shares of our Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 1,500 Private
Placement Warrants.
|
|
(38)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by NuView Trust Company FBO John T. Vonesh includes
1,500 shares of our Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 1,500 Private Placement
Warrants.
|
|
(39)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by James Hermann includes 1,300 shares of our
Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 1,300 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(40)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by William Jordan includes 1,300 shares of our
Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 1,300 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(41)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Vian Borg includes 1,200 shares of our Common
Stock issuable upon exercisable of 1,200 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(42)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by NuView Trust Company FBO Leon Pike includes
1,100 shares of our Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 1,100 Private Placement
Warrants.
|
|
(43)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Barbara Conn includes 1,000 shares of our Common
Stock issuable upon exercisable of 1,000 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(44)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Jason Franklin includes 1,000 shares of our
Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 1,000 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(45)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Scott Berg includes 1,000 shares of our Common
Stock issuable upon exercisable of 1,000 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(46)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Donald Caldwell includes 20,000 shares of our
Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 20,000 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(47)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Sandeep Dhanuka includes 19,800 shares of our
Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 19,800 Private Placement Warrants.
|
|
(48)
|
The
number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Buttonwood Capital LLC includes 2,500 shares
of our Common Stock issuable upon exercisable of 2,500 Private Placement Warrants.
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Private
Placement Warrants
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Number
of
Private Placement Warrants
Beneficially Owned(1)
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Private
Placement Warrants
Beneficially Owned After
Completion of the
Offering
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Number
of
Private Placement Warrants
Offered Hereby
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Name
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Number
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Percentage
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Timothy
Eden
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20,000
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20,000
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0
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0
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Darby
Tyser
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15,000
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15,000
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0
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0
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Albert
Allen
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15,000
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|
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15,000
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0
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|
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0
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Wilton
Lee
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14,000
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|
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14,000
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|
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0
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|
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0
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NuView
Trust Company FBO Edward Jaroski
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10,000
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10,000
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0
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0
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NuView
Trust Company FBO William Herrmann
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10,000
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10,000
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0
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0
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Merging
Traffic, Inc.
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10,000
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10,000
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|
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0
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|
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0
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Sharon
Katuin
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8,500
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8,500
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0
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|
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0
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Barbara
Winkler-Chimbor
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8,200
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8,200
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0
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0
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NuView
Trust Company FBO Frank Leavy
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7,500
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7,500
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|
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0
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|
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0
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Paul
Torre
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7,500
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|
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7,500
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|
|
0
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0
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NuView
Trust Company FBO Erin Fitch
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5,300
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5,300
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|
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0
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0
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David
Crossmier
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5,000
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5,000
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0
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0
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Donald
Sera
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5,000
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|
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5,000
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|
|
0
|
|
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0
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NuView
Trust Company FBO David Keenum
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5,000
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5,000
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|
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0
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|
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0
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Fred
Zollinger
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5,000
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5,000
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|
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0
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0
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Ann
Akers
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5,000
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5,000
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|
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0
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|
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0
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Robert
Ripley
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5,000
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5,000
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|
|
0
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|
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0
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Gregory
Hall
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5,000
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5,000
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|
|
0
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|
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0
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William
Jones
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4,000
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4,000
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|
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0
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0
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Paul
Reitz
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3,500
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3,500
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0
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0
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Joseph
Frick
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3,400
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3,400
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|
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0
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|
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0
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NuView
Trust Company FBO Judith Koons
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3,000
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3,000
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|
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0
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0
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Shirley
W. Barnard
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2,700
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|
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2,700
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0
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0
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Vipul
Vassa
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2,500
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|
|
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2,500
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|
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0
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0
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Ravi
Parik
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2,500
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|
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2,500
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0
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0
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Bradley
Westover
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2,500
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|
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2,500
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|
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0
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|
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0
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Suzanne
Ronneau
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2,500
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|
|
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2,500
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0
|
|
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0
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NuView
Trust Company FBO Mary Tryon
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2,500
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2,500
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0
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0
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Marjorie
Lee
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2,500
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2,500
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0
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0
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Silvanus
Williams
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2,500
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2,500
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0
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0
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Ardys
B. Clawson
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2,500
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2,500
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0
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0
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NuView
Trust Company FBO Helen Carter
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2,000
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2,000
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0
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0
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NuView
Trust Company FBO June Rayle
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2,000
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2,000
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0
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0
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NuView
Trust Company FBO Clyde Steven Batiste
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1,700
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1,700
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0
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|
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0
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NuView
Trust Company FBO Francis Malanowski
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1,500
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|
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1,500
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|
|
0
|
|
|
0
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NuView
Trust Company FBO John T. Vonesh
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1,500
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1,500
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0
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|
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0
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James
Hermann
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1,300
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1,300
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|
0
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0
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William
Jordan
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1,300
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1,300
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|
0
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|
|
0
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Vian
Borg
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1,200
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|
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1,200
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|
|
0
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|
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0
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NuView
Trust Company FBO Leon Pike
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1,100
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1,100
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|
0
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|
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0
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Barbara
Conn
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1,000
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|
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1,000
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|
|
0
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0
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Jason
Franklin
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1,000
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1,000
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|
|
0
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|
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0
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Scott
Berg
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1,000
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|
|
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1,000
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|
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0
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0
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Donald
Caldwell
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20,000
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20,000
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|
0
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0
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Sandeep
Dhanuka
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19,800
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19,800
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0
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0
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Buttonwood
Capital LLC
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2,500
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2,500
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0
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0
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PLAN
OF DISTRIBUTION
Issuance
of Common Stock Underlying Warrants
Pursuant
to the terms of the Warrants, the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise thereof will be distributed to those Warrant holders
who surrender the certificates representing the Warrants and provide payment of the exercise price through their brokers to our
warrant agent, Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company.
The
prices at which the shares of Common Stock underlying the Warrants covered by this prospectus may actually be disposed of may
be at fixed prices, at prevailing market prices at the time of sale, at prices related to the prevailing market price, at varying
prices determined at the time of sale or at negotiated prices.
Resale
of Common Stock and Private Placement Warrants by Selling Securityholders
We
are registering Common Stock and Private Placement Warrants, offered by this prospectus on behalf of the Selling Securityholders.
The Selling Securityholders, which as used herein includes donees, pledgees, transferees or other successors-in-interest selling
Common Stock and Private Placement Warrants received after the date of this prospectus from a Selling Securityholder as a gift,
pledge, limited liability company or partnership distribution or other transfer, may, from time to time, sell, transfer or otherwise
dispose of any or all of their securities on Nasdaq (in the case of our Common Stock and Private Placement Warrants) or any other
stock exchange, market or trading facility on which such securities are traded or in private transactions. These dispositions
may be at fixed prices, at prevailing market prices at the time of sale, at prices related to the prevailing market price, at
varying prices determined at the time of sale or at negotiated prices.
The
Selling Securityholders may use any one or more of the following methods when disposing of their securities or interests therein:
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in market transactions, including transactions on a national securities exchange or quotations service or over-the-counter market;
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in privately negotiated transactions;
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through the writing or settlement of options or other hedging transactions, whether through an options exchange or otherwise;
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in a block trade in which a broker-dealer will attempt to sell a block of securities as agent but may position and resell a portion
of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction;
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through the settlement of short sales (including short sales “against the box”), in each case subject to compliance
with the Securities Act and other applicable securities laws;
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through one or more underwriters in a public offering on a firm commitment or best-efforts basis;
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an exchange distribution in accordance with the rules of the applicable exchange, if any;
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ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the broker-dealer solicits purchasers;
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purchases by a broker-dealer as principal and resale by the broker-dealer for its account;
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broker-dealers may agree with the Selling Securityholders to sell a specified number of such securities at a stipulated price
per security;
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directly to one or more purchasers;
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in other ways not involving market makers or established trading markets;
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by pledge to secure debts and other obligations;
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through agents; or
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in any combination of the above or by any other legally available means.
The
Selling Securityholders may, from time to time, pledge or grant a security interest in some or all of the securities owned by
them and, if they default in the performance of their secured obligations, the pledgees or secured parties may offer and sell
their securities, from time to time, under this prospectus, or under an amendment to this prospectus under Rule 424(b)(3)
or other applicable provision of the Securities Act amending the list of Selling Securityholders to include the pledgee, transferee
or other successors in interest as Selling Securityholders under this prospectus. The Selling Securityholders also may transfer
their securities in other circumstances, in which case the transferees, pledgees or other successors in interest will be the selling
beneficial owners for purposes of this prospectus.
In
connection with the sale of our securities or interests therein, the Selling Securityholders may enter into hedging transactions
with broker-dealers or other financial institutions, which may in turn engage in short sales of our securities in the course of
hedging the positions they assume. The Selling Securityholders may also sell their securities short and deliver these securities
to close out their short positions, or loan or pledge such securities to broker-dealers that in turn may sell these securities.
The Selling Securityholders may also enter into option or other transactions with broker-dealers or other financial institutions
or the creation of one or more derivative securities which require the delivery to such broker-dealers or other financial institutions
of securities offered by this prospectus, which securities such broker-dealers or other financial institutions may resell pursuant
to this prospectus (as supplemented or amended to reflect such transaction).
The
aggregate proceeds to the Selling Securityholders from the sale of the securities offered by them will be the purchase price of
the security less discounts or commissions, if any. Each of the Selling Securityholders reserves the right to accept and, together
with their agents from time to time, to reject, in whole or in part, any proposed purchase of their securities to be made directly
or through agents. We will not receive any of the proceeds from the resale of securities being offered by the Selling Securityholders
named herein. However, we will receive proceeds from the exercise of the Warrants if they are exercised by a holder thereof.
The
Selling Securityholders also may resell all or a portion of their securities in open market transactions in reliance upon Rule 144
under the Securities Act, provided that they meet the criteria and conform to the requirements of that rule.
The
Selling Securityholders and any broker-dealers that act in connection with the sale of securities might be deemed to be “underwriters”
within the meaning of Section 2(a)(11) of the Securities Act, and any commissions received by such broker-dealers and any
profit on the resale of the securities sold by them while acting as principals might be deemed to be underwriting discounts or
commissions under the Securities Act.
To
the extent required, the securities to be sold, the names of the Selling Securityholders, the respective purchase prices and public
offering prices, the names of any agent, dealer or underwriter, and any applicable commissions or discounts with respect to a
particular offer will be set forth in an accompanying prospectus supplement or, if appropriate, a post-effective amendment to
the registration statement that includes this prospectus.
Blue
Sky Restrictions on Resale
In
order to comply with the securities laws of some states, if applicable, our securities may be sold in these jurisdictions only
through registered or licensed brokers or dealers. In addition, in some states our securities may not be sold unless they have
been registered or qualified for sale or an exemption from registration or qualification requirements is available and is complied
with.
If
a Selling Securityholder wants to sell its securities under this prospectus in the United States, the Selling Securityholder will
also need to comply with state securities laws, also known as “Blue Sky laws,” with regard to secondary sales. All
states offer a variety of exemptions from registration for secondary sales. Many states, for example, have an exemption for secondary
trading of securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act, or for securities of issuers that publish continuous
disclosure of financial and non-financial information in a recognized securities manual, such as Standard & Poor’s.
The broker for a Selling Securityholder will be able to advise a Selling Securityholder in which states our securities are exempt
from registration with that state for secondary sales.
Any
person who purchases our securities from a Selling Securityholder offered by this prospectus who then wants to sell such securities
will also have to comply with Blue Sky laws regarding secondary sales.
When
the registration statement that includes this prospectus becomes effective, and a Selling Securityholder indicates in which state(s)
such Selling Securityholder desires to sell such Selling Securityholder’s securities, we will be able to identify whether
such Selling Securityholder will need to register or will be able to rely on an exemption therefrom.
We
have advised the Selling Securityholders that the anti-manipulation rules of Regulation M under the Exchange Act may apply
to sales of securities in the market and to the activities of the Selling Securityholders and their affiliates. In addition, we
will make copies of this prospectus (as it may be supplemented or amended from time to time) available to the Selling Securityholders
for the purpose of satisfying the prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act. The Selling Securityholders may indemnify
any broker-dealer that participates in transactions involving the sale of their securities against certain liabilities, including
liabilities arising under the Securities Act.
We
have agreed to indemnify the Selling Securityholders against liabilities, including certain liabilities under the Securities Act
and state securities laws, relating to the registration of the securities offered by this prospectus.
We
are required to pay all of our fees and expenses incident to the registration of the securities covered by this prospectus, including
with regard to compliance with state securities or “blue sky” laws. The registration expenses of any registration
effected by preparing and filing a registration statement or similar document in compliance with the requirements of the Securities
Act, and the applicable rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and such registration statement becoming effective, will
be borne by the Company.
DESCRIPTION
OF SECURITIES
Pursuant
to our third amended and restated certificate of incorporation, our authorized capital stock consists of 20,000,000 shares of
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, and 1,000,000 shares of undesignated preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share.
The following description summarizes the material terms of our capital stock. Because it is only a summary, it may not contain
all the information that is important to you.
Common
Stock
Prior
to the date of this prospectus, there were 5,119,390 shares of our Common Stock outstanding.
Common
stockholders of record are entitled to one vote for each share held on all matters to be voted on by stockholders. Unless specified
in our third amended and restated certificate of incorporation or bylaws, or as required by applicable provisions of the DGCL
or applicable stock exchange rules, the affirmative vote of a majority of our shares of Common Stock that are voted is required
to approve any such matter voted on by our stockholders. Our board of directors is divided into two classes, each of which will
generally serve for a term of two years with only one class of directors being elected in each year. There is no cumulative voting
with respect to the election of directors, with the result that the holders of more than 50% of the shares voted for the election
of directors can elect all of the directors. Our stockholders are entitled to receive ratable dividends when, as and if declared
by the board of directors out of funds legally available therefor.
Preferred
Stock
Our
third amended and restated certificate of incorporation provides that shares of preferred stock may be issued from time to time
in one or more series. Our board of directors will be authorized to fix the voting rights, if any, designations, powers, preferences,
the relative, participating, optional or other special rights and any qualifications, limitations and restrictions thereof, applicable
to the shares of each series. Our board of directors will be able to, without stockholder approval, issue preferred stock with
voting and other rights that could adversely affect the voting power and other rights of the holders of the common stock and could
have anti-takeover effects. The ability of our board of directors to issue preferred stock without stockholder approval could
have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change of control of us or the removal of existing management. We have
no preferred stock outstanding at the date hereof. Although we do not currently intend to issue any shares of preferred stock,
we cannot assure you that we will not do so in the future. No shares of preferred stock are being issued or registered in this
offering.
Warrants
Public
Stockholders’ Warrants
Each
warrant entitles the registered holder to purchase one share of our Common Stock at a price of $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment
as discussed below, at any time commencing on the later of 12 months from the closing of our IPO or 30 days after the completion
of our initial business combination. Warrants may be exercised only for a whole number of shares of Common Stock. The warrants
will expire five years after the completion of our initial business combination, at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, or earlier
upon redemption or liquidation.
We
will not be obligated to deliver any shares of Common Stock pursuant to the exercise of a warrant and will have no obligation
to settle such warrant exercise unless a registration statement under the Securities Act with respect to the shares of Common
Stock underlying the warrants is then effective and a prospectus relating thereto is current, subject to our satisfying our obligations
described below with respect to registration. No warrant will be exercisable for cash or on a cashless basis, and we will not
be obligated to issue any shares to holders seeking to exercise their warrants, unless the issuance of the shares upon such exercise
is registered or qualified under the securities laws of the state of the exercising holder, unless an exemption is available.
In the event that the conditions in the two immediately preceding sentences are not satisfied with respect to a warrant, the holder
of such warrant will not be entitled to exercise such warrant and such warrant may have no value and expire worthless. In no event
will we be required to net cash settle any warrant. In the event that a registration statement is not effective for the exercised
warrants, the purchaser of a unit containing such warrant will have paid the full purchase price for the unit solely for the share
of common stock underlying such unit.
This
registration statement complies with our obligation to as soon as practicable, but in no event later than thirty (30) days, after
the closing of our initial business combination, use our best efforts to file with the SEC a registration statement for the registration,
under the Securities Act, of the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants. We will use our best efforts to
cause the same to become effective no later than ninety (90) days after the closing of our initial business combination and to
maintain the effectiveness of such registration statement, and a current prospectus relating thereto, until the expiration of
the warrants in accordance with the provisions of the warrant agreement. Notwithstanding the above, if our Common Stock is at
the time of any exercise of a warrant not listed on a national securities exchange such that it satisfies the definition of a
“covered security” under Section 18(b)(1) of the Securities Act, we may, at our option, require holders of Public
Warrants who exercise their warrants to do so on a “cashless basis” in accordance with Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities
Act and, in the event we so elect, we will not be required to file or maintain in effect a registration statement or register
or qualify the shares under blue sky laws, and in the event we do not so elect, we will use our best efforts to register or qualify
the shares under the blue sky laws of the state of residence in those states in which the warrants were initially offered by us
in this offering.
Once
the warrants become exercisable, we may call the warrants for redemption:
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in
whole and not in part;
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at
a price of $0.01 per warrant;
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upon
not less than 30 days’ prior written notice of redemption (the “30-day redemption period”) to each warrant
holder; and
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if,
and only if, the reported last sale price of the common stock equals or exceeds $21.00 per share for any 20 trading days within
a 30-trading day period ending on the third trading day prior to the date we send to the notice of redemption to the warrant
holders.
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If
and when the warrants become redeemable by us, we may exercise our redemption right even if the issuance of shares of Common Stock
upon exercise of the warrants is not exempt from registration or qualification under applicable state blue sky laws and we are
unable to effect such registration or qualification, subject to our obligation in such case to use our best efforts to register
or qualify the shares of Common Stock under the blue sky laws of the state of residence in those states in which the warrants
were initially offered by us in this offering.
We
have established the last of the redemption criterion discussed above to prevent a redemption call unless there is at the time
of the call a significant premium to the warrant exercise price. If the foregoing conditions are satisfied and we issue a notice
of redemption of the warrants, each warrant holder will be entitled to exercise his, her or its warrant prior to the scheduled
redemption date. However, the price of the common stock may fall below the $21.00 redemption trigger price as well as the $11.50
warrant exercise price after the redemption notice is issued.
If
we call the warrants for redemption as described above, our management will have the option to require any holder that wishes
to exercise his, her or its warrant to do so on a “cashless basis.” In determining whether to require all holders
to exercise their warrants on a “cashless basis,” our management will consider, among other factors, our cash position,
the number of warrants that are outstanding and the dilutive effect on our stockholders of issuing the maximum number of shares
of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of our warrants. If our management takes advantage of this option, all holders of warrants
would pay the exercise price by surrendering their warrants for that number of shares of Common Stock equal to the quotient obtained
by dividing (x) the product of the number of shares of Common Stock underlying the warrants, multiplied by the difference between
the exercise price of the warrants and the “fair market value” (defined below) by (y) the fair market value. The “fair
market value” shall mean the average reported last sale price of the common stock for the 10 trading days ending on the
third trading day prior to the date on which the notice of redemption is sent to the holders of warrants. If our management takes
advantage of this option, the notice of redemption will contain the information necessary to calculate the number of shares of
Common Stock to be received upon exercise of the warrants, including the “fair market value” in such case. Requiring
a cashless exercise in this manner will reduce the number of shares to be issued and thereby lessen the dilutive effect of a warrant
redemption. We believe this feature is an attractive option to us if we do not need the cash from the exercise of the warrants
after our initial business combination. If we call our warrants for redemption and our management does not take advantage of this
option, the initial purchasers and their permitted transferees would still be entitled to exercise their Private Placement Warrants
contained in the Private Placement Units for cash or on a cashless basis using the same formula described above that other warrant
holders would have been required to use had all warrant holders been required to exercise their warrants on a cashless basis,
as described in more detail below.
