ALSAF 10-K & 10-Q changes, risk factors and insider trading
Alpha Star Acquisition Corp (also ALSTF, ALSUF, ALSWF) · OTC · Services-Prepackaged Software · CIK 1865111 · All filings on SEC.gov
At a glance
What changed in the latest 10-K
Risk Factors
New heading “Nasdaq Rule 5815 was amended effective October 7, 2024 to provide for immediate suspension and delisting for failure to meet the 36-month requirement in Nasdaq Rule IM 5101-2(b) to complete a business combination, and the Company’s securities were suspended from trading on Nasdaq upon receiving a delisting determination letter from Nasdaq after the 36-month window ended on December 13, 2024.”
Removed heading “We may not hold an annual general meeting until after the consummation of our initial business combination.”
Removed heading “Nasdaq may delist our securities from trading on its exchange, which could limit investors’ ability to make transactions in our securities and subject us to additional trading restrictions.”
Largest changes
“Nasdaq Rule 5815 was amended effective October 7, 2024 to provide for immediate suspension and delisting for failure to meet the 36-month requirement in Nasdaq Rule IM 5101-2(b) to complete a business combination, and the Company’s securities were suspended from trading on Nasdaq upon receiving a delisting determination letter from Nasdaq after the 36-month window ended on December 13, 2024.”see in full comparison
“Nasdaq may delist our securities from trading on its exchange, which could limit investors’ ability to make transactions in our securities and subject us to additional trading restrictions.”see in full comparison
“The National Securities Markets Improvement Act of 1996, which is a federal statute, prevents or pre-empts the states from regulating the sale of certain securities, which are referred to as “covered securities.” Since the Company’s securities were delisted from Nasdaq, they are no longer be considered to be “covered securities” under the National Securities Markets Improvement Act of 1996, and the Company is subject to regulation in each state in which it offers its securities, including in connection with its initial business combination, which may make it more difficult and costly to …”see in full comparison
see in full comparisonOnNasdaqDecember 16, 2024, Alpha Star received a written notice from the Listing Qualifications Department of Nasdaq stating that the Staff had determined that Alpha Star’s securities would be delisted from Nasdaq pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule IM-5101-2, since Alpha Star failed to complete its initial business combination by December 13, 2024. NasdaqRule IM 5101-2 requires that a special purpose acquisition company complete one or more business combinations within 36 months of the effectiveness of its IPO registrationstatement.statement, which, in the case of Alpha Star, would be December 13, 2024. Nasdaq Rule IM 5810-1 provides that Nasdaq will inform a company that its securities are immediately subject to suspension and delisting in the event thatthatthe company fails to comply with rule IM 5101-2. Nasdaq Rule 5815 was amended effective October 7, 2024 to provide for the immediate suspension and delisting upon issuance of a delisting determination letter for failure to meet the requirement in Nasdaq Rule IM 5101-2. Nasdaq may only reverse the determination if it finds it made a factual error applying the applicable rule, which is unlikely if Nasdaq provides the delisting determination letter after the 36-month window.Since Alpha Star failed to complete its initial business combination by December 13, 2024, its securities were suspended from trading on Nasdaq at the opening of business on December 23, 2024. Alpha Star’s securities will be removed from listing and registration on Nasdaq following the filing of a Form 25-NSE with the SEC. Following the suspension of trading on Nasdaq, Alpha Star currently has its units, ordinary shares, rights and warrants traded on the OTC Pink Open Market under the symbols “ALSUF,” “ALSAF,” “ALSTF,” and “ALSWF,” respectively. Alpha Star remains subject to the periodic reporting requirements of the Exchange Act. The delisting from Nasdaq does not affect Alpha Star’s business combination with XDATA, as both parties intend to continue to work to effectuate the closing of the business combination. The combined company will apply for listing of its securities on the Nasdaq Stock Market in connection with the closing of the business combination.
“Generally, we must maintain market value of listed securities ($50 million), a minimum number of publicly held shares (1.1 million), a minimum market value of publicly held securities ($15 million), a minimum number of holders of our securities (generally 400 public holders) and have at least four registered and active market makers. …”see in full comparison
“On December 16, 2024, the Company received a written notice from the Listing Qualifications Department of Nasdaq stating that the Staff had determined that the Company’s securities would be delisted from Nasdaq pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule IM-5101-2, since the Company failed to complete its initial business combination by December 13, 2024. The Company did not appeal the delisting determination. As a result, at the opening of business on December 23, 2024, the Company’s securities were suspended from trading on Nasdaq. …”see in full comparison
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As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to include risk factors in this Annual Report. However, below is a partial list of material risks, uncertainties and other factors that could have a material effect on the Company and its operations. An investment in our securities involves a high degree of risk. You should consider carefully all of the risks described below, together with all other information contained in this Annual Report, including the consolidated financial statements, before making a decision to invest in our securities. This Annual Report contains forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. If any of the following events occur, our business, financial condition and operating results may be materially adversely affected and could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. In that event, the trading price of our securities could decline, and you could lose all or part of your investment.
Although
we have entered into the Business Combination Agreement and currently intend to consummate our Initial Business Combination with OU XDATAXDATA,
GROUP (“XDATA”), we have not yet consummated the proposed Business Combination. As a smaller reporting company, we are not
required to include risk factors
in this Annual Report. Nonetheless, we have listed out various risks as set forth below that are relevant
to the consummation of our
proposed Business Combination with XDATA, and certain risks will be relevant if, for any reason, we do not
consummate our proposed business
combination with XDATA and are required to seek a new target business with which to consummate our initial
business combination. You
should therefore carefully consider all of the risks described below, despite the fact that we currently intend
to consummate our Initial
Business Combination with XDATA.
