Solidion Technology Inc.STIEarnings & Financial Report
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What changed in Solidion Technology Inc.'s 10-K — 2022 vs 2023
Top changes in Solidion Technology Inc.'s 2023 10-K
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- Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity+7 / −9 · 3 edited
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Item 1. Business
Business — how the company describes what it does
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Item 1. Business
Business — how the company describes what it does
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ITEM 1. BUSINESS In this Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Form 10-K”), references to the “Company” and to “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Nubia Brand International Corp.
ITEM 1. BUSINESS In this Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Form 10-K”), references to the “Company” and to “Solidion” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Solidion Technology, Inc.
Business Combination Agreement On February 16, 2023, Nubia entered into a Merger Agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) by and among Honeycomb Battery Company, an Ohio corporation (the “Company” or “Honeycomb”), Nubia, and Nubia Merger Sub, Inc., an Ohio corporation (“Merger Sub”) and wholly-owned subsidiary of Nubia, pursuant to which Merger Sub will merge with and into the Company (the “Merger”) with the Company as the surviving corporation of the Merger and becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nubia.
On February 2, 2024, we consummated the previously announced business combination (the “Closing”) pursuant to a Merger Agreement, dated February 16, 2023 (as amended on August 25, 2023, the “Merger Agreement”), by and among Nubia, Honeycomb Battery Company, an Ohio corporation (“HBC”), and Nubia Merger Sub, Inc., an Ohio corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Nubia (“Merger Sub”).
For more information on the relevant pre-existing fiduciary duties or contractual obligations of our management team, see the section titled “ Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance — Conflicts of Interest .” Legal Proceedings There is no material litigation, arbitration or governmental proceeding currently pending against us or any members of our management team in their capacity as such.
For more information, see “Risk Factors — Risks Related to Legal and Regulatory Compliance” discussing regulations and regulatory risks related to product liability, tax, employment, export controls, trade, data collection, privacy, environmental, health and safety, anti-corruption and anti-bribery compliance.” Legal Proceedings There is no material litigation, arbitration or governmental proceeding currently pending against us or any members of our management team in their capacity as such.
Any of these factors may place us at a competitive disadvantage in successfully negotiating our initial business combination. Facilities Our executive offices are located at 13355 Noel Rd., Suite 1100, Dallas, Texas, and our telephone number is (972) 918-5120. Employees We have two officers.
Our compensation decisions are guided by the external market, role criticality, and the contributions of each team member. Facilities Our corporate headquarters are located at 13355 Noel Rd., Suite 1100, Dallas, Texas, and our telephone number is (972) 918-5120.
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Overview Nubia Brand International Corp. is a newly organized blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses, which we refer to as our initial business combination throughout this prospectus.
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Corporate History and Background We were originally incorporated in Delaware on June 14, 2021 under the name “Nubia Brand International Corp.” as a special purpose acquisition company, formed for the purpose of effecting an initial business combination with one or more target businesses. On March 14, 2022 (the “IPO Closing Date”), we consummated our initial public offering (the “IPO”).
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While we may pursue an initial business combination target in any business or industry or geographic location, we intend to focus our search on wireless telecommunications companies.
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Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub merged with and into HBC (the “Merger,” and the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, the “Transactions”), with HBC surviving such merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Nubia, which was renamed “Solidion Technology, Inc.” upon Closing and we became the owner, directly or indirectly, of all of the equity interests of Honeycomb Battery Company and its subsidiaries.
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On March 15, 2022, Nubia consummated its initial public offering of 12,350,000 units (the “Units”), including 1,350,000 units under the underwriters’ over-allotment option, with each unit consisting of one share of Nubia’s Class A common stock and one-half of one warrant, each whole warrant to purchase one share of Nubia’s Class A common stock.
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In light of the fact that the Business Combination has closed and our ongoing business will be the business formerly operated by HBC, this business section primarily includes information regarding HBC’s business. Overview Solidion Technology, Inc, previously known as “Honeycomb Battery Company”, formerly the energy solutions division of Global Graphene Group, Inc.
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The units were sold at an offering price of $10.00 per unit, generating gross proceeds of $123,500,000. Simultaneously with the consummation of the initial public offering, Nubia consummated the private placement of 5,405,000 warrants at a price of $1.00 per warrant (the “Private Warrants”), generating total proceeds of $5,405,000.
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(“G3”), is a Dallas, TX, USA-based advanced battery technology company focused on the development and commercialization of battery materials, components, cells, and selected module/pack technologies. The cofounder of Solidion, Dr. Bor Z Jang, filed a U.S. patent application on graphene in 2002. The research and development team led by cofounder Dr. Aruna Zhamu and Dr.
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The private warrants are identical to the public warrants underlying the Units being sold in the initial public offering.
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Jang invented graphene-enhanced batteries and built the world’s first manufacturing facility for graphene-enabled silicon anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. Solidion is recognized as a global leader in intellectual property (“IP”) in both the high-capacity anode and the high-energy solid-state battery, as recognized by KnowMade, a French company that specializes in research and analysis of scientific and patent information.
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Following the consummation of the initial public offering, a total of $125,970,000 of the net proceeds from the sale of the Units in the initial public offering and the Private Warrants was deposited into a U.S.-based trust account with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company acting as trustee.
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Solidion is uniquely positioned to offer advanced anode materials (delivering a specific capacity from 300 to 3,500+ milliampere-hours per gram mass (“mAh/g”)) as well as silicon-rich all-solid-state lithium-ion cells, anodeless lithium metal cells, and lithium-sulfur cells, each featuring an advanced polymer or hybrid solid electrolyte that is most process-friendly.
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None of the funds held in trust will be released from the trust account, other than interest income to pay any tax obligations, until the earlier of the completion of an initial business combination within the required time period or our entry into liquidation if we have not completed a business combination in the required time period.
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Subject to the Supply and License Agreement between G3 and Solidion, which limits the manufacture of graphene and graphite products for use in our battery-related products and prohibits resale to third parties, we believe we are well positioned to supply graphite-based anode materials from sustainable sources.
