HSPOF 8-K
Horizon Space Acquisition I Corp. (HSPOF)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
The disclosures set forth under Item 2.03 are incorporated by reference.
Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.
Pursuant to the amended and restated memorandum and articles of association (the “Charter”) of Horizon Space Acquisition I Corp., a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company” or “HSPO”), the Company currently has until November 27, 2024 to complete its initial business combination, however the Company may extend the period of time to consummate a business combination up to December 27, 2024, by an additional one-month extension, subject to Horizon Space Acquisition I Sponsor Corp., a Cayman Islands company, the sponsor of the Company (the “Sponsor”) and/or its designee, depositing $60,000 (the “Monthly Extension Fee”) into the trust account of the Company (the “Trust Account”).
On November 26, 2024, an aggregate of $60,000 of the Monthly Extension Fee was deposited into the Trust Account for the public shareholders, which enables the Company to extend the period of time it has to consummate its initial business combination by one month from November 27, 2024 to December 27, 2024 (the “Extension”). The payment of the Monthly Extension Fee was made by Squirrel Enlivened (Hong Kong) Technology Limited (the “Squirrel HK”), pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Business Combination Agreement”) dated September 16, 2024, by and among the Company, Squirrel Enlivened Technology Co., Ltd, a Cayman Islands exempted company (“Squirrel HoldCo”), Squirrel Enlivened International Co., Ltd, a Cayman Islands exempted company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Squirrel HoldCo (“Squirrel Cayman”), Squirrel Enlivened Overseas Co., Ltd, a Cayman Islands exempted company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Squirrel Cayman (“Merger Sub”) in connection with the proposed business combination (the “Business Combination”). The Company issued an unsecured promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $60,000 (the “Note”) dated November 27, 2024 to Squirrel HK in connection with the payment of the Monthly Extension Fee.
The Note bears no interest and is payable in full upon the earlier to occur of (i) the consummation of the Company’s business combination or (ii) the date of expiry of the term of the Company (the “Maturity Date”). The following shall constitute an event of default: (i) a failure to pay the principal within five business days of the Maturity Date; (ii) the commencement of a voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy action, (iii) the breach of the Company’s obligations thereunder; (iv) any cross defaults; (v) an enforcement proceedings against the Company; and (vi) any unlawfulness and invalidity in connection with the performance of the obligations thereunder, in which case the Note may be accelerated.
A copy of the Note is attached as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K (this “Report”) and is incorporated herein by reference. The foregoing description of the Note does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and is qualified in its entirety by, the full text of the Note.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This Report includes forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and may be accompanied by words that convey projected future events or outcomes, such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “design,” “intend,” “expect,” “could,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “seek,” “target,” “aim,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “should,” “would,” or variations of such words or by expressions of similar meaning. Such forward-looking statements, including statements regarding anticipated financial and operational results, projections of market opportunity and expectations, the estimated post-transaction enterprise value, the advantages and expected growth of Squirrel HoldCo and its subsidiaries, including among others Squirrel Cayman, Merger Sub, Shenzhen Squirrel Enlivened Media Group Co. Ltd (collectively as enumerated in accordance with the Business Combination Agreement, the “Squirrel Companies”) , the cash position of Squirrel Companies following the Merger Closing (as defined in the Business Combination Agreement), the ability of Squirrel Companies and HSPO to consummate the proposed Business Combination and the timing of such consummation, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those factors described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in HSPO’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 1, 2024 (the “Form 10-K”), HSPO’s final prospectus dated December 22, 2022 filed with the SEC (the “Final Prospectus”) related to HSPO’s initial public offering, and in other documents filed by HSPO with the SEC from time to time. Important factors that could cause the combined company’s actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include: HSPO’s or Squirrel Companies’ limited operating history; the ability of HSPO or Parent to identify and integrate acquisitions; general economic and market conditions impacting demand for the services of Squirrel Companies; the inability to complete the proposed Business Combination; the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed Business Combination, which may be affected by, among other things, the amount of cash available following any redemptions by HSPO shareholders; the ability to meet Nasdaq’s listing standards following the consummation of the proposed Business Combination; costs related to the proposed Business Combination; and such other risks and uncertainties as are discussed in the Form 10-K, the Final Prospectus and the proxy statement to be filed relating to the Business Combination. Other factors include the possibility that the proposed Business Combination do not close, including due to the failure to receive required security holder approvals, or the failure of other closing conditions.
Squirrel Companies and HSPO each expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the expectations of Squirrel Companies or HSPO with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based, except as required by law.
Additional Information about the Transaction and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed Business Combination, Squirrel Cayman intends to file with the SEC a registration statement on Form F-4, which will include a preliminary proxy statement containing information about the proposed Business Combination and the respective businesses of Squirrel Companies and HSPO, as well as the prospectus relating to the offer of the Parent securities to be issued to in connection with the completion of the proposed Business Combination. After the registration statement is declared effective, HSPO will mail a definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents to its shareholders as of the record date established for voting on the proposed Business Combination.
INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE ADVISED TO READ, WHEN AVAILABLE, THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE BUSINESS COMBINATION AND THE PARTIES TO THE BUSINESS COMBINATION. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain copies of these documents (if and when available) and other documents filed with the SEC free of charge at www.sec.gov. Shareholders of HSPO will also be able to obtain copies of the proxy statement/prospectus without charge, once available, at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
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Participants in the Solicitation
Squirrel HoldCo, Squirrel Cayman, HSPO and their respective directors and executive officers and other persons may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from HSPO’s shareholders with respect to the proposed Business Combination. Information regarding HSPO’s directors and executive officers is available in HSPO’s filings with the SEC. Additional information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed to be participants in the proxy solicitation relating to the proposed Business Combination and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the proxy statement/prospectus when it becomes available.
No Offer or Solicitation
This Report does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: November 27, 2024 | By: | /s/ Mingyu (Michael) Li |
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| Name: | Mingyu (Michael) Li |
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| Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
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EXHIBIT 10.1
THIS PROMISSORY NOTE (“NOTE”) HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”). THIS NOTE HAS BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT ONLY AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED IN THE ABSENCE OF REGISTRATION OF THE RESALE THEREOF UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL REASONABLY SATISFACTORY IN FORM, SCOPE AND SUBSTANCE TO THE COMPANY THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.
PROMISSORY NOTE
Principal Amount: US$60,000
Dated: November 27, 2024
New York, New York
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Horizon Space Acquisition I Corp. (the “Maker” or the “Company”) promises to pay to the order of Squirrel Enlivened (Hong Kong) Technology Limited, or its registered assignees or successors in interest (the “Payee”), the principal sum of Sixty Thousand (US$60,000), on the terms and conditions described below. All payments on this Note shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds to such account as the Payee may from time to time designate by written notice in accordance with the provisions of this note (the “Note”).
| 1. | Principal. The principal balance of this Note shall be payable by the Maker to the Payee upon the date on which the Maker consummates a business combination or merger with a qualified target company (as described in its Prospectus (File No. 333-268578) (the “Prospectus”)) (a “Business Combination”) or the date of expiry of the term of the Maker, whichever is earlier (such date, the “Maturity Date”). The principal balance may be prepaid at any time prior to the Maturity Date without penalty. Under no circumstances shall any individual, including but not limited to any officer, director, employee or stockholder of the Maker, be obligated personally for any obligations or liabilities of the Maker hereunder. |
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| 2. | Interest. This Note does not carry any interest on the unpaid principal balance of this Note, provided, that, any overdue amounts shall accrue default interest at a rate per annum equal to the interest rate which is the prevailing short term United States Treasury Bill rate, from the date on which such payment is due until the day on which all sums due are received by the Payee. |
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| 3. | Application of Payments. All payments shall be applied first to payment in full of any costs incurred in the collection of any sum due under this Note, including but not limited to reasonable attorney’s and auditor’s fees and expenses, then to the payment in full of any late charges, and finally to the reduction of the unpaid principal balance of this Note. |
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| 4. | Events of Default. The following shall constitute an event of default (each, an “Event of Default”): |
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| (a) | Failure to Make Required Payments. Failure by the Maker to pay the principal amount due pursuant to this Note more than 5 business days of the Maturity Date. |
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| (b) | Voluntary Bankruptcy, etc. The commencement by the Maker of a voluntary case under any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, rehabilitation or other similar law, or the consent by it to the appointment of or taking possession by a receiver, liquidator, assignee, trustee, custodian, sequestrator (or other similar official) of the Maker or for any substantial part of its property, or the making by it of any assignment for the benefit of creditors, or the failure of the Maker generally to pay its debts as such debts become due, or the taking of corporate action by the Maker in furtherance of any of the foregoing. |
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| (c) | Involuntary Bankruptcy, etc. The entry of a decree or order for relief by a court having jurisdiction in the premises in respect of the Maker in an involuntary case under any applicable bankruptcy, insolvency or other similar law, or appointing a receiver, liquidator, assignee, custodian, trustee, sequestrator (or similar official) of the Maker or for any substantial part of its property, or ordering the winding-up or liquidation of its affairs, and the continuance of any such decree or order unstayed and in effect for a period of 60 consecutive days. |
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| (d) | Breach of Other Obligations. The Maker fails to perform or comply with any one or more of its obligations under this Note. |
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| (e) | Cross Default. Any present or future indebtedness of the Maker in respect of moneys borrowed or raised becomes (or becomes capable of being declared) due and payable prior to its stated maturity by reason of any event of default, or any such indebtedness is not paid when due or, as the case may be, within any applicable grace period. |
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| (f) | Enforcement Proceedings. A distress, attachment, execution or other legal process is levied or enforced on or against any assets of the Maker which is not discharged or stayed within 30 days. |
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| (g) | Unlawfulness and Invalidity. It is or becomes unlawful for the Maker to perform any of its obligations under this Note, or any obligations of the Maker under this Note are not or cease to be legal, valid, binding or enforceable. |