Although
weour currentlyshareholders intendapproved toour holdproposed business combination with XDATA at a shareholder votemeeting toheld approveon ourMay 2, 2025, the business combination
has not yet been consummated. If the proposed Businessbusiness Combinationcombination with XDATA,XDATA is not completed and we pursue an alternative business
combination with another target, we may, in certain circumstances,
choose not to hold a shareholder vote to approve another proposed
initial business combination (if any) unless that business combination
would require shareholders’ approval under applicable law
or stock exchange listing requirements. For instance, Nasdaq rules currently
allow us to engage in a tender offer in lieu of a shareholder meeting, but would still require us to obtain shareholders’ approval
if we were seeking to issue more than 20% of our outstanding shares as consideration in any business combination. Except as required
by applicable law or stock exchange rules, the decision as to whether we will
seek stockholders’ approval of a proposed business
combination (including the proposed business combination with XDATA) or will allow public shareholders to sell their shares to us in
a tender offer
will be made by us, solely in our 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 us to seek shareholders’ approval. Accordingly, we may complete
our initial
business combination even if holders of a majority of our public shares do not approve of the initial business combination
we complete.
At
the time we entered into the Business Combination
Agreement with XDATA for our Initial Business Combination, or other potential target business
that we may pursue if we fail to consummate
the Business Combination with XDATA, we would not know how many shareholders may exercise
their redemption rights and, therefore, we
will need to structure the transaction based on our expectations as to the number of shares
that will be submitted for redemption. If
our initial business combination agreement requires us to use a portion of the cash in the
trust account to pay the purchase price, or
requires us to have a minimum amount of cash at closing, we will need to reserve a portion
of the cash in the trust account to meet such
requirements, or arrange for third-party financing. In addition, if a larger number of
shares is submitted for redemption than we initially
expected, we may need to restructure the transaction to reserve a greater portion
of the cash in the trust account or arrange for third-party
financing. Raising additional third-party financing may involve dilutive
equity issuances or the incurrence of indebtedness at higher
than desirable levels. The above considerations may limit our ability to
complete the most desirable business combination available to
us or optimize our capital structure.
Currently,
we have until JuneDecember 15, 20252026 to consummate an initial business
combination. If
we have not consummated an initial business combination
within such applicable time period, we will: (i) cease all operations except
for the purpose of winding up; (ii) as promptly as reasonably
possible but not more than ten business days thereafter, redeem the public shares, at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the
aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account, including interest earned on the funds held in the trust account (less taxes payable
and up to $50,000 of interest to pay dissolution expenses), divided by the number of the then-outstanding public shares, which redemption
will completely extinguish public shareholders’ rights as shareholders (including the right to receive further liquidation distributions,
if any); and (iii) as promptly as reasonably possible following such redemption, subject to the approval of our remaining shareholders
and our Board, liquidate and dissolve, subject in each case, to our obligations under Cayman Islands law to provide for claims of creditors
and the requirements of other applicable law. Our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association provide that, if we wind
up for any other reason prior to the consummation of our initial business combination, we will follow the foregoing procedures with respect
to the liquidation of the trust account as promptly as reasonably possible but not more than ten business days thereafter, redeem the public
shares, at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the trust account, including interest
earned on the funds held in the trust account (less taxes payable and up to $50,000 of interest to pay dissolution expenses), divided
by the number of the then-outstanding public shares, which redemption will completely extinguish public shareholders’ rights as
shareholders (including the right to receive further liquidation distributions, if any); and (iii) as promptly as reasonably possible
following such redemption, subject to the approval of our remaining shareholders and our Board, liquidate and dissolve, subject in each
case, to our obligations under Cayman Islands law to provide for claims of creditors and the requirements of other applicable law. Our
amended and restated memorandum and articles of association provide that, if we wind up for any other reason prior to the consummation
of our initial business combination, we will follow the foregoing procedures with respect to the liquidation of the trust account as
promptly as reasonably possible but not more than ten business days thereafter, subject to applicable Cayman Islands law. In either such
case, our public shareholders may receive only $10 per public share, or less than $10 per
public share, on the redemption
of their shares, and our warrants will expire worthless. See “—- If third parties bring claims against
us, the proceeds held
in the trust account could be reduced and the per-share redemption amount received by shareholders may be less
than $10 per public
share” and other risk factors as stipulated herein.
Although
our shareholders approved our proposed business combination with XDATA at a shareholder meeting held on May 2, 2025, the business combination
has not yet been consummated. If the proposed business combination with XDATA is not completed and we pursue an alternative business
combination with another target, we may seek shareholders’ approval of our initialsuch business combination and we do notor conduct redemptions in connection
with our initial business combination pursuant to the tender offer rules,rules. In connection with our initial business combination, our Sponsor,
directors, officers, advisors or any of their respective affiliates may purchase public shares or warrants in privately negotiated transactions
or in the open market either prior to or following the completion of our initial business combination. Any such price per share may be
different than the amount per share a public shareholder would receive if it elected to redeem its shares in connection with our Initial
business combination. Additionally, at any time at or prior to our initial business combination, subject to applicable securities laws
(including with respect to material non-public information), our Sponsor, directors, officers, advisors or any of their respective affiliates
may enter into transactions with investors and others to provide them with incentives to acquire public shares, vote their public shares
in favor of our initial business combination or not redeem their public shares. However, our Sponsor, directors, officers, advisors or
any of their respective affiliates are under no obligations or duty to do so and they have no current commitments, plans or intentions
to engage in such purchases or other transactions and have not formulated any terms or conditions for any such purchases or other transactions.
The purpose of such purchases could be to vote such shares in favor of our initial business combination and thereby increase the likelihood
of obtaining shareholders’ approval of our initial business combination or to satisfy a closing condition in an agreement with
a target that requires us to have a minimum net worth or a certain amount of cash at the closing of our initial business combination,
where it appears that such requirement would otherwise not be met. The purpose of any such purchases of public warrants could be to reduce
the number of public warrants outstanding or to vote such warrants on any matters submitted to the warrant holders for approval in connection
with our initial business combination. This may result in the completion of our initial business combination that may not otherwise have
been possible.
