10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019

or

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from  __________ to __________

Commission File Number:  001-38302

BIG ROCK PARTNERS ACQUISITION CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	82-2844431
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

2645 N. Federal Highway, Suite 230 Delray Beach, FL	33483
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   (310) 734-2300

N/A 

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year if changed since last report)

  Securities registered pursuant to section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Units, each consisting of one share of Common Stock, one Right and one-half of one Warrant	BRPAU	The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share	BRPA	The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Rights, exchangeable into one-tenth of one share of Common Stock	BRPAR	The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50	BRPAW	The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes   ☒     No   ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Date File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).  Yes   ☒     No   ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer  ☐	Accelerated filer  ☐
Non-accelerated filer  ☒	Smaller reporting company  ☒
	Emerging growth company  ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes   ☒     No   ☐

As of November 8, 2019, there were 6,068,840 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001, issued and outstanding.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I.	FINANCIAL INFORMATION	1
ITEM 1.	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	1
	Condensed Balance Sheets	1
	Condensed Statements of Operations	2
	Condensed Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity	3
	Condensed Statements of Cash Flows	4
	Notes to Condensed Financial Statements	5
ITEM 2.	MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS	10
ITEM 3.	QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	13
ITEM 4.	CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	13
PART II.	OTHER INFORMATION	13
ITEM 1.	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	13
ITEM 1A.	RISK FACTORS	14
ITEM 2.	UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS	14
ITEM 3.	DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES	14
ITEM 4.	MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES	14
ITEM 5.	OTHER INFORMATION	14
ITEM 6.	EXHIBITS	14
SIGNATURES		15

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

I TEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BIG ROCK PARTNERS ACQUISITION CORP.

Condensed Balance Sheets

	September 30, 2019	December 31, 2018
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash	$194,280	$11,079
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	13,750	19,114
Total Current Assets	208,030	30,193
Cash and marketable securities held in Trust Account	41,477,046	70,765,966
Total Assets	$41,685,076	$70,796,159
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$537,306	$551,099
Income taxes payable	104,439	16,311
Total Current Liabilities	641,745	567,410
Promissory note – related party	327,198	—
Promissory notes payable	1,464,814	690,000
Total Liabilities	2,433,757	1,257,410
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 5)
Common stock subject to possible redemption, 3,258,579 and 6,310,461 shares at redemption value as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively	34,251,313	64,538,743
Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 1,000,000 authorized; none issued and outstanding	—	—
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 2,810,261 and 2,725,039 shares issued and outstanding (excluding 3,258,579 and 6,310,461 shares subject to possible redemption) as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively	2,810	2,725
Additional paid-in capital	4,612,947	5,036,213
Retained earnings/(Accumulated deficit)	384,249	(38,932)
Total Stockholders’ Equity	5,000,006	5,000,006
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$41,685,076	$70,796,159

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed financial statements.

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Condensed Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended September 30,		Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019	2018	2019	2018
Operating expenses	$183,305	$220,243	$522,228	$684,427
Loss from operations	(183,305)	(220,243)	(522,228)	(684,427)
Other income:
Interest income	258,236	283,390	1,033,537	769,441
Unrealized loss on marketable securities held in Trust Account	—	(74)	—	—
Other income, net	258,236	283,316	1,033,537	769,441
Income before provision for income taxes	74,931	63,073	511,309	85,014
Provision for income taxes	(15,736)	(34,989)	(88,128)	(48,052)
Net income	$59,195	$28,084	$423,181	$36,962
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted (1)	2,801,350	2,622,584	2,773,842	2,606,566
Basic and diluted net loss per common share (2)	$(0.04)	$(0.06)	$(0.09)	$(0.19)

(1) Excludes an aggregate of 3,258,579 and 6,397,438 shares subject to possible redemption at September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

(2) Net loss per common share - basic and diluted excludes income attributable to common stock subject to possible redemption of $159,486 and $188,243 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $658,996 and $542,726, for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. (See Note 3)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed financial statements.

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Condensed Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

(Unaudited)

Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018

	Common Stock		Additional Paid-in	Accumulated	Total Stockholders’
	Shares	Amount	Capital	Deficit	Equity
Balance – January 1, 2018	2,590,985	$2,591	$5,102,443	$(105,033)	$5,000,001
Change in value of common stock subject to possible redemption	14,797	15	(15,492)	—	(15,477)
Net income	—	—	—	15,481	15,481
Balance – March 31, 2018 (unaudited)	2,605,782	2,606	5,086,951	(89,552)	5,000,005
Change in value of common stock subject to possible redemption	16,802	17	6,589	—	6,606
Net income	—	—	—	(6,602)	(6,602)
Balance – June 30, 2018 (unaudited)	2,622,584	2,623	5,093,540	(96,154)	5,000,009
Change in value of common stock subject to possible redemption	15,478	15	(28,098)	—	(28,083)
Net income	—	—	—	28,083	28,083
Balance – September 30, 2018 (unaudited)	2,638,062	$2,638	$5,065,442	$(68,071)	$5,000,009

Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

	Common Stock		Additional Paid-in	Retained Earnings/ (Accumulated	Total Stockholders’
	Shares	Amount	Capital	Deficit)	Equity
Balance – January 1, 2019	2,725,039	$2,725	$5,036,213	$(38,932)	$5,000,006
Change in value of common stock subject to possible redemption	69,258	69	(188,035)	—	(187,966)
Net income	—	—	—	187,965	187,965
Balance – March 31, 2019 (unaudited)	2,794,297	2,794	4,848,178	149,033	5,000,005
Change in value of common stock subject to possible redemption	7,053	7	(367,234)	—	(367,227)
Capital contribution to Trust Account to extend the date by which the Company is required to consummate a Business Combination	—	—	191,209	—	191,209
Net income	—	—	—	176,021	176,021
Balance – June 30, 2019 (unaudited)	2,801,350	2,801	4,672,153	325,054	5,000,008
Change in value of common stock subject to possible redemption	8,911	9	(147,997)	—	(147,988)
Capital contribution to Trust Account to extend the date by which the Company is required to consummate a Business Combination	—	—	88,791	—	88,791
Net income	—	—	—	59,195	59,195
Balance – September 30, 2019 (unaudited)	2,810,261	$2,810	$4,612,947	$384,249	$5,000,006

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed financial statements.

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Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019	2018
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	$423,181	$36,962
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Interest earned on cash and marketable securities held in Trust Account	(1,033,537)	(769,441)
Unrealized gain on marketable securities held in Trust Account	—	—
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	5,364	40,272
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(13,793)	241,852
Income taxes payable	88,128	48,052
Net cash used in operating activities	(530,657)	(402,303)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Cash withdrawn from Trust Account to pay redeeming stockholders	30,990,611	—
Cash withdrawn from Trust Account to pay franchise and other taxes	465,993	37,515
Investment of cash in Trust Account	(854,147)	—
Net cash provided by investing activities	30,602,457	37,515
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from promissory notes	774,814	—
Proceeds from promissory note – related party	392,198
Repayment of promissory note – related party	(65,000)	—
Redemption of common stock	(30,990,611)	—
Payment of offering costs	—	(7,500)
Net cash used in financing activities	(29,888,599)	(7,500)
Net Change in Cash	183,201	(372,288)
Cash – Beginning	11,079	449,374
Cash – Ending	$194,280	$77,086
Non-Cash Investing and Financing activities:
Change in value of common stock subject to possible redemption	$703,181	$36,954
Capital contribution to Trust Account	$280,000	$—

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Big Rock Partners Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) is a blank check company incorporated in Delaware on September 18, 2017. The Company was formed for the purpose of acquiring, through a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, recapitalization, or other similar business transaction, one or more operating businesses or entities (a “Business Combination”). The Company is not limited to a particular industry or geographic region for purposes of consummating a Business Combination.

All activity through September 30, 2019 relates to the Company’s formation, the initial public offering (the “Initial Public Offering”) of 6,900,000 units (the “Units”) that occurred on November 22, 2017, the simultaneous sale of 272,500 units (the “Private Placement Units”) in a private placement to Big Rock Partners Sponsor, LLC (the “Sponsor”), and the Company’s search for a target business with which to complete a Business Combination.

The Company initially had until November 22, 2018 to complete a Business Combination. However, if the Company anticipated that it could not consummate a Business Combination by November 22, 2018, the Company could extend the period of time to consummate a Business Combination up to two times, each by an additional three months (for a total of up to 18 months to complete a Business Combination) (the “Combination Period”). Pursuant to the terms of the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and the trust agreement entered into between the Company and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company on November 20, 2017, in order to extend the time available for the Company to consummate a Business Combination, the Sponsor or its affiliates or designees were required to deposit into the Trust Account $690,000 ($0.10 per share) for each three month extension, up to an aggregate of $1,380,000, or $0.20 per share, if the Company extended for the full six months, on or prior to the date of the applicable deadline.

On November 20, 2018, the period of time for the Company to consummate a Business Combination was extended for an additional three-month period ending on February 22, 2019, and, accordingly, $690,000 was deposited into the Trust Account. The deposit was funded by a non-interest bearing unsecured promissory note from BRAC Lending Group LLC, an affiliate of the underwriter (the “Investor”) (see Note 4). The note is repayable upon the consummation of a Business Combination (see Note 4). On February 21, 2019, the Company further extended the time required to consummate a Business Combination to May 22, 2019 and deposited an additional $690,000 into the Trust Account. If the Company fails to consummate a Business Combination, the outstanding debt under the Note will be forgiven, except to the extent of any funds held outside of the Company's Trust Account after paying all other fees and expenses of the Company.

On May 21, 2019, the Company’s stockholders approved an amendment to its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to extend the period of time for which the Company was required to consummate a Business Combination to August 22, 2019 (the “Extended Date”). The number of shares of common stock presented for redemption in connection with the extension was 2,119,772. The Company paid cash in the aggregate amount of $22,099,233, or approximately $10.43 per share, to redeeming stockholders. The Company agreed to deposit, or cause to be deposited on its behalf, into the Trust Account $0.02 for each public share outstanding for each 30-day extension period utilized through the Extended Date. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company deposited an aggregate of $286,814 into the Trust Account, of which $280,000 was contributed to the Trust Account by a third party and is not required to be repaid by the Company. Accordingly, the Company has recorded this amount as a credit to additional paid in capital in the accompanying condensed statements of stockholders’ equity. In order to pay for part of the third extension payment, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note (the “Note”) in favor of the Investor, in the original principal amount of $6,814. The Note does not bear interest and matures upon closing of a Business Combination by the Company. If the Company fails to consummate a Business Combination, the outstanding debt under the Note will be forgiven, except to the extent of any funds held outside of the Company's Trust Account after paying all other fees and expenses of the Company.