A
holder of a warrant may notify us in writing in the event it elects to be subject to a requirement that such holder will not have
the right to exercise such warrant, to the extent that after giving effect to such exercise, such person (together with such person’s
affiliates), to the warrant agent’s actual knowledge, would beneficially own in excess of 4.9% or 9.8% (or such other amount
as a holder may specify) of the shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately after giving effect to such exercise.
If
the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock is increased by a stock dividend payable in shares of Common Stock, or by a split-up
of shares of Common Stock or other similar event, then, on the effective date of such stock dividend, split-up or similar event,
the number of shares of Common Stock issuable on exercise of each warrant will be increased in proportion to such increase in
the outstanding shares of Common Stock. A rights offering to holders of common stock entitling holders to purchase shares of Common
Stock at a price less than the fair market value will be deemed a stock dividend of a number of shares of Common Stock equal to
the product of (i) the number of shares of Common Stock actually sold in such rights offering (or issuable under any other equity
securities sold in such rights offering that are convertible into or exercisable for common stock) multiplied by (ii) one (1)
minus the quotient of (x) the price per share of common stock paid in such rights offering divided by (y) the fair market value.
For these purposes (i) if the rights offering is for securities convertible into or exercisable for common stock, in determining
the price payable for common stock, there will be taken into account any consideration received for such rights, as well as any
additional amount payable upon exercise or conversion and (ii) fair market value means the volume weighted average price of common
stock as reported during the ten (10) trading day period ending on the trading day prior to the first date on which the shares
of Common Stock trade on the applicable exchange or in the applicable market, regular way, without the right to receive such rights.
In
addition, if we, at any time while the warrants are outstanding and unexpired, pay a dividend or make a distribution in cash,
securities or other assets to the holders of common stock on account of such shares of Common Stock (or other shares of our capital
stock into which the warrants are convertible), other than (a) as described above, (b) certain ordinary cash dividends, (c) to
satisfy the redemption rights of the holders of common stock in connection with a proposed initial business combination, (d) as
a result of the repurchase of shares of Common Stock by the company if the proposed initial business combination is presented
to the stockholders of the company for approval, or (e) in connection with the redemption of our Public Shares upon our failure
to complete our initial business combination, then the warrant exercise price will be decreased, effective immediately after the
effective date of such event, by the amount of cash and/or the fair market value of any securities or other assets paid on each
share of common stock in respect of such event.
If
the number of outstanding shares of our Common Stock is decreased by a consolidation, combination, reverse stock split or reclassification
of shares of Common Stock or other similar event, then, on the effective date of such consolidation, combination, reverse stock
split, reclassification or similar event, the number of shares of Common Stock issuable on exercise of each warrant will be decreased
in proportion to such decrease in outstanding shares of Common Stock.
Whenever
the number of shares of Common Stock purchasable upon the exercise of the warrants is adjusted, as described above, the warrant
exercise price will be adjusted by multiplying the warrant exercise price immediately prior to such adjustment by a fraction (x)
the numerator of which will be the number of shares of Common Stock purchasable upon the exercise of the warrants immediately
prior to such adjustment, and (y) the denominator of which will be the number of shares of Common Stock so purchasable immediately
thereafter.
In
case of any reclassification or reorganization of the outstanding shares of Common Stock (other than those described above or
that solely affects the par value of such shares of Common Stock), or in the case of any merger or consolidation of us with or
into another corporation (other than a consolidation or merger in which we are the continuing corporation and that does not result
in any reclassification or reorganization of our outstanding shares of Common Stock), or in the case of any sale or conveyance
to another corporation or entity of the assets or other property of us as an entirety or substantially as an entirety in connection
with which we are dissolved, the holders of the warrants will thereafter have the right to purchase and receive, upon the basis
and upon the terms and conditions specified in the warrants and in lieu of the shares of our Common Stock immediately theretofore
purchasable and receivable upon the exercise of the rights represented thereby, the kind and amount of shares of stock or other
securities or property (including cash) receivable upon such reclassification, reorganization, merger or consolidation, or upon
a dissolution following any such sale or transfer, that the holder of the warrants would have received if such holder had exercised
their warrants immediately prior to such event. However, if such holders were entitled to exercise a right of election as to the
kind or amount of securities, cash or other assets receivable upon such consolidation or merger, then the kind and amount of securities,
cash or other assets for which each warrant will become exercisable will be deemed to be the weighted average of the kind and
amount received per share by such holders in such consolidation or merger that affirmatively make such election, and if a tender,
exchange or redemption offer has been made to and accepted by such holders (other than a tender, exchange or redemption offer
made by the company in connection with redemption rights held by stockholders of the company as provided for in the company’s
amended and restated certificate of incorporation or as a result of the repurchase of shares of Common Stock by the company if
a proposed initial business combination is presented to the stockholders of the company for approval) under circumstances in which,
upon completion of such tender or exchange offer, the maker thereof, together with members of any group (within the meaning of
Rule 13d-5(b)(1) under the Exchange Act) of which such maker is a part, and together with any affiliate or associate of such maker
(within the meaning of Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act) and any members of any such group of which any such affiliate or associate
is a part, own beneficially (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) more than 50% of the outstanding shares
of Common Stock, the holder of a warrant will be entitled to receive the highest amount of cash, securities or other property
to which such holder would actually have been entitled as a stockholder if such warrant holder had exercised the warrant prior
to the expiration of such tender or exchange offer, accepted such offer and all of the common stock held by such holder had been
purchased pursuant to such tender or exchange offer, subject to adjustments (from and after the consummation of such tender or
exchange offer) as nearly equivalent as possible to the adjustments provided for in the warrant agreement. Additionally, if less
than 70% of the consideration receivable by the holders of common stock in such a transaction is payable in the form of common
stock in the successor entity that is listed for trading on a national securities exchange or is quoted in an established over-the-counter
market, or is to be so listed for trading or quoted immediately following such event, and if the registered holder of the warrant
properly exercises the warrant within thirty days following public disclosure of such transaction, the warrant exercise price
will be reduced as specified in the warrant agreement based on the per share consideration minus Black-Scholes Warrant Value (as
defined in the warrant agreement) of the warrant in order to determine and realize the option value component of the warrant.
This formula is to compensate the warrant holder for the loss of the option value portion of the warrant value due to the requirement
that the warrant holder exercise the warrant within 30 days of the event. The Black-Scholes model is an accepted pricing model
for estimating fair market value where no quoted market price for an instrument is available.
The
warrants have been issued in registered form under a warrant agreement between Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company,
as warrant agent, and us. You should review a copy of the warrant agreement, which will be filed as an exhibit to the registration
statement of which this prospectus is a part, for a complete description of the terms and conditions applicable to the warrants.
The warrant agreement provides that the terms of the warrants may be amended without the consent of any holder to cure any ambiguity
or correct any defective provision, but requires the approval by the holders of at least 65% of the then outstanding Public Warrants
to make any change that adversely affects the interests of the registered holders of Public Warrants.
The
warrants may be exercised upon surrender of the warrant certificate on or prior to the expiration date at the offices of the warrant
agent, with the exercise form on the reverse side of the warrant certificate completed and executed as indicated, accompanied
by full payment of the exercise price (or on a cashless basis, if applicable), by certified or official bank check payable to
us, for the number of warrants being exercised. The warrant holders do not have the rights or privileges of holders of common
stock and any voting rights until they exercise their warrants and receive shares of Common Stock. After the issuance of shares
of Common Stock upon exercise of the warrants, each holder will be entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters
to be voted on by stockholders. Warrants may be exercised only for a whole number of shares of Common Stock. No fractional shares
will be issued upon exercise of the warrants. If, upon exercise of the warrants, a holder would be entitled to receive a fractional
interest in a share, we will, upon exercise, round down to the nearest whole number the number of shares of Common Stock to be
issued to the warrant holder.
Private
Placement Warrants
The
Private Placement Warrants (including the common stock issuable upon exercise of the Private Placement Warrants), will not be
redeemable by us so long as they are held by the initial purchasers or their permitted transferees. Otherwise, the Private Placement
Warrants have terms and provisions that are identical to those of the warrants being sold as part of the units in the IPO. If
the Private Placement Warrants are held by holders other than the initial purchasers or their permitted transferees, the Private
Placement Warrants will be redeemable by us and exercisable by the holders on the same basis as the Public Warrants.
If
holders of the Private Placement Warrants elect to exercise them on a cashless basis, they would pay the exercise price by surrendering
his, her or its warrants for that number of shares of Common Stock equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (x) the product
of the number of shares of Common Stock underlying the warrants, multiplied by the difference between the exercise price of the
warrants and the “fair market value” (defined below) by (y) the fair market value. The “fair market value”
shall mean the average reported last sale price of the common stock for the 10 trading days ending on the third trading day prior
to the date on which the notice of warrant exercise is sent to the warrant agent. The reason that we have agreed that these warrants
will be exercisable on a cashless basis so long as they are held by the initial purchasers and their permitted transferees is
because it is not known at this time whether they will be affiliated with us following a business combination. If they remain
affiliated with us, their ability to sell our securities in the open market will be significantly limited. We expect to have policies
in place that prohibit insiders from selling our securities except during specific periods of time. Even during such periods of
time when insiders will be permitted to sell our securities, an insider cannot trade in our securities if he or she is in possession
of material non-public information. Accordingly, unlike Public Stockholders who could exercise their warrants and sell the shares
of Common Stock received upon such exercise freely in the open market in order to recoup the cost of such exercise, the insiders
could be significantly restricted from selling such securities. As a result, we believe that allowing the holders to exercise
such warrants on a cashless basis is appropriate.
Dividends
We
have not paid any cash dividends on our Common Stock to date and do not intend to pay cash dividends. The payment of cash dividends
in the future will be dependent upon our revenues and earnings, if any, capital requirements and general financial condition subsequent
to completion of a business combination. The payment of any cash dividends will be within the discretion of our board of directors
at such time. In addition, our board of directors is not currently contemplating and does not anticipate declaring any stock dividends
in the foreseeable future, except if we increase the size of the offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, in
which case we will effect a stock dividend immediately prior to the consummation of the offering in such amount as to maintain
the ownership of our initial stockholders prior to this offering at 20% of our issued and outstanding shares of our Common Stock
upon the consummation of this offering (not including the Private Placement Shares and the shares of Common Stock issuable to
Maxim upon the consummation of this offering). Further, if we incur any indebtedness, our ability to declare dividends may be
limited by restrictive covenants we may agree to in connection therewith.
Our
Transfer Agent and Warrant Agent
The
transfer agent for our Common Stock and warrant agent for our Warrants is Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company. We have
agreed to indemnify Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company in its roles as transfer agent and warrant agent, its agents
and each of its stockholders, directors, officers and employees against all liabilities, including judgments, costs and reasonable
counsel fees that may arise out of acts performed or omitted for its activities in that capacity, except for any liability due
to any gross negligence, willful misconduct or bad faith of the indemnified person or entity.
Certain
Anti-Takeover Provisions of Delaware Law and our Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws
We
are subject to the provisions of Section 203 of the DGCL regulating corporate takeovers. This statute prevents certain Delaware
corporations, under certain circumstances, from engaging in a “business combination” with:
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stockholder who owns 15% or more of our outstanding voting stock (otherwise known as an “interested stockholder”);
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associate of an interested stockholder, for three years following the date that the stockholder became an interested stockholder.
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A
“business combination” includes a merger or sale of more than 10% of our assets. However, the above provisions of
Section 203 do not apply if:
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board of directors approves the transaction that made the stockholder an “interested stockholder,” prior to the
date of the transaction;
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the completion of the transaction that resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder, that stockholder owned
at least 85% of our voting stock outstanding at the time the transaction commenced, other than statutorily excluded shares
of Common Stock; or
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or subsequent to the date of the transaction, the business combination is approved by our board of directors and authorized
at a meeting of our stockholders, and not by written consent, by an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the outstanding
voting stock not owned by the interested stockholder.
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Our
third amended and restated certificate of incorporation provides that our board of directors will be classified into two classes
of directors. As a result, in most circumstances, a person can gain control of our board only by successfully engaging in a proxy
contest at two or more annual meetings.
Our
authorized but unissued common stock and preferred stock are available for future issuances without stockholder approval and could
be utilized for a variety of corporate purposes, including future offerings to raise additional capital, acquisitions and employee
benefit plans. The existence of authorized but unissued and unreserved common stock and preferred stock could render more difficult
or discourage an attempt to obtain control of us by means of a proxy contest, tender offer, merger or otherwise.
Exclusive
Forum for Certain Lawsuits
Our
third amended and restated certificate of incorporation will require, to the fullest extent permitted by law, that derivative
actions brought in our name, actions against directors, officers and employees for breach of fiduciary duty and other similar
actions may be brought only in the Court of Chancery in the State of Delaware and, if brought outside of Delaware, the stockholder
bringing such suit will be deemed to have consented to service of process on such stockholder’s counsel. Although we believe
this provision benefits us by providing increased consistency in the application of Delaware law in the types of lawsuits to which
it applies, the provision may have the effect of discouraging lawsuits against our directors and officers.
Special
Meeting of Stockholders
Our
bylaws provide that special meetings of our stockholders may be called only by a majority vote of our board of directors, by our
Chief Executive Officer or by our Chairman.
Advance
Notice Requirements for Stockholder Proposals and Director Nominations
Our
bylaws provide that stockholders seeking to bring business before our annual meeting of stockholders, or to nominate candidates
for election as directors at our annual meeting of stockholders must provide timely notice of their intent in writing. To be timely,
a stockholder’s notice will need to be received by the secretary to our principal executive offices not later than the close
of business on the 90th day nor earlier than the opening of business on the 120th day prior to the scheduled date of the annual
meeting of stockholders. If our annual meeting is called for a date that is not within 45 days before or after such anniversary
date, a stockholder’s notice will need to be received not earlier than the opening of business on the 120th day before the
meeting and not later than the later of (x) the close of business on the 90th day before the meeting or (y) the close of business
on the 10th day following the day on which we first publicly announce the date of the annual meeting. Our bylaws also specify
certain requirements as to the form and content of a stockholder’s notice for an annual meeting. Specifically, a stockholder’s
notice must include: (i) a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the annual meeting, the text of the
proposal or business and the reasons for conducting such business at the annual meeting, (ii) the name and record address of such
stockholder and the name and address of the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the proposal is made, (iii) the class or
series and number of shares of our capital stock owned beneficially and of record by such stockholder and by the beneficial owner,
if any, on whose behalf the proposal is made, (iv) a description of all arrangements or understandings between such stockholder
and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the proposal is made and any other person or persons (including their names)
in connection with the proposal of such business by such stockholder, (v) any material interest of such stockholder and the beneficial
owner, if any, on whose behalf the proposal is made in such business and (vi) a representation that such stockholder intends to
appear in person or by proxy at the annual meeting to bring such business before such meeting. These notice requirements will
be deemed satisfied by a stockholder as to any proposal (other than nominations) if the stockholder has notified us of such stockholder’s
intention to present such proposal at an annual meeting in compliance with Rule 14a-8 of the Exchange Act, and such stockholder
has complied with the requirements of such rule for inclusion of such proposal in the proxy statement we prepare to solicit proxies
for such annual meeting. Pursuant to Rule 14a-8 of the Exchange Act, proposals seeking inclusion in our annual proxy statement
must comply with the notice periods contained therein. The foregoing provisions may limit our stockholders’ ability to bring
matters before our annual meeting of stockholders or from making nominations for directors at our annual meeting of stockholders.
Rule 144
Pursuant
to Rule 144, a person who has beneficially owned restricted shares of our Common Stock or Warrants for at least six months
would be entitled to sell their securities provided that (i) such person is not deemed to have been one of our affiliates
at the time of, or at any time during the three months preceding, a sale and (ii) we are subject to the Exchange Act periodic
reporting requirements for at least three months before the sale and have filed all required reports under Section 13 or
15(d) of the Exchange Act during the 12 months (or such shorter period as we were required to file reports) preceding the
sale.
Persons
who have beneficially owned restricted shares of our Common Stock or Warrants for at least six months but who are our affiliates
at the time of, or at any time during the three months preceding, a sale, would be subject to additional restrictions, by which
such person would be entitled to sell within any three-month period only a number of securities that does not exceed the greater
of:
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1% of the total number of shares of Common Stock then outstanding; or
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the average weekly reported trading volume of the Common Stock during the four calendar weeks preceding the filing of a notice
on Form 144 with respect to the sale.
Sales
by our affiliates under Rule 144 are also limited by manner of sale provisions and notice requirements and to the availability
of current public information about us.
For
purposes of the six-month holding period requirement of Rule 144, a person who beneficially owns restricted shares of our
Common Stock issued pursuant to a cashless exercise of a Warrant shall be deemed to have acquired such shares, and the holding
period for such shares shall be deemed to have commenced, on the date the Warrant was originally issued.
Restrictions
on the Use of Rule 144 by Shell Companies or Former Shell Companies
Rule 144
is not available for the resale of securities initially issued by shell companies (other than business combination related shell
companies) or issuers that have been at any time previously a shell company. However, Rule 144 also includes an important
exception to this prohibition if the following conditions are met:
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the issuer of the securities that was formerly a shell company has ceased to be a shell company;
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the issuer of the securities is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act;
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the issuer of the securities has filed all Exchange Act reports and material required to be filed, as applicable, during the preceding
12 months (or such shorter period that the issuer was required to file such reports and materials), other than Form 8-K
reports; and
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at least one year has elapsed from the time that the issuer filed current Form 10 type information with the SEC reflecting
its status as an entity that is not a shell company.
As
of the date of this prospectus, we had 5,119,390 shares of Common Stock outstanding. As of the date of this prospectus, there
are 5,461,500 Warrants outstanding, consisting of 5,200,000 Public Warrants and 261,500 Private Placement Warrants. Each Warrant
is exercisable for one share of our Common Stock, in accordance with the terms of the Warrant Agreement. The Public Warrants are
freely tradable. In addition, we were obligated to file no later than 30 business days after the closing of the Transaction the
registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part covering the 5,461,500 shares of our Common Stock that may be
issued upon the exercise of the Warrants and the resale from time to time of 7,309,150 shares of Common Stock and 261,500 Private
Placement Warrants by the Selling Securityholders and cause this registration statement to become effective and maintain the effectiveness
of this registration statement until the expiration of the Warrants.
MATERIAL
UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
The
following is a discussion of the material U.S. federal income tax considerations generally applicable to the acquisition, ownership
and disposition of our Common Stock and Warrants. This discussion is limited to certain U.S. federal income tax considerations
to beneficial owners of our securities who hold the securities as a capital asset within the meaning of Section 1221 of the U.S.
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). This discussion does not describe all of the tax consequences
that may be relevant to you in light of your particular circumstances, including the alternative minimum tax, the Medicare contribution
tax on certain investment income and the different consequences that may apply if you are subject to special rules that apply
to certain types of investors, such as:
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institutions or financial services entities;
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or agencies or instrumentalities thereof;
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investment companies;
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estate investment trusts;
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expatriates
or former long-term residents of the United States;
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that actually or constructively own five percent or more of our voting shares;
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persons
that acquired our securities pursuant to an exercise of employee share options, in connection with employee share incentive
plans or otherwise as compensation;
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or traders subject to a mark to market method of accounting with respect to the securities;
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holding the securities as part of a “straddle,” hedge, constructive sale, conversion or other integrated or similar
transaction;
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holders (as defined below) whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar;
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or other pass through entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes; and
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If
you are a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the U.S. federal income tax treatment of your partners will generally
depend on the status of the partners and your activities.