We will comply
complied with the
tender offer rules or proxy rules, as applicable, when conducting redemptions in connection with our initialBusiness businessCombination
with combination.Xdata. Despite
our compliance with these rules, if a shareholder fails to receive our tender offer or proxy materials, as applicable,
such shareholder
may not become aware of the opportunity to redeem its shares. In addition, the tender offer documents or proxy materials, as applicable,
that we will furnish to holders of our public shares in connection with our initial business combination will describe the various procedures
that must be complied with in order to validly tender or redeem public shares. In the event that a shareholder fails to comply with these
procedures, its shares may not be redeemed.
If the proposed business combination with XDATA is not completed and we pursue an alternative business combination with another target, the tender offer documents or proxy materials, as applicable, that we will furnish to holders of our public shares in connection with our initial business combination will describe the various procedures that must be complied with in order to validly tender or redeem public shares. In the event that a shareholder fails to comply with these procedures, its shares may not be redeemed.
Additionally,
potential target companies may be less inclined to consummate a transaction with us because definitive documentation for such a transaction
will preclude any recourse against our trust account, meaning that potential counterparties may determine that they do not have adequate
contractual remedies in the event a transaction fails to close. These factors may place us at a competitive disadvantage in successfully
negotiating an initial business combination. If we do not complete our initial business combination, our public shareholders may receive
only approximately $ per share on the liquidation of our trust account. In certain circumstances, our public shareholders may receive
receive less than $10 per share upon our liquidation. See “—- If third parties bring claims against us, the proceeds
held in the trust account
could be reduced and the per-share redemption amount received by shareholders may be less than $10 per
share” and other risk factors
herein.
On
December 27,11, 2024,2025, we held an Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders and
approved the proposal to extend the date by which it
must consummate a business combination to JuneDecember 15, 2025.2026. Currently, we have until
June December 15, 20252026 to consummate an initial business
combination. If we have not completed our initial business combination within such extended
period, we will distribute the aggregate
amount then on deposit in the trust account, including interest (less up to $50,000 of interest
to pay dissolution expenses and which
interest shall be net of taxes payable), pro rata to our public shareholders by way of redemption
and cease all operations except for
the purposes of winding up of our affairs, as further described herein. Any redemption of public shareholders
from the trust account
shall be effected automatically by function of our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association
prior to any voluntary
winding up. If we are required to windup, liquidate the trust account and distribute such amount therein, pro rata,
to our public shareholders,
as part of any liquidation process, such winding up, liquidation and distribution must comply with the applicable
provisions of the Companies
Act. In that case, investors may be forced to wait beyond the initial 36 months before the redemption proceeds
of our trust account become
available to them and they receive the return of their pro rata portion of the proceeds from our trust account.
We have no obligation
to return funds to investors prior to the date of our redemption or liquidation unless, prior thereto, we consummate
our initial business
combination or amend certain provisions of our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association and then
only in cases where
investors have properly sought to redeem their shares. Only upon our redemption or any liquidation will public shareholders
be entitled
to distributions if we have not completed our initial business combination within the required time period and do not amend
certain provisions
of our amended and restated memorandum and articles of association prior thereto.
We
may not hold an annual general meeting until after the consummation of our initial business combination.
In
accordance with the Nasdaq corporate governance requirements, we are not required to hold an annual general meeting until one year after
our first fiscal year end following our listing on the Nasdaq. There is no requirement under the Companies Act for us to hold annual
or extraordinary general meetings to elect directors. Until we hold an annual general meeting, public shareholders may not be afforded
the opportunity to appoint directors and to discuss company affairs with management.
Although
we have identified general criteria and guidelines for evaluating prospective target businesses, it is possible that a target business
with which we enter into our initial business combination will not have these positive attributes. If we complete our initial business
combination with a target that does not meet some or all of these guidelines, such combination may not be as successful as a combination
with a business that does meet all of our general criteria and guidelines. In addition, if we announce a prospective business combination
with a target that does not meet our general criteria and guidelines, a greater number of shareholders may exercise their redemption
rights, which may make it difficult for us to meet any closing condition with a target business that requires us to have a minimum net
worth or a certain amount of cash. In addition, if shareholders’ approval of the transaction is required by law, or we decide to
obtain shareholders’ approval for business or other reasons, it may be more difficult for us to attain shareholders’ approval
of our initial business combination if the target business does not meet our general criteria and guidelines. If we do not complete our
initial business combination, our public shareholders may receive only approximately $10 per share on the liquidation of our trust account.
account. In certain circumstances, our public shareholders may receive less than $10 per share on the redemption of their shares.
See “— -
If third parties bring claims against us, the proceeds held in the trust account could be reduced and the per-share
redemption amount
received by shareholders may be less than $10 per share” and other risk factors herein.
We
anticipate that the investigation of each specific target business and the negotiation, drafting and execution of relevant agreements,
disclosure documents and other instruments will require substantial management time, attention and substantial costs for accountants,
attorneys, consultants and others. If we decide not to complete a specific initial business combination (including our proposed Business
Combination with XDATA), the costs incurred up to that point for the proposed transaction likely would not be recoverable. Furthermore,
if we reach an agreement relating to a specific target business, we may fail to complete our initial business combination for any number
of reasons, including those beyond our control. Any such event will result in a loss to us of the related costs incurred which could
materially adversely affect subsequent attempts to locate and acquire or merge with another business. If we do not complete our initial
business combination, our public shareholders may receive only approximately $10 per share on the liquidation of our trust account. In
In certain circumstances, our public shareholders may receive less than $10 per share on the redemption of their shares. See “—- If
If third parties bring claims against us, the proceeds held in the trust account could be reduced and the per-share redemption amount received
received by shareholders may be less than $10 per share” and other risk factors below.