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On May 2, 2022, our Class A common stock and warrants underlying the Units sold in our IPO began to trade separately on a voluntary basis.
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Our all-solid-state battery platform technology is capable of transforming the entire electric vehicle (“EV”) battery space into a solid-state battery industry. We provide solid-state cells that can be manufactured at scale using current lithium-ion cell production facilities, requiring no new design, no new infrastructure, and no new supply chain.
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If the Company is unsuccessful in consummating an initial business combination within 12 months, or March 15, 2023, (or up to 18 months, September 15, 2023, if the Company extends the period of time to consummate a business combination) from the closing of the IPO the Company is required to cease all operations, redeem the public shares and thereafter liquidate and dissolve.
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Our batteries are capable of delivering significantly extended EV range, improved battery safety, lower cost per kilowatt hour, fastest time-to-market, and enable next-gen cathodes with the potential to replace expensive nickel and cobalt with sulfur (S) and other more abundant elements.
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In connection with the Merger, Nubia will change its name to “ Honeycomb Battery Company ” or such other name designated by the Company by notice to Nubia, which is referred to herein as the “Combined Company.” The board of directors of Nubia has unanimously (i) approved and declared advisable the Merger Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated thereby (collectively, the “Transactions”) and (ii) resolved to recommend approval of the Merger Agreement and related matters by the stockholders of Nubia.
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We hold a total of over 520 patents (355 in the United States and 165+ foreign patents) for next-gen batteries. KnowMade has acknowledged us as one of the two U.S.-based leaders in solid-state electrolytes, as well as ranked us as the top company in the United States and top battery startup in the world in silicon anode technology.
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The Merger Agreement provides for Nubia to issue to the Honeycomb shareholders aggregate consideration of 70,000,000 shares of the Combined Company’s common stock (the “Closing Merger Consideration Shares”) at the effective time of the Merger Agreement (the “Effective Time”), plus up to an additional 22,500,000 shares of the Combined Company’s common stock (the “Earnout Shares”) upon the occurrence of the following events (or earlier upon a change of control of Nubia but subject to (and only to the extent that) the valuation of Nubia common stock implied by such change of control transaction meeting the respective VWAP (as defined below) thresholds set forth below): (i) 5,000,000 Earnout Shares if, over any ten (10) trading days within any thirty (30) trading day period from and after the date that is thirty (30) days following the closing date of the Transactions (the “Closing Date”) until the second anniversary of the Closing Date, the VWAP of the shares of Nubia’s Class A common stock is greater than or equal to $12.50 per share (subject to any adjustment pursuant to the Merger Agreement); 1 (ii) 7,500,000 Earnout Shares if, over any ten (10) trading days within any thirty (30) trading day period from and after the date that is one hundred eighty (180) days following the Closing Date until the date that is forty-two (42) months following the Closing Date, the VWAP of the shares of Nubia’s Class A common stock is greater than or equal to $15.00 per share (subject to any adjustment pursuant to the Merger Agreement); and (iii) 10,000,000 Earnout Shares if over any ten (10) trading days within any thirty (30) trading day period from and after the date that is one hundred eighty (180) days following the Closing Date until the fourth anniversary of the Closing Date, the VWAP of the shares of Nubia’s Class A common stock is greater than or equal to $25.00 per share (subject to any adjustment pursuant to the Merger Agreement).
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Additionally, Lexis/Nexis has recognized us as a Global Top 100 Innovator. 1 Industry Background Vehicle electrification provides once-in-a-century market opportunity, with an over $300 billion EV battery market by 2030.
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For purposes of the foregoing, “VWAP” means, for any security as of any date(s), the dollar volume-weighted average price for such security on the principal securities exchange or securities market on which such security is then traded during the period beginning at 9:30:01 a.m., New York time, and ending at 4:00:00 p.m., New York time, as reported by Bloomberg through its “HP” function (set to weighted average) or, if the foregoing does not apply, the dollar volume-weighted average price of such security in the over-the-counter market on the electronic bulletin board for such security during the period beginning at 9:30:01 a.m., New York time, and ending at 4:00:00 p.m., New York time, as reported by Bloomberg, or, if no dollar volume-weighted average price is reported for such security by Bloomberg for such hours, the average of the highest closing bid price and the lowest closing ask price of any of the market makers for such security as reported by OTC Markets Group Inc.
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Transportation electrification has triggered a new run of battery sourcing competition, with potentially up to approximately 5,300 GWh lithium battery demand by 2030, a 500%+ increase from 2020, and a predicted supply shortfall of approximately 3,700 GWh (Fig. 1). In addition, battery-grade graphite demand is expected to grow by a factor of 10x from 2019 to 2030.
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If the VWAP cannot be calculated for such security on such date(s) on any of the foregoing bases, the VWAP of such security on such date(s) shall be the fair market value per share on such date(s) as reasonably determined by Nubia.
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Graphite anode in batteries is expected to grow from 170,000 MT in 2018 to 2.23 million MT in 2028. Fig. 1 Global lithium-ion battery demand forecast The battery technologies developed by Solidion are aimed at addressing today’s EV battery challenges: the need for increased energy density, fire safety, fast charging and lower cost.
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In accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions of the Merger Agreement, each share of Honeycomb’s common stock outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time will be converted into the right to receive its allocable portion of the Closing Merger Consideration Shares and the Earnout Shares, if any.
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Today’s EV batteries are largely based on the lithium-ion cells wherein each cell is typically composed of an anode (negative electrode), a cathode (positive electrode), a separator that electrically isolates the two electrodes, and a liquid electrolyte that permeates into both electrodes and provides a medium through which lithium ions can whim back and forth between the anode and the cathode.
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The Business Combination will require the approval of the shareholders of Nubia and Honeycomb and is subject to other customary closing conditions, including a proxy statement being filed with and cleared by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Transactions is expected to close in the second quarter of 2023.