This
discussion is based on the Code and administrative pronouncements, judicial decisions and final, temporary and proposed Treasury
regulations as of the date hereof, changes to any of which subsequent to the date of this prospectus may affect the tax consequences
described herein. This discussion does not address any aspect of state, local or non-U.S. taxation, or any U.S. tax law other
than the U.S. federal income tax (such as gift, estate or Medicare contribution taxes) or except as discussed below, any tax reporting
obligations of a holder of our securities. This discussion also assumes that any distribution made (or deemed made on our securities
and any consideration received (or deemed received) by a holder from the sale or other disposition of our securities will be in
U.S. dollars.
We
have not sought, and will not seek, a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) as to any U.S. federal
income tax consequence described herein. The IRS may disagree with the discussion herein, and its determination may be upheld
by a court. Moreover, there can be no assurance that future legislation, regulations, administrative rulings or court decisions
will not adversely affect the accuracy of the statements in this discussion.
THIS
DISCUSSION IS ONLY A SUMMARY OF THE U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE ACQUISITION, OWNERSHIP AND DISPOSITION OF OUR
SECURITIES. EACH PROSPECTIVE INVESTOR IN OUR SECURITIES IS URGED TO CONSULT ITS OWN TAX ADVISOR WITH RESPECT TO THE PARTICULAR
TAX CONSEQUENCES TO SUCH INVESTOR OF THE ACQUISITION, OWNERSHIP AND DISPOSITION OF OUR SECURITIES, INCLUDING THE APPLICABILITY
AND EFFECT OF ANY STATE, LOCAL, AND NON-U.S. TAX LAWS, AS WELL AS U.S. FEDERAL TAX LAWS AND ANY APPLICABLE TAX TREATIES.
Personal
Holding Company Status
We
could be subject to a second level of U.S. federal income tax on a portion of our income if we are determined to be a personal
holding company, or PHC, for U.S. federal income tax purposes. A U.S. corporation generally will be classified as a PHC for U.S.
federal income tax purposes in a given taxable year if (i) at any time during the last half of such taxable year, five or fewer
individuals (without regard to their citizenship or residency and including as individuals for this purpose certain entities such
as certain tax-exempt organizations, pension funds and charitable trusts) own or are deemed to own (pursuant to certain constructive
ownership rules) more than 50% of the stock of the corporation by value and (ii) at least 60% of the corporation’s adjusted
ordinary gross income, as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes, for such taxable year consists of PHC income (which
includes, among other things, dividends, interest, certain royalties, annuities and, under certain circumstances, rents).
Depending
on the date and size of our transactions, at least 60% of our adjusted ordinary gross income may consist of PHC income as discussed
above. In addition, depending on the concentration of our stock in the hands of individuals, including the members of our sponsor
and certain tax-exempt organizations, pension funds and charitable trusts, more than 50% of our stock may be owned or deemed owned
(pursuant to the constructive ownership rules) by such persons during the last half of a taxable year. Thus, no assurance can
be given that we will not become a PHC following this offering or in the future. If we are or were to become a PHC in a given
taxable year, we would be subject to an additional PHC tax, currently 20%, on our undistributed PHC income, which generally includes
our taxable income, subject to certain adjustments. The PHC requirements may apply to us in the taxable year of the offering and/or
future taxable years.
U.S.
Holders
This
section applies to you if you are a “U.S. holder.” A U.S. holder is a beneficial owner of our securities who or that
is, for U.S. federal income tax purposes:
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individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States;
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corporation (or other entity taxable as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes) organized in or under the laws
of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia;
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estate the income of which is includible in gross income for U.S. federal income tax purposes regardless of its source; or
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trust if (i) a court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust
and one or more U.S. persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust, or (ii) it has in effect
a valid election to be treated as a U.S. person.
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Taxation
of Distributions.
If we pay cash distributions to U.S. holders of shares of our Common Stock, such distributions generally
will be treated as a dividend for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent the distribution is paid out of our current or
accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles. Distributions in excess of current and
accumulated earnings and profits will constitute a return of capital that will be applied against and reduce (but not below zero)
the U.S. holder’s adjusted tax basis in our Common Stock. Any remaining excess will be treated as gain realized on the sale
or other disposition of the common stock and will be treated as described under “U.S. holders — Gain or Loss on Sale,
Taxable Exchange or Other Taxable Disposition of Our Securities” below.
Dividends
we pay to a U.S. holder that is a taxable corporation generally will qualify for the dividends received deduction if the requisite
holding period is satisfied. With certain exceptions (including, but not limited to, dividends treated as investment income for
purposes of investment interest deduction limitations), and provided certain holding period requirements are met, dividends we
pay to a non-corporate U.S. holder generally will constitute “qualified dividends” that will be subject to tax at
the maximum tax rate accorded to long-term capital gains.
Gain
or Loss on Sale, Taxable Exchange or Other Taxable Disposition of Our Securities.
Upon a sale or other taxable disposition
of our securities which, in general, would include a redemption of common stock or warrants, a U.S. holder generally will recognize
capital gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference between the amount realized and the U.S. holder’s adjusted tax
basis in such securities. Any such capital gain or loss generally will be long-term capital gain or loss if the U.S. holder’s
holding period for the securities so disposed of exceeds one year. Long-term capital gains recognized by non-corporate U.S. holders
will be eligible to be taxed at reduced rates. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to various limitations that are
not described herein because a discussion of such limitations depends on each U.S. holder’s particular facts and circumstances.
Generally,
the amount of gain or loss recognized by a U.S. holder is an amount equal to the difference between (i) the sum of the amount
of cash and the fair market value of any property received in such disposition and (ii) the U.S. holder’s adjusted tax basis
in its securities so disposed of. A U.S. holder’s adjusted tax basis in its common stock or warrants generally will equal
the U.S. holder’s acquisition cost less, in the case of a share of common stock, any prior distributions treated as a return
of capital.
Exercise
or Lapse of a Warrant.
Except as discussed below with respect to the cashless exercise of a warrant, a U.S. holder generally
will not recognize taxable gain or loss from the acquisition of common stock upon exercise of a warrant for cash. The U.S. holder’s
tax basis in the share of our Common Stock received upon exercise of the warrant generally will be an amount equal to the sum
of the U.S. holder’s initial investment in the warrant and the exercise price. It is unclear whether a U.S. holder’s
holding period for the shares of Common Stock received upon exercise of the warrants will commence on the date of exercise of
the warrant or the day following the date of exercise of the warrants; in either case, the holding period will not include the
period during which the U.S. holder held the warrants. If a warrant is allowed to lapse unexercised, a U.S. holder generally will
recognize a capital loss equal to such holder’s tax basis in the warrant.
The
tax consequences of a cashless exercise of a warrant are not clear under current tax law. A cashless exercise may be tax-free,
either because the exercise is not a realization event or because the exercise is treated as a recapitalization for U.S. federal
income tax purposes. In either tax-free situation, a U.S. holder’s basis in the common stock received would equal the holder’s
basis in the warrant. If the cashless exercise were treated as not being a realization event, it is unclear whether a U.S. holder’s
holding period for the shares of Common Stock would be treated as commencing on the date of exercise of the warrant or the day
following the date of exercise of the warrant. If the cashless exercise were treated as a recapitalization, the holding period
of the common stock would include the holding period of the warrant.
It
is also possible that a cashless exercise could be treated in part as a taxable exchange in which gain or loss would be recognized.
In such event, a U.S. holder could be deemed to have surrendered warrants equal to the number of common shares having a value
equal to the exercise price for the total number of warrants to be exercised. The U.S. holder would recognize capital gain or
loss in an amount equal to the difference between the fair market value the warrants deemed surrendered and the U.S. holder’s
tax basis in the warrants deemed surrendered. In this case, a U.S. holder’s tax basis in the common stock received would
equal the sum of the fair market value of the warrants deemed surrendered and the U.S. holder’s tax basis in the warrants
exercised. It is unclear whether a U.S. holder’s holding period for the shares of Common Stock would commence on the date
of exercise of the warrant or the day following the date of exercise of the warrant.
Due
to the absence of authority on the U.S. federal income tax treatment of a cashless exercise, there can be no assurance which,
if any, of the alternative tax consequences and holding periods described above would be adopted by the IRS or a court of law.
Accordingly, U.S. holders should consult their tax advisors regarding the tax consequences of a cashless exercise.
Possible
Constructive Distributions.
The terms of each warrant provide for an adjustment to the number of shares of Common Stock
for which the warrant may be exercised or to the exercise price of the warrant in certain events, as discussed in the section
of this prospectus captioned “Description of Securities — Warrants — Public Stockholders’ Warrants.”
An adjustment which has the effect of preventing dilution generally is not taxable. The U.S. holders of the warrants would, however,
be treated as receiving a constructive distribution from us if, for example, the adjustment increases the warrant holders’
proportionate interest in our assets or earnings and profits (e.g., through an increase in the number of shares of Common Stock
that would be obtained upon exercise) as a result of a distribution of cash to the holders of shares of our Common Stock which
is taxable to the U.S. holders of such shares as described under “U.S. holders — Taxation of Distributions”
above. For example, if the exercise price of the warrants is decreased as a result of certain taxable dividends paid to holders
of the common stock (as contemplated by the terms of the warrant in certain circumstances), then the amount by which such exercise
was decreased could be considered an increase in the warrant holder’s proportionate interest in our assets or earnings and
profits, which may result in a constructive distribution to holders of the warrants. Such constructive distribution would be subject
to tax as described under that section in the same manner as if the U.S. holders of the warrants received a cash distribution
from us equal to the fair market value of such increased interest. For certain information reporting purposes, we are required
to determine the date and amount of any such constructive distributions. Recently proposed Treasury regulations, which we may
rely on prior to the issuance of final regulations, specify how the date and amount of constructive distributions are determined.
Information
Reporting and Backup Withholding.
In general, information reporting requirements may apply to dividends paid to a U.S.
holder and to the proceeds of the sale or other disposition of our securities, unless the U.S. holder is an exempt recipient.
Backup withholding may apply to such payments if the U.S. holder fails to provide a taxpayer identification number, a certification
of exempt status or has been notified by the IRS that it is subject to backup withholding (and such notification has not been
withdrawn).
Any
amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules will be allowed as a refund or a credit against a U.S. holder’s U.S.
federal income tax liability provided the required information is timely furnished to the IRS.
Non-U.S.
Holders
This
section applies to you if you are a “Non-U.S. holder.” A Non-U.S. holder is a beneficial owner of our securities who
or that is, for U.S. federal income tax purposes:
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a
non resident alien individual, other than certain former citizens and residents of the United States subject to U.S. tax as
expatriates;
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a
foreign corporation; or
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an
estate or trust that is not a U.S. holder;
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but
does not include an individual who is present in the United States for 183 days or more in the taxable year of disposition. If
you are such an individual, you should consult your tax advisor regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the sale
or other disposition of a security.
Taxation
of Distributions.
In general, any distributions we make to a Non-U.S. holder of shares of our Common Stock, to the extent
paid out of our current or accumulated earnings and profits (as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles), will constitute
dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes and, provided such dividends are not effectively connected with the Non-U.S. holder’s
conduct of a trade or business within the United States, we will be required to withhold tax from the gross amount of the dividend
at a rate of 30%, unless such Non-U.S. holder is eligible for a reduced rate of withholding tax under an applicable income tax
treaty and provides proper certification of its eligibility for such reduced rate (usually on an IRS Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E).
Any distribution not constituting a dividend will be treated first as reducing (but not below zero) the Non-U.S. holder’s
adjusted tax basis in its shares of our Common Stock and, to the extent such distribution exceeds the Non-U.S. holder’s
adjusted tax basis, as gain realized from the sale or other disposition of the common stock, which will be treated as described
under “Non-U.S. holders — Gain on Sale, Taxable Exchange or Other Taxable Disposition of Our Securities” below.
In addition, if we determine that we are classified as a “United States real property holding corporation” (see “Non-U.S.
holders — Gain on Sale, Taxable Exchange or Other Taxable Disposition of Our Securities” below), we will withhold
15% of any distribution that exceeds our current and accumulated earnings and profits.
The
withholding tax does not apply to dividends paid to a Non-U.S. holder who provides a Form W-8ECI, certifying that the dividends
are effectively connected with the Non-U.S. holder’s conduct of a trade or business within the United States. Instead, the
effectively connected dividends will be subject to regular U.S. federal income tax as if the Non-U.S. holder were a U.S. resident,
subject to an applicable income tax treaty providing otherwise. A Non-U.S. corporation receiving effectively connected dividends
may also be subject to an additional “branch profits tax” imposed at a rate of 30% (or a lower treaty rate).
Exercise
of a Warrant.
The U.S. federal income tax treatment of a Non-U.S. holder’s exercise of a warrant, or the lapse
of a warrant held by a Non-U.S. holder, generally will correspond to the U.S. federal income tax treatment of the exercise or
lapse of a warrant by a U.S. holder, as described under “U.S. holders — Exercise or Lapse of a Warrant” above,
although to the extent a cashless exercise results in a taxable exchange, the consequences would be similar to those described
below in “Non-U.S. holders — Gain on Sale, Taxable Exchange or Other Taxable Disposition of Our Securities.”
Gain
on Sale, Taxable Exchange or Other Taxable Disposition of Our Securities.
A Non-U.S. holder generally will not be subject
to U.S. federal income or withholding tax in respect of gain recognized on a sale, taxable exchange or other taxable disposition
of our securities unless:
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the
gain is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business by the Non-U.S. holder within the United States (and,
under certain income tax treaties, is attributable to a United States permanent establishment or fixed base maintained by
the Non-U.S. holder); or
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we
are or have been a “U.S. real property holding corporation” for U.S. federal income tax purposes at any time during
the shorter of the five-year period ending on the date of disposition or the period that the Non-U.S. holder held our securities,
and, in the case where shares of our Common Stock are regularly traded on an established securities market, the Non-U.S. holder
has owned, directly or constructively, more than 5% of our Common Stock at any time within the shorter of the five-year period
preceding the disposition or such Non-U.S. holder’s holding period for the shares of our Common Stock. There can be
no assurance that our Common Stock will be treated as regularly traded on an established securities market for this purpose.
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Unless
an applicable treaty provides otherwise, gain described in the first bullet point above will be subject to tax at generally applicable
U.S. federal income tax rates as if the Non-U.S. holder were a U.S. resident. Any gains described in the first bullet point above
of a Non-U.S. holder that is a foreign corporation may also be subject to an additional “branch profits tax” at a
30% rate (or lower treaty rate).
If
the second bullet point above applies to a Non-U.S. holder, gain recognized by such holder on the sale, exchange or other disposition
of our securities will be subject to tax at generally applicable U.S. federal income tax rates. In addition, a buyer of our securities
from such holder may be required to withhold U.S. federal income tax at a rate of 15% of the amount realized upon such disposition.
We will be classified as a U.S. real property holding corporation if the fair market value of our “U.S. real property interests”
equals or exceeds 50% of the sum of the fair market value of our worldwide real property interests plus our other assets used
or held for use in a trade or business, as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Information
Reporting and Backup Withholding
. Information returns will be filed with the IRS in connection with payments of dividends
and the proceeds from a sale or other disposition of our securities. A Non-U.S. holder may have to comply with certification procedures
to establish that it is not a United States person in order to avoid information reporting and backup withholding requirements.
The certification procedures required to claim a reduced rate of withholding under a treaty will satisfy the certification requirements
necessary to avoid the backup withholding as well. The amount of any backup withholding from a payment to a Non-U.S. holder will
be allowed as a credit against such holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability and may entitle such holder to a refund,
provided that the required information is timely furnished to the IRS.
FATCA
Withholding Taxes.
Provisions commonly referred to as “FATCA” impose withholding of 30% on payments of dividends
(including constructive dividends) on our securities, and, beginning January 1, 2019, sales or other disposition proceeds from
our securities to “foreign financial institutions” (which is broadly defined for this purpose and in general includes
investment vehicles) and certain other Non-U.S. entities unless various U.S. information reporting and due diligence requirements
(generally relating to ownership by U.S. persons of interests in or accounts with those entities) have been satisfied, or an exemption
applies (typically certified as to by the delivery of a properly completed IRS Form W-8BEN-E). If FATCA withholding is imposed,
a beneficial owner of the payment that is not a foreign financial institution (or that is a foreign financial institution entitled
to a reduced rate of withholding tax with respect to such payment under an income tax treaty) generally may be entitled to a refund
or credit of any amounts withheld by filing a U.S. federal income tax return and providing certain other information to the IRS
(which may entail significant administrative burden). Foreign financial institutions located in jurisdictions that have an intergovernmental
agreement with the United States governing FATCA may be subject to different rules. Prospective investors should consult their
tax advisers regarding the effects of FATCA on their investment in our securities.
LEGAL
MATTERS
The
validity of the securities offered by this prospectus will be passed upon for us by Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP.
EXPERTS
Our
financial statements as of May 31, 2018, and the interim period ended August 31, 2018, have been included herein in reliance upon
the report of Prager Metis, independent registered public accounting firm, appearing elsewhere herein, and upon the authority
of Prager Metis as experts in accounting and auditing.
WHERE
YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We
file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. Our SEC filings are available
to the public through the Internet at the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. You can obtain a copy of any documents that
are incorporated by reference in this prospectus or any prospectus supplement at no cost, by writing or telephoning us at:
Suhel
Kanuga, Secretary
Smaaash Entertainment Inc.
1345 Avenue of the Americas, 15th Floor
New
York, New York 10105
Tel: (212) 878-3684
Email:
sk@i-amcapital.com
INDEX
TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
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F-2
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Balance Sheets, May 31, 2018 and May 31, 2017 (Audited)
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F-3
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Statement of Operations, May 31, 2018 and May 31, 2017 (Audited)
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F-4
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Statement of Stockholder’s Equity, May 31, 2018 and May 31, 2017 (Audited)
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F-5
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Statement of Cash Flows, May 31, 2018 and May 31, 2017 (Audited)
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F-6
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Notes
to Audited Financial Statements
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F-7
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Balance
Sheets, August 31, 2018 (Unaudited) and May 31, 2018
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F-18
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Statement of Operations, Three Months Ended August 31, 2018 and August 31, 2017 (Unaudited)
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F-19
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Statement of Cash Flows, Three Months Ended August 31, 2018 and August 31, 2017 (Unaudited)
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F-20
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Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)
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F-21
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Report
of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To
the shareholders and the board of directors of I-AM Capital Acquisition Company
:
Opinion
on the Financial Statements
We
have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Smaaash Entertainment Inc. (the “Company”) as of May 31, 2018 and
2017, the related statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for year ended May 31, 2018 and the period
April 17, 2017 (inception) thru May 31, 2017 and the related notes and schedules (collectively referred to as the “financial
statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position
of the Company as of May 31, 2018 and 2017, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended May 31, 2018
and the period April 17, 2017 (inception) thru May 31, 2017, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Basis
for Opinion
These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company
in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission
and the PCAOB.
We
conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error
or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements,
whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a
test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the
financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Prager
Metis CPAs, LLC
We
have served as the Company’s auditor since 2017.