Nasdaq Rule 5815 was amended effective October 7, 2024 to provide for immediate suspension and delisting for failure to meet the 36-month requirement in Nasdaq Rule IM 5101-2(b) to complete a business combination, and the Company’s securities were suspended from trading on Nasdaq upon receiving a delisting determination letter from Nasdaq after the 36-month window ended on December 13, 2024.
Nasdaq
may delist our securities from trading on its exchange, which could limit investors’ ability to make transactions in our securities
and subject us to additional trading restrictions.
Our
units as well as our ordinary shares, rights and warrants commenced trading on Nasdaq on December 13, 2021 and January 18, 2022,
respectively, and are currently traded on OTC Pink Open Market. Although after giving effect to our initial public
offering we expect to meet, on a pro forma basis, the minimum initial listing standards set forth in the Nasdaq listing standards,
we cannot assure you that our securities will be, or will continue to be, listed on Nasdaq in the future or prior to our initial
business combination. In order to continue listing our securities on Nasdaq prior to our initial business combination, we must
maintain certain financial, distribution, share price levels and in our case, to consummate the initial business combination before
the specified timeframe as required by the Nasdaq.
Generally,
we must maintain market value of listed securities ($50 million), a minimum number of publicly held shares (1.1 million), a minimum market
value of publicly held securities ($15 million), a minimum number of holders of our securities (generally 400 public holders) and have
at least four registered and active market makers. On October 1, 2024, we received a letter from Nasdaq stating that the Company’s
listed securities fail to comply with the Market Value of Listed Securities requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Global Market
in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(2)(A) (the “Rule”) based upon the Company’s Market Value of Listed Securities
from August 12, 2024 to September 30, 2024. Pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(C), the Company has been provided a compliance
period of 180 calendar days, or until March 31, 2025, to regain compliance with the Rule. The Company’s securities will be subject
to delisting from Nasdaq if it failed to timely regain compliance with the Rule or may need to consider applying for a transfer to the
Nasdaq Capital Market.
OnNasdaq
December 16, 2024, Alpha Star received a written notice from the Listing Qualifications Department of Nasdaq stating that the Staff had
determined that Alpha Star’s securities would be delisted from Nasdaq pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule IM-5101-2, since Alpha Star
failed to complete its initial business combination by December 13, 2024. Nasdaq Rule IM 5101-2 requires that a special purpose acquisition
company complete one or more business combinations within 36 months of the
effectiveness of its IPO registration statement.statement, which, in the case of Alpha Star, would be December 13, 2024. Nasdaq Rule
IM 5810-1
provides that Nasdaq will inform a company that its securities are immediately subject to suspension and delisting in the event that
that the company fails to comply with rule IM 5101-2. Nasdaq Rule 5815 was amended effective October 7, 2024 to provide for the immediate
suspension and delisting upon issuance of a delisting determination letter for failure to meet the requirement in Nasdaq Rule IM 5101-2.
Nasdaq may only reverse the determination if it finds it made a factual error applying the applicable rule, which is unlikely if Nasdaq
provides the delisting determination letter after the 36-month window. Since Alpha Star failed to complete its initial business combination
by December 13, 2024, its securities were suspended from trading on Nasdaq at the opening of business on December 23, 2024. Alpha Star’s
securities will be removed from listing and registration on Nasdaq following the filing of a Form 25-NSE with the SEC. Following the suspension
of trading on Nasdaq, Alpha Star currently has its units, ordinary shares, rights and warrants traded on the OTC Pink Open Market under
the symbols “ALSUF,” “ALSAF,” “ALSTF,” and “ALSWF,”
respectively. Alpha Star remains subject to the periodic reporting requirements of the Exchange Act. The delisting from Nasdaq does not
affect Alpha Star’s business combination with XDATA, as both parties intend to continue to work to effectuate the closing of the
business combination. The combined company will apply for listing of its securities on the Nasdaq Stock Market in connection with the
closing of the business combination.
On December 16, 2024, the Company received a written notice from the Listing Qualifications Department of Nasdaq stating that the Staff had determined that the Company’s securities would be delisted from Nasdaq pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule IM-5101-2, since the Company failed to complete its initial business combination by December 13, 2024. The Company did not appeal the delisting determination. As a result, at the opening of business on December 23, 2024, the Company’s securities were suspended from trading on Nasdaq. Further, a Form 25-NSE has been filed by Nasdaq with the SEC on May 20, 2025. Following the filing of the Form 25-NSE, the Company’s securities have been delisted from Nasdaq.
On
December 27, 2024, Alphathe StarCompany held an Extraordinary General Meeting of its shareholders and approved the proposal to extend the date by which it must consummate
consummate a business combination to June 15, 2025. In connection with the shareholders meeting to vote for such extension, the public
shares are
entitled to exercise the redemption right and 880,335 public shares tendered for redemption. The total redemption payment
was $10,819,317.15
and werewas distributed in January 2025. Following the redemptions, there are 22,664 public shares outstanding. Alpha
Star intends to deposit the monthly extension fees of $35,000 per month into the Trust Account, for such extension to June 15, 2025.
If Alpha Star is unable to complete the Business Combination or another business combination by June 15, 2025, Alpha Star must cease
all operations except for the purpose of winding up, redeeming 100% of the outstanding public shares and, subject to the approval of
its remaining shareholders and its board of directors, dissolving and liquidating.
On June 12, 2025, the Company held an Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders, at which the shareholders approved certain amendments to the Company’s amended and restated memorandum and articles of association to extend the date by which the Company must consummate a business combination to December 15, 2025, and amended the Investment Management Trust Agreement to provide the Company with the discretion to extend the liquidation date of the Trust Account up to six (6) additional times, each by a period of one month, from June 15, 2025 to December 15, 2025, by depositing into the Trust Account $35,000 for each one-month extension. In connection with the stockholders’ extension vote on the Extraordinary General Meeting of its shareholders held on June 12, 2025, there were no public shares tendered for redemption in connection with this extension vote.