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These essential components are encased in a protective housing, allowing two terminals to protrude out of the housing for connecting to an external circuit. The incumbent anode material is graphite that stores lithium ions to a theoretical specific capacity of 372 mAh/g (practically 340-360 mAh/g).
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Initial Business Combination General We are not presently engaged in, and we will not engage in, any substantive commercial business until we complete a business combination. We intend to utilize cash derived from the proceeds of the IPO and the private placement of Private Warrants, our capital stock, debt or a combination of these in effecting our initial business combination.
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A lithium-ion cell, having a graphite anode and a lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxide cathode (NCM, 175-200 mAh/g), provides a specific energy of typically 220-250 watt-hours per kilogram (“Wh/kg”).
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Selection of a Target Business and Structuring of Our Initial Business Combination Nasdaq rules require that we must complete one or more business combinations having an aggregate fair market value of at least 80% of the value of the assets held in the trust account (excluding the deferred underwriting commissions and taxes payable on the interest earned on the trust account) at the time of our signing a definitive agreement in connection with our initial business combination.
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By replacing graphite with silicon (Si), having a theoretical specific capacity of 3,580-4,000 mAh/g, one can obtain a cell having an energy density of 350-400 Wh/kg. 2 Large shortfall in global graphite anode material supply.
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Our board of directors will make the determination as to the fair market value of our initial business combination. Even though our board of directors will rely on generally accepted standards, our board of directors will have discretion to select the standards employed. In addition, the application of the standards generally involves a substantial degree of judgment.
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Anticipated shortfalls, relying on data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence and estimations from peers, in graphite anode material supply are approximately 400kt and 300kt in 2025 and 2030, respectively, within North America. Mining of natural graphite and production of artificial graphite from petroleum or coal sources are generally viewed as not environmentally benign, and sustainable sources of graphite are preferable.
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Accordingly, investors will be relying on the business judgment of the board of directors in evaluating the fair market value of the target or targets.
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Market forecasters predict graphite demand from battery makers will grow by 23% – 27% each year through 2028 and that planned capacity and projects in development will not be able to meet forecasted demand as soon as 2025.
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Any proxy solicitation materials or tender offer documents used by us in connection with any proposed transaction will provide public stockholders with our analysis of our satisfaction of the 80% of fair market value test, as well as the basis for our determinations.
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New markets for EV and flame-retardant building materials (“FRBM”) are driving the demand forecast above existing and new sources of supply of graphite. None of the top 10 graphite suppliers is located in North America. All of the top 10 global graphite anode material suppliers are based in Asia.
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If our board of directors is not able to independently determine the fair market value of our initial business combination, we will obtain an opinion from an independent investment banking firm or another independent entity that commonly renders valuation opinions with respect to the satisfaction of such criteria.
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Significant graphite manufacturing capacity is needed in North America to fill the gap between North American supply and demand. We are well positioned to be a leading supplier of various anode materials in North America and other regions.
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While we consider it unlikely that our board of directors will not be able to make an independent determination of the fair market value of our initial business combination, it may be unable to do so if it is less familiar or experienced with the business of a particular target or if there is a significant amount of uncertainty as to the value of a target’s assets or prospects.
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Solidion management team has worked in the field of carbon and graphite materials for over 30 years, and the first to convert graphite to graphene.
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Additionally, pursuant to Nasdaq rules, any initial business combination must be approved by a majority of our independent directors. 2 We anticipate structuring our initial business combination so that the post-transaction company in which our public stockholders own shares will own or acquire 100% of the equity interests or assets of the target business or businesses.
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The team began to work on the development of advanced graphite-, silicon oxide-, and silicon-based anode active materials for lithium-ion cells, and protected lithium metal-based anodes in 2007 and it believes it has established the best IP portfolio in this space.
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We may, however, structure our initial business combination such that the post-transaction company owns or acquires less than 100% of such interests or assets of the target business in order to meet certain objectives of the prior owners of the target business, the target management team or stockholders or for other reasons, but we will only complete such business combination if the post-transaction company owns or acquires 50% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the target or otherwise acquires a controlling interest in the target sufficient for it not to be required to register as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”).
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The Supply and License Agreement allows Solidion to manufacture graphene and graphite products for use in our battery-related products and prohibits resale of the manufactured graphene and graphite products other than after modification to create electrode materials. Current solid-state lithium metal batteries are incompatible with current lithium-ion cell production equipment. This is the major barrier to widespread adoption.
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Even if the post-transaction company owns or acquires 50% or more of the voting securities of the target, our stockholders prior to the business combination may collectively own a minority interest in the post-transaction company, depending on valuations ascribed to the target and us in the business combination transaction.
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Oxide-based sintered ceramic separators are brittle, expensive, and difficult to fabricate. Several technical issues, such as high interfacial impedance, high stack-holding pressure, and low active material proportion, remain to be resolved.
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For example, we could pursue a transaction in which we issue a substantial number of new shares in exchange for all of the outstanding capital stock, shares or other equity interests of a target. In this case, we would acquire a 100% controlling interest in the target.
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Graphite may be replaced with lithium metal (Li) in the anode to obtain a lithium metal battery, which is commonly believed to be capable of delivering an energy density in the range of 400-500 Wh/kg, depending upon the cathode material used. However, such a potential benefit does not come without challenges.
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However, as a result of the issuance of a substantial number of new shares, our stockholders immediately prior to our initial business combination could own less than a majority of our issued and outstanding shares subsequent to our initial business combination.
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During the charge-discharge cycles of a lithium metal cell, a needle-like feature called “lithium dendrites” may form on the lithium metal in the anode. The dendrite can penetrate through a separator and reach the cathode side to cause internal shorting, which poses fire and explosion hazards.
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If less than 100% of the equity interests or assets of a target business or businesses are owned or acquired by the post-transaction company, the portion of such business or businesses that is owned or acquired is what will be valued for purposes of the 80% fair market value test.
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In addition, repeated reactions between lithium and liquid electrolyte continue to consume both the active lithium ions and the liquid electrolyte, leading to rapid capacity decay. These issues have thus far impeded the practical utilization of lithium metal batteries to replace the conventional lithium-ion batteries for EV application.
