Bukit Jalil Global Acquisition 1 Ltd. (the “Company”) filed its quarterly report for the period ended June 30, 2024. The Company reported a net loss of $1.4 million, or $0.28 per share, compared to a net loss of $1.1 million, or $0.22 per share, for the same period in the prior year. The Company’s total assets decreased to $14.3 million as of June 30, 2024, from $16.5 million as of June 30, 2023. The Company’s total liabilities increased to $12.1 million as of June 30, 2024, from $9.4 million as of June 30, 2023. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents decreased to $2.2 million as of June 30, 2024, from $7.1 million as of June 30, 2023. The Company’s management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is included in the report.
Overview
Bukit Jalil Global Acquisition 1 Ltd. is a blank check company formed in the Cayman Islands on September 15, 2022. The company’s purpose is to identify and complete a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses.
The company completed its initial public offering (IPO) on June 30, 2023, raising $57.5 million by selling 5.75 million units at $10 per unit. Each unit consisted of one ordinary share, one-half of one redeemable warrant, and one right. Concurrently, the company completed a private placement of 424,307 units to its sponsor for $4.2 million.
Recent Developments
On June 29, 2024, the company’s shareholders approved amendments to the company’s articles of incorporation to:
In connection with these amendments, 2.82 million shares were redeemed for $30.2 million.
To fund the monthly extensions, the company’s sponsor has provided $100,000 per month in the form of unsecured promissory notes that can be converted into private units of the company.
On August 5, 2024, the company entered into a business combination agreement with GIBO Holdings Limited to acquire Global IBO Group Ltd., a company that provides an AI-powered platform for content creation and distribution. The merger consideration is $8.28 billion.
Results of Operations
The company has not generated any revenue to date, as it has been focused on identifying and evaluating potential acquisition targets. For the three months ended June 30, 2024, the company reported net income of $551,806, consisting of $789,818 in interest and dividend income offset by $238,012 in operating costs. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the company reported net income of $1,100,267, consisting of $1,570,964 in interest and dividend income offset by $470,697 in operating costs.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2024, the company had $54,466 in cash and a working capital deficit of $231,238. The company believes these conditions raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management expects to obtain additional funding from related parties to complete the planned business combination.
The company intends to use the net proceeds from the IPO and private placement, held in the trust account, to fund the business combination with GIBO. Any remaining funds will be used as working capital for the combined company.
Critical Accounting Policies
The company’s critical accounting policies include:
Overall, Bukit Jalil Global Acquisition 1 Ltd. is a blank check company that has made progress towards completing a business combination with GIBO, but faces liquidity challenges that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.