On December 11, 2025, the Company held an Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders, at which the shareholders approved certain amendments to the Company’s amended and restated memorandum and articles of association to extend the date by which the Company must consummate a business combination to December 15, 2026, and amended the Investment Management Trust Agreement to provide the Company with the discretion to extend the liquidation date of the Trust Account up to six (6) additional times, each by a period of one month, from June 15, 2025 to December 15, 2025, by depositing into the Trust Account $35,000 for each one-month extension. In connection with the stockholders’ extension vote on the Extraordinary General Meeting of its shareholders held on December 11, 2025, a total of 702 public shares were rendered for redemption.
The Company currently has its units, ordinary shares, rights and warrants traded on the OTCID Basic Market, which could limit investors’ ability to make transactions in the Company’s securities and subject the Company to additional trading restrictions. The Company will no longer be attractive as a merger partner if it is no longer listed on an exchange. The Company would face significant material adverse consequences, including:
The National Securities Markets Improvement Act of 1996, which is a federal statute, prevents or pre-empts the states from regulating the sale of certain securities, which are referred to as “covered securities.” Since the Company’s securities were delisted from Nasdaq, they are no longer be considered to be “covered securities” under the National Securities Markets Improvement Act of 1996, and the Company is subject to regulation in each state in which it offers its securities, including in connection with its initial business combination, which may make it more difficult and costly to complete a business combination. In addition, the Company’s shareholders could be prohibited from trading in its securities absent registration in the state where such shareholders live. To date, the Company has not registered its securities in any state and does not currently plan to do so. This may make it difficult or impossible for its shareholders to trade in its securities.
In connection with the proposed Business Combination with XDATA, we expect to effect a reincorporation merger pursuant to which Alpha Star will merge with and into PubCo, with PubCo surviving as the holding company of the combined business. As a result of the reincorporation merger, the jurisdiction of incorporation of the combined company would differ from that of Alpha Star prior to the Business Combination.
We
may,If
the in connection with our Initialproposed Business Combination with XDATA is not completed and we pursue an alternative business combination with another target,
we may, subject to requisite shareholders’ approval by special resolution
under the Companies Act,CAct, reincorporate in the jurisdiction
in which the target company or business is located or in another jurisdiction.
The transaction may require a shareholder or warrant holder
to recognize taxable income in the jurisdiction in which the shareholder
or warrant holder is a tax resident or in which its members
are resident if it is a tax transparent entity. We do not intend to make
any cash distributions to shareholders or warrant holders to
pay such taxes. Shareholders or warrant holders may be subject to withholding
taxes or other taxes with respect to their ownership of
us after the reincorporation.
In connection with the proposed Business Combination with XDATA, we expect to effect a reincorporation merger pursuant to which Alpha Star will merge with and into PubCo, with PubCo surviving as the holding company of the combined business. As a result of the reincorporation merger, the jurisdiction of incorporation of the combined company would differ from that of Alpha Star prior to the Business Combination.
In
connectionIf
the proposed Business Combination with ourXDATA initialis businessnot combination,completed, we may relocate the home jurisdiction of our business from the Cayman
Islands to
another jurisdiction. If we determine to do this, the laws of such jurisdiction may govern some or all of our future material
agreements. agreements.
The system of laws and the enforcement of existing laws in such jurisdiction may not be as certain in implementation and
interpretation interpretation
as in the United States. The inability to enforce or obtain a remedy under any of our future agreements could result in
a significant
loss of business opportunities or capital.
Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A)
Largest changes
For the years ended December 31,see in full comparison20242025 and2023,2024, net cash used in operating activities was $(243,395651,811) and $(235,925243,395), which mainly consisted of net loss of $(847,048) and net income of$1,344,563$1,344,563,and $4,924,098,adjusted with net changes in interest earned in investments of $(2,258,47240,536) and $(5,359,0352,258,472),and,Accrued expenses of $240,588 and 129,812, prepaid expense$11,000of $(4,815) and$(12,500)$11,000 , and due to Sponsor of$529,702$nil and$190,963.$529,702. Net cash provided by investing activities was$92,737,281$10,434,317 and$21,997,189,$92,737,281, which mainly consisted ofof $93,382,281$10,819,317 and$26,094,884$93,382,281 sales of investment in the marketable securities held in Trust Account in purpose to repay the redemption,redemption andpartiallynetoffsetoff withby $(630,000385,000) and $(4,112,695630,000) monthly extension fund reinvestment. Net cash used in financing activities was $(92,493,8869,782,506) and $(21,872,25592,493,886) which mainly consisted of $(93,382,28110,819,317) and $(26,094,88493,382,281) cash withdrawn from the Trust Account to redeem publicsharesshares, partially offset by $1,036,811 andnet off with$888,395andof$4,222,629 drawdownproceeds from promissorynotesnote and Sponsor loan.