Pursuant to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, the Company had until August 22, 2019 to consummate a Business Combination. On August 21, 2019, the Company stockholders approved an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “chapter”) to extend the period of time for which the Company is required to consummate a Business Combination (the “Extension”) from August 22, 2019 to November 22, 2019. The number of shares of common stock presented for redemption in connection with the extension was 846,888. The Company paid cash in the aggregate amount of $8,891,378, or approximately $10.50 per share, to redeeming stockholders. The Company agreed to deposit, or cause to be deposited on its behalf, into the Trust Account $0.02 for each public share outstanding for each 30-day extension period utilized through the Extension. Through September 30, 2019, the Company deposited an aggregate of $157,334 into the Trust Account to fund the first two thirty day extension payments. In October 2019, the Company deposited an additional $78,667 into the Trust Account to fund an additional thirty day extension payment. The Company now has until November 22, 2019 to consummate a Business Combination. In order to pay for the extension payments, the Company issued unsecured promissory notes in favor of the Sponsor and Investor in the aggregate principal amounts of $327,198 and $78,000, respectively (see Note 4). The promissory notes do not bear interest and mature upon closing of a Business Combination by the Company. If the Company fails to consummate a Business Combination, the outstanding debt under the promissory notes will be forgiven, except to the extent of any funds held outside of the Company's Trust Account after paying all other fees and expenses of the Company.

The Company has until November 22, 2019 to consummate a Business Combination. The Company has scheduled a special meeting of stockholders for November 21, 2019, pursuant to which it will seek stockholder approval to, among other matters, amend the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to extend the period of time for which the Company is required to consummate a Business Combination from November 22, 2019 to March 23, 2020. If the Company's stockholders approve the amendment to the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, public stockholders may elect to redeem their shares for a pro rata portion of the amount then on deposit in the Trust Account. However, the Company may not redeem its public shares in an amount that would cause the Company's net tangible assets to be less than $5,000,001. There is no assurance that the Company's stockholders will vote to approve the extension of time with which the Company has to complete a Business Combination. If the Company does not obtain stockholder approval, the Company would wind up its affairs and liquidate.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

NASDAQ Notifications

On January 7, 2019, the Company received a notice from the staff of the Listing Qualifications Department of Nasdaq (the “Staff”) stating that the Company was no longer in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5620(a) for continued listing due to its failure to hold an annual meeting of stockholders within twelve months of the end of the Company’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. The Company submitted a plan of compliance with Nasdaq and Nasdaq granted the Company an extension until May 22, 2019 to regain compliance with the rule by holding an annual meeting of stockholders. The Company held its annual meeting of stockholders on May 21, 2019 and, accordingly, the Staff determined that the Company is currently in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5620(a) for continued listing and the matter was closed.

On August 9, 2019, the Company received a notice from the Staff stating that the Company was no longer in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(3) for continued listing due to its failure to maintain a minimum of 300 public holders. The Company had until September 23, 2019 to provide Nasdaq with a specific plan to achieve and sustain compliance with the listing requirement. The notice is a notification of deficiency, not of imminent delisting, and has no current effect on the listing or trading of the Company's securities on Nasdaq.

On September 23, 2019 and October 28, 2019, the Company submitted a plan to regain compliance of compliance with Nasdaq and requested an extension through February 5, 2020. On October 28, 2019, Nasdaq requested additional information regarding the Company's compliance plan, to which the Company responded on November 8, 2019. As of the date of this filing, the response from Nasdaq remains pending. If Nasdaq accepts the Company's plan, Nasdaq may grant the Company an extension of up to 180 calendar days from the date of the notice to evidence compliance with the Rule. If Nasdaq does not accept the Company's plan, the Company will have the opportunity to appeal the decision in front of a Nasdaq Hearings Panel.

NOTE 2. LIQUIDITY

As of September 30, 2019, the Company had $194,280 in its operating bank account, $41,477,046 in cash and marketable securities held in the Trust Account to be used for a Business Combination or to repurchase or convert stock in connection therewith and a working capital deficit of $300,476, which excludes franchise and income taxes payable of $133,239, of which such amounts will be paid from interest earned on the Trust Account. As of September 30, 2019, approximately $964,000 of the amount on deposit in the Trust Account represented interest income, which is available to pay the Company’s tax obligations. To date, the Company has withdrawn approximately $508,000 of interest from the Trust Account in order to pay the Company’s taxes, of which approximately $466,000 was withdrawn during the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

On November 17, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Sponsor and the Investor, pursuant to which the Sponsor agreed to be responsible for all liabilities of the Company as of November 17, 2018 and to loan the Company the funds necessary to pay the expenses of the Company other than Business Combination expenses through the closing of a Business Combination when and as needed. If a Business Combination is not consummated, all outstanding loans made by the Sponsor will be forgiven (see Note 4). In addition, the Investor agreed to loan the Company all funds necessary to pay expenses incurred in connection with and in order to consummate a business combination (the “Business Combination Expenses”) and such loans will be added to the Notes (as defined in Note 4). If the Company does not consummate a Business Combination, all outstanding loans under the Notes will be forgiven, except to the extent of any funds held outside of the Trust Account after paying all other fees and expenses of the Company incurred prior to the date of such failure to consummate a Business Combination (see Note 4).