Basking
Ridge, New Jersey
July
23, 2018
I-AM
CAPITAL ACQUISITION COMPANY
BALANCE
SHEETS
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May
31, 2018
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May
31, 2017
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ASSETS
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Current Assets
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|
|
|
|
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Cash
and cash equivalents
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$
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458,063
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$
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30,000
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Deferred offering
costs
|
|
|
—
|
|
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25,000
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|
Prepaid expenses
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3,168
|
|
|
|
—
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Total Current
Assets
|
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|
461,231
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|
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55,000
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Cash held in Trust Account
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52,895,652
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|
—
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Total Assets
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$
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53,356,883
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$
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55,000
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
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Current Liabilities
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Loan payable - Related
party
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$
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81,618
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$
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30,672
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Accrued expenses
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63,579
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|
|
|
—
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|
Deferred legal fees
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100,000
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|
|
|
—
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Total current liabilities
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245,197
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|
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|
30,672
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Deferred underwriting fees
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|
1,820,000
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|
|
|
—
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Total Liabilities
|
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|
2,065,197
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|
|
|
30,672
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Commitments
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|
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Common
stock subject to possible redemption, $.0001 par value; 4,560,757 and -0- shares as of May 31, 2018 and May 31, 2017, respectively,
at redemption value
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46,291,685
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|
|
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—
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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Stockholders’ equity
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|
|
|
|
|
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Preferred
Stock - $0.0001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding
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—
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—
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Common
Stock - $0.0001 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 2,252,743 and 1,437,500 shares issued and outstanding
(excluding 4,560,757 and -0- shares subject to possible redemption) as of May 31, 2018 and May 31, 2017, respectively
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225
|
|
|
|
144
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Additional paid-in capital
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5,009,310
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|
|
|
24,856
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Accumulated deficit
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(9,534
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)
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|
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(672
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)
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Total stockholders’
equity
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5,000,001
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|
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|
24,328
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Total Liabilities and stockholders’
equity
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$
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53,356,883
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$
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55,000
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I-AM
CAPITAL ACQUISITION COMPANY
STATEMENTS
OF OPERATIONS
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Year
Ended May 31, 2018
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For
the period from April 17, 2017 (Inception) to May 31, 2017
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General
and administrative expenses
|
|
|
530,564
|
|
|
|
672
|
|
Loss
from operations
|
|
|
(530,564
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)
|
|
|
(672
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)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
income
|
|
|
521,702
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss
before provision for taxes
|
|
|
(8,862
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)
|
|
|
(672
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
tax provision
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
loss
|
|
$
|
(8,862
|
)
|
|
$
|
(672
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
and diluted net loss per share
|
|
$
|
(0.00
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)
|
|
$
|
(0.00
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
average number of common shares outstanding
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|
|
2,050,790
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|
|
|
1,750,000
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|
I-AM
CAPITAL ACQUISITION COMPANY
STATEMENT
OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
|
|
Common
Stock
|
|
|
Additional
|
|
|
|
|
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Total
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid-In
|
|
|
Accumulated
|
|
|
Stockholder’s
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Capital
|
|
|
Deficit
|
|
|
Equity
|
|
Balance - April 17,
2017 (inception)
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance
of common stock to Sponsor
(1)
|
|
|
1,437,500
|
|
|
|
144
|
|
|
|
24,856
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
25,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Loss for the period
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
(672
|
)
|
|
|
(672
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
- May 31, 2017
|
|
|
1,437,500
|
|
|
$
|
144
|
|
|
$
|
24,856
|
|
|
$
|
(672
|
)
|
|
$
|
24,328
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sale
of 5,200,000 Units, net of underwriting discount and offering expenses
|
|
|
5,200,000
|
|
|
|
520
|
|
|
|
48,160,700
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
48,161,220
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sale of 261,500 Private
Units
|
|
|
261,500
|
|
|
|
26
|
|
|
|
2,614,974
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
2,615,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance of shares to underwriter
|
|
|
52,000
|
|
|
|
5
|
|
|
|
499,995
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
500,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock subject
to redemption
|
|
|
(4,560,757
|
)
|
|
|
(456
|
)
|
|
|
(46,291,229
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(46,291,685
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stock forfeited
by Sponsor
|
|
|
(137,500
|
)
|
|
|
(14
|
)
|
|
|
14
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(8,862
|
)
|
|
|
(8,862
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
at May 31, 2018
|
|
|
2,252,743
|
|
|
$
|
225
|
|
|
$
|
5,009,310
|
|
|
$
|
(9,534
|
)
|
|
$
|
5,000,001
|
|
(1)
|
Includes an aggregate
of 187,500 shares of common stock that are subject to forfeiture to the extent that the underwriters over-allotment is not
exercised in full (note 6).
|
I-AM
CAPITAL ACQUISITION COMPANY
STATEMENTS
OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
Year
Ended May 31, 2018
|
|
|
For
the period from
April 17, 2017 (Inception)
to May 31, 2017
|
|
Cash
Flows from Operating Activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss
|
|
$
|
(8,862
|
)
|
|
$
|
(672
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjustments
to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
earned on marketable securities held in trust account
|
|
|
(521,702
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Changes
in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued
expenses
|
|
|
63,579
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prepaid
expenses
|
|
|
(3,168
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Net
Cash used in Operating Activities
|
|
|
(470,153
|
)
|
|
|
(672
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
Flows from Investing Activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment of cash
in Trust Account
|
|
|
(52,780,000
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
Income released from Trust Account
|
|
|
406,050
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
Cash used in Investing Activities
|
|
|
(52,373,950
|
)
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
flows from Financing Activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from sale
of Units, net of commssions
|
|
|
50,860,100
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from sale
of Private Units
|
|
|
2,615,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from note
payable - related party, net
|
|
|
171,035
|
|
|
|
30,672
|
|
Repayment of note payable
- related party, net
|
|
|
(120,089
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from issuance
of common stock to Sponsor
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
25,000
|
|
Payment
of offering costs
|
|
|
(253,880
|
)
|
|
|
(25,000
|
)
|
Net
Cash Provided by Financing Activities
|
|
|
53,272,166
|
|
|
|
30,672
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
increase in cash
|
|
|
428,063
|
|
|
|
30,000
|
|
Cash
at beginning of period
|
|
|
30,000
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
Cash
at end of period
|
|
$
|
458,063
|
|
|
$
|
30,000
|
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-Cash
investing and financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred
underwriting fees charged to additional paid in capital
|
|
$
|
1,820,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred
legal fees charged to additional paid in capital
|
|
$
|
100,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issuance
of common stock to underwriters charged to additional paid in capital
|
|
$
|
500,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
Initial
classification of common stock subject to possible redemption
|
|
$
|
44,337,271
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change
in value of common stock subject to possible redemption
|
|
$
|
1,954,414
|
|
|
|
|
|
Offering
costs charged to additional paid in capital
|
|
$
|
25,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
I-AM
CAPITAL ACQUISITION COMPANY
NOTES
TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY
31, 2018 and 2017
NOTE
1 — DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS
I-AM
Capital Acquisition Company (the “Company”), is a blank check company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware
on April 17, 2017. The Company was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase,
reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses (“Business Combination”). Although the
Company is not limited to a particular industry or geographic region for purposes of consummating a Business Combination, the
Company intends to focus on businesses with a connection to India. The Company is an early stage and emerging growth company and,
as such, the Company is subject to all of the risks associated with early stage and emerging growth companies.
The
Company’s sponsor is I-AM Capital Partners LLC (the “Sponsor”). The Company has selected May 31 as its fiscal
year end.
At
May 31, 2018, the Company had not commenced any principal operations nor generated revenue to date. All activity for the period
from April 17, 2017 (inception) through May 31, 2018 related to the Company’s formation and the initial public offering
(the “Initial Public Offering”), which is described below, and identifying a target company for a business combination.
The Company will not generate any operating revenues until after completion of its initial Business Combination, at the earliest.
The Company will generate non-operating income in the form of interest income from the proceeds held in trust derived from the
Initial Public Offering. Accordingly, the Company’s activities are subject to significant risks and uncertainties,
including failing to consummate the Initial Business Combination. Organizational costs and administrative expenses that are not
related to the Initial Public Offering and concurrent private placement are expensed as incurred.
Financing
The
registration statement for the Company’s Initial Public Offering (as described in Note 3) was declared effective by the
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on August 16, 2017. The Company intends to finance a
Business Combination with the net proceeds from the sale of $50,000,000 of units in the Initial Public Offering (the “Public
Units”) and the sale of $2,545,000 of units (the “Private Units” and, together with the Public Units, the “Units”)
in the simultaneous private placement (the “Private Placement” as described in Note 3). Upon the closing of the Initial
Public Offering and the Private Placement on August 22, 2017, $50,750,000 was deposited in a trust account with Continental Stock
Transfer and Trust Company acting as trustee (the “Trust Account”) as discussed below.
Contained
in the underwriting agreement for the Initial Public Offering is an over-allotment option allowing the underwriters to purchase
from the Company up to an additional 750,000 Public Units (the “Over-Allotment Units”) and, in addition, the Company
received a commitment from the Sponsor to purchase up to an additional 26,250 Private Units in order to maintain the amount of
cash in the Trust Account equal to $10.15 per Public Unit sold in the Initial Public Offering. On September 13, 2017, the underwriters
partially exercised their option and purchased 200,000 Over-Allotment Units, which were sold at an offering price of $10.00 per
Unit, generating gross proceeds of $2,000,000. Also on September 13, 2017, simultaneously with the sale of the Over-Allotment
Units, the Company consummated the sale of an additional 7,000 Placement Units (the “Over-Allotment Placement Units”),
generating gross proceeds of $70,000.
Trust
Account
The
Trust Account will be invested only in U.S. government treasury bills with a maturity of one hundred and eighty (180) days or
less or in money market funds meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, which invest
only in direct U.S. government obligations. Funds will remain in the Trust Account until the earlier of (i) the consummation of
its first Business Combination or (ii) the distribution of the Trust Account as described below. The remaining proceeds outside
the Trust Account may be used to pay for business, legal and accounting due diligence on prospective acquisitions and continuing
general and administrative expenses.
I-AM CAPITAL ACQUISITION COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2018 and 2017
The
Company’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation provides that, other than the withdrawal of interest to pay
taxes or up to a maximum of $600,000 of working capital expenses, if any, none of the funds held in trust will be released until
the earlier of: (i) the completion of the initial Business Combination; or (ii) the redemption of 100% of the shares of common
stock included in the Public Units sold in the Initial Public Offering if the Company is unable to complete its initial Business
Combination within 12 months (or 21 months if extended) from the closing of the Initial Public Offering (subject to the requirements
of law).
Business
Combination
The
Company’s management has broad discretion with respect to the specific application of the net proceeds of the Initial Public
Offering, although it initially intends to focus its efforts on businesses with a connection to India. Substantially all of the
net proceeds of the Initial Public Offering are intended to be generally applied toward consummating a Business Combination with
a Target Business. As used herein, “Target Business” must be with one or more target businesses that together have
a fair market value equal to at least 80% of the balance in the trust account (less any deferred underwriting commissions and
taxes payable on interest earned) at the time of the Company’s signing a definitive agreement in connection with its initial
Business Combination. Furthermore, there is no assurance that the Company will be able to successfully effect a Business Combination.
The
Company will have until 12 months from the closing of the Initial Public Offering to consummate a Business Combination. However,
if the Company anticipates that it may not be able to consummate a Business Combination within 12 months, the Company may extend
the period of time to consummate a Business Combination up to three times, each by an additional three months (for a total of
up to 21 months to complete a Business Combination). Pursuant to the terms of the Company’s amended and restated certificate
of incorporation and the trust agreement entered into between the Company and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company,
in order to extend the time available for the Company to consummate its initial Business Combination, the Sponsor or its affiliates
or designees, upon five days advance notice prior to the applicable deadline, must deposit into the Trust Account approximately
$303,160 ($0.0583 per Unit), on or prior to the date of the applicable deadline, for each three month extension, up to an aggregate
of approximately $910,000 if extended three times, or $0.1750 per Unit. The Sponsor and its affiliates or designees are not obligated
to fund the Trust Account to extend the time for the Company to complete its initial Business Combination. In the event that interest
in the trust is available for withdrawal for working capital purposes and has not been used to pay taxes or other working capital
expenses, the Company may apply the accrued interest in the Trust Account or such withdrawn interest to the Sponsor’s obligation
to loan the Company money in connection with an extension, and the amount that the Sponsor would be obligated to loan the Company
in connection with such extension would be reduced by the amount of interest so applied. If the Company does not complete a Business
Combination within this period of time (“Combination Period”), it shall, as promptly as reasonably possible but not
more than ten business days thereafter, redeem the public shares for a pro rata portion of the funds held in the trust account
and as promptly as reasonably possible following such redemption, subject to the approval of its remaining stockholders and its
board of directors, dissolve and liquidate, subject in each case to its obligations under Delaware law to provide for claims of
creditors and the requirements of other applicable law.
I-AM CAPITAL ACQUISITION COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2018 and 2017
In
the event of such distribution, it is possible that the per share value of the residual assets remaining available for
distribution (including Trust Account assets) will be less than the initial public offering price per Public Unit in the
Initial Public Offering. The Company, after signing a definitive agreement for a Business Combination, will either (i) seek
stockholder approval of the Business Combination at a meeting called for such purpose in connection with which stockholders
may seek to redeem their shares, regardless of whether they vote for or against the Business Combination, for cash equal to
their pro rata share of the aggregate amount then on deposit in the Trust Account as of two business days prior to the
consummation of the initial Business Combination, including interest but less taxes payable and up to a maximum of $600,000
of working capital released to the Company, or (ii) provide stockholders with the opportunity to sell their shares to the
Company by means of a tender offer (and thereby avoid the need for a stockholder vote) for an amount in cash equal to their
pro rata share of the aggregate amount then on deposit in the Trust Account as of two business days prior to commencement of
the tender offer, including interest but less taxes payable. The decision as to whether the Company will seek stockholder
approval of the Business Combination or will allow stockholders to sell their shares in a tender offer will be made by the
Company, solely in its discretion, and will be based on a variety of factors such as the timing of the transaction and
whether the terms of the transaction would otherwise require the Company to seek stockholder approval unless a vote is
required by NASDAQ rules. If the Company seeks stockholder approval, it will complete its Business Combination only if a
majority of the outstanding shares of common stock voted are voted in favor of the Business Combination. However, in no event
will the Company redeem its public shares in an amount that would cause its net tangible assets to be less than
$5,000,001 upon consummation of the initial Business Combination. In such case, the Company would not proceed with the
redemption of its public shares and the related Business Combination, and instead may search for an alternate Business
Combination.
As
a result of the public stockholders’ redemption rights, such shares of common stock will be recorded at redemption amount
and classified as temporary equity upon the completion of the Initial Offering, in accordance with FASB ASC 480, “Distinguishing
Liabilities from Equity.” The amount in the Trust Account is initially anticipated to be $10.15 per public common share,
subject to increase of up to an additional $0.1750 per share in the event that the Sponsor elects to extend the period of time
to consummate a Business Combination, as described in more detail in the prospectus. The per-share amount to be distributed to
investors who properly redeem their shares will not be reduced by the deferred underwriting commissions paid to the underwriters.
There will be no redemption rights upon the completion of the initial Business Combination with respect to the warrants. The initial
stockholders have entered into letter agreements, pursuant to which they have agreed to waive their redemption rights with respect
to their Founder Shares (defined in Note 4), shares of common stock underlying the Private Units and the Public Units, and any
additional shares they may acquire during or after the Initial Public Offering in connection with the completion of the Business
Combination. Prior to acquiring any securities from the initial stockholders, permitted transferees must enter into a written
agreement with the Company agreeing to be bound by the same restriction.
NOTE
2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis
of Presentation
The
accompanying financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States of America (“GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC.
Emerging
Growth Company
Section
102(b)(1) of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”) exempts emerging growth companies
from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies (that is, those that
have not had a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”),
declared effective or do not have a class of securities registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
“Exchange Act”), are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards. The JOBS Act
provides that a company can elect to opt out of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to
non-emerging growth companies but any such an election to opt out is irrevocable. The Company has elected not to opt out of
such extended transition period which means that when a standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates
for public or private companies, the Company, as an emerging growth company, can adopt the new or revised standard at the
time private companies adopt the new or revised standard.
I-AM CAPITAL ACQUISITION COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2018 and 2017
Concentration
of Credit Risk
Financial
instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash accounts in a financial institution,
which at times, may exceed the Federal depository insurance coverage of $250,000. The Company has not experienced losses on these
accounts and management believes the Company is not exposed to significant risks on such accounts.
Financial
Instruments
The
fair value of the Company’s assets and liabilities, which qualify as financial instruments under FASB ASC 820, “Fair
Value Measurements and Disclosures,” approximates the carrying amounts represented in the balance sheet.
Use
of Estimates
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities
and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues
and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Offering
Costs
The
Company complies with the requirements of ASC 340-10-S99-1 and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) Topic 5A — “Expenses
of Offering”. Offering costs of approximately $3,728,000 consisting principally of underwriter discounts of $3,250,000 (including
approximately $1,820,000 of which payment is deferred) and approximately $478,000 of professional, printing, filing, regulatory
and other costs have been charged to additional paid in capital upon completion of the Initial Public Offering.
Common
stock subject to possible redemption
The
Company accounts for its common stock subject to possible redemption in accordance with the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification
(“ASC”) Topic 480 “
Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity
.” Common stock subject to mandatory redemption
(if any) are classified as liability instruments and are measured at fair value. Conditionally redeemable common stock (including
common stock that feature redemption rights that are either within the control of the holder or subject to redemption upon the
occurrence of uncertain events not solely within the Company’s control) are classified as temporary equity. At all other
times, common stock are classified as stockholders’ equity. The Company’s common stock features certain redemption
rights that are considered to be outside of the Company’s control and subject to occurrence of uncertain future events.
Accordingly, at May 31, 2018, 4,560,757 shares of common stock subject to possible redemption at the redemption amount are presented
as temporary equity, outside of the stockholders’ equity section of the Company’s balance sheet.
I-AM CAPITAL ACQUISITION COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2018 and 2017
Net
income (loss) per share
The
Company complies with accounting and disclosure requirements ASC Topic 260, “Earnings Per Share.” Net income (loss)
per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the
period. Shares of common stock subject to possible redemption at May 31, 2018 have been excluded from the calculation of basic
income (loss) per share and diluted loss per share year ended May 31, 2018 since such shares, if redeemed, only participate in
their pro rata share of the Trust Account earnings. The Company has not considered the effect of (1) warrants sold in the Initial
Public Offering and Private Placement to purchase shares of common stock, (2) rights sold in the Initial Public Offering and
Private Placement that convert into shares of common stock, and (3) the unit purchase option granted to the underwriters in the calculation of diluted income (loss) per share, since the exercise
of the warrants and the conversion of the rights into shares of common stock is contingent upon the occurrence of future events.
Income
Taxes
The
Company complies with the accounting and reporting requirements of ASC Topic 740, “
Income Taxes
,” which requires
an asset and liability approach to financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities
are computed for differences between the financial statements and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in future
taxable or deductible amounts, based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected
to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected
to be realized.
ASC
Topic 740 prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement attribute for the financial statements recognition and measurement
of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more-likely-than-not
to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities.