“On October 13, 2025, in consideration of the redemption levels by Alpha Star public shareholders and the balance of the Trust Account following the shareholder redemptions in connection with the business combination of the Company and OU XDATA GROUP among other factors, the Company, Ladenburg and OU XDATA GROUP entered into an amendment to the Initial Underwriting Agreement, pursuant to which Ladenburg agreed to reduce the DUC (the “Deferred Underwriting Commissions”) from $2,875,000 to $950,000, to be paid in cash by the Company or, if the Company fails to do so, by OU XDATA GROUP, at the …”see in full comparison
“On March 16, 2026, the Company entered into a loan agreement, by and among the Company and Sponsor, pursuant to which the Sponsor agreed to loan an aggregate of US$0.5 million to the Company, to cover the Company’s certain transaction costs and extension fee (the “2026 Loan”). The 2026 Loan will not accrue any interest. Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, the Loan shall be payable on the date on which the Company consummates its initial business combination. The principal balance may be prepaid at any time.”see in full comparison
For the years ended December 31,see in full comparison20242025 and2023,2024, we had a net loss of $(847,048) and net income of $1,344,563and $4,924,098which consisted of formation and operational costs of$913,909$887,584 and$435,287,$913,909, interest income on marketable securities held in the trust account of$2,217,105$38,286 and$4,911,035, other income of $0 and $350,$2,217,105, and unrealized gain on marketable securities held in trust account of$41,367$2,250 and$448,000,$41,367, respectively. The formation and operational costs mainly consisted of administrative expenses to the sponsor and professionalexpense.expenses.TheOtherotherincomeincomeand unrealized gain on marketable securities mainly consistwith mainlyof tax-exempt interest income.
On September 25, 2024, the Company entered into supplementary agreements with its Sponsor, pursuant to which the Sponsor agrees to waive the principal balance of the Notes and the Loan with a total amount of $6,245,961 and $746,270, respectively. After the waiver, as of December 31,see in full comparison20242025, and2023,2024, the balance ofNotesPromissorypayable to Sponsor was $140,000notes and$5,755,961, respectively and,loan payable to Sponsorwas $254,488$1,431,299 and$212,660,$394,488, respectively.
As of December 31,see in full comparison20242025 and2023,2024, we had investments held in the Trust Account of$11,111,853$718,072 and$101,590,662.$11,111,853. We intend to use substantially all of the funds held in the Trust Account, including any amounts representing interest earnedonthereonthe Trust Account,(excluding deferred underwritingcommissions,commissions), to complete our business combination. We may withdraw interest from the Trust Account to pay taxes, if any. To the extent that our share capital or debt is used, in whole or in part, as consideration to complete a 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.
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For
the years ended December 31, 20242025 and 2023,2024, we had a net loss of $(847,048) and net income of $1,344,563 and $4,924,098 which consisted of formation
and operational
costs of $913,909$887,584 and $435,287,$913,909, interest income on marketable securities held in the trust account of $2,217,105$38,286 and $4,911,035, other
income of $0 and $350,$2,217,105, and unrealized gain on marketable securities held in trust account of $41,367$2,250 and $448,000,$41,367, respectively.
The formation and operational costs mainly consisted of administrative expenses to the sponsor and professional expense.expenses. TheOther otherincome
income and unrealized gain on marketable securities mainly consist with mainlyof tax-exempt interest income.
Following
the initial public offering and the sale of the Private Units, a total of $115,000,000 was placed in the Trust Account. We incurred
$5,669,696 $5,669,696
in transaction costs, including $2,300,000 of underwriting fees, $2,875,000 of deferred underwriting fees of which was
reduced to $950,000 on October 13, 2025 and $494,696 of other offering
costs.
For
the years ended December
31, 20242025 and 2023,2024, net cash used in operating activities was $(243,395651,811) and $(235,925243,395), which mainly
consisted of net loss of $(847,048) and net income of $1,344,563$1,344,563, and
$4,924,098,adjusted with net changes in interest earned in investments of
$(2,258,47240,536) and $(5,359,0352,258,472), and,Accrued expenses of $240,588 and 129,812, prepaid expense $11,000of $(4,815) and $(12,500)$11,000 , and due to Sponsor
of $529,702$nil and $190,963.$529,702. Net cash provided by investing activities was $92,737,281$10,434,317 and $21,997,189,$92,737,281, which mainly consisted of
of $93,382,281$10,819,317 and $26,094,884$93,382,281 sales of investment in the marketable securities held in Trust Account in purpose to repay the
redemption, redemption
andpartially netoffset off withby $(630,000385,000) and $(4,112,695630,000) monthly extension fund reinvestment. Net cash used in financing
activities was $(92,493,8869,782,506)
and $(21,872,25592,493,886) which mainly consisted of $(93,382,28110,819,317) and $(26,094,88493,382,281) cash withdrawn from the
Trust Account to redeem public shares
shares, partially offset by $1,036,811 and net off with $888,395 andof $4,222,629 drawdownproceeds from promissory notesnote and Sponsor
loan.
As
of December 31, 20242025 and 2023,2024, we had investments held in the Trust Account of $11,111,853$718,072 and $101,590,662.$11,111,853. We intend to use substantially
all of the funds held in the Trust Account, including any amounts representing interest earned onthereon the Trust Account, (excluding deferred
underwriting commissions,commissions), to complete our business combination. We may withdraw interest from the Trust Account to pay taxes, if any.
To the extent that our share capital or debt is used, in whole or in part, as consideration to complete a 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.
On
September 25, 2024,
the Company entered into supplementary agreements with
its Sponsor, pursuant to which the Sponsor agrees to waive
the principal balance of the Notes and the Loan with a total amount of
$6,245,961 and $746,270, respectively. After the waiver, as of
December 31, 20242025, and 2023,2024, the balance of NotesPromissory payable to Sponsor
was $140,000notes and $5,755,961, respectively and, loan payable to Sponsor was $254,488$1,431,299 and $212,660,$394,488, respectively.
On March 16, 2026, the Company entered into a loan agreement, by and among the Company and Sponsor, pursuant to which the Sponsor agreed to loan an aggregate of US$0.5 million to the Company, to cover the Company’s certain transaction costs and extension fee (the “2026 Loan”). The 2026 Loan will not accrue any interest. Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, the Loan shall be payable on the date on which the Company consummates its initial business combination. The principal balance may be prepaid at any time.
The
underwriters arewere originally entitled to a deferred fee of two and one-half percent (2.5%) of the gross proceeds of the initial public offering,
or $2,875,000.$2,875,000, payable in cash. The deferred fee will be paid in cash upon the closing of a business combination from the amounts held in the Trust Account,
subject to the terms of the underwriting agreement.