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| (a) | Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default specified in Section 4(a) and 4(d) hereof, the Payee may, by written notice to the Maker, declare this Note to be due immediately and payable, whereupon the unpaid principal amount of this Note, and all other amounts payable hereunder, shall become immediately due and payable without presentment, demand, protest or other notice of any kind, all of which are hereby expressly waived, notwithstanding anything contained herein or in the documents evidencing the same to the contrary. |
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| (b) | Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default specified in Sections 4(b), 4(c), 4(e), 4(f) and 4(g) hereof, the unpaid principal balance of this Note, and all other sums payable with regard to this Note hereunder, shall automatically and immediately become due and payable, in all cases without any action on the part of the Payee. |
| 6. | Taxes. The Maker will pay all amounts due hereunder free and clear of and without reduction for any taxes, levies, imposts, deductions, withholding or charges imposed or levied by any governmental authority or any political subdivision or taxing authority thereof with respect thereto (“Taxes”). The Maker will pay on behalf of the Payee all such Taxes so imposed or levied and any additional amounts as may be necessary so that the net payment of principal and any interest on this Note received by the Payee after payment of all such Taxes shall be not less than the full amount provided hereunder. |
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| 7. | Waivers. The Maker and all endorsers and guarantors of, and sureties for, this Note waive presentment for payment, demand, notice of dishonor, protest, and notice of protest with regard to the Note, all errors, defects and imperfections in any proceedings instituted by the Payee under the terms of this Note, and all benefits that might accrue to the Maker by virtue of any present or future laws exempting any property, real or personal, or any part of the proceeds arising from any sale of any such property, from attachment, levy or sale under execution, or providing for any stay of execution, exemption from civil process, or extension of time for payment; and the Maker agrees that any real estate that may be levied upon pursuant to a judgment obtained by virtue hereof or any writ of execution issued hereon, may be sold upon any such writ in whole or in part in any order desired by the Payee. |
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| 8. | Unconditional Liability. The Maker hereby waives all notices in connection with the delivery, acceptance, performance, default, or enforcement of the payment of this Note, and agrees that its liability shall be unconditional, without regard to the liability of any other party, and shall not be affected in any manner by any indulgence, extension of time, renewal, waiver or modification granted or consented to by the Payee, and consents to any and all extensions of time, renewals, waivers, or modifications that may be granted by the Payee with respect to the payment or other provisions of this Note, and agrees that additional makers, endorsers, guarantors, or sureties may become parties hereto without notice to the Maker or affecting the Maker’s liability hereunder. For the purpose of this Note, “business day” shall mean a day (other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday) on which banks are open in China and New York for general banking business. |
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| 9. | Notices. All notices, statements or other documents which are required or contemplated by this Note shall be made in writing and delivered: (i) personally or sent by first class registered or certified mail, overnight courier service to the address most recently provided in writing to such party or such other address as may be designated in writing by such party, (ii) by fax to the number most recently provided to such party or such other fax number as may be designated in writing by such party, or (iii) by email, to the email address most recently provided to such party or such other email address as may be designated in writing by such party. Any notice or other communication so transmitted shall be deemed to have been given on (a) the day of delivery, if delivered personally, (b) only if the receipt is acknowledged, the day after such receipt, if sent by fax or email, (c) the business day after delivery to an overnight courier service, if sent by an overnight courier service, or (d) 5 days after mailing if sent by first class registered or certified mail. |
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| 10. | Construction. This Note shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of New York, without regard to conflict of law provisions thereof. |
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| 11. | Severability. Any provision contained in this Note which is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction shall, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability without invalidating the remaining provisions hereof, and any such prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction shall not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction. The Payee hereby waives any and all right, title, interest or claim of any kind (“Claim”) in or to any amounts contained in the trust account deriving from the proceeds of the IPO conducted by the Maker and the proceeds of the sale of securities in a private placement (if any) prior to the effectiveness of the IPO, as described in greater detail in the Prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the IPO (the “Trust Account Funds”), and hereby agrees not to seek recourse, reimbursement, payment or satisfaction for any Claim from the Trust Account Funds or any distribution therefrom for any reason whatsoever. If Maker does not consummate the Business Combination, this Note shall be repaid only from amounts other than Trust Account Funds, if any. |
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| 12. | Amendment; Waiver. Any amendment hereto or waiver of any provision hereof may be made with, and only with, the written consent of the Maker and the Payee. |
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| 13. | Assignment. This Note shall be binding upon the Maker and its successors and assigns and is for the benefit of the Payee and its successors and assigns, except that the Maker may not assign or otherwise transfer its rights or obligations under this Note. The Payee may at any time without the consent of or notice to the Maker assign to one or more entities all or a portion of its rights under this Note. |
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The Parties, intending to be legally bound hereby, have caused this Note to be duly executed by the undersigned as of the day and year first above written.
MAKER:
Horizon Space Acquisition I Corp.
| By: | /s/ Mingyu (Michael) Li | |
| Name: | Mingyu (Michael) Li | |
| Title: | CEO, CFO and Director |
PAYEE:
Squirrel Enlivened (Hong Kong) Technology Limited
| By: | /s/ Zhao Ang Xiong |
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| Name: | ZHAO ANG XIONG |
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| Title: | CEO |
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