AlphaVest Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ:ATMV) is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) that was formed in January 2022 with the goal of identifying and combining with a target business in Asia. The company recently filed its Q1 2024 financial results, providing insights into its current operations and future prospects.
AlphaVest Acquisition Corp was incorporated in the Cayman Islands with the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company is primarily focused on opportunities in Asia, but may consider opportunities in other regions as well. As of March 31, 2024, AlphaVest Acquisition Corp had not yet identified a specific target for its initial business combination.
Financials
For the three months ended March 31, 2024, AlphaVest Acquisition Corp reported a net income of $349,241. This was primarily driven by $678,480 in interest income earned on the company's marketable securities held in the trust account, offset by $236,926 in formation and operating costs. AlphaVest Acquisition Corp did not generate any revenue during the quarter.
Looking at the full year 2023, AlphaVest Acquisition Corp reported an annual net income of $2,904,174, with no revenue generated. The company's annual operating cash flow and free cash flow were both negative $630,475 for the year.
As of March 31, 2024, AlphaVest Acquisition Corp had $13,791 in cash and $51,466,768 in marketable securities held in the trust account. The company's current assets totaled $92,379, while current liabilities stood at $709,124, resulting in a current ratio of 0.13.
Liquidity
AlphaVest Acquisition Corp completed its initial public offering in December 2022, raising $70,380,000 (or $10.20 per unit) which was placed in a trust account. The company also sold $4,305,000 in private placement units to its sponsor and the underwriter.
As of March 31, 2024, AlphaVest Acquisition Corp had $51,466,768 in marketable securities held in the trust account. These funds are intended to be used to complete the company's initial business combination. However, AlphaVest Acquisition Corp may need to obtain additional financing to complete a transaction, as it is targeting businesses larger than it could acquire with the net proceeds of the IPO and private placement.
The company's management has expressed substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the financial statements are issued, as it may not have sufficient working capital to meet its needs through the earlier of the consummation of the initial business combination or one year from the issuance date of the financial statements.
Risks and Challenges
As a SPAC, AlphaVest Acquisition Corp faces several risks and uncertainties. The company has not yet identified a specific target for its initial business combination, and there is no guarantee it will be able to complete a transaction within the required time frame. Additionally, AlphaVest Acquisition Corp may struggle to secure the necessary financing to complete a larger acquisition.
The COVID-19 pandemic has also created uncertainty, as it could potentially have a negative impact on the company's financial position, results of operations, and ability to identify and complete a business combination.
Outlook
AlphaVest Acquisition Corp has until December 22, 2024 to complete its initial business combination. The company has already extended the deadline once, and may need to do so again if it is unable to find a suitable target within the original time frame.
In the meantime, AlphaVest Acquisition Corp continues to evaluate potential targets and explore financing options to support a larger transaction. Investors will be closely watching the company's progress as it works to identify and combine with a target business in the coming months.
Conclusion
AlphaVest Acquisition Corp is a SPAC with a focus on the Asian market, currently operating with a net cash position and a sizable trust account. While the company faces the typical risks and uncertainties associated with SPACs, its financial resources and extended timeline provide it with the opportunity to identify and complete a transformative business combination. Investors will want to monitor the company's progress as it works to deploy its capital and create value for shareholders.