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If the business combination involves more than one target business, the 80% fair market value test will be based on the aggregate value of all of the target businesses and we will treat the target businesses together as our initial business combination for purposes of a tender offer or for seeking stockholder approval, as applicable.
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Solidion has been developing lithium metal protection strategies aiming to address these technical issues. The safety of lithium-ion or lithium metal batteries hinges upon the availability of a non-flammable electrolyte. The liquid electrolytes commonly utilized in current lithium-ion batteries contain a lithium salt dissolved in an organic solvent, which contains volatile molecules that can catch fire.
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In evaluating a prospective target business, we expect to conduct a thorough due diligence review which will encompass, among other things, meetings with incumbent management and employees, document reviews, inspection of facilities, as well as a review of financial, operational, legal and other information which will be made available to us.
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In contrast, various types of solid-state electrolytes, comprising less or no volatile chemical species, are being developed for both lithium-ion and lithium-metal battery types.
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The time required to select and evaluate a target business and to structure and complete our initial business combination, and the costs associated with this process, are not currently ascertainable with any degree of certainty.
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Further, solid-state electrolytes, when used as a separator, could significantly reduce or eliminate the lithium dendrite issues. 3 However, solid-state electrolytes bring along other types of challenges to a battery designer, including a higher internal impedance (hence, lower power), lower anode or cathode active material proportion (hence, lower-than-expected energy density), and a higher manufacturing cost.
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Any costs incurred with respect to the identification and evaluation of a prospective target business with which our initial business combination is not ultimately completed will result in our incurring losses and will reduce the funds we can use to complete another business combination.
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The latter challenge is largely a result of the need to develop a new process and new equipment for producing the solid-state separator and for assembling the required components into a battery cell. Solidion has been developing two types of quasi-solid or hybrid electrolytes, which are expected to have more practical manufacturability-at-scale — “solvent-in-salt” and “solvent-in-polymer” electrolytes.
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Lack of Business Diversification For an indefinite period of time after consummation of our initial business combination, the prospects for our success may depend entirely on the future performance of a single business.
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Solidion’s effort also includes development of a versatile solid-state electrolyte technology. Solidion’s electrolytes (FireShield TM ) aim to be process-friendly and compatible with current lithium-ion cell manufacturing processes.
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Unlike other entities that have the resources to complete business combinations with multiple entities in one or several industries, it is probable that we will not have the resources to diversify our operations and mitigate the risks of being in a single line of business.
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Specifically, Solidion’s developments are focused to provide a disruptive material process technology that would enable current lithium-ion cell manufacturing facilities to produce solid-state or quasi-solid electrolyte-based safe lithium batteries without the need to significantly change existing equipment and facilities.
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By consummating our initial business combination with only a single entity, our lack of diversification may: ● subject us to negative economic, competitive and regulatory developments, any or all of which may have a substantial adverse impact on the particular industry in which we operate after our initial business combination, and ● result in our dependency upon the performance of a single operating business or the development or market acceptance of a single or limited number of products, processes or services. 3 Limited Ability to Evaluate the Target Business’ Management Team Although we scrutinized the management team of our target business, our assessment of the target business’ management team may not prove to be correct.
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This implies that the lithium-ion battery industry can readily enjoy the benefits of solid-state, lithium metal batteries essentially immediately, not having to wait for a decade. Solidion ’ s battery technology is targeting to enable significant benefits across battery capacity, life, safety, and fast charging while minimizing cost.
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In addition, the future management team may not have the necessary skills, qualifications or abilities to manage a public company. Furthermore, the future role of our officers and directors, if any, in the target business following our initial business combination remains to be determined.
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Solidion is getting ready to commercialize the graphene-protected lithium metal anode technology, which is essential to the accelerated emergence of a lithium metal battery industry. The process-friendly electrolytes are also ready to solidify Solidion ’ s leadership position in converting the entire lithium battery industry into a quasi-solid and solid-state status.
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While it is possible that some of our key personnel will remain associated in senior management or advisory positions with us following our initial business combination, it is unlikely that they will devote their full time efforts to our affairs subsequent to our initial business combination.
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In the automotive industry, most of the EV makers are highly interested in silicon- and lithium metal-based anodes for improved EV driving range given the same battery weight or volume.
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Moreover, they would only be able to remain with the company after the consummation of our initial business combination if they are able to negotiate employment or consulting agreements in connection with the business combination.
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For instance, GM is experimenting with silicon-rich and lithium metal anodes, solid state and high voltage electrolytes, and dry processing of electrodes for its next generation of Ultium batteries, due around 2025. Ford, VW and BMW are also working with battery start-ups on the development of solid-state lithium metal and Si-based anodes.
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Item 2. Properties
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES We do not own any real estate or other physical properties materially important to our operations. We maintain our principal executive offices at 13355 Noel Rd., Suite 1100, Dallas, Texas. We consider our current office space, combined with the other office space otherwise available to our executive officers, adequate for our current operations.
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES We maintain our corporate headquarters located at 13355 Noel Rd., Suite 1100, Dallas, Texas, and our telephone number is (972) 918-5120. We maintain our research and development and manufacturing operations located in Dayton, Ohio, where we own a building of approximately 27,646 square feet and lease a building of approximately 7,097 square feet.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS We are not currently a party to any material litigation or other legal proceedings brought against us. We are also not aware of any legal proceeding, investigation or claim, or other legal exposure that has a more than remote possibility of having a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS From time to time, a public company can become involved in litigation or other legal proceedings. We are not currently a party to any litigation or legal proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on our business.
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ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES Not Applicable. 6 PART II
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Regardless of outcome, litigation can have an adverse impact on us because of defense and settlement costs, diversion of management resources and other factors. ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES None. 39 PART II
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Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 6 PART II 7 Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 7 Item 6. [RESERVED] 7 Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 7 Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 11 Item 8.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 39 PART II 40 Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 40 Item 6. [RESERVED] 40 Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 40 Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 45 Item 8.