On
December 22, 2017, the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“Tax Reform”) was signed into law. As a result of Tax Reform,
the U.S. statutory tax rate was lowered from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018, among other changes. ASC Topic 740 requires
companies to recognize the effect of tax law changes in the period of enactment; therefore, the Company was required to revalue
its deferred tax assets and liabilities at the new rate. The SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (“SAB 118”)
to address the application of GAAP in situations when a registrant does not have the necessary information available, prepared,
or analyzed (including computations) in reasonable detail to complete the accounting for certain tax effects of Tax Reform. The
ultimate impact may differ from this provisional amount, possibly materially, as a result of additional analysis, changes in interpretations
and assumptions the Company has made, additional regulatory guidance that may be issued, and actions the Company may take as a
result of Tax Reform.
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
Management
does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet adopted accounting pronouncements, would have a material effect on the
Company’s financial statements.
NOTE
3 — INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING AND PRIVATE PLACEMENT
Initial
Public Offering
On
August 22, 2017, the Company sold 5,000,000 Public Units at a purchase price of $10.00 per Public Unit in the Initial Public Offering,
generating gross proceeds of $50.0 million. The Company incurred offering costs of approximately $3.7 million, inclusive of approximately
$3.2 million of underwriting fees. The Company paid $1 million of underwriting fees upon the closing of the Initial Public Offering,
issued 50,000 shares of common stock for underwriting fees, and deferred $1.82 million of underwriting fees until the consummation
of the initial Business Combination.
I-AM CAPITAL ACQUISITION COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2018 and 2017
Each
Unit consists of one share of the Company’s common stock, one right to receive one-tenth of one share of the Company’s
common stock upon consummation of the Company’s initial Business Combination (“Right”), and one redeemable warrant
(“Warrant”). Each Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $11.50
per share, subject to adjustment. No fractional shares will be issued upon exercise of the Warrants. The Warrants will become
exercisable on the later of (i) 30 days after the completion of the initial Business Combination and (ii) 12 months from the closing
of the Initial Public Offering, and will expire five years after the completion of the initial Business Combination or earlier
upon redemption or liquidation.
The
Company may redeem the Warrants, in whole and not in part, at a price of $0.01 per Warrant upon 30 days’ notice (“30-day
redemption period”), only in the event that the last sale price of the common stock equals or exceeds $21.00 per share for
any 20 trading days within a 30-trading day period ending on the third trading day prior to the date on which notice of redemption
is given, provided there is an effective registration statement with respect to the shares of common stock underlying such Warrants
and a current prospectus relating to those shares of common stock is available throughout the 30-day redemption period. If the
Company calls the Warrants for redemption as described above, the Company’s management will have the option to require all
holders that wish to exercise Warrants to do so on a “cashless basis.” In determining whether to require all holders
to exercise their warrants on a “cashless basis,” management will consider, among other factors, the Company’s
cash position, the number of Warrants that are outstanding and the dilutive effect on the Company’s stockholders of issuing
the maximum number of shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of the Warrants.
Each
holder of a Right will receive one-tenth (1/10) of one share of common stock upon consummation of a Business Combination. No fractional
shares will be issued upon exchange of the Rights. No additional consideration will be required to be paid by a holder of Rights
in order to receive its additional shares upon consummation of a Business Combination as the consideration related thereto has
been included in the Unit purchase price paid for by investors in the Initial Public Offering. If the Company enters into a definitive
agreement for a Business Combination in which the Company will not be the surviving entity, each holder of a right will be required
to affirmatively convert its rights in order to receive the 1/10 share of common stock underlying each right (without paying any
additional consideration).
There
will be no redemption rights or liquidating distributions with respect to the Warrants and Rights, which will expire worthless
if the Company fails to complete it Business Combination within the Combination Period.
The
Company granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to 750,000 additional Public Units to cover any over-allotment,
at the initial public offering price less any underwriting discounts and commissions. On September 13, 2017 the underwriters purchased
200,000 additional public units for gross proceeds of $2,000,000 less commissions of 110,000, of which $70,000 are deferred.
The
Company issued Maxim Group LLC (“Maxim”), as compensation for the Initial Public Offering, an aggregate of 52,000
shares (including 20,000 shares issued in connection with the partial exercise of the over-allotment option. The Company accounted
for the fair value of these shares as an expense of the Initial Public Offering resulting in a charge directly to stockholders’
equity.
Unit
Purchase Option
At
the time of the closing of the Initial Public Offering, the Company sold to Maxim, for an aggregate of $100, an option (the “UPO”)
to purchase 250,000 Units (which increased to 260,000 units upon the partial exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment
option) (See Note 5). The Company has accounted for the fair value of the UPO, inclusive of the receipt of the $100 cash payment,
as an expense of the Initial Public Offering resulting in a charge directly to shareholders’ equity. The Company estimates
that the fair value of this UPO is approximately $743,600 (or $2.86 per Unit) using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The
fair value of the UPO is estimated as of the date of grant using the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility of 35%, (2)
risk-free interest rate of 1.73% and (3) expected life of five years. The UPO may be exercised for cash or on a “cashless”
basis, at the holder’s option (except in the case of a forced cashless exercise upon the Company’s redemption of the
Warrants, as described above), such that the holder may use the appreciated value of the UPO (the difference between the exercise
prices of the UPO and the underlying Warrants and Rights, and the market price of the Units and underlying shares of common stock)
to exercise the UPO without the payment of any cash. The Company will have no obligation to net cash settle the exercise of the
UPO or the Warrants or Rights underlying the UPO. The holder of the UPO will not be entitled to exercise the UPO or the Warrants
or Rights underlying the UPO unless a registration statement covering the securities underlying the UPO is effective or an exemption
from registration is available. If the holder is unable to exercise the UPO or underlying Warrants or Rights, the UPO, Warrants
or Rights, as applicable, will expire worthless.
I-AM CAPITAL ACQUISITION COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2018 and 2017
The
Company granted the holders of the UPO, demand and “piggy back” registration rights for periods of five and seven
years, respectively, from the effective date of the registration statement relating to the Initial Public Offering, including
securities directly and indirectly issuable upon exercise of the UPO.
Private
Placement
Concurrently
with the closing of the Initial Public Offering, the Sponsor purchased an aggregate of 254,500 Private Units at $10.00 per Private
Unit, generated gross proceeds of $2,545,000 in a Private Placement. The proceeds from the Private Units was added to the proceeds
from the Initial Public Offering held in the Trust Account. The Private Units (including their component securities) will not
be transferable, assignable or salable until 30 days after the completion of the initial Business Combination and the warrants
included in the Private Units (the “Private Placement Warrants”) will be non-redeemable so long as they are held by
the Sponsor or their permitted transferees. If the Private Placement Warrants are held by someone other than the Sponsor or their
permitted transferees, the Private Placement Warrants will be redeemable by the Company and exercisable by such holders on the
same basis as the Warrants included in the Public Units sold in the Initial Public Offering. Otherwise, the Private Placement
Warrants and the Rights underlying the Private Units have terms and provisions that are identical to those of the Warrants and
Rights, respectively, sold as part of the Public Units in the Initial Public Offering and have no net cash settlement provisions.
On
September 13, 2017, the Sponsor purchased 7,000 additional Private Units for gross proceeds of $70,000 upon partial exercise of
the underwriter’s over-allotment option.
If
the Company does not complete a Business Combination within the Combination Period, the proceeds of the Private Placement will
be part of the liquidating distribution to the public stockholders and the Private Units and their component securities issued
to the Sponsor will expire worthless.
NOTE
4 — RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Founder
Shares
On
May 31, 2017, the Company issued 1,437,500 shares of the Company’s common stock to the Sponsor (the “Founder Shares”)
in exchange for a capital contribution of $25,000. 137,500 Founder Shares were forfeited by the Sponsor upon the partial exercise
of the underwriters’ over-allotment option.
The
Founder Shares are identical to the shares of common stock included in the Units and holders of Founder Shares have the same stockholder
rights as public stockholders, except that (i) the Founder Shares and the shares of common stock underlying the Private Units
are subject to certain transfer restrictions, and (ii) the Sponsor has entered into a letter agreement, pursuant to which it has
agreed (A) to waive its redemption rights with respect to the Founder Shares, and the shares of common stock underlying the Private
Units and the Public Units in connection with the completion of a Business Combination and (B) to waive its rights to liquidating
distributions from the Trust Account with respect to the Founder Shares and the shares of common stock underlying the Private
Units if the Company fails to complete a Business Combination within 12 months from the closing of the Initial Public Offering
(or up to 21 months from the closing of the Initial Public Offering if the Company extends the period of time to consummate a
Business Combination).
I-AM CAPITAL ACQUISITION COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2018 and 2017
With
certain limited exceptions, the Founder Shares are not transferable, assignable or salable (except to the Company’s
officers and directors and other persons or entities affiliated with the Sponsor, each of whom will be subject to the same
transfer restrictions) until the earlier of one year after the completion of an initial Business Combination or earlier of
(i) subsequent to the Company’s Business Combination, the last sale price of the common stock equals or exceeds $12.00
per share (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any 20 trading
days within any 30-trading day period commencing at least 150 days after an initial Business Combination, or (ii) the date
following the completion of an Initial Business Combination on
which the Company completes a liquidation, merger,
stock exchange or other similar transaction that results in all stockholders having the right to exchange their shares of
common stock for cash, securities or other property.
Private
Units
In
addition, the Sponsor purchased, pursuant to a written agreement, an aggregate of 254,500 Private Units at $10.00 per Private
Unit for proceeds of $2,545,000 in the aggregate in the Private Placement. This purchase took place on a private placement basis
simultaneously with the completion of the Initial Public Offering. This issuance was be made pursuant to the exemption from registration
contained in Section 4(a) (2) of the Securities Act.
On
September 13, 2017, the Sponsor purchased 7,000 additional Private Units at $10.00 per Private Unit upon the partial exercise
of the underwriter’s over-allotment option.
Administrative
Service Fee
The
Company has agreed, commencing on the effective date of the Initial Public Offering through the earlier of the Company’s
consummation of a Business Combination or its liquidation, to pay the Sponsor a monthly fee of $10,000 for office space, utilities
and secretarial and administrative support. For the year ended May 31, 2018, the Company has paid an aggregate of $100,000 which
is presented as general and administrative expense on the accompanying statement of operations.
Loan
The
Sponsor has loaned the Company $201,707 in the aggregate, to be used for a portion of the expenses of the Initial Public
Offering and working capital purposes. The loan is non-interest bearing, unsecured and due at the earlier of December 31,
2017 or the closing of the Initial Public Offering. As of May 31, 2018, $120,089 of the Sponsor’s loan has been repaid.
As of May 31, 2018 and 2017 the balance of the sponsor loan is $81,618 and $30,672, respectively.
NOTE
5 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Registration
Rights
Pursuant
to a registration rights agreement the Company entered into with its initial stockholders and initial purchasers of the Private
Units (and constituent securities) at the closing of the Initial Public Offering, the Company is required to register certain
securities for sale under the Securities Act. These holders are entitled under the registration rights agreement to make up to
three demands that the Company register certain of its securities held by them for sale under the Securities Act and to have the
securities covered thereby registered for resale pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act. In addition, these holders have
the right to include their securities in other registration statements filed by the Company. The Company will bear the costs and
expenses of filing any such registration statements.
I-AM CAPITAL ACQUISITION COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2018 and 2017
Unit
Purchase Option
The
Company sold to the underwriters (and/or their designees), for $100, an option to purchase up to a total of 250,000 Units (which
increased to 260,000 Units upon the partial exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option), exercisable at $11.50
per Unit (or an aggregate exercise price of $2,990,000) upon the closing of the Initial Public Offering. The UPO may be exercised
for cash or on a cashless basis, at the holder’s option, at any time during the period commencing on the later of the first
anniversary of the effective date of the registration statement relating to the Initial Public Offering and the closing of the
Company’s initial Business Combination, and terminating on the fifth anniversary of such effectiveness date. The Units issuable
upon exercise of this UPO are identical to those offered in the Initial Public Offering, except that the exercise price of the
warrants underlying the Units sold to the underwriters is $13.00 per share.
Deferred
Legal Fees
The
Company has committed to pay its attorneys a deferred legal fee of $100,000 upon the consummation of the Initial Business Combination
relating to services performed in connection with the IPO. This amount has been accrued in the accompanying balance sheet.
NOTE
6 — STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common
Stock
The
Company is authorized to issue 20,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share. Holders of the shares
of the Company’s common stock are entitled to one vote for each share. At May 31, 2018, there were 6,813,500 shares of common
stock issued and outstanding, which reflects the 137,500 shares that were forfeited by the Sponsor due to the underwriters’
over-allotment option being exercised in part, and includes 4,560,757 shares of the Company’s common stock subject to possible
redemption.
Preferred
Stock
The
Company is authorized to issue 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share. At May 31, 2018, there
were no shares of preferred stock issued or outstanding.
NOTE
7 — TRUST ACCOUNT AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The
Trust Account can be invested in U.S. government securities, within the meaning set forth in the Investment Company Act, having
a maturity of 180 days or less or in any open-ended investment company that holds itself out as a money market fund selected by
the Company meeting the conditions of Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act.
The
Company’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation provides that, other than the withdrawal of interest to pay
income taxes and up to $600,000 of interest to pay working capital expenses if any, none of the funds held in the Trust Account
will be released until the earlier of: (i) the completion of the Business Combination; (ii) the redemption of 100% of the shares
of common stock included in the Public Units sold in the Initial Public Offering if the Company is unable to complete its initial
Business Combination within 12 months (or 21 months if extended) from the closing of the Initial Public Offering (subject to the
requirements of law).
The
Company follows the guidance in ASC 820 for its financial assets and liabilities that are re-measured and reported at fair value
at each reporting period, and non-financial assets and liabilities that are re-measured and reported at fair value at least annually.
I-AM CAPITAL ACQUISITION COMPANY
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 31, 2018 and 2017
The
fair value of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities reflects management’s estimate of amounts that the Company
would have received in connection with the sale of the assets or paid in connection with the transfer of the liabilities in an
orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In connection with measuring the fair value of its assets
and liabilities, the Company seeks to maximize the use of observable inputs (market data obtained from independent sources) and
to minimize the use of unobservable inputs (internal assumptions about how market participants would price assets and liabilities).
The following fair value hierarchy is used to classify assets and liabilities based on the observable inputs and unobservable
inputs used in order to value the assets and liabilities:
Level 1:
|
Quoted
prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. An active market for an asset or liability is a market in which
transactions for the asset or liability occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing
basis.
|
|
|
Level 2:
|
Observable inputs
other than Level 1 inputs. Examples of Level 2 inputs include quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities
and quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.
|
|
|
Level 3:
|
Unobservable inputs
based on our assessment of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
|
The
following table presents information about the Company’s assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at
May 31, 2018 and May 31, 2017, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation inputs the Company utilized to determine
such fair value:
Description
|
|
Level
|
|
|
May 31,
2018
|
|
|
May 31, 2017
|
|
Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and marketable securities held in Trust Account
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
$
|
52,895,652
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
NOTE 8 - INCOME TAX
The Company’s net
deferred tax assets are as follows:
|
|
May
31, 2018
|
|
Deferred tax asset
|
|
|
|
|
Net Operating Loss
|
|
$
|
2,000
|
|
Total deferred tax assets
|
|
|
2,000
|
|
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(2,000
|
)
|
Deferred tax asset, net of allowance
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
As of May 31, 2018, the
Company had U.S. federal and state net operating loss carryovers (“NOLs”) of $9,534 available to offset future taxable
income. In accordance with Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, deductibility of the Company’s NOLs may be subject to
an annual limitation in the event of a change in control as defined under the regulations.
In assessing the realization
of the deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion of all of the deferred tax
assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable
income during the periods in which temporary differences representing net future deductible amounts become deductible. Management
considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making
this assessment. After consideration of all of the information available, management believes that significant uncertainty exists
with respect to future realization of the deferred tax assets and has therefore established a full valuation allowance. For the
year ended May 31, 2018, the change in the valuation allowance was $2,000.
A reconciliation of the
federal income tax rate to the Company’s effective tax rate at December 31, 2017 is as follows:
|
|
Year Ended
May 31, 2018
|
|
Statutory federal income tax rate
|
|
|
28.0
|
%
|
State taxes, net of federal tax benefit
|
|
|
0.0
|
%
|
Deferred tax rate change
|
|
|
(7.0
|
)%
|
Change in valuation allowance
|
|
|
(21.0
|
)%
|
Income tax provision
|
|
|
—
|
%
|
On December 22, 2017, the
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into legislation. As part of the legislation, the U.S. corporate income tax rate was reduced to
21%. The Company has a recorded full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets.
The Company files income
tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction in various state and local jurisdictions and is subject to examination by the various
taxing authorities.
NOTE 9 – SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT
On
May 3, 2018, the Company entered into a share subscription agreement (the “Subscription Agreement”), with Smaaash
Entertainment Private Limited, a private limited company incorporated under the laws of India (“Smaaash”), Shripal
Morakhia (“Morakhia”), and AHA Holdings Private Limited (“AHA Holdings”, and together with Morakhia, the
“Smaaash Founders”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to contribute a cash amount of up to $49 million (the “Investment
Amount”) to Smaaash in exchange for (i) up to 76,641,157 newly issued equity shares of Smaaash (“Subscription Shares”),
(ii) the right to act as the sole distributor of Smaaash’s active entertainment games in North and South America and (iii)
the right to act as the master franchisee for Smaaash’s active entertainment centers in North and South America (the transactions
contemplated by the Subscription Agreement, collectively, the “Transaction”). Assuming a cash contribution amount
of $49 million, the Subscription Agreement provided that the equity shares received by the Company would represent approximately
24.53% of the equity capital of Smaaash; provided that such percentage shall be decreased proportionately depending on the number
of shares of the Company’s common stock that the public holders of the Company’s common stock elect to redeem in connection
with the vote on the Transaction and the resulting reduction in funds available for contribution to Smaaash. On June 22, 2018,
the Company, Smaaash and the Smaaash Founders entered into that certain
Amendment Cum Addendum
to the Subscription Agreement
, pursuant to which the Subscription Agreement was amended to, among other things, increase
the number of Subscription Shares that the Company would receive for the full Investment Amount from 76,641,157 shares to
89,583,215
shares, which shares would represent approximately 27.53% of the equity capital of Smaaash.
I-AM CAPITAL ACQUISITION COMPANY
BALANCE
SHEETS
|
|
August
31,
2018
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
May
31,
2018
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
and cash equivalents
|
|
$
|
355,828
|
|
|
$
|
458,063
|
|
Prepaid
expenses
|
|
|
81
|
|
|
|
3,168
|
|
Total
Current Assets
|
|
|
355,909
|
|
|
|
461,231
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
held in Trust Account
|
|
|
53,119,511
|
|
|
|
52,895,652
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
ASSETS
|
|
$
|
53,475,420
|
|
|
$
|
53,356,883
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIABILITIES
AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loan
payable - Related party
|
|
$
|
85,238
|
|
|
$
|
81,618
|
|
Accrued
expenses
|
|
|
182,807
|
|
|
|
63,579
|
|
Deferred
legal fees
|
|
|
100,000
|
|
|
|
100,000
|
|
Total
current liabilities
|
|
|
368,045
|
|
|
|
245,197
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred
underwriting fees
|
|
|
1,820,000
|
|
|
|
1,820,000
|
|
Total
Liabilities
|
|
|
2,188,045
|
|
|
|
2,065,197
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common
stock subject to possible redemption, $.0001 par value; 4,560,332 and 4,560,757 shares as of August 31, 2018 and May 31, 2018,
respectively, at redemption value
|
|
|
46,287,374
|
|
|
|
46,291,685
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders’
Equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred
Stock - $0.0001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
Common
Stock - $0.0001 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized; 2,253,168 and 2,252,743 shares issued and outstanding (excluding
4,560,332 and 4,560,757 shares subject to possible redemption) as of August 31, 2018 and May 31, 2018, respectively
|
|
|
225
|
|
|
|
225
|
|
Additional
paid-in capital
|
|
|
5,013,621
|
|
|
|
5,009,310
|
|
Retained
earnings (Accumulated deficit)
|
|
|
(13,845
|
)
|
|
|
(9,534
|
)
|
Total
Stockholders’ Equity
|
|
|
5,000,001
|
|
|
|
5,000,001
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
|
|
$
|
53,475,420
|
|
|
$
|
53,356,883
|
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited financial statements.