On October 13, 2025, in consideration of the redemption levels by Alpha Star public shareholders and the balance of the Trust Account following the shareholder redemptions in connection with the business combination of the Company and OU XDATA GROUP among other factors, the Company, Ladenburg and OU XDATA GROUP entered into an amendment to the Initial Underwriting Agreement, pursuant to which Ladenburg agreed to reduce the DUC (the “Deferred Underwriting Commissions”) from $2,875,000 to $950,000, to be paid in cash by the Company or, if the Company fails to do so, by OU XDATA GROUP, at the closing of the Business Combination.
The
calculation of diluted net income (loss) per ordinary shares and related weighted average of the ordinary shares does not consider the
effect of the warrants and rights issued in connection with the (i) initial public offering; and (ii) the private placement since the
exercise of the warrants and rights are contingent upon the occurrence of future events. The warrants are exercisable to purchase 5,915,000
shares of ordinary shares in the aggregate, and the rights are exercisable to convert 1,690,000 shares of ordinary shares in the aggregate.
As of December 31, 2024,2025, the Company did not have any dilutive securities or other contracts that could, potentially, be exercised or
converted into ordinary shares and then share in the earnings of the Company other than above. As a result, diluted net income (loss)
per ordinary sharesshare is the same as basic net income (loss) per ordinary sharesshare for the periods presented.
What changed in the latest 10-Q
Risk Factors
Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in this Quarterly Report are any of the risks described in our annual report on the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 under Forward-Looking Statements and Item 1A – Risk Factors, filed with the SEC. Any of these factors could result in a significant or material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition. Additional risk factors not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business or results of operations. As of the date of this Quarterly Report, there have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
No wording changes found in this section.
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Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A)
Largest changes
For thesee in full comparisonthreesix months endedMarchJune31,30, 2025, net cash usedinby operating activities was$209,766.$528,701. Net loss of $(200,767338,262) consisted of formation and operating costs of$223,812,$366,188, offset by interest and dividends earned on marketable securities held in trust of$23,045.$27,926. Net cash provided by investing activities was $10,609,317, consisting of extension contributions of $210,000 deposited into the marketable security held in trust account and offset by cash of $10,819,317 withdrawn from the trust account to redeem public shares. Net cash used in financing activities was$10,504,551,$10,080,616, consisting of $10,819,317 for the redemption of public shares offset by the proceed ofsponsorSponsor promissory note and Sponsor Loan in the amount of$314,766. Net cash provided by investing activities was $10,714,317, consisting of extension contributions of $105,000 deposited into the marketable security held in trust account and offset by cash of $10,819,317 withdrawn from the trust account to redeem public shares.$738,701.
For thesee in full comparisonthreesix months endedMarchJune31,30, 2026, net cash usedinby operating activities was$343,917.$373,822. Net loss of $(165,798308,056) consisted of formationformationand operating costs of$172,613,$322,008, offset by interest and dividends earned on marketable securities held in trust of$6,815.$13,952. Net cash used in investing activities was$105,000,$82,810,representingconsisting of extension contributions of $105,000 deposited into the marketable security held in trustaccount.account and offset by cash of $22,190 withdrawn from the trust account to redeem public shares. Net cash provided by financing activities was$448,917,$456,632,representingconsisting of $22,190 for the redemption of public shares offset by the proceed of Sponsor promissory note and SponsorLoan.Loan in the amount of $478,822.
“For the three months ended June 30, 2025, we had a net loss of $(137,495), which consisted of operating costs of $142,376, offset by interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $3,190 and unrealized interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $1,691, respectively.”see in full comparison
“For the six months ended June 30, 2025, we had a net loss of $(338,262), which consisted of operating costs of $366,188, offset by interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $26,235 and unrealized interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $1,691, respectively.”see in full comparison
For thesee in full comparisonthreesix months endedMarchJune31,30,2025,2026, we had a net loss of $(200,767308,056), which consisted of operating costs of$223,812,$322,008, offset by interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of$21,556$11,606 and unrealized interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of$1,489,$2,346, respectively.
For the three months endedsee in full comparisonMarchJune31,30, 2026, we had a net loss of $(165,798142,258), which consisted of operating costs of$172,613,$149,395, offset by interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of$4,329$4,791 and unrealized interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of$2,486,$2,346, respectively.
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References
in this report (the “Quarterly Report”) to “we,” “us” or the “Company” refer to Alpha
Alpha Star Acquisition Corporation. References to our “management” or our “management team” refer to our
officers and
directors, and references to the “Sponsor” refer to A-Star Management Corporation. The following discussion
and analysis
of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the unaudited
consolidated financial statements
and the notes thereto contained elsewhere in this Quarterly Report. Certain information contained
in the discussion and analysis set
forth below includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.
This
Quarterly Report includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section
21E of the Exchange Act that are not historical facts and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those expected and projected. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this QuarterlyForm Report10-Q including, without
limitation, statements in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”
regarding the Company’s financial position, business strategy and the plans and objectives of management for future operations,
are forward-looking statements. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,”
“estimate,” “expect,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,”
“potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and variations thereof
and similar words and expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements relate to
future events or future performance, but reflect management’s current beliefs, based on information currently available. A number
of factors could cause actual events, performance or results to differ materially from the events, performance and results discussed
in the forward-looking statements. For information identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, please consult the Company’s securities filings on the EDGAR section
of the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Except as expressly required by applicable securities law, the Company disclaims any intention
or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
We
have neither engaged in any operations nor generated any operating revenues to date. Our only activities from inception through MarchJune
31,30, 2026 were organizational activities, those necessary to prepare for the IPO, described below, and identifying a target company for
a Business Combination. We do not expect to generate any operating revenue until after the completion of our initial Business Combination.