The Company may raise additional capital through loans or additional investments from the Sponsor or its stockholders, officers, directors, or third parties. Other than as described above, the Company’s officers and directors and the Sponsor may, but are not obligated to, loan the Company funds, from time to time, in whatever amount they deem reasonable in their sole discretion, to meet the Company’s working capital needs.

The Company does not believe it will need to raise additional funds in order to meet expenditures required for operating its business. Neither the Sponsor, nor any of the stockholders, officers or directors, or third parties are under any obligation to advance funds to, or invest in, the Company, except as discussed above. Accordingly, the Company may not be able to obtain additional financing. If the Company is unable to raise additional capital, it may be required to take additional measures to conserve liquidity, which could include, but not necessarily be limited to suspending the pursuit of a potential transaction. The Company cannot provide any assurance that new financing will be available to it on commercially acceptable terms, if at all. Even if the Company can obtain sufficient financing or raise additional capital, it only has until November 22, 2019 to consummate a Business Combination. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to do so prior to November 22, 2019.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

NOTE 3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information or footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC for interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes necessary for a comprehensive presentation of financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of a normal recurring nature, which are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, operating results and cash flows for the periods presented.

The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 as filed with the SEC on March 15, 2019, which contains the audited financial statements and notes thereto. The interim results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2019 or for any future interim periods.

Use of estimates

The preparation of condensed financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.

Making estimates requires management to exercise significant judgment. It is at least reasonably possible that the estimate of the effect of a condition, situation or set of circumstances that existed at the date of the financial statements, which management considered in formulating its estimate, could change in the near term due to one or more future confirming events. Accordingly, the actual results could differ significantly from the Company’s estimates.

Cash and marketable securities held in Trust Account

At September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the assets held in the Trust Account were held in money market funds. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company withdrew $465,993 of interest income to pay its franchise and income tax obligations.

Net loss per common share

Net loss per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. The Company applies the two-class method in calculating earnings per share. Shares of common stock subject to possible redemption at September 30, 2019 and 2018, which are not currently redeemable and are not redeemable at fair value, have been excluded from the calculation of basic net loss per share since such shares, if redeemed, only participate in their pro rata share of the Trust Account earnings. The Company has not considered the effect of (1) warrants sold in the Initial Public Offering and private placement to purchase 3,586,250 shares of common stock, (2) rights sold in the Initial Public Offering and private placement that convert into 717,250 shares of common stock and (3) 600,000 shares of common stock, warrants to purchase 300,000 shares of common stock and rights that convert into 60,000 shares of common stock in the unit purchase option sold to the underwriter, in the calculation of diluted loss per share, since the exercise of the warrants, the conversion of the rights into shares of common stock and the exercise of the unit purchase option are contingent upon the occurrence of future events. As a result, diluted loss per common share is the same as basic income per common share for the periods presented.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

Reconciliation of net loss per common share

The Company’s net income is adjusted for the portion of income that is attributable to common stock subject to possible redemption, as these shares only participate in the earnings of the Trust Account and not the income or losses of the Company. Accordingly, basic and diluted loss per share is calculated as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,		Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019	2018	2019	2018
Net income	$59,195	$28,084	$423,181	$36,962
Less: Income attributable to common stock subject to possible redemption	(159,486)	(188,243)	(658,996)	(542,726)
Adjusted net loss	$(100,291)	$(160,159)	$(235,815)	$(505,764)
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted	2,801,350	2,622,584	2,773,842	2,606,566
Basic and diluted net loss per common share	$(0.04)	$(0.06)	$(0.09)	$(0.19)

NOTE 4. INVESTOR AGREEMENT AND PROMISSORY NOTES

On November 17, 2018, the Company entered into an Agreement with the Sponsor and the Investor. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Sponsor transferred an aggregate of 1,500,000 Founders Shares (as defined in Note 5) to the Investor in exchange for the agreements set forth below and aggregate cash consideration of $1.00.

Pursuant to the Agreement, the Sponsor agreed to extend the period of time the Company has to consummate a Business Combination up to two times for an aggregate of up to six months and the Investor agreed to loan the Company the funds necessary to obtain the extensions (the Extensions”). On November 20, 2018 and February 21, 2019, the Company issued unsecured promissory notes (the “Notes”) in favor of the Investor, in the original principal amount of $690,000 each (or an aggregate of $1,380,000), to provide the Company the funds necessary to obtain an aggregate of six-month Extensions. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Investor has also agreed to loan the Company all funds necessary to pay expenses incurred in connection with and in order to consummate a Business Combination (the “Business Combination Expenses”) and such loans will be added to the Notes.

In connection with the stockholders approval of the Extended Date of August 22, 2019, the Company issued the Note in favor of the Investor in order to pay for part of the third extension payment in the original principal amount of $6,814. In connection with the stockholders approval of the Extension to November 22, 2019, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note (the “Second Note” and, together with the Note, the “Extension Notes”) in favor of the Investor in order to pay for part of the first two additional thirty day extension payments in the aggregate principal amount of $78,000. In October 2019, the Investor loaned the Company an additional $39,333 to pay for part of the extension payment in connection with the Extension to November 22, 2019 (see Note 7).

If the Company does not consummate a Business Combination, all outstanding loans under the Notes and Extension Notes will be forgiven, except to the extent of any funds held outside of the Trust Account after paying all other fees and expenses of the Company incurred prior to the date of such failure to consummate a Business Combination. As of September 30, 2019, the outstanding balance under the Notes and Extension Notes amounted to an aggregate of $1,464,814.