I-AM CAPITAL ACQUISITION COMPANY
STATEMENTS
OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
|
|
Three
Months Ended
|
|
|
|
August
31,
|
|
|
|
2018
|
|
|
2017
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating
expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General
and administrative expenses
|
|
|
246,661
|
|
|
|
10,106
|
|
Loss
from operations
|
|
|
(246,661
|
)
|
|
|
(10,106
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other
income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
income
|
|
|
242,350
|
|
|
|
13,328
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss)
income before provision for taxes
|
|
|
(4,311
|
)
|
|
|
3,222
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income
tax provision
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
(loss) income
|
|
$
|
(4,311
|
)
|
|
$
|
3,222
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
and diluted net income per share
|
|
$
|
0.00
|
|
|
$
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted
average number of common shares outstanding
|
|
|
2,253,168
|
|
|
|
1,529,094
|
|
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited financial statements.
I-AM CAPITAL ACQUISITION COMPANY
STATEMENTS
OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
|
|
Three
Months Ended
|
|
|
|
August
31,
|
|
|
|
2018
|
|
|
2017
|
|
Cash
Flows from Operating Activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
(loss) income
|
|
$
|
(4,311
|
)
|
|
$
|
3,222
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjustments
to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued
expense to related party
|
|
|
3,620
|
|
|
|
5,000
|
|
Interest
earned on marketable securities held in trust account
|
|
|
(242,350
|
)
|
|
|
(13,328
|
)
|
Changes
in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued
expenses
|
|
|
119,228
|
|
|
|
38,211
|
|
Prepaid
expenses
|
|
|
3,087
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
Net
Cash Provided by/(used in) Operating Activities
|
|
|
(120,726
|
)
|
|
|
33,105
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
Flows from Investing Activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment
of cash in Trust Account
|
|
|
(271,610
|
)
|
|
|
(50,749,474
|
)
|
Interest
income released from Trust Account
|
|
|
290,101
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
Net
Cash Provided by/(used in) Investing Activities
|
|
|
18,491
|
|
|
|
(50,749,474
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
flows from Financing Activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds
from sale of units, net of underwriting discounts paid
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
48,900,100
|
|
Proceeds
from sale of Private Placement Units
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
2,545,000
|
|
Proceeds
from note payable - related party, net
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
71,035
|
|
Repayment
of note payable - related party, net
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
(83,325
|
)
|
Payment
of offering costs
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
(253,880
|
)
|
Net
Cash Provided by Financing Activities
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
51,178,930
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net
(decrease) increase in cash
|
|
|
(102,235
|
)
|
|
|
462,561
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
and cash equivalents at beginning of period
|
|
|
458,063
|
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
and cash equivalents at end of period
|
|
$
|
355,828
|
|
|
$
|
462,561
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-Cash
investing and financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred
underwriting fees charged to additional paid in capital
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
1,820,000
|
|
Deferred
legal fees charged to additional paid in capital
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
100,000
|
|
Issuance
of common stock to underwriters charged to additional paid in capital
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
500,000
|
|
Initial
classification of common stock subject to possible redemption
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
|
44,337,271
|
|
Change
in value of common stock subject to possible redemption
|
|
|
(4,311
|
)
|
|
|
(6,498
|
)
|
Offering
costs charged to additional paid in capital
|
|
|
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I-AM CAPITAL ACQUISITION COMPANY
NOTES
TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUGUST
31, 2018
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE
1 — DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS
I-AM Capital Acquisition Company (the “Company”), was a blank check company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware on
April 17, 2017. The Company was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase,
reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses (“Business Combination”). Although the
Company is not limited to a particular industry or geographic region for purposes of consummating a Business Combination, the
Company intends to focus on businesses with a connection to India. The Company is an early stage and emerging growth company and,
as such, the Company is subject to all of the risks associated with early stage and emerging growth companies.
The
Company’s sponsor is I-AM Capital Partners LLC (the “Sponsor”). The Company has selected May 31 as its fiscal
year end.
At
August 31, 2018, the Company had not commenced any principal operations nor generated revenue to date. All activity from April
17, 2017 (inception) through August 31, 2018 related to the Company’s formation and the initial public offering (the “Initial
Public Offering”), which is described below, and identifying a target company for a business combination. The Company will
not generate any operating revenues until after completion of its initial Business Combination, at the earliest. The Company will
generate non-operating income in the form of interest income from the proceeds held in trust derived from the Initial Public Offering.
Accordingly, the Company’s activities are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including failing to consummate
the Initial Business Combination. Organizational costs and administrative expenses that are not related to the Initial Public
Offering and concurrent private placement are expensed as incurred.
Financing
The
registration statement for the Company’s Initial Public Offering (as described in Note 3) was declared effective by the
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on August 16, 2017. The Company intends to finance a
Business Combination with the net proceeds from the sale of $50,000,000 of units in the Initial Public Offering (the “Public
Units”) and the sale of $2,545,000 of units (the “Private Units” and, together with the Public Units, the “Units”)
in the simultaneous private placement (the “Private Placement” as described in Note 3). Upon the closing of the Initial
Public Offering and the Private Placement on August 22, 2017, $50,750,000 was deposited in a trust account with Continental Stock
Transfer and Trust Company acting as trustee (the “Trust Account”) as discussed below.
Contained
in the underwriting agreement for the Initial Public Offering is an over-allotment option allowing the underwriters to purchase
from the Company up to an additional 750,000 Public Units (the “Over-Allotment Units”) and, in addition, the Company
received a commitment from the Sponsor to purchase up to an additional 26,250 Private Units in order to maintain the amount of
cash in the Trust Account equal to $10.15 per Public Unit sold in the Initial Public Offering. On September 13, 2017, the underwriters
partially exercised their option and purchased 200,000 Over-Allotment Units, which were sold at an offering price of $10.00 per
Unit, generating gross proceeds of $2,000,000. Also on September 13, 2017, simultaneously with the sale of the Over-Allotment
Units, the Company consummated the sale of an additional 7,000 Placement Units (the “Over-Allotment Placement Units”),
generating gross proceeds of $70,000.
Trust
Account
The
Trust Account will be invested only in U.S. government treasury bills with a maturity of one hundred and eighty (180) days or
less or in money market funds meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, which invest
only in direct U.S. government obligations. Funds will remain in the Trust Account until the earlier of (i) the consummation of
its first Business Combination or (ii) the distribution of the Trust Account as described below. The remaining proceeds outside
the Trust Account may be used to pay for business, legal and accounting due diligence on prospective acquisitions and continuing
general and administrative expenses.
The
Company’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation provides that, other than the withdrawal of interest to pay
taxes or up to a maximum of $600,000 of working capital expenses, if any, none of the funds held in trust will be released until
the earlier of: (i) the completion of the initial Business Combination; or (ii) the redemption of 100% of the shares of Common
Stock included in the Public Units sold in the Initial Public Offering if the Company is unable to complete its initial Business
Combination within 12 months (or 21 months if extended) from the closing of the Initial Public Offering (subject to the requirements
of law).
Business
Combination
The
Company’s management has broad discretion with respect to the specific application of the net proceeds of the Initial Public
Offering, although it initially intends to focus its efforts on businesses with a connection to India. Substantially all of the
net proceeds of the Initial Public Offering are intended to be generally applied toward consummating a Business Combination with
a Target Business. As used herein, “Target Business” must be with one or more target businesses that together have
a fair market value equal to at least 80% of the balance in the trust account (less any deferred underwriting commissions and
taxes payable on interest earned) at the time of the Company’s signing a definitive agreement in connection with its initial
Business Combination. Furthermore, there is no assurance that the Company will be able to successfully effect a Business Combination.
The
Company will have until 12 months from the closing of the Initial Public Offering to consummate a Business Combination. However,
if the Company anticipates that it may not be able to consummate a Business Combination within 12 months, the Company may extend
the period of time to consummate a Business Combination up to three times, each by an additional three months (for a total of
up to 21 months to complete a Business Combination). Pursuant to the terms of the Company’s amended and restated certificate
of incorporation and the trust agreement entered into between the Company and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company,
in order to extend the time available for the Company to consummate its initial Business Combination, the Sponsor or its affiliates
or designees, upon five days advance notice prior to the applicable deadline, must deposit into the Trust Account approximately
$303,610 ($0.0583 per Unit), on or prior to the date of the applicable deadline, for each three month extension, up to an aggregate
of approximately $910,000 if extended three times, or $0.1750 per Unit. The Sponsor and its affiliates or designees are not obligated
to fund the Trust Account to extend the time for the Company to complete its initial Business Combination. In the event that interest
in the trust is available for withdrawal for working capital purposes and has not been used to pay taxes or other working capital
expenses, the Company may apply the accrued interest in the Trust Account or such withdrawn interest to the Sponsor’s obligation
to loan the Company money in connection with an extension, and the amount that the Sponsor would be obligated to loan the Company
in connection with such extension would be reduced by the amount of interest so applied of which $32,000 has been applied. If
the Company does not complete a Business Combination within this period of time (“Combination Period”), it shall,
as promptly as reasonably possible but not more than ten business days thereafter, redeem the Public Shares for a pro rata portion
of the funds held in the trust account and as promptly as reasonably possible following such redemption, subject to the approval
of its remaining stockholders and its board of directors, dissolve and liquidate, subject in each case to its obligations under
Delaware law to provide for claims of creditors and the requirements of other applicable law.
In
the event of such distribution, it is possible that the per share value of the residual assets remaining available for distribution
(including Trust Account assets) will be less than the Initial Public Offering price per Public Unit in the Initial Public Offering.
The Company, after signing a definitive agreement for a Business Combination, will either (i) seek stockholder approval of the
Business Combination at a meeting called for such purpose in connection with which stockholders may seek to redeem their shares,
regardless of whether they vote for or against the Business Combination, for cash equal to their pro rata share of the aggregate
amount then on deposit in the Trust Account as of two business days prior to the consummation of the initial Business Combination,
including interest but less taxes payable and up to a maximum of $600,000 of working capital released to the Company, or (ii)
provide stockholders with the opportunity to sell their shares to the Company by means of a tender offer (and thereby avoid the
need for a stockholder vote) for an amount in cash equal to their pro rata share of the aggregate amount then on deposit in the
Trust Account as of two business days prior to commencement of the tender offer, including interest but less taxes payable. The
decision as to whether the Company will seek stockholder approval of the Business Combination or will allow stockholders to sell
their shares in a tender offer will be made by the Company, solely in its discretion, and will be based on a variety of factors
such as the timing of the transaction and whether the terms of the transaction would otherwise require the Company to seek stockholder
approval unless a vote is required by NASDAQ rules. If the Company seeks stockholder approval, it will complete its Business Combination
only if a majority of the outstanding shares of Common Stock voted are voted in favor of the Business Combination. However, in
no event will the Company redeem its Public Shares in an amount that would cause its net tangible assets to be less than $5,000,001
upon consummation of the initial Business Combination. In such case, the Company would not proceed with the redemption of its
Public Shares and the related Business Combination, and instead may search for an alternate Business Combination.
As
a result of the public stockholders’ redemption rights, such shares of Common Stock will be recorded at redemption amount
and classified as temporary equity upon the completion of the Initial Offering, in accordance with FASB ASC 480, “Distinguishing
Liabilities from Equity.” The amount in the Trust Account is initially anticipated to be $10.15 per public common share,
subject to increase of up to an additional $0.1750 per share in the event that the Sponsor elects to extend the period of time
to consummate a Business Combination, as described in more detail in the prospectus. The per-share amount to be distributed to
investors who properly redeem their shares will not be reduced by the deferred underwriting commissions paid to the underwriters.
There will be no redemption rights upon the completion of the initial Business Combination with respect to the warrants. The initial
stockholders have entered into letter agreements, pursuant to which they have agreed to waive their redemption rights with respect
to their founder shares (defined in Note 4), shares of Common Stock underlying the Private Units and the Public Units, and any
additional shares they may acquire during or after the Initial Public Offering in connection with the completion of the Business
Combination. Prior to acquiring any securities from the initial stockholders, permitted transferees must enter into a written
agreement with the Company agreeing to be bound by the same restriction.
On
August 21, 2018, the Company deposited into the Trust Account an aggregate of $303,610 (including interest earned on the funds
in the Trust Account available for withdrawal), representing $0.058 per public share. As a result of such payment, the Company
has extended the period of time it has to consummate a business combination by three months to November 21, 2018.
NOTE
2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis
of Presentation
The
accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to
Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the SEC. Certain information or footnote disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC for
interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes necessary for a comprehensive
presentation of financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited
financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of a normal recurring nature, which are necessary for a fair presentation
of the financial position, operating results and cash flows for the periods presented.
The
accompanying unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K
as filed with the SEC on July 24, 2018. The interim results for the three months ended August 31, 2018 are not necessarily indicative
of the results to be expected for the year ending May 31, 2019 or for any future interim periods.
Emerging
Growth Company
Section
102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting
standards until private companies (that is, those that have not had a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended (the “Securities Act”), declared effective or do not have a class of securities registered under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting
standards. The JOBS Act provides that a company can elect to opt out of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements
that apply to non-emerging growth companies but any such an election to opt out is irrevocable. The Company has elected not to
opt out of such extended transition period which means that when a standard is issued or revised and it has different application
dates for public or private companies, the Company, as an emerging growth company, can adopt the new or revised standard at the
time private companies adopt the new or revised standard.
Concentration
of Credit Risk
Financial
instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash accounts in a financial institution,
which at times, may exceed the Federal depository insurance coverage of $250,000. The Company has not experienced losses on these
accounts and management believes the Company is not exposed to significant risks on such accounts.
Financial
Instruments
The
fair value of the Company’s assets and liabilities, which qualify as financial instruments under FASB ASC 820, “Fair
Value Measurements and Disclosures,” approximates the carrying amounts represented in the balance sheet.
Use
of Estimates
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities
and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues
and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Offering
Costs
The
Company complies with the requirements of ASC 340-10-S99-1 and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) Topic 5A — “Expenses
of Offering”. Offering costs of approximately $3,728,000 consisting principally of underwriter discounts of $3,250,000 (including
approximately $1,820,000 of which payment is deferred) and approximately $478,000 of professional, printing, filing, regulatory
and other costs have been charged to additional paid in capital upon completion of the Initial Public Offering.
Common
stock subject to possible redemption
The
Company accounts for its common stock subject to possible redemption in accordance with the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification
(“ASC”) Topic 480 “
Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity
.” Common stock subject to mandatory redemption
(if any) are classified as liability instruments and are measured at fair value. Conditionally redeemable common stock (including
common stock that feature redemption rights that are either within the control of the holder or subject to redemption upon the
occurrence of uncertain events not solely within the Company’s control) are classified as temporary equity. At all other
times, common stock are classified as stockholders’ equity. The Company’s common stock features certain redemption
rights that are considered to be outside of the Company’s control and subject to occurrence of uncertain future events.
Accordingly, at August 31, 2018, 4,560,332 shares of Common Stock subject to possible redemption at the redemption amount are
presented as temporary equity, outside of the stockholders’ equity section of the Company’s balance sheet.
Net
income (loss) per share
The
Company complies with accounting and disclosure requirements ASC Topic 260, “Earnings Per Share.” Net income (loss)
per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding for the
period. Shares of Common Stock subject to possible redemption at August 31, 2018 have been excluded from the calculation of basic
income (loss) per share and diluted loss per share for the three months ended August 31, 2018 since the Company had a net loss
for the quarter ended August 31, 2018 the effect would be Anti-Dilutive. The Company has not considered the effect of (1) warrants
sold in the Initial Public Offering and Private Placement to purchase shares of Common Stock, (2) rights sold in the Initial Public
Offering and Private Placement that convert into shares of Common Stock and (3) the unit purchase option granted to the underwriter
in the calculation of diluted income (loss) per share, since the exercise of the warrants and the conversion of the rights into
shares of Common Stock is contingent upon the occurrence of future events.
Income
Taxes
The
Company complies with the accounting and reporting requirements of ASC Topic 740, “
Income Taxes
,” which requires
an asset and liability approach to financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities
are computed for differences between the financial statements and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in future
taxable or deductible amounts, based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected
to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected
to be realized.
ASC
Topic 740 prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement attribute for the financial statements recognition and measurement
of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more-likely-than-not
to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities.
On
December 22, 2017, the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“Tax Reform”) was signed into law. As a result of Tax Reform,
the U.S. statutory tax rate was lowered from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018, among other changes. ASC Topic 740 requires
companies to recognize the effect of tax law changes in the period of enactment; therefore, the Company was required to revalue
its deferred tax assets and liabilities at the new rate. The SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (“SAB 118”)
to address the application of GAAP in situations when a registrant does not have the necessary information available, prepared,
or analyzed (including computations) in reasonable detail to complete the accounting for certain tax effects of Tax Reform. The
ultimate impact may differ from this provisional amount, possibly materially, as a result of additional analysis, changes in interpretations
and assumptions the Company has made, additional regulatory guidance that may be issued, and actions the Company may take as a
result of Tax Reform.
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
Management
does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet adopted accounting pronouncements, would have a material effect on the
Company’s financial statements.
Subsequent
Events
Management
has evaluated subsequent events to determine if events or transactions occurring through the date the balance sheet was available
for issuance, require potential adjustment to or disclosure in the balance sheet and has concluded that all such events that would
require recognition or disclosure have been recognized or disclosed.
NOTE
3 — INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING AND PRIVATE PLACEMENT
Initial
Public Offering
On
August 22, 2017, the Company sold 5,000,000 Public Units at a purchase price of $10.00 per Public Unit in the Initial Public Offering,
generating gross proceeds of $50.0 million. The Company incurred offering costs of approximately $3.7 million, inclusive of approximately
$3.2 million of underwriting fees. The Company paid $1 million of underwriting fees upon the closing of the Initial Public Offering,
issued 50,000 shares of Common Stock for underwriting fees, and deferred $1.82 million of underwriting fees until the consummation
of the initial Business Combination.
Each
Unit consists of one share of the Company’s common stock, one right to receive one-tenth of one share of the Company’s
common stock upon consummation of the Company’s initial Business Combination (“Right”), and one redeemable warrant
(“Warrant”). Each Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one share of common stock at an exercise price of $11.50
per share, subject to adjustment. No fractional shares will be issued upon exercise of the Warrants. The Warrants will become
exercisable on the later of (i) 30 days after the completion of the initial Business Combination and (ii) 12 months from the closing
of the Initial Public Offering, and will expire five years after the completion of the initial Business Combination or earlier
upon redemption or liquidation.