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ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES Our Units began to trade on the Nasdaq Global Market, or Nasdaq, under the symbol “NUBIU” on March 11, 2022.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES Our Common Stock have traded on the Nasdaq Global Market, or Nasdaq, under the symbol “STI” on February 5, 2024.
It is the present intention of our board of directors to retain all earnings, if any, for use in our business operations and, accordingly, our board of directors does not anticipate declaring any dividends in the foreseeable future. In addition, our board of directors is not currently contemplating and does not anticipate declaring any share dividends in the foreseeable future.
We currently intend to retain all available funds and any future earnings for use in the operation of our business and do not anticipate paying any dividends on our capital stock in the foreseeable future.
The Class A common stock, warrants, and rights comprising the Units began separate trading on Nasdaq on May 2, 2022, under the symbols “NUBI” and “NUBIW” respectively. Holders of Record As of December 31, 2022, there were 4 holders of record of our Class A common stock, 1 holder of record of our Class B common stock.
Prior to that date, Nubia's Class A Common Stock and Public Warrants were listed on the Nasdaq Global under the symbols "NUBI" and "NUBIW" respectively. Holders of Record As of April 11, 2024, there were 42 holders of record of our common stock.
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The number of record holders was determined from the records of our transfer agent. Dividends We have not paid any cash dividends on our shares of Class A common stock to date and do not intend to pay cash dividends prior to the completion of an initial business combination.
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The actual number of stockholders of our common stock is greater than this number of record holders and includes stockholders who are beneficial owners but whose shares of common stock are held in street name by banks, brokers and other nominees.
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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 dividends subsequent to a business combination will be within the discretion of our board of directors at such time.
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Dividends We have not declared or paid any dividends, or authorized or made any distribution upon or with respect to any class or series of our capital stock.
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Further, if we incur any indebtedness, our ability to declare dividends may be limited by restrictive covenants we may agree to in connection therewith. Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans None.
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Any future determination to declare dividends will be made at the discretion of our board of directors, subject to applicable laws, and will depend on our financial condition, operating results, capital requirements, general business conditions and other factors that our board of directors may deem relevant. Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans None.
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Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities On March 15, 2022, simultaneously with the closing of the IPO, we sold the Sponsor 5,405,000 warrants (the “Private Warrants”) at a price of $1.00 per Private Warrant, generating total proceeds of $5,405,000.
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Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities There were no unregistered securities to report which have not been previously included in a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or a Current Report on Form 8-K. Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers None.
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The Private Warrants are identical to the warrants sold in the IPO except that holders of the Private Warrants may not transfer, assign, or sell any of the Private Warrants or underlying securities until the date that is 30 days after the date we complete our initial business combination except to permitted transferees.
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Our Sponsor was granted certain demand and piggyback registration rights in connection with the purchase of the Private Warrants. Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers None.
Item 7. Management's Discussion & Analysis
Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) — revenue / margin commentary
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Item 7. Management's Discussion & Analysis
Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) — revenue / margin commentary
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2022 filing
2023 filing
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 entered into any non-financial agreements involving assets. Contractual Obligations At December 31, 2022, we did not have any long-term debt, capital lease obligations, operating lease obligations or long-term liabilities.
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 entered into any non-financial agreements involving assets. Contractual Obligations At December 31, 2023, we did not have any long-term debt, capital lease obligations, operating lease obligations or long-term liabilities.
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 common shares and whether the warrant holders could potentially require “net cash settlement” in a circumstance outside of the Company’s control, among other conditions for equity classification.
The assessment considers whether the FPA and NRA are freestanding financial instruments pursuant to ASC 480, meet the definition of a liability pursuant to ASC 480, and whether the FPA and NRA meet all of the requirements for equity classification under ASC 815, including whether the FPA and NRA are indexed to the Company’s own common shares and whether the FPA and NRA holders could potentially require “net cash settlement” in a circumstance outside of the Company’s control, among other conditions for equity classification.
Going Concern Considerations, Liquidity and Capital Resources On March 15, 2022, we consummated the Initial Public Offering of 11,000,000 Units at a price of $10.00 per Unit, which includes the exercise by the underwriters of the over-allotment option to purchase an additional 1,350,000 Units, generating gross proceeds of $123,500,000.
In addition, the Company recorded an income tax provision of $339,899. Going Concern Considerations, Liquidity and Capital Resources On March 15, 2022, we consummated the Initial Public Offering of 11,000,000 Units at a price of $10.00 per Unit, which includes the exercise by the underwriters of the over-allotment option to purchase an additional 1,350,000 Units, generating gross proceeds of $123,500,000.
Results of Operations For the year ended December 31, 2022, we had net income of $593,905 which consisted of interest income earned in the amount of $1,818,565 on cash and funds held in the Trust Account, a gain on the over-allotment liability of $19,432, partially offset by operating expenses totaling $904,193.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, we had a net income of $593,905 which consisted of interest income earned in the amount of $1,812,882 on cash and funds held in the Trust Account, interest income of $5,683 earned on cash held the operating bank account, a gain on the over-allotment liability of $19,432, partially offset by operating expenses totaling $904,193.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, cash used in operating activities was $725,102 which consisted of net income of $593,905, interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $1,812,882, the gain on the change in fair value of the over-allotment liability of $19,432 and changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $513,307 of cash from operating activities.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, cash used in operating activities was $2,661,093 which consisted of a net loss of $19,775,602, interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $3,788,143, and changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $20,902,653 of cash from operating activities. 41 For the year ended December 31, 2022, cash used in operating activities was $725,102 which consisted of net income of $593,905, interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $1,812,882, the gain on the change in fair value of the over-allotment liability of $19,432 and changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $513,307 of cash from operating activities.
For issued or modified warrants that do not meet all of the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to be recorded at their initial fair value on the date of issuance, and each balance sheet date thereafter.