The Sponsor has agreed to be responsible for all liabilities of the Company effective November 17, 2018, except for liabilities associated with the possible redemption of shares by the Company’s shareholders, as described in the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. The Sponsor has also agreed to loan the Company the funds necessary to pay the expenses of the Company other than the Business Combination Expenses through the closing of a Business Combination when and as needed in order for the Company to continue in operation (the “Non-Business Combination Related Expenses”). Upon consummation of a Business Combination, up to $200,000 of the Non-Business Combination Related Expenses will be repaid by the Company to the Sponsor provided that the Company has funds available to it sufficient to repay such expenses (the “Cap”) as well as to pay for all stockholder redemptions, all Business Combination Expenses, repayment of the Notes, and any funds necessary for the working capital requirements of the Company following closing of the Business Combination. Any remaining amounts in excess of the Cap will be forgiven. In September 2019, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note to the Sponsor in the original principal amount of $327,198 to pay for Non-Business Combination Related Expenses. Of the amount loaned to the Company, $79,333 was used in order to pay for part of the extension payments in connection with the Extension to November 22, 2019. If the Company does not consummate a Business Combination, all outstanding loans made by the Sponsor to cover the Non-Business Combination Related Expenses will be forgiven, except as set forth above. In October 2019, the Sponsor loaned the Company an additional $39,333 to pay for part of the extension payment in connection with the Extension to November 22, 2019 (see Note 7). As of September 30, 2019, the outstanding balance under promissory note amounted to $327,198.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

NOTE 5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Registration Rights

Pursuant to a registration rights agreement entered into on November 20, 2017, the holders of the Company’s common stock prior to the Initial Public Offering (the “Founder Shares”), Private Placement Units (and their underlying securities), the shares issued to EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. (“EarlyBirdCapital”) at the closing of the Initial Public Offering (the “Representative Shares”) and any Units that may be issued upon conversion of the working capital loans (and their underlying securities) are entitled to registration rights. The holders of a majority of these securities are entitled to make up to three demands, excluding short form demands, that the Company register such securities. The holders of the majority of the Founder’s Shares can elect to exercise these registration rights at any time commencing three months prior to the date on which these shares of common stock are to be released from escrow. The holders of a majority of the Private Placement Units or Units issued to the Sponsor, officers, directors or their affiliates in payment of working capital loans made to the Company (in each case, including the underlying securities) can elect to exercise these registration rights at any time after the Company consummates a Business Combination. In addition, the holders will have certain “piggy-back” registration rights with respect to registration statements filed subsequent to the completion of a Business Combination and rights to require the Company to register for resale such securities pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, EarlyBirdCapital and its designees may participate in a “piggy-back” registration during the seven-year period beginning on the effective date of the registration statement. However, the registration rights agreement will provide that the Company will not permit any registration statement filed under the Securities Act to become effective until termination of the applicable lock-up period. The Company will bear the expenses incurred in connection with the filing of any such registration statements.

Business Combination Marketing Agreement

The Company has engaged EarlyBirdCapital as an advisor in connection with a Business Combination to assist the Company in holding meetings with its stockholders to discuss a potential Business Combination and the target business’ attributes, introduce the Company to potential investors that are interested in purchasing securities, assist the Company in obtaining stockholder approval for the Business Combination and assist the Company with its press releases and public filings in connection with a Business Combination. The Company will pay EarlyBirdCapital a cash fee for such services upon the consummation of a Business Combination in an amount equal to 4.0% of the gross proceeds of the Initial Public Offering (exclusive of any applicable finders’ fees which might become payable). If a Business Combination is not consummated for any reason, no fee will be due or payable.

NOTE 6. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Preferred Stock — The Company is authorized to issue 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.001 per share with such designation, rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by the Company’s Board of Directors. At September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, there were no shares of preferred stock issued or outstanding.

Common Stock — The Company is authorized to issue 100,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share. Holders of the Company’s common stock are entitled to one vote for each share. At September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, there were 2,810,261 and 2,725,039, respectively, shares of common stock issued and outstanding (excluding 3,258,579 and 6,310,461 shares of common stock subject to possible redemption, respectively).

NOTE 7. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Company evaluates subsequent events and transactions that occur after the balance sheet date up to the date that the condensed financial statements were issued. Other than as described below, the Company did not identify any subsequent events that would have required adjustment or disclosure in the condensed financial statements.

In October 2019, the Company deposited into the Trust Account an aggregate of $78,667 in connection with the extension to November 22, 2019. The Company now has until November 22, 2019 to consummate a Business Combination. In order to pay for the extension payment, the Company issued unsecured promissory notes in favor of the Investor and the Sponsor, each in the original principal amount of $39,333. The notes do not bear interest and mature upon the closing of a Business Combination by the Company. If the Company fails to consummate a Business Combination, the outstanding debt under the notes will be forgiven, except to the extent of any funds held outside of the Company’s Trust Account after paying all other fees and expenses of the Company.