The
Company may redeem the Warrants, in whole and not in part, at a price of $0.01 per Warrant upon 30 days’ notice (“30-day
redemption period”), only in the event that the last sale price of the common stock equals or exceeds $21.00 per share for
any 20 trading days within a 30-trading day period ending on the third trading day prior to the date on which notice of redemption
is given, provided there is an effective registration statement with respect to the shares of Common Stock underlying such Warrants
and a current prospectus relating to those shares of Common Stock is available throughout the 30-day redemption period. If the
Company calls the Warrants for redemption as described above, the Company’s management will have the option to require all
holders that wish to exercise Warrants to do so on a “cashless basis.” In determining whether to require all holders
to exercise their warrants on a “cashless basis,” management will consider, among other factors, the Company’s
cash position, the number of Warrants that are outstanding and the dilutive effect on the Company’s stockholders of issuing
the maximum number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of the Warrants.
Each
holder of a Right will receive one-tenth (1/10) of one share of common stock upon consummation of a Business Combination. No fractional
shares will be issued upon exchange of the Rights. No additional consideration will be required to be paid by a holder of Rights
in order to receive its additional shares upon consummation of a Business Combination as the consideration related thereto has
been included in the Unit purchase price paid for by investors in the Initial Public Offering. If the Company enters into a definitive
agreement for a Business Combination in which the Company will not be the surviving entity, each holder of a right will be required
to affirmatively convert its rights in order to receive the 1/10 share of common stock underlying each right (without paying any
additional consideration).
There
will be no redemption rights or liquidating distributions with respect to the Warrants and Rights, which will expire worthless
if the Company fails to complete it Business Combination within the Combination Period.
The
Company granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to 750,000 additional Public Units to cover any over-allotment,
at the Initial Public Offering price less any underwriting discounts and commissions. On September 13, 2017 the underwriters purchased
200,000 additional Public Units for gross proceeds of $2,000,000 less commissions of 110,000, of which $70,000 are deferred.
The
Company issued Maxim as compensation for the Initial Public Offering, an aggregate of 52,000 shares, including 20,000 shares issued
in connection with the partial exercise of the over-allotment option. The Company accounted for the fair value of these shares
as an expense of the Initial Public Offering resulting in a charge directly to stockholders’ equity.
Unit
Purchase Option
At
the time of the closing of the Initial Public Offering, the Company sold to Maxim, for an aggregate of $100, an option (the “UPO”)
to purchase 250,000 Units (which increased to 260,000 units upon the partial exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment
option) (See Note 5). The Company has accounted for the fair value of the UPO, inclusive of the receipt of the $100 cash payment,
as an expense of the Initial Public Offering resulting in a charge directly to shareholders’ equity. The Company estimates
that the fair value of this UPO is approximately $743,600 (or $2.86 per Unit) using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The
fair value of the UPO is estimated as of the date of grant using the following assumptions: (1) expected volatility of 35%, (2)
risk-free interest rate of 1.73% and (3) expected life of five years. The UPO may be exercised for cash or on a “cashless”
basis, at the holder’s option (except in the case of a forced cashless exercise upon the Company’s redemption of the
Warrants, as described above), such that the holder may use the appreciated value of the UPO (the difference between the exercise
prices of the UPO and the underlying Warrants and Rights, and the market price of the Units and underlying shares of Common Stock)
to exercise the UPO without the payment of any cash. The Company will have no obligation to net cash settle the exercise of the
UPO or the Warrants or Rights underlying the UPO. The holder of the UPO will not be entitled to exercise the UPO or the Warrants
or Rights underlying the UPO unless a registration statement covering the securities underlying the UPO is effective or an exemption
from registration is available. If the holder is unable to exercise the UPO or underlying Warrants or Rights, the UPO, Warrants
or Rights, as applicable, will expire worthless.
The
Company granted the holders of the UPO, demand and “piggy back” registration rights for periods of five and seven
years, respectively, from the effective date of the registration statement relating to the Initial Public Offering, including
securities directly and indirectly issuable upon exercise of the UPO.
Private
Placement
Concurrently
with the closing of the Initial Public Offering, the Sponsor purchased an aggregate of 254,500 Private Units at $10.00 per Private
Unit, generated gross proceeds of $2,545,000 in a Private Placement. The proceeds from the Private Units was added to the proceeds
from the Initial Public Offering held in the Trust Account. The Private Units (including their component securities) will not
be transferable, assignable or salable until 30 days after the completion of the initial Business Combination and the warrants
included in the Private Units (the “Private Placement Warrants”) will be non-redeemable so long as they are held by
the Sponsor or their permitted transferees. If the Private Placement Warrants are held by someone other than the Sponsor or their
permitted transferees, the Private Placement Warrants will be redeemable by the Company and exercisable by such holders on the
same basis as the Warrants included in the Public Units sold in the Initial Public Offering. Otherwise, the Private Placement
Warrants and the Rights underlying the Private Units have terms and provisions that are identical to those of the Warrants and
Rights, respectively, sold as part of the Public Units in the Initial Public Offering and have no net cash settlement provisions.
On
September 13, 2017 the Sponsor purchased 7,000 additional Private Units for gross proceeds of $70,000 upon the partial exercise
of the underwriter’s over-allotment option.
If
the Company does not complete a Business Combination within the Combination Period, the proceeds of the Private Placement will
be part of the liquidating distribution to the public stockholders and the Private Units and their component securities issued
to the Sponsor will expire worthless.
NOTE
4 — RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
founder
shares
On
May 31, 2017, the Company issued 1,437,500 shares of the Company’s common stock to the Sponsor (the “founder shares”)
in exchange for a capital contribution of $25,000. 137,500 founder shares were forfeited by the Sponsor upon the partial exercise
of the underwriters’ over-allotment option.
The
founder shares are identical to the shares of Common Stock included in the Units and holders of founder shares have the same stockholder
rights as public stockholders, except that (i) the founder shares and the shares of Common Stock underlying the Private Units
are subject to certain transfer restrictions, and (ii) the Sponsor has entered into a letter agreement, pursuant to which it has
agreed (A) to waive its redemption rights with respect to the founder shares, and the shares of Common Stock underlying the Private
Units and the Public Units in connection with the completion of a Business Combination and (B) to waive its rights to liquidating
distributions from the Trust Account with respect to the founder shares and the shares of Common Stock underlying the Private
Units if the Company fails to complete a Business Combination within 12 months from the closing of the Initial Public Offering
(or up to 21 months from the closing of the Initial Public Offering if the Company extends the period of time to consummate a
Business Combination).
With
certain limited exceptions, the founder shares are not transferable, assignable or salable (except to the Company’s officers
and directors and other persons or entities affiliated with the Sponsor, each of whom will be subject to the same transfer restrictions)
until the earlier of one year after the completion of an initial Business Combination or earlier of (i) subsequent to the Company’s
Business Combination, the last sale price of the common stock equals or exceeds $12.00 per share (as adjusted for stock splits,
stock dividends, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any 20 trading days within any 30-trading day period commencing
at least 150 days after an initial Business Combination, or (ii) the date following the completion of an Initial Business Combination
on which the Company completes a liquidation, merger, stock exchange or other similar transaction that results in all stockholders
having the right to exchange their shares of Common Stock for cash, securities or other property.
Private
Units
In
addition, the Sponsor purchased, pursuant to a written agreement, an aggregate of 254,500 Private Units at $10.00 per Private
Unit for proceeds of $2,545,000 in the aggregate in the Private Placement. This purchase took place on a private placement basis
simultaneously with the completion of the Initial Public Offering. This issuance was be made pursuant to the exemption from registration
contained in Section 4(a) (2) of the Securities Act.
The
Sponsor committed to purchase from the Company up to an additional 26,250 Private Units if the underwriters’ over-allotment
option is exercised in full.
On
September 13, 2017, the Sponsor purchased 7,000 additional Private Units at $10.00 per Private Unit upon the partial exercise
of the underwriter’s over-allotment option.
Administrative
Service Fee
The
Company has agreed, commencing on the effective date of the Initial Public Offering through the earlier of the Company’s
consummation of a Business Combination or its liquidation, to pay the Sponsor a monthly fee of $10,000 for office space, utilities
and secretarial and administrative support. As of August 31, 2018, the Company has paid an aggregate of $30,000 which is presented
as general and administrative expense on the accompanying statement of operations.
Loan
The
Sponsor has loaned the Company $201,707 in the aggregate, to be used for a portion of the expenses of the Initial Public Offering
and working capital purposes. The loan is non-interest bearing, unsecured and was due at the earlier of December 31, 2017 or the
closing of the Initial Public Offering. As of August 31, 2018, $120,089 of the Sponsor’s loan has been repaid. As of August
31, 2018, the balance of the sponsor loan is $85,238.
NOTE
5 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Registration
Rights
Pursuant
to a registration rights agreement the Company entered into with its initial stockholders and initial purchasers of the Private
Units (and constituent securities) at the closing of the Initial Public Offering, the Company is required to register certain
securities for sale under the Securities Act. These holders are entitled under the registration rights agreement to make up to
three demands that the Company register certain of its securities held by them for sale under the Securities Act and to have the
securities covered thereby registered for resale pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act. In addition, these holders have
the right to include their securities in other registration statements filed by the Company. The Company will bear the costs and
expenses of filing any such registration statements.
Unit
Purchase Option
The
Company sold to the underwriters (and/or their designees), for $100, an option to purchase up to a total of 250,000 Units (which
increased to 260,000 Units upon the partial exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option), exercisable at $11.50
per Unit (or an aggregate exercise price of $2,990,000) upon the closing of the Initial Public Offering. The UPO may be exercised
for cash or on a cashless basis, at the holder’s option, at any time during the period commencing on the later of the first
anniversary of the effective date of the registration statement relating to the Initial Public Offering and the closing of the
Company’s initial Business Combination, and terminating on the fifth anniversary of such effectiveness date. The Units issuable
upon exercise of this UPO are identical to those offered in the Initial Public Offering, except that the exercise price of the
warrants underlying the Units sold to the underwriters is $13.00 per share.
Deferred
Legal Fees
The
Company has committed to pay its attorneys a deferred legal fee of $100,000 upon the consummation of the Initial Business Combination
relating to services performed in connection with the Initial Public Offering. This amount has been accrued in the accompanying
balance sheet.
NOTE
6 — STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common
Stock
The
Company is authorized to issue 20,000,000 shares of Common Stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share. Holders of the shares
of the Company’s common stock are entitled to one vote for each share. At August 31, 2018, there were 6,813,500 shares of
Common Stock issued and outstanding, which reflects the 137,500 shares that were forfeited by the Sponsor due to the underwriters’
over-allotment option being exercised in part and includes 4,560,332 shares of the Company’s common stock subject to possible
redemption.
Preferred
Stock
The
Company is authorized to issue 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share. At August 31, 2018,
there were no shares of preferred stock issued or outstanding.
NOTE
7 — TRUST ACCOUNT AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The
Trust Account can be invested in U.S. government securities, within the meaning set forth in the Investment Company Act, having
a maturity of 180 days or less or in any open-ended investment company that holds itself out as a money market fund selected by
the Company meeting the conditions of Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act.
The
Company’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation provides that, other than the withdrawal of interest to pay
income taxes and up to $600,000 of interest to pay working capital expenses if any, none of the funds held in the Trust Account
will be released until the earlier of: (i) the completion of the Business Combination; (ii) the redemption of 100% of the shares
of Common Stock included in the Public Units sold in the Initial Public Offering if the Company is unable to complete its initial
Business Combination within 12 months (or 21 months if extended) from the closing of the Initial Public Offering (subject to the
requirements of law).
The
Company follows the guidance in ASC 820 for its financial assets and liabilities that are re-measured and reported at fair value
at each reporting period, and non-financial assets and liabilities that are re-measured and reported at fair value at least annually.
The
fair value of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities reflects management’s estimate of amounts that the Company
would have received in connection with the sale of the assets or paid in connection with the transfer of the liabilities in an
orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In connection with measuring the fair value of its assets
and liabilities, the Company seeks to maximize the use of observable inputs (market data obtained from independent sources) and
to minimize the use of unobservable inputs (internal assumptions about how market participants would price assets and liabilities).
The following fair value hierarchy is used to classify assets and liabilities based on the observable inputs and unobservable
inputs used in order to value the assets and liabilities:
Level 1:
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Quoted
prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. An active market for an asset or liability is a market in which
transactions for the asset or liability occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing
basis.
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Level 2:
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Observable inputs
other than Level 1 inputs. Examples of Level 2 inputs include quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities
and quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.
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Level 3:
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Unobservable inputs
based on our assessment of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
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The
following table presents information about the Company’s assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at
August 31, 2018 and May 31, 2018, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation inputs the Company utilized to determine
such fair value:
Description
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Level
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August
31,
2018
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May
31, 2018
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Assets:
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|
|
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Cash and marketable securities
held in Trust Account
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1
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$
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53,119,511
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$
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52,895,652
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NOTE
8 — SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT
On
May 3, 2018, the Company entered into a share subscription agreement (the “Subscription Agreement”), with Smaaash
Entertainment Private Limited, a private limited company incorporated under the laws of India (“Smaaash Private”),
Shripal Morakhia (“Morakhia”), and AHA Holdings Private Limited (“AHA Holdings”, and together with Morakhia,
the “Smaaash Founders”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to contribute a cash amount of up to $49 million (the
“Investment Amount”) to Smaaash Private in exchange for (i) up to 76,641,157 newly issued equity shares of Smaaash
Private (“Subscription Shares”), (ii) the right to act as the sole distributor of Smaaash Private’s active entertainment
games in North and South America and (iii) the right to act as the master franchisee for Smaaash Private’s active entertainment
centers in North and South America (the transactions contemplated by the Subscription Agreement, collectively, the “Transaction”).
Assuming a cash contribution amount of $49 million, the Subscription Agreement provided that the equity shares received by the
Company would represent approximately 24.53% of the equity capital of Smaaash Private; provided that such percentage shall be
decreased proportionately depending on the number of shares of the Company’s common stock that the public holders of the
Company’s common stock elect to redeem in connection with the vote on the Transaction and the resulting reduction in funds
available for contribution to Smaaash Private. On June 22, 2018, the Company, Smaaash Private and the Smaaash Founders, entered
into that certain Amendment Cum Addendum to the Subscription Agreement, pursuant to which the Subscription Agreement was amended
to, among other things, increase the number of Subscription Shares that the Company would receive for the full Investment Amount
from 76,641,157 shares to 89,583,215 shares, which shares would represent approximately 27.53% of the equity capital of Smaaash
Private. On August 2, 2018, the parties entered into the Second Amendment Cum Addendum Agreement to the Subscription Agreement
to remove the arbitration provision of the Subscription Agreement and the First Addendum. The Subscription Agreement is still
subject to shareholder approval.
NOTE
9 — SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Management
has evaluated subsequent events to determine if events or transactions occurring through the date the balance sheet was available
for issuance, require potential adjustment to or disclosure in the balance sheet and has concluded that all such events that would
require recognition or disclosure have been recognized or disclosed, except as described below.
The
Company’s board of directors has determined to issue a common stock dividend on all shares of the Company’s common
stock that are outstanding at the end of the day immediately prior to the date of the closing of the transaction, to each shareholder
who beneficially owns such shares as of such time, on the condition that the stockholder of any such shares remains a stockholder
immediately after the closing (the “Special Dividend”). The Sponsor, Maxim Group LLC, the underwriter of the Company’s
Initial Public Offering (“Maxim”), and Maxim’s affiliates, all of whom own shares of the Company common stock,
have agreed to waive their respective rights to receive the Special Dividend. The number of shares to be issued in the Special
Dividend for each outstanding share shall be equal to 600,000 divided by the number of shares of Common Stock eligible to receive
such dividend, which shall not include the shares of Common Stock held by the Sponsor, Maxim and its affiliates. In connection
with the Special Dividend, the Sponsor has agreed to cancel a number of founder shares equal to the aggregate number of shares
issued in the dividend. The Special Dividend will only be paid if and when the transaction closes.
On August 21, 2018,
the Company deposited into the Trust Account an aggregate of $303,610 (including interest earned on the funds in the Trust Account
available for withdrawal), representing $0.058 per public share. As a result of such payment, the Company has extended the period
of time it has to consummate a business combination by three months to November 21, 2018.
On November 20, 2018 (the “Closing
Date”), the Company and Smaaash Private, consummated the transactions (the “Transactions”) contemplated by the
share subscription agreement (as the “Subscription Agreement”), following the approval at the special meeting of the
stockholders of the Company held on November 9, 2018 (the “Special Meeting”).
Pursuant to the Subscription Agreement, the
total purchase price of $150,000 was by paid the Company to Smaaash Private in exchange for 300,000 newly issued equity shares
of Smaaash Private at the closing of the Transactions (the “Closing”). The Company also issued 2,000,000 shares of
its common stock to the Smaaash Founders, as an upfront portion of the Transferred Company Shares (defined below).
In addition, AHA Holdings Private Limited
(“
AHA Holdings
”) and Shripal Morakhia, (together with AHA Holdings, the “
Smaaash Founders
”)
have agreed that within six months following the Closing Date, they will transfer all of their ownership interest in Smaaash Private
(representing 33.6% of the share capital of Smaaash Private on a fully diluted basis as of June 22, 2018) (the “
Additional
Smaaash Shares
”) to the Company in exchange for newly issued shares of our Common Stock (the “
Transferred
Company Shares
”) in an amount which would enable the Smaaash Founders to retain their 33.6% ownership interest in
Smaaash Private indirectly through their interest in the Company.
SMAAASH
ENTERTAINMENT INC.
7,309,150
Shares of Common Stock
261,500
Warrants to Purchase Common Stock
PROSPECTUS
[ ], 2019
Until
[ ] , 2019 (25 days after the date of this prospectus) all dealers that effect transactions
in these securities, whether or not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a prospectus. This is in addition
to the dealers’ obligation to deliver a prospectus when acting as underwriters and with respect to their unsold allotments
or subscriptions.
PART
II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
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Item 13.
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Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution.
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The
following table sets forth the various expenses to be incurred in connection with the registration of the securities being registered
hereby, all of which will be borne by us. All amounts shown are estimates except the SEC registration fee.
SEC
registration fee
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$
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$8,035.48
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Transfer
agent’s fees and expenses
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$
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*
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Printing
expenses
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$
|
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*
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Legal
fees and expenses
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$
|
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*
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Accounting
fees and expenses
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$
|
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*
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Miscellaneous
|
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$
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*
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Total
expenses
|
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$
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*
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* Estimated
expenses not presently known.
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Item 14.
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Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
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Our
third amended and restated certificate of incorporation will provide that all of our directors, officers, employees and agents
shall be entitled to be indemnified by us to the fullest extent permitted by Section 145 of the DGCL. Section 145 of the Delaware
General Corporation Law concerning indemnification of officers, directors, employees and agents is set forth below.
Section
145. Indemnification of officers, directors, employees and agents; insurance.
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(a)
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A
corporation shall have power to indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened
to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding,
whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or
in the right of the corporation) by reason of the fact that the person is or was a director,
officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of
the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership,
joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys’
fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred
by the person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if the person acted
in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed
to the best interests of the corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or
proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe the person’s conduct was unlawful.
The termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction,
or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of itself, create a presumption
that the person did not act in good faith and in a manner which the person reasonably
believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and, with
respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that the
person’s conduct was unlawful.