We expect to generate non-operating income in the form of interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account. We expect
that we will 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 in connection with searching for, and completing, a Business Combination.
For
the three months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026, we had a net loss of $(165,798142,258),
which consisted of operating costs of $172,613,$149,395, offset by interest
income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $4,329
$4,791 and unrealized interest income on marketable securities held in the
Trust Account of $2,486,$2,346, respectively.
For
the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025,2026, we had a net loss of $(200,767308,056), which consisted of operating costs of $223,812,$322,008, offset by interest
income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $21,556$11,606 and unrealized interest income on marketable securities held in
the Trust Account of $1,489,$2,346, respectively.
For the three months ended June 30, 2025, we had a net loss of $(137,495), which consisted of operating costs of $142,376, offset by interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $3,190 and unrealized interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $1,691, respectively.
For the six months ended June 30, 2025, we had a net loss of $(338,262), which consisted of operating costs of $366,188, offset by interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $26,235 and unrealized interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $1,691, respectively.
For
the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2026, net cash used inby operating activities was $343,917.$373,822. Net loss of $(165,798308,056) consisted of formation
formation and operating costs of $172,613,$322,008, offset by interest and dividends earned on marketable securities held in trust of $6,815.
$13,952. Net cash
used in investing activities was $105,000,$82,810, representingconsisting of extension contributions of $105,000 deposited into the marketable
security held
in trust account.account and offset by cash of $22,190 withdrawn from the trust account to redeem public shares. Net cash provided by financing
activities was $448,917,$456,632, representingconsisting of $22,190 for the redemption of public shares offset by the proceed of Sponsor
promissory note and
Sponsor Loan.Loan in the amount of $478,822.
For
the threesix months ended MarchJune 31,30, 2025, net cash used inby operating activities was $209,766.$528,701. Net loss of $(200,767338,262) consisted of formation
and operating costs of $223,812,$366,188, offset by interest and dividends earned on marketable securities held in trust of $23,045.$27,926. Net cash
provided by investing activities was $10,609,317, consisting of extension contributions of $210,000 deposited into the marketable security
held in trust account and offset by cash of $10,819,317 withdrawn from the trust account to redeem public shares. Net cash used in financing
activities was $10,504,551,$10,080,616, consisting of $10,819,317 for the redemption of public shares offset by the proceed of sponsorSponsor promissory
note and Sponsor Loan in the amount of $314,766. Net cash provided by investing activities was $10,714,317, consisting of extension contributions
of $105,000 deposited into the marketable security held in trust account and offset by cash of $10,819,317 withdrawn from the trust account
to redeem public shares.$738,701.
As
of MarchJune 31,30, 2026, we had marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $829,887.$814,834. We intend to use substantially all of the funds
held in the Trust Account, including any amounts representing interest earned on the Trust Account, excluding deferred underwriting commissions,
to complete our Business Combination. We may withdraw interest from the Trust Account to pay taxes, if any. To the extent that our share
capital or debt is used, in whole or in part, as consideration to complete a 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.
As
of MarchJune 31,30, 2026, we had cash in escrow of nil cash held outside of the Trust Account. We intend to raise funds through borrowing from the
Sponsor, and use the funds 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, and structure, negotiate and complete a Business Combination.
On
August 26, 2024, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “Loan Agreement”), by and among the Company and Sponsor,
pursuant to which the Sponsor agreed to loan an aggregate of $1,500,000US$1.5 million to the Company, to cover the Company’s certain transaction
costs and extension fee (the “Loan”). The Loan willis notnon-interest accrue any interest.bearing. Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, the Loan shall
be payable on the date on which the Company consummates its initial business combination.
We
have no obligations, assets or liabilities that would be considered off-balance sheets arrangements as of MarchJune 31,30, 2026. 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 sheets arrangements. We have not entered into
any off-balance sheets financing arrangements, established any special purpose entities, guaranteed any debt or commitments of other
entities, or purchased any non-financial assets.
The
preparation of unaudited consolidated 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 as of the date of the unaudited consolidated financial
statements, and income and expenses during the periods reported.
Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. We have
not identified any critical accounting estimates. We have
identified the following critical accounting policies:
The
Company evaluates the Public and Private Warrants as either equity-classified or liability-classified instruments based on an assessment
of the warrants’ specific terms and applicable authoritative guidance in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”),
Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”) and ASC 815,
Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). The assessment considers whether the warrants are freestanding financial instruments
pursuant to ASC 480, meet the definition of a liability pursuant to ASC 480, and whether the warrants meet all of the requirements for
equity classification under ASC 815, including whether the warrants are indexed to the Company’s own ordinary shares, among other
conditions for equity classification. Pursuant to such evaluation, both Public and Private Warrants are classified in stockholders’
equity as of MarchJune 31,30, 2026 and 2025.
The
calculation of diluted net income (loss) per ordinary shares and related weighted average of the ordinary shares does not consider the
effect of the warrants and rights issued in connection with the (i) IPO; and (ii) the private placement since the exercise of the warrants
and rights are contingent upon the occurrence of future events. The warrants are exercisable to purchase 5,915,000 shares of ordinary
shares in the aggregate, and the rights are exercisable to convert 1,690,000 shares of ordinary shares in the aggregate. As of MarchJune 30,
31, 2026, the Company did not have any dilutive securities or other contracts that could, potentially, be exercised or converted into ordinary
ordinary shares and then share in the earnings of the Company other than above. As a result, diluted net income (loss) per ordinary sharesshare is
is the same as basic net income (loss) per ordinary sharesshare for the periods presented.
Management
does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect
on our unauditedinterim consolidatedcondensed financial statements.
ALSAF insider buying and selling (Form 4)
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No Form 4 stock transactions in this period.
Well-known investors holding ALSAF (13F)
None of the 59 investors we track reported a position in their latest 13F.