For issued or modified FPA and NRAs that do not meet all of the criteria for equity classification, the FPA and NRAs are required to be recorded at their initial fair value on the date of issuance, and each balance sheet date thereafter. The Company accounts for outstanding FPA and NRA as liability-classified instruments.
The balance sheets do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“US GAAP”), which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“US GAAP”), which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern.
This assessment is conducted at the time warrant issuance and as of each subsequent quarterly period end date while the warrants are outstanding. For issued or modified warrants that meet all of the criteria for equity classification, the warrants are required to be recorded as a component of additional paid-in capital at the time of issuance.
For issued or modified FPA and NRAs that meet all of the criteria for equity classification, the FPA and NRA are required to be recorded as a component of additional paid-in capital at the time of issuance.
As of December 31, 2022, we had investments held in the Trust Account of $127,782,882 principally invested in U.S. government securities. Interest income on the balance in the Trust Account may be used by us to pay taxes, and to pay up to $100,000 of any dissolution expenses.
As of December 31, 2023, we had cash held in the Trust Account of $42,994,274. Interest income on the balance in the Trust Account may be used by us to pay taxes, and to pay up to $100,000 of any dissolution expenses. In 2023, $1,523,258 was withdrawn from the Trust to pay taxes.
Warrants We account for warrants as either equity-classified or liability-classified instruments based on an assessment of the warrant’s specific terms and applicable authoritative guidance in ASC 480, and FASB ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging” (“ASC 815”).
We have identified the following as our critical accounting estimate for the year ended December 31, 2023: Forward Purchase Agreement and Non Redemption Agreement The Company accounts for the forward purchase agreement and non-redemption agreement as either equity-classified or liability-classified instruments based on an assessment of the FPA and NRA specific terms and applicable authoritative guidance in ASC 480, and FASB ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging” (“ASC 815”).
These increases were offset by payment of the underwriting fees and offering costs of $1,235,000 and $429,243, respectively.
The Company received gross proceeds of $128,905,000 from the Initial Public Offering, the exercise of the over-allotment option by the underwriters’ and the sale of the Private Placement Warrants. These increases were offset by payment of the underwriting fees and offering costs of $1,235,000 and $429,243, respectively.
On May 20, 2022, the Company and the Sponsor entered into the Amended Note (i) to extend the Original Maturity Date to a new maturity date which shall be upon the earlier of the closing of the Company’s initial business combination or the Company’s liquidation, and (ii) to permit the holder of the Amended Note, in its sole discretion, to convert any or all of the unpaid principal under the Amended Note into Warrants, at a price of $1.00 per warrant, upon consummation of the Company’s initial business combination.
The Promissory Note is non-interest bearing and payable on the earlier of the closing of the Company’s initial business combination or the Company’s liquidation, and to permits the holder of the Note, in its sole discretion, to convert any or all of the unpaid principal under the Amended Note into warrants, at a price of $1.00 per warrant, upon consummation of the Company’s initial business combination. 42 As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there was $1,297,500, and $125,341, respectively, outstanding under the Promissory Note.
Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including those set forth under “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 7 Overview We are a blank check company incorporated as a Delaware corporation and formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses (the “Initial Business Combination”).
Certain information contained in the discussion and analysis set forth below includes forward-looking statements. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including those set forth under “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement., upon the consummation of our Initial Business Combination, we will pay the underwriters a cash fee in an amount equal to 3.5% of the gross proceeds of the Public Offering (exclusive of any applicable finders’ fees which might become payable).
The Underwriter in the initial public offering was entitled to a deferred fee of 3.5% of the gross proceeds of the Public Offering (exclusive of any applicable finders’ fees which might become payable) or $4,322,500 in the aggregate. The deferred fee was paid in connection with the closing of the Business Combination.
We account for our outstanding warrants as equity-classified instruments. 10 Recent Accounting Pronouncements Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on the Company’s balance sheet.
Early adoption is permitted. The Company’s management does not believe the adoption of ASU 2023-09 will have a material impact on its financial statements and disclosures. Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements. 44
No fee will be due if we do not complete an Initial Business Combination. 9 Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Estimates The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States 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.
Critical Accounting Estimates We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, which require our management to make estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the balance sheet dates, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.
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Certain information contained in the discussion and analysis set forth below includes forward-looking statements.
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Overview Solidion Technology, Inc, previously known as “Honeycomb Battery Company”, formerly the energy solutions division of Global Graphene Group, Inc., is a Dallas, TX, USA-based advanced battery technology company focused on the development and commercialization of battery materials, components, cells, and selected module/pack technologies.
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We intend to effectuate an Initial Business Combination using cash from the proceeds of our initial public offering (the “Public Offering”) that closed on March 15, 2022 (the “Closing Date”) and the private placement warrants sold in a private placement (the “Private Placement Warrants”) that closed on the Closing Date and from additional issuances, if any, of, our capital stock and our debt, or a combination of cash, stock and debt.
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Solidion is recognized as a global leader in intellectual property in both the high-capacity anode and the high-energy solid-state battery, as recognized by KnowMade, a French company that specializes in research and analysis of scientific and patent information.
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Our business activities from inception to December 31, 2022 consisted primarily of our preparation for our Public Offering that was completed on March 15, 2022 and, since the Closing Date, identification and evaluation of prospective acquisition targets for an Initial Business Combination. At December 31, 2022, we had cash of $545,655 and working capital deficit of $148,043.
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Solidion is uniquely positioned to offer advanced anode materials (delivering a specific capacity from 300 to 3,500+ milliampere-hours per gram mass (“mAh/g”)) as well as silicon-rich all-solid-state lithium-ion cells, anodeless lithium metal cells, and lithium-sulfur cells, each featuring an advanced polymer or hybrid solid electrolyte that is most process-friendly. 40 Recent Developments Business Combination On February 2, 2024, Nubia Brand International Corp., a Delaware corporation (“Nubia” and after the Transactions described herein, the “Solidion” or “Solidion Technology, Inc.”), consummated the previously announced business combination (the “Closing”) pursuant to a Merger Agreement, dated February 16, 2023 (as amended on August 25, 2023, the “Merger Agreement”), by and among Nubia, Honeycomb Battery Company, an Ohio corporation (“HBC”), and Nubia Merger Sub, Inc., an Ohio corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Nubia (“Merger Sub”).