The Company has until November 22, 2019 to consummate a Business Combination. The Company has scheduled a special meeting of stockholders for November 21, 2019, pursuant to which it will seek stockholder approval to, among other matters, amend the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to extend the period of time for which the Company is required to consummate a Business Combination from November 22, 2019 to March 23, 2020. The Company has agreed that if the extension amendment proposal is approved and the extension is implemented, it will deposit into the Trust Account $0.02 for each public share that is not converted in connection with the stockholder vote to approve the extension, for each monthly period,or portion thereof, that is needed by the Company to complete an initial business combination from November 22, 2019 until March 23, 2020. There is no assurance that the Company's stockholders will vote to approve the extension of time with which the Company has to complete a Business Combination. If the Company does not obtain stockholder approval, the Company would wind up its affairs and liquidate.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

(Unaudited)

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

References in this report to “we,” “us” or the “Company” refer to Big Rock Partners Acquisition Corp. References to our “management” or our “management team” refer to our officers and directors, and references to the “Sponsor” refer to Big Rock Partners Sponsor, LLC, a company affiliated with our Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto contained elsewhere in this report. Certain information contained in the discussion and analysis set forth below includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act that are not historical facts, and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected and projected. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this Form 10-Q including statements in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” regarding the Company’s financial position, business strategy and the plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. Words such as “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “seek” and variations and similar words and expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance, but reflect management’s current beliefs, based on information currently available. A number of factors could cause actual events, performance or results to differ materially from the events, performance and results discussed in the forward-looking statements. For information identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the Risk Factors section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2018 filed with the SEC on March 15, 2019. The Company’s securities filings can be accessed on the EDGAR section of the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Except as expressly required by applicable securities law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Overview

We are a blank check company incorporated in Delaware on September 18, 2017 and formed for the purpose of entering into a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more target businesses or entities (a “Business Combination”). Our efforts in identifying a prospective target business for our initial Business Combination are not limited to a particular industry or geographic region. We intend to effectuate our Business Combination using cash from the proceeds of our Initial Public Offering and the sale of Private Placement Units that occurred simultaneously with the completion of our Initial Public Offering, our securities, debt or a combination of cash, securities and debt.

Recent Developments

On November 17, 2018, we entered into an agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Sponsor and BRAC Lending Group LLC (the “Investor”). Pursuant to the Agreement, the Sponsor transferred an aggregate of 1,500,000 Founders Shares to the Investor in exchange for the agreements set forth below and aggregate cash consideration of $1.00. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Sponsor agreed to take all actions reasonably necessary to extend the period of time we have to consummate a Business Combination up to two times for an aggregate of up to six months and the Investor agreed to loan us the funds necessary to obtain the extensions (the “Extension(s)”). On November 20, 2018, we issued an unsecured promissory note (the “First Note”) in favor of the Investor, in the original principal amount of $690,000, to provide us the funds necessary to obtain the first three-month Extension. On November 20, 2018, we issued a press release announcing that we had obtained the first three-month Extension to complete a Business Combination from November 22, 2018 to February 22, 2019. On February 21, 2019, we issued a second unsecured promissory note (the “Second Note, and together with the First Note, the “Notes”) in favor of the Investor, in the original principal amount of $690,000, to provide us the funds necessary to obtain the second three-month Extension. On February 22, 2019, we issued a press release announcing that we had obtained the second three-month Extension to complete a Business Combination from February 22, 2019 to May 22, 2019.

Pursuant to the Agreement, the Investor has also agreed to loan us all funds necessary to pay expenses incurred in connection with and in order to consummate a Business Combination (the “Business Combination Expenses”) and such loans will be added to the Notes. Also, pursuant to the Agreement, the Sponsor has agreed to be responsible for all our liabilities effective November 17, 2018, except for liabilities associated with the possible redemption of shares by our shareholders, as described in our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. The Sponsor has also agreed to loan us the funds necessary to pay our expenses other than the Business Combination Expenses through the closing of a Business Combination when and as needed in order for us to continue in operation (the “Non-Business Combination Related Expenses”). Upon consummation of a Business Combination, up to $200,000 of the Non-Business Combination Related Expenses will be repaid by us to the Sponsor provided that we have funds available to us sufficient to repay such expenses (the “Cap”) as well as to pay for all stockholder redemptions, all Business Combination Expenses, repayment of the Note, and any funds necessary for our working capital requirements following closing of the Business Combination. Any remaining amounts in excess of the Cap will be forgiven. If we do not consummate a Business Combination, all outstanding loans made by the Sponsor to cover the Non-Business Combination Related Expenses will be forgiven.

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The Founder’s Shares transferred by the Sponsor to the Investor will remain in escrow in the name of the Investor, subject to the terms of the Stock Escrow Agreement, dated November 20, 2017, among us, the Sponsor and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company. Additionally, the Sponsor assigned the registration rights it was granted, pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, dated November 20, 2017 between us and the Sponsor, with respect to the Founder’s Shares to the Investor in connection with the transfer.

On May 21, 2019, our stockholders approved an amendment to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to extend the period of time for which we are required to consummate a Business Combination to August 22, 2019 (the “Extended Date”). The number of shares of common stock presented for redemption in connection with the extension was 2,119,772. We paid cash in the aggregate amount of $22,099,233, or approximately $10.43 per share, to redeeming stockholders. We agreed to deposit, or cause to be deposited on our behalf, into the Trust Account $0.02 for each public share outstanding for each 30-day extension period utilized through the Extended Date. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we deposited an aggregate of $286,814 into the Trust Account, of which $280,000 was contributed to the Trust Account by a third party and is not required to be repaid by us. In order to pay for part of the extension payment, we issued an unsecured promissory note (the “Note”) in favor of the Investor, in the original principal amount of $6,814. The Note does not bear interest and matures upon closing of a Business Combination. If we fail to consummate a Business Combination, the outstanding debt under the Note will be forgiven, except to the extent of any funds held outside of the Trust Account after paying all of our other fees and expenses.