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(b)
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A
corporation shall have power to indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened
to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the
right of the corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that
the person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is
or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or
agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against
expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by the person
in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if the person acted
in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed
to the best interests of the corporation and except that no indemnification shall be
made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have been
adjudged to be liable to the corporation unless and only to the extent that the Court
of Chancery or the court in which such action or suit was brought shall determine upon
application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances
of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses
which the Court of Chancery or such other court shall deem proper.
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(c)
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To
the extent that a present or former director or officer of a corporation has been successful
on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or proceeding referred to in
subsections (a) and (b) of this section, or in defense of any claim, issue or matter
therein, such person shall be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys’
fees) actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection therewith.
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(d)
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Any
indemnification under subsections (a) and (b) of this section (unless ordered by a court)
shall be made by the corporation only as authorized in the specific case upon a determination
that indemnification of the present or former director, officer, employee or agent is
proper in the circumstances because the person has met the applicable standard of conduct
set forth in subsections (a) and (b) of this section. Such determination shall be made,
with respect to a person who is a director or officer at the time of such determination,
(1) by a majority vote of the directors who are not parties to such action, suit or proceeding,
even though less than a quorum, or (2) by a committee of such directors designated by
majority vote of such directors, even though less than a quorum, or (3) if there are
no such directors, or if such directors so direct, by independent legal counsel in a
written opinion, or (4) by the stockholders.
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(e)
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Expenses
(including attorneys’ fees) incurred by an officer or director in defending any
civil, criminal, administrative or investigative action, suit or proceeding may be paid
by the corporation in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding
upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such director or officer to repay such
amount if it shall ultimately be determined that such person is not entitled to be indemnified
by the corporation as authorized in this section. Such expenses (including attorneys’
fees) incurred by former officers and directors or other employees and agents may be
so paid upon such terms and conditions, if any, as the corporation deems appropriate.
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(f)
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The
indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by, or granted pursuant to, the
other subsections of this section shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to
which those seeking indemnification or advancement of expenses may be entitled under
any bylaw, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise, both
as to action in such person’s official capacity and as to action in another capacity
while holding such office. A right to indemnification or to advancement of expenses arising
under a provision of the certificate of incorporation or a bylaw shall not be eliminated
or impaired by an amendment to such provision after the occurrence of the act or omission
that is the subject of the civil, criminal, administrative or investigative action, suit
or proceeding for which indemnification or advancement of expenses is sought, unless
the provision in effect at the time of such act or omission explicitly authorizes such
elimination or impairment after such action or omission has occurred.
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(g)
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A
corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person
who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was
serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of
another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any
liability asserted against such person and incurred by such person in any such capacity,
or arising out of such person’s status as such, whether or not the corporation
would have the power to indemnify such person against such liability under this section.
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(h)
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For
purposes of this section, references to “the corporation” shall include,
in addition to the resulting corporation, any constituent corporation (including any
constituent of a constituent) absorbed in a consolidation or merger which, if its separate
existence had continued, would have had power and authority to indemnify its directors,
officers, and employees or agents, so that any person who is or was a director, officer,
employee or agent of such constituent corporation, or is or was serving at the request
of such constituent corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another
corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, shall stand in the
same position under this section with respect to the resulting or surviving corporation
as such person would have with respect to such constituent corporation if its separate
existence had continued.
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(i)
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For
purposes of this section, references to “other enterprises” shall include
employee benefit plans; references to “fines” shall include any excise taxes
assessed on a person with respect to any employee benefit plan; and references to “serving
at the request of the corporation” shall include any service as a director, officer,
employee or agent of the corporation which imposes duties on, or involves services by,
such director, officer, employee or agent with respect to an employee benefit plan, its
participants or beneficiaries; and a person who acted in good faith and in a manner such
person reasonably believed to be in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries
of an employee benefit plan shall be deemed to have acted in a manner “not opposed
to the best interests of the corporation” as referred to in this section.
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(j)
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The
indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by, or granted pursuant to, this
section shall, unless otherwise provided when authorized or ratified, continue as to
a person who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee or agent and shall inure
to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such a person.
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(k)
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The
Court of Chancery is hereby vested with exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine
all actions for advancement of expenses or indemnification brought under this section
or under any by law, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise.
The Court of Chancery may summarily determine a corporation’s obligation to advance
expenses (including attorneys’ fees).
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Insofar
as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to our directors, officers, and controlling
persons pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, we have been advised that, in the opinion of the SEC, such indemnification
is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification
against such liabilities (other than the payment of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person in
a successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection
with the securities being registered, we will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling
precedent, submit to the court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy
as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
In
accordance with Section 102(b)(7) of the DGCL, our third amended and restated certificate of incorporation, will provide that
no director shall be personally liable to us or any of our stockholders for monetary damages resulting from breaches of their
fiduciary duty as directors, except to the extent such limitation on or exemption from liability is not permitted under the DGCL.
The effect of this provision of our third amended and restated certificate of incorporation is to eliminate our rights and those
of our stockholders (through stockholders’ derivative suits on our behalf) to recover monetary damages against a director
for breach of the fiduciary duty of care as a director, including breaches resulting from negligent or grossly negligent behavior,
except, as restricted by Section 102(b)(7) of the DGCL. However, this provision does not limit or eliminate our rights or the
rights of any stockholder to seek non-monetary relief, such as an injunction or rescission, in the event of a breach of a director’s
duty of care.
If
the DGCL is amended to authorize corporate action further eliminating or limiting the liability of directors, then, in accordance
with our third amended and restated certificate of incorporation, the liability of our directors to us or our stockholders will
be eliminated or limited to the fullest extent authorized by the DGCL, as so amended. Any repeal or amendment of provisions of
our third amended and restated certificate of incorporation limiting or eliminating the liability of directors, whether by our
stockholders or by changes in law, or the adoption of any other provisions inconsistent therewith, will (unless otherwise required
by law) be prospective only, except to the extent such amendment or change in law permits us to further limit or eliminate the
liability of directors on a retroactive basis.
Our
third amended and restated certificate of incorporation will also provide that we will, to the fullest extent authorized or permitted
by applicable law, indemnify our current and former officers and directors, as well as those persons who, while directors or officers
of our corporation, are or were serving as directors, officers, employees or agents of another entity, trust or other enterprise,
including service with respect to an employee benefit plan, in connection with any threatened, pending or completed proceeding,
whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, against all expense, liability and loss (including, without limitation,
attorney’s fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes and penalties and amounts paid in settlement) reasonably incurred
or suffered by any such person in connection with any such proceeding.
Notwithstanding
the foregoing, a person eligible for indemnification pursuant to our third amended and restated certificate of incorporation will
be indemnified by us in connection with a proceeding initiated by such person only if such proceeding was authorized by our board
of directors, except for proceedings to enforce rights to indemnification.
The
right to indemnification which will be conferred by our third amended and restated certificate of incorporation is a contract
right that includes the right to be paid by us the expenses incurred in defending or otherwise participating in any proceeding
referenced above in advance of its final disposition, provided, however, that if the DGCL requires, an advancement of expenses
incurred by our officer or director (solely in the capacity as an officer or director of our corporation) will be made only upon
delivery to us of an undertaking, by or on behalf of such officer or director, to repay all amounts so advanced if it is ultimately
determined that such person is not entitled to be indemnified for such expenses under our third amended and restated certificate
of incorporation or otherwise.
The
rights to indemnification and advancement of expenses will not be deemed exclusive of any other rights which any person covered
by our third amended and restated certificate of incorporation may have or hereafter acquire under law, our third amended and
restated certificate of incorporation, our bylaws, an agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise.
Any
repeal or amendment of provisions of our third amended and restated certificate of incorporation affecting indemnification rights,
whether by our stockholders or by changes in law, or the adoption of any other provisions inconsistent therewith, will (unless
otherwise required by law) be prospective only, except to the extent such amendment or change in law permits us to provide broader
indemnification rights on a retroactive basis, and will not in any way diminish or adversely affect any right or protection existing
at the time of such repeal or amendment or adoption of such inconsistent provision with respect to any act or omission occurring
prior to such repeal or amendment or adoption of such inconsistent provision. Our third amended and restated certificate of incorporation
will also permit us, to the extent and in the manner authorized or permitted by law, to indemnify and to advance expenses to persons
other that those specifically covered by our third amended and restated certificate of incorporation.
Our
bylaws, include the provisions relating to advancement of expenses and indemnification rights consistent with those which will
be set forth in our third amended and restated certificate of incorporation. In addition, our bylaws provide for a right of indemnity
to bring a suit in the event a claim for indemnification or advancement of expenses is not paid in full by us within a specified
period of time. Our bylaws also permit us to purchase and maintain insurance, at our expense, to protect us and/or any director,
officer, employee or agent of our corporation or another entity, trust or other enterprise against any expense, liability or loss,
whether or not we would have the power to indemnify such person against such expense, liability or loss under the DGCL.
Any
repeal or amendment of provisions of our bylaws affecting indemnification rights, whether by our board of directors, stockholders
or by changes in applicable law, or the adoption of any other provisions inconsistent therewith, will (unless otherwise required
by law) be prospective only, except to the extent such amendment or change in law permits us to provide broader indemnification
rights on a retroactive basis, and will not in any way diminish or adversely affect any right or protection existing thereunder
with respect to any act or omission occurring prior to such repeal or amendment or adoption of such inconsistent provision.
The
registrant also intends to enter into indemnification agreements with its future directors and executive officers. The registrant
has purchased directors’ and officers’ liability insurance. The registrant believes that this insurance is necessary
to attract and retain qualified directors and officers.
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Item 15.
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Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities.
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Our
initial stockholders currently own 1,437,500 shares of Common Stock (purchased by our sponsor on May 31, 2017 for an aggregate
of $25,000), up to 187,500 of which are subject to forfeiture by our initial stockholders if the underwriters’ over-allotment
option is not exercised in full. The number of Founder Shares issued was determined based on the expectation that such Founder
Shares would represent 20% of the outstanding shares upon completion of this offering (not including the Private Placement Shares
and the shares of Common Stock issuable to Maxim upon the consummation of this offering). Such securities were issued in connection
with our organization pursuant to the exemption from registration contained in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. Our sponsor
is an accredited investor for purposes of Rule 501 of Regulation D. No underwriting discounts or commissions were paid with respect
to such sales.
Simultaneously
with the consummation of the IPO and the sale of the Public Units we consummated the private placement of 254,500 Private Placement
Units at a price of $10.00 per unit, generating total gross proceeds of $2,545,000. The Private Placement Units, which were purchased
by the Sponsor, are identical to the Public Units, except the Private Placement Warrants underlying the Private Placement Units
will be non-redeemable and exercisable on a cashless basis so long as they are held by the Sponsor or its affiliates or designees.
If the Private Placement Units are held by someone other than the initial holder, or its permitted transferees, the Private Placement
Warrants will be redeemable by us and exercisable by such holders on the same basis as the Public Warrants. The issuance of the
Private Placement Units was made pursuant to the exemption from registration contained in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On
August 22, 2017, we issued 50,000 shares of Common Stock to Maxim in connection with its services as underwriter for the IPO.
Such shares of Common Stock were issued pursuant to the exemption from registration contained in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities
Act.
On
September 13, 2017, simultaneously with the underwriter’s partial exercise of the over-allotment option, we consummated
the sale of an additional 7,000 Private Placement Units, generating gross proceeds of $70,000. The issuance of additional Private
Placement Units was made pursuant to the exemption from registration contained in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On
September 13, 2018, the Company issued Maxim an additional 2,000 shares upon partial exercise of the over-allotment. These shares
were issued in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On
November 20, 2018 (the “
Closing Date
”), Smaaash Entertainment Inc. (formerly known as I-AM Capital Acquisition
Company) (the “
Company
”) and Smaaash Entertainment Private Limited, a private limited company incorporated
under the laws of India (“
Smaaash Private
”), consummated the transactions (the “
Transactions
”)
contemplated by the share subscription agreement (as amended the “
Subscription Agreement
”).
Pursuant
to the Subscription Agreement the Company also issued 2,000,000 shares of its common stock to AHA Holdings Private Limited as
an upfront portion of the Transferred Company Shares. These shares were issued in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities
Act.
On
November 20, 2018, the Company issued 208,000 shares of Common Stock to Chardan in consideration of services rendered. These shares
were issued in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. The shares issued to Chardan are subject to the same lock-up
and will have the same registration rights as the shares of the Company held by the Sponsor.
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Item 16.
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Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
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(a)
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Exhibits.
The
list of exhibits preceding the signature page of this registration statement is incorporated
herein by reference.
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(b)
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Financial
Statements.
See page F-1 for an index to the financial statements and schedules
included in the registration statement.
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(a)
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The
undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to provide to the underwriters at the closing
specified in the underwriting agreements, certificates in such denominations and registered
in such names as required by the underwriters to permit prompt delivery to each purchaser.
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(b)
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Insofar
as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted
to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing
provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the
Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed
in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification
against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred
or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful
defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling
person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless
in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit
to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it
is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication
of such issue.
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(c)
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The
undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that:
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(1)
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For
purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, the information
omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this registration statement in reliance
upon Rule 430A and contained in a form of prospectus filed by the registrant pursuant
to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part
of this registration statement as of the time it was declared effective.
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(2)
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For
the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each post-effective
amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be deemed to be a new registration
statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities
at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
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(3)
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For
the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act of 1933 to any purchaser,
if the registrant is subject to Rule 430C, each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)
as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration
statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule
430A, shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of
the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made
in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement
or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration
statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser
with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement
that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration
statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.
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(4)
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For
the purpose of determining liability of a registrant under the Securities Act of 1933
to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities, the undersigned registrant
undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of an undersigned registrant pursuant
to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the
securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser
by means of any of the following communications, the undersigned registrant will be a
seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such
purchaser:
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(i)
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Any
preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the undersigned registrant relating to the offering
required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;
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(ii)
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Any
free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the undersigned
registrant or used or referred to by an undersigned registrant;
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(iii)
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The
portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material
information about the undersigned registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf
of the undersigned registrant; and
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(iv)
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Any
other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the undersigned registrant
to the purchaser.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of New York, New York, on the 19th day of December,
2018.
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SMAAASH
ENTERTAINMENT INC.
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By:
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/s/
F. Jacob Cherian
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F.
Jacob Cherian
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Chief
Executive Officer and Director
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SIGNATURES
AND POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW
ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each individual whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints F. Jacob Cherian and
Suhel Kanuga, and each of them acting singly, his true and lawful attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution and resubstitution
for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments including post-effective amendments
to this registration statement and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact or his substitute may lawfully
do or cause to be done by virtue thereof.
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Act, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities
held on December 19, 2018.
Name
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Position
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Date
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/s/
F. Jacob Cherian
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Chief
Executive Officer and Director
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December
19, 2018
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F.
Jacob Cherian
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(Principal
Executive Officer)
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/s/
Suhel Kanuga
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Chief
Financial Officer and Director
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December
19, 2018
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Suhel
Kanuga
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(Principal
Financial and Accounting Officer)
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/s/
Donald R. Caldwell
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Chairman
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December
19, 2018
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Donald
R. Caldwell
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/s/
Roman Franklin
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Director
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December
19, 2018
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Roman
Franklin
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/s/
Max Hooper
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Director
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December
19, 2018
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Max
Hooper
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/s/ Frank Leavy
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Director
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December
19, 2018
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Frank
Leavy
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Director
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December
– , 2018
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Edward
Lenoard Jaroski
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Director
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December
– , 2018
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William
H. Herrmann
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Director
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December
– , 2018
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Shripal
Morakhia
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
No.
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Exhibit
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2.1
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Share
Subscription Agreement, dated May 3, 2018, by and among the Company, Smaaash Private, and the Smaaash Founders, incorporated
by reference to Annex A to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on September 19, 2018.
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2.2
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Amendment
Cum Addendum to the Share Subscription Agreement Dated May 03, 2018, incorporated by reference to Annex A to the Company’s
Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on September 19, 2018.
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2.3
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Second
Amendment Cum Addendum to the Share Subscription Agreement Dated May 03, 2018, incorporated by reference to Annex A to the
Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on September 19, 2018.
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2.4
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Third
Amendment Cum Addendum to the Share Subscription Agreement Dated May 03, 2018, incorporated by reference to Annex A to the
Company’s Proxy Statement Supplement, which was filed with the SEC on November 5, 2018
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2.5
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Fourth
Amendment Cum Addendum to the Share Subscription Agreement Dated May 03, 2018, dated as of November 15, 2018(1)
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3.1
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Third
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation(1)
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3.3
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Bylaws
(2)
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4.1
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Specimen
Common Stock Certificate (4)
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4.2
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Specimen Warrant Certificate (4)
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5.1
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Opinion
of Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP*
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10.1
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Master
Franchise Agreement, dated November 20, 2018, by and between the Company and Smaaash Private(1)
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10.2
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Master
License and Distribution Agreement, dated November 20, 2018, by and between the Company and Smaaash Private(1)
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10.3
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Settlement
and Release Agreement, dated November 20, 2018, by and between the Company and Maxim Group LLC(1)
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10.4
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Demand
Secured Promissory Note, dated November 20, 2018, issued to Maxim Group LLC(1)
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10.5
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Escrow
Agreement, dated November 20, 2018, by and among the Company, Ellenoff Grossman and Schole LLP and Shripal Morakhia(1)
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10.6
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Smaaash
Entertainment Inc. 2018 Equity Incentive Plan, incorporated by reference to Annex F to the Company’s Proxy Statement
filed with the SEC on September 19, 2018
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10.7
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Side
Letter, dated November 16, 2018, by and between the Company and Chardan(1)
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10.8
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Letter
of Undertaking, dated November 16, 2018, by Smaaash Private and Smaaash Founders(1)
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10.9
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Addendum
to Master Franchise Agreement, dated November 29, 2018, by and between the Company and Smaaash Private(1)
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10.10
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Promissory
Note, dated May 31, 2017, issued to I-AM Capital Partners LLC, our sponsor (2)
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10.11
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Letter
Agreement, dated August 16, 2017, by and between the Company, the Sponsor and the officers and directors of the Company (3)
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10.12
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Registration
Rights Agreement, dated August 16, 2017, by and among the Company and our sponsor (1)
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10.13
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Securities
Subscription Agreement, dated May 31, 2017, among the Registrant and our sponsor (5)
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10.14
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Amended
and Restated Unit Purchase Agreement, dated August 11, 2017, between the Registrant and our sponsor (6)
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10.15
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Form
of Indemnity Agreement (4)
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10.16
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Administrative
Services Agreement, dated August 16, 2017, by and between the Company and our sponsor (3)
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10.17
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Shareholders’
Agreement, dated May 3, 2018, by and among the Company, FW Metis Limited, Mitesh R. Gowani, the Smaaash Founders, and Smaaash
Private, incorporated by reference to Annex D to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on September
19, 2018.
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14.1
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Code
of Ethics (4)
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23.1
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Consent of Prager Metis CPAs, LLC
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23.2
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Consent
of Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP (included on Exhibit 5.1)*
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24.1
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Power of Attorney (contained on signature page to the registration statement)
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* To be filed by amendment
(1)
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Incorporated
by reference to exhibits to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 30, 2018
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(2)
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Incorporated
by reference to exhibits to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on July 12, 2017
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(3)
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Incorporated
by reference to exhibits to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 22, 2017.
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(4)
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Incorporated
by reference to exhibits to Amendment No. 1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on July 31, 2017
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(5)
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Incorporated
by reference to exhibits to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 9, 2018
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(6)
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Incorporated by reference to exhibits to Amendment No. 2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form
S-1 filed on August 14, 2017
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