Iron Horse Acquisitions Corp

Previous wording

The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements and the notes related thereto which are included in Part II, Item 8 (Financial Statements and Supplementary Data) of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 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 “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in this Annual Report and in the “Risk Factors” section of our Prospectus.

Current wording

The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements and the notes related thereto which are included in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 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 “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factor Summary,” and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Previous wording

We are a blank check company formed under the laws of the State of Delaware on November 23, 2021, whose business purpose is to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. We intend to effectuate our initial business combination using cash from the proceeds of the initial public offering and the sale of the private placement warrants, our capital stock, debt or a combination of cash, stock and debt.

Current wording

We are a blank check company formed under the laws of the State of Delaware on November 23, 2021, whose business purpose is to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. We intend to effectuate our initial business combination using cash from the proceeds of the IPO and the sale of the Private Placement Warrants (as defined below), our capital stock, debt or a combination of cash, stock and debt.

Previous wording

On December 29, 2023, we consummated our IPO of 6,900,000 units, which includes the partial exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment option in the amount of 800,000 units, at $10.00 per unit, generating gross proceeds of $69,000,000. Simultaneously with the closing of the IPO, we consummated the sale of 2,457,000 Private Placement Warrants at a price of $1.00 per Private Placement Warrant, in a private placement to the sponsor, generating gross proceeds of $2,457,000.

Current wording

On December 29, 2023, we consummated our IPO”) of 6,900,000 Units, which includes the partial exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment option in the amount of 800,000 Units, at $10.00 per Unit, generating gross proceeds of $69,000,000. Simultaneously with the closing of the IPO, we consummated the sale of 2,457,000 warrants (the “Private Placement Warrants”) at a price of $1.00 per Private Placement Warrant, in a private placement to the sponsor, generating gross proceeds of $2,457,000.

Previous wording

Following the IPO, the partial exercise of the over-allotment option, and the sale of the Private Placement Warrants, a total of $69,000,000 was placed in the trust account. We incurred $4,651,705 consisting of $586,500 of cash underwriting fees, $2,518,500 of deferred underwriting fees, and $1,546,705 of other offering costs.

Current wording

Following the IPO and the sale of the Private Placement Warrants, a total of $69,000,000 was placed in the Company’s Trust Account with Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company acting as trustee (the “Trust Account”). We incurred $4,651,705 of transaction expenses in connection with the IPO and the sale of the Private Placement Warrants, consisting of $586,500 of cash underwriting fees, $2,518,500 of deferred underwriting fees, and $1,546,705 of other offering costs.

Previous wording

We have neither engaged in any operations nor generated any revenues to date. Our only activities from November 23, 2021 (inception) through December 31, 2023 were organizational activities, those necessary to prepare for the initial public offering, and subsequent to the initial public offering, identifying a target company for a business combination. We do not expect to generate any operating revenues until after the completion of our business combination. We generate 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.

Current wording

We have neither engaged in any operations nor generated any revenues to date. Our only activities from November 23, 2021 (inception) through December 31, 2024 were organizational activities and those necessary to prepare for the IPO and, subsequent to the IPO, identifying a target company for a business combination. We do not expect to generate any operating revenues until after the completion of our initial business combination. We generate 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 in connection with searching for an appropriate target for, and completing, a business combination.

Previous wording

For the year ended December 31, 2023, we had a net loss of $308,792, which consists of formation and operating costs of $309,018, offset by the income tax benefit of $226.

Current wording

For the year ended December 31, 2023, we had a net loss of $308,792, which consists of formation and operating costs of $309,018, partially offset by the income tax benefit of $226.

Previous wording

For the year ended December 31, 2022, cash used in operating activities was $0. Net loss of $181,003 was affected by payment of office expenses made by sponsor of $113,601. Changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $67,402 of cash from operating activities.

Current wording

For the year ended December 31, 2024, cash used in operating activities was $1,012,960. Net income of $1,375,819 was affected by the change in fair value of the overallotment liability of $11,135, and interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $3,526,053. Changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $1,148,409 of cash from operating activities.

Previous wording

As of December 31, 2023, we had $69,000,000 of cash held in the trust account. Through December 31, 2023, we have not withdrawn any interest earned from the trust account. We intend to use substantially all of the funds held in the trust account, including any amounts representing interest earned on the trust account (less income taxes payable), to complete our business combination. To the extent that our capital stock or debt is used, in whole or in part, as consideration to complete our 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.

Current wording

As of December 31, 2024, we had $72,752,485 of cash held in the Trust Account. Through December 31, 2024, we have withdrawn $3,338 of interest earned from the marketable securities held in the Trust Account. We intend to use substantially all of the funds held in the Trust Account, including any amounts representing interest earned on the Trust Account (less income taxes payable), to complete a business combination. To the extent that our capital stock 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.

Previous wording

As of December 31, 2023, we had cash of $656,977. We intend to use the funds held outside the trust account to fund our SEC and tax compliance and 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.

Current wording

As of December 31, 2024, we had cash of $454 outside the Trust Account. Until consummation of a business combination, we intend to use the funds held outside the Trust Account to fund our SEC and tax compliance and 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.