Pursuant to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, the Company had until August 22, 2019 to consummate a Business Combination. On August 21, 2019, the Company stockholders approved an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “chapter”) to extend the period of time for which the Company is required to consummate a Business Combination (the “Extension”) from August 22, 2019 to November 22, 2019. The number of shares of common stock presented for redemption in connection with the extension was 846,888. We paid cash in the aggregate amount of $8,891,378, or approximately $10.50 per share, to redeeming stockholders. We agreed to deposit, or cause to be deposited on our behalf, into the Trust Account $0.02 for each public share outstanding for each 30-day extension period utilized through the Extension. Through September 30, 2019, we deposited an aggregate of $157,334 into the Trust Account to fund the first two 30-day extension payments. In October 2019, we deposited an additional $78,667 into the Trust Account to fund an additional 30-day extension payment. We now have until November 22, 2019 to consummate a Business Combination. In order to pay for the extension payments, we issued unsecured promissory notes in favor of the Sponsor and Investor in the aggregate principal amounts of $327,198 and $78,000, respectively (see Note 4). The promissory notes do not bear interest and mature upon closing of a Business Combination by the Company. If the Company fails to consummate a Business Combination, the outstanding debt under the promissory notes will be forgiven, except to the extent of any funds held outside of the Company's Trust Account after paying all other fees and expenses of the Company.

The Company has until November 22, 2019 to consummate a Business Combination. The Company has scheduled a special meeting of stockholders for November 21, 2019, pursuant to which it will seek stockholder approval to, among other matters, amend the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to extend the period of time for which the Company is required to consummate a Business Combination from November 22, 2019 to March 23, 2020. If the Company's stockholders approve the amendment to the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, public stockholders may elect to redeem their shares for a pro rata portion of the amount then on deposit in the Trust Account. However, the Company may not redeem its public shares in an amount that would cause the Company's net tangible assets to be less than $5,000,001. There is no assurance that the Company's stockholders will vote to approve the extension of time with which the Company has to complete a Business Combination. If the Company does not obtain stockholder approval, the Company would wind up its affairs and liquidate.

On August 9, 2019, we received a notice from the Staff stating that we were no longer in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(3) for continued listing due to its failure to maintain a minimum of 300 public holders. We had until September 23, 2019 to provide Nasdaq with a specific plan to achieve and sustain compliance with the listing requirement. The notice is a notification of deficiency, not of imminent delisting, and has no current effect on the listing or trading of our securities on Nasdaq.

On September 23, 2019 the Company submitted a plan to regain compliance with Nasdaq and requested an extension through February 5, 2020. As of the date of this filing, the response from Nasdaq is pending. If Nasdaq accepts our plan, Nasdaq may grant us an extension of up to 180 calendar days from the date of the notice to evidence compliance with the Rule. If Nasdaq does not accept our plan, we will have the opportunity to appeal the decision in front of a Nasdaq Hearings Panel.

Results of Operations

Our entire activity since September 18, 2017 (inception) up to November 20, 2017 was in preparation for our Initial Public Offering. Since our Initial Public Offering, our activity has been limited to the search for a prospective initial Business Combination, and we will not be generating any operating revenues until the closing and completion of our initial Business Combination. We are incurring expenses as a result of being a public company (for legal, financial reporting, accounting and auditing compliance), as well as for due diligence expenses.

For the three months ended September 30, 2019, we had a net income of $59,195, which consists of interest income on securities held in the trust account established for the benefit of our public stockholders (the “Trust Account”) of $258,236, offset by operating costs of $183,305 and provision for income taxes of $15,736.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we had a net income of $423,181, which consists of interest income on securities held in the Trust Account of $1,033,537, offset by operating costs of $522,228 and provision for income taxes of $88,128.

For the three months ended September 30, 2018, we had a net income of $28,084, which consists of interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $283,390, offset by operating costs of $220,243, an unrealized loss on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $74 and a provision for income taxes of $34,989.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, we had net income of $36,962, which consists of interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $769,441, offset by operating costs of $684,427 and a provision for income taxes of $48,052.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of September 30, 2019, we had cash and marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $41,477,046 (including approximately $964,000 of interest income) consisting of money market funds. Interest income earned on the balance in the Trust Account may be used by us to pay taxes. To date, we have withdrawn approximately $508,000 of interest from the Trust Account in order to pay our income and franchise taxes, of which approximately $466,000 was withdrawn during the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, cash used in operating activities amounted to $530,657. Net income of $423,181 was the result of interest earned on securities held in the Trust Account of $1,033,537, offset by changes in operating assets and liabilities, which provided $79,699 of cash for operating activities. 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, cash used in operating activities amounted to $402,303. Net income of $36,962 was impacted by interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $769,441. Changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $330,176 of cash for operating activities. 