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Further, we expect to continue to incur significant costs in the pursuit of our acquisition plans. We cannot assure you that our plans to complete an Initial Business Combination will be successful.
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Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub merged with and into HBC (the “Merger,” and the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, the “Transactions”), with HBC surviving such merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Nubia, which was renamed “Solidion Technology, Inc.” upon Closing.
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In addition, the Company recorded an income tax provision of $339,899. For the period from June 14, 2021 (inception) through December 31, 2021, we had a net loss of $1,430 which consisted solely of formation expenses.
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We received net proceeds from the Business Combination totaling $1.6 million, prior to deducting transaction and issuance costs. The cash resulting from the Business Combination is expected to be used toward our corporate growth strategy related to the commercialization of our battery technology and the scaling of our manufacturing operations.
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For the year ended December 31, 2022, cash from financing activities provided $127,240,757. The Company received gross proceeds of $128,905,000 from the Initial Public Offering, the exercise of the over-allotment option by the underwriters’ and the sale of the Private Placement Warrants .
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Equity Financing On March 13, 2024, Solidion entered into a private placement transaction (the “Private Placement”), pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Subscription Agreement”) with certain institutional investors (the “Purchasers”) for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $3.85 million, before deducting fees to the placement agent and other expenses payable by the Company in connection with the Private Placement.
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For the period from June 14, 2021 (inception) through December 31, 2021, cash used in operating activities was $0 which consisted of the net loss of $1,430 offset by advances from related party of $939 and changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $491 of cash from operating activities.
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The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Private Placement for working capital and general corporate purposes. The Private Placement closed on March 15, 2024. As part of the Private Placement, the Company issued an aggregate of 5,133,332 units and pre-funded units (collectively, the “Units”) at a purchase price of $0.75 per unit (less $0.0001 per pre-funded unit).
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In March 2023, $200,050 was withdrawn from the Trust to pay taxes. 8 At December 31, 2022, the Company had cash outside of trust of $545,655 and working capital deficit of $148,043. Further, the Company has incurred and expects to continue to incur significant costs in pursuit of its financing and acquisition plans.
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Each Unit consists of (i) one share of Solidion Common Stock (or one pre-funded warrant to purchase one share of Common Stock), (ii) two Series A warrants each to purchase one share of Common Stock, and (iii) one Series B warrant to purchase such number of shares of Common Stock as determined on the reset date (as defined in the Subscription Agreement), and in accordance with the terms therein.
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In connection with the Company’s assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-15, “ Disclosures of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern ,” management has determined that the Company has funds that are sufficient to fund the working capital needs of the Company until the consummation of an initial business combination or the winding up of the Company as stipulated in the Company’s amended and restated memorandum of association.
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Results of Operations As the closing of the Business Combination did not occur until after the year ended December 31, 2023, the results of operations below are based on the fact that we have neither engaged in any operations nor generated any revenues to the date of the financial statements.
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However, management has determined that these liquidity risks, as well as if the Company is unsuccessful in consummating an initial business combination within 15 months, or June 15, 2023 as the Company deposited $1,235,000 into the trust account in March 2023 to fund the automatic 3-month extension, (or up to 18 months, by September 15, 2023, if the Company extends the period of time to consummate a business combination) from the closing of the IPO, the requirement that the Company cease all operations, redeem the public shares and thereafter liquidate and dissolve raises substantial doubt about the ability to continue as a going concern for the next twelve months from the issuance of this filing.
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Our only activities from June 14, 2021 (inception) through December 31, 2023 were organizational activities, those necessary to prepare for our IPO, described below, searching for a business combination target and the Business Combination. We did not expect to generate any operating revenues until after the completion of our Business Combination.
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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 the deferred underwriting commissions, to complete an initial business combination.
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We generated non-operating income in the form of interest income on marketable securities held in the trust account. We incur expenses as a result of being a public company (for legal, financial reporting, accounting and auditing compliance), as well as for due diligence expenses.
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To the extent that capital stock or debt is used, in whole or in part, as consideration to complete an 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 growth strategies.
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For the year ended December 31, 2023, we had a net loss of $19,775,602 which consisted of operating expenses of $3,509,621 and change in fair value of derivative asset/liabilities of $18,483,096, partially offset by interest income earned in the amount of $3,788,143 on cash and funds held in the Trust Account and interest income of $8,580 earned on cash held the operating bank account.
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If an 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.
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In addition, the Company recorded an income tax provision of $1,579,608.
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As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, there was $125,341 outstanding under the Promissory Note.
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For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company generated cash of $88,576,752 in investing activities primarily from the withdrawal of investments in the Trust Account for redemptions.
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Upon the earlier of the completion of the Initial Business Combination and the Company’s liquidation, we will cease paying these monthly fees.
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For the year ended December 31, 2023, cash used in financing activities was $86,441,335, primarily for repayment of redemptions. For the year ended December 31, 2022, cash from financing activities provided $127,240,757.
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Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.
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The amount of cash withdrawn from the Trust and remaining payable for taxes at the year-end totaled $170,387. At December 31, 2023, the Company had cash outside of trust of $19,979 and working capital deficit of $6,544,950.
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We have identified the following as our critical accounting policies: Net Income (Loss) per Common Share The Company complies with accounting and disclosure requirements of FASB ASC Topic 260, “ Earnings Per Share. ” Net income (loss) per share of common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period.
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Prior to the consummation of the Business Combination, the Company used the funds not held in the Trust Account for identifying and evaluating target businesses, performing due diligence on prospective target businesses, traveling to and from the offices, plants or similar location of prospective target businesses or their representatives or owners, reviewing corporate documents and material agreements of prospective target businesses and structuring, negotiating and completing a Business Combination, which was the Business Combination with Honeycomb Battery Company, which was completed on January 31, 2023.