Previous wording

We may need to raise additional funds in order to meet the expenditures required for operating our business. If our estimate of the costs of identifying a target business, undertaking in-depth due diligence and negotiating a business combination are less than the actual amount necessary to do so, we may have insufficient funds available to operate our business prior to our business combination. Moreover, we may need to obtain additional financing either to complete our business combination or because we become obligated to redeem a significant number of our public shares upon consummation of our business combination, in which case we may issue additional securities or incur debt in connection with such business combination.

Current wording

We may need to raise additional funds in order to meet the expenditures required for operating our business. If our estimate of the costs of identifying a target business, undertaking in-depth due diligence and negotiating a business combination are less than the actual amount necessary to do so, we may have insufficient funds available to operate our business prior to our consummation of a business combination. Moreover, we may need to obtain additional financing either to complete a business combination or because we become obligated to redeem a significant number of our public shares upon consummation of a business combination, in which case we may issue additional securities or incur debt in connection with such business combination.

Previous wording

In order to fund working capital deficiencies or finance transaction costs in connection with a business combination, our sponsor, or certain of our officers and directors or their affiliates may, but are not obligated to, loan us funds as may be required. if we complete a business combination, we would repay such loaned amounts. In the event that a business combination does not close, we may use a portion of the working capital held outside the trust account to repay such loaned amounts but no proceeds from our trust account would be used for such repayment. Such loans may be convertible into warrants of the post-business combination entity at a price of $1.00 per warrant, at the option of the lender. The warrants would be identical to the private placement warrants, including as to exercise price, exercisability and exercise period.

Current wording

In order to fund working capital deficiencies or finance transaction costs in connection with a business combination, the sponsor, or certain of our officers and directors or their affiliates may, but are not obligated to, loan us funds as may be required. If we complete a business combination, we would repay such loaned amounts. In the event that we do not complete a business combination, we may use a portion of the working capital held outside the Trust Account to repay such loaned amounts but no proceeds from the Trust Account would be used for such repayment. Such loans may be convertible into warrants to purchase common stock of the post-business combination entity at a price of $1.00 per warrant, at the option of the lender. These warrants would be identical to the Private Placement Warrants, including as to exercise price, exercisability and exercise period.

Previous wording

In connection with the Company’s assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with Financial Accounting Standard Board’s Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-15, “Disclosures of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern,” we have determined that mandatory liquidation, should a business combination not occur, and an extension not be approved by the stockholders of the Company, and potential subsequent dissolution and the liquidity issue raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern through December 29, 2024, the scheduled liquidation date of the Company if it does not complete a business combination prior to such date. Management plans to complete a business combination before the mandatory liquidation date. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to consummate any business combination by December 29, 2024. These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recovery of the recorded assets or the classification of the liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

Current wording

In connection with the Company’s assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with Financial Accounting Standard Board’s Accounting Standards Update 2014-15, “Disclosures of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern,” we have determined that mandatory liquidation, should we not complete a business combination and an extension of our deadline to do so not be approved by the stockholders of the Company, and potential subsequent dissolution and the liquidity issue raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern through March 29, 2025 (or June 29, 2025, if we extend the period of time to consummate a business combination as provided in our amended and restated certificate of incorporation), the scheduled liquidation date of the Company if it does not complete a business combination prior to such date. Management plans to complete a business combination before the mandatory liquidation date. However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to consummate any business combination by March 29, 2025 (or, if extended, June 29, 2024). These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recovery of the recorded assets or the classification of the liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

Previous wording

We do not have any long-term debt, capital lease obligations, operating lease obligations or long-term liabilities. We are party to an administrative services agreement with our sponsor, Bengochea SPAC Sponsors I LLC. Our sponsor has agreed that until the Company consummates a business combination, it will make such office space, as well as general and administrative services including utilities and administrative support, available to the Company as may be required by the Company from time to time.

Current wording

We do not have any long-term debt, capital lease obligations, operating lease obligations or long-term liabilities. We are party to an administrative services agreement with the sponsor. The sponsor has agreed that until the Company consummates a business combination, it will make office space, as well as general and administrative services including utilities and administrative support, available to the Company as may be required by the Company from time to time.

Previous wording

The underwriters were entitled to a deferred underwriting discount of 3.65% of the gross proceeds of the IPO, or $2,518,500, payable upon the closing of an initial business combination. The deferred fee will become payable to the underwriters from the amounts held in the trust account solely in the event that we complete a business combination, subject to the terms of the underwriting agreement.

Current wording

The underwriters in the IPO were entitled to a deferred underwriting discount of 3.65% of the gross proceeds of the IPO, or $2,518,500, payable upon the closing of an initial business combination. The deferred fee will become payable to the underwriters from the amounts held in the Trust Account solely in the event that we complete a business combination, subject to the terms of the underwriting agreement.

Previous wording

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and income and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. We have not identified any critical accounting policies as of December 31, 2023.

Current wording

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and income and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. We have not identified any critical accounting estimates as of December 31, 2024.