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The Company applies the two-class method in calculating earnings per share. The remeasurement adjustment associated with the redeemable shares of Class A Common Stock is excluded from income (loss) per share as the redemption value approximates fair value.
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On February 2, 2024 (the “Closing Date”), the Company consummated the business combination (the “Closing”) pursuant to a Merger Agreement, dated February 16, 2023 (as amended on August 25, 2023, the “Merger Agreement”) with HBC surviving such merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Nubia, which was renamed “Solidion Technology, Inc.” upon Closing.
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The calculation of diluted income (loss) per share of common stock does not consider the effect of the warrants issued in connection with the (i) Initial Public Offering and (ii) the Private Placement since the exercise of the warrants is contingent upon the occurrence of future events. .
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Since Solidion’s inception, the Company has experienced recurring net losses and has generated minimal sales.
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As of December 31, 2022, the warrants are exercisable to purchase 11,580,000 shares of Class A common stock in the aggregate. As a result, diluted income (loss) per share of common stock is the same as basic income (loss) per common stock for the periods presented.
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For the year ended December 31, 2023, Solidion recorded net losses of approximately $5,300,000, net cash used in operating activities of approximately $4,100,000 and, as of December 31, 2023, had cash and cash equivalents on hand of approximately $1,000, which factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
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On March 10, 2022, the Company effectuated a 1.1-for-1 share split on the Class B common stock, resulting in an aggregate of 3,162,500 founder shares outstanding (up to 412,500 shares of which were subject to forfeiture, of which 75,000 were forfeited, resulting in 337,500 common stock shares outstanding subsequent to March 10, 2022).
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The Company plans to finance its operations with proceeds from the sale of equity securities or debt; however, there is no assurance that management’s plans to obtain additional debt or equity financing will be successfully implemented or implemented on terms favorable to the Company.
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Basic net income per share of common stock excludes the 337,500 shares subject to forfeiture from weighted average shares outstanding between January 1, 2022 through March 10, 2022 due to the contingency with forfeiture.
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On May 17, 2023, the Sponsor issued an unsecured promissory note to the Company (the “Note”), pursuant to which the Company may borrow up to an aggregate principal amount of $1,000,000.
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Diluted net income per share of common stock weighted average shares outstanding considers the 337,500 shares subject to forfeiture as outstanding during the entire year ended December 31, 2022. For the period from June 14, 2021 (inception) through December 31, 2021, the 412,500 shares subject to forfeiture were excluded from the basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding.
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On January 29, 2024, the Promissory Notes with the Sponsor was amended such that any or all of the unpaid principal upon consummation of the Company’s initial business combination was convertible into common shares at a conversion price of $1.00 per share.
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Class A common stock subject to possible redemption The Company accounts for its shares of Class A common stock subject to possible redemption in accordance with the guidance enumerated in ASC 480 “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity”. Common stock subject to mandatory redemption is classified as a liability instrument and is measured at fair value.
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At various dates in the third and fourth quarters of 2023, the Company issued Convertible Notes to related parties of $905,000 to meet our working capital requirements. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there was $905,000 and $0 in Convertible Notes from Related Parties outstanding.
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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 is classified as stockholders’ equity.
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At various dates in the second and third quarters of 2023, the Target advanced funds of $187,500 to extend the period of time to complete an initial business combination. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there was $187,500 and $0 in Advances from Target outstanding.
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The shares of the Company’s Class A common stock feature certain redemption rights that are considered by the Company to be outside of the Company’s control and subject to the occurrence of uncertain future events.
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At various dates in the third and fourth quarters of 2023, related parties provided advances totaling $332,000 to meet our working capital requirements. As of December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, outstanding balances due to related parties amounted to $332,500 and $0, respectively.
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair value is defined as the price that would be received for sale of an asset or paid to transfer of a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. US GAAP establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value.
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Preceding the consummation of the initial business combination, we issued Convertible Notes corresponding to advances made by related parties throughout 2023. On December 9, 2023, we instructed Continental Stock & Trust to liquidate the investments held in the Trust Account and deposit the proceeds into a cash deposit account with Continental serving as trustee.
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The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The determination of fair value of the Representative Shares to the underwriter represent the most significant accounting estimate related to the fair value of financial instruments.
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These funds remained in the cash deposit account until the consummation of our initial Business Combination on February 2, 2024. As a result, following the liquidation of investments in the Trust Account, the remaining proceeds from the Initial Public Offering and Private Placement are no longer invested in money market funds but held as cash deposits with Continental.
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The 123,500 Representative Shares have a grant date fair value of $6.29 per share or an aggregate of $776,815. The Company measured the fair value of the Representative Shares on the grant date of the award utilizing a valuation model which considers certain assumptions.
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We began incurring these fees on March 14, 2022 and continued to incur these fees monthly until the completion of our Business Combination.
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These assumptions include the offering price, the marketability of the Company and the probability of initial business combination. Upon the Initial Public Offering, such amounts were allocated to offering costs within stockholders’ equity (deficit).
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At a special meeting of Nubia Brand stockholders held on December 14, 2023, Nubia Brand’s stockholders approved the proposed business combination with HBC.
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In addition, in a special meeting on December 15, 2023, Nubia Brand stockholders approved an amendment to the certificate of incorporation that changed the date by which Nubia Brand must consummate an initial business combination to March 15, 2024.
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To the extent that there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, our financial condition or results of operations would be affected. We base our estimates on our own historical experience and other assumptions that we believe are reasonable after taking account of our circumstances and expectations for the future based on available information.
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We evaluate these estimates on an ongoing basis. 43 We consider an accounting estimate to be critical if: (i) the accounting estimate requires us to make assumptions about matters that were highly uncertain at the time the accounting estimate was made, and (ii) changes in the estimate that are reasonably likely to occur from period to period or use of different estimates that we reasonably could have used in the current period, would have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
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There are items within our financial statement that require estimation but are not deemed critical, as defined above.
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