We intend to use substantially all of the net proceeds of the Initial Public Offering, including the funds held in the Trust Account, to acquire a target business or businesses and to pay our expenses relating thereto. To the extent that our capital stock is used, in whole or in part, as consideration to effect our Business Combination, the remaining proceeds held in the Trust Account, as well as any other net proceeds not expended, will be used as working capital to finance the operations of the target business. Such working capital funds could be used in a variety of ways including, but not limited to, continuing or expanding the target business’ operations, for strategic acquisitions and for marketing, research and development of existing or new products. Such funds could also be used to repay any expenses or finders’ fees which we had incurred prior to the completion of our Business Combination if the funds available to us outside of the Trust Account were insufficient to cover such expenses.

As of September 30, 2019, the Sponsor has loaned us an aggregate of $327,198 in order to pay our Non-Business Combination Related Expenses and extension payments. Upon consummation of a Business Combination, up to $200,000 of the Non-Business Combination Related Expenses will be repaid by us to the Sponsor provided that we have funds available to us sufficient to repay such expenses (the “Cap”) as well as to pay for all stockholder redemptions, all Business Combination Expenses, repayment of the Note, and any funds necessary for our working capital requirements following closing of the Business Combination. Any remaining amounts in excess of the Cap will be forgiven. If we do not consummate a Business Combination, all outstanding loans made by the Sponsor to cover the Non-Business Combination Related Expenses will be forgiven.

We do not believe we will need to raise additional funds in order to meet expenditures required for operating our business. However, 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 amounts necessary to do so, we may have insufficient funds available to operate our business prior to our Business Combination. In order to fund working capital deficiencies or finance transaction costs in connection with a Business Combination, our Sponsor, officers and directors or their respective affiliates may, but are not obligated to, except as described above, loan us funds as may be required. If we complete a Business Combination, we would repay such loaned amounts out of the proceeds of the Trust Account released to us. 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. Up to $1,500,000 of such loans may be convertible into units, at a price of $10.00 per unit at the option of the lender. The units would be identical to the Private Placement Units.

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 completion of our Business Combination, in which case we may issue additional securities or incur debt in connection with such Business Combination. Subject to compliance with applicable securities laws, we would only complete such financing simultaneously with the completion of our Business Combination. If we are unable to complete our Business Combination because we do not have sufficient funds available to us, we will be forced to cease operations and liquidate the Trust Account. In addition, following our Business Combination, if cash on hand is insufficient, we may need to obtain additional financing in order to meet our obligations.

Off-balance sheet financing arrangements

We did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of September 30, 2019.

Contractual obligations

We do not have any long-term debt, capital lease obligations, operating lease obligations or long-term liabilities.

Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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 identified the following critical accounting policies:

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Common stock subject to possible redemption

We account for our common stock subject to possible redemption in accordance with the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 480 “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity.” Common stock subject to mandatory redemption is classified as a liability instrument and is measured at fair value. Conditionally redeemable common stock (including common stock that features redemption rights that are either within the control of the holder or subject to redemption upon the occurrence of uncertain events not solely within our control) is classified as temporary equity. At all other times, common stock is classified as stockholders’ equity. Our common stock features certain redemption rights that are considered to be outside of our control and subject to occurrence of uncertain future events. Accordingly, common stock subject to possible redemption is presented at redemption value as temporary equity, outside of the stockholders’ equity section of our balance sheets.

Net loss per common share

We apply the two-class method in calculating earnings per share. Shares of common stock subject to possible redemption which are not currently redeemable and are not redeemable at fair value, have been excluded from the calculation of basic net loss per share since such shares, if redeemed, only participate in their pro rata share of the trust account earnings. Our net income is adjusted for the portion of income that is attributable to common stock subject to possible redemption, as these shares only participate in the earnings of the Trust Account and not our income or losses.

Recent accounting pronouncements

Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on our financial statements.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Following the consummation of our Initial Public Offering, we invested the funds held in the Trust Account in money market funds meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act, which invest solely in United States Treasuries. Due to the short-term nature of the investments, we do not believe that there will be an associated material exposure to interest rate risk.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As required by Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2019. Based upon their evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15 (e) and 15d-15 (e) under the Exchange Act) were effective as of September 30, 2019.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

During the most recently completed fiscal quarter, there has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None.

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in this report include the risk factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 filed with the SEC on March 15, 2019. As of the date of this Report, there have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report filed with the SEC.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

On August 21, 2019, the Company’s stockholders approved to amend its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to extend the period of time for which the Company is required to consummate a Business Combination to November 22, 2019. The number of shares of common stock presented for redemption in connection with the extension was 846,888. The Company paid cash in the aggregate amount of $8,891,378, or approximately $10.50 per share, to redeeming stockholders. For additional information, see Note 1 to the condensed financial statements.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

The following exhibits are filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

No.	Description of Exhibit
3.1	Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K, filed on August 23, 2019)
31.1 *	Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15(d)-14(a), as adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2 *	Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15(d)-14(a), as adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1 **	Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2 **	Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS*	XBRL Instance Document
101.CAL*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.SCH*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.DEF*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document
101.PRE*	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

*	Filed herewith.
**	Furnished.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	BIG ROCK PARTNERS ACQUISITION CORP.
Date: November 14, 2019	By:	/s/ Richard Ackerman
		Name: Richard Ackerman
		Title:   Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: November 14, 2019	By:	/s/ Lori B. Wittman
		Name: Lori B. Wittman
		Title:   Chief Financial Officer and Director
		(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Richard Ackerman, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Big Rock Partners Acquisition Corp.;

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 14, 2019	By:	/s/ Richard Ackerman
		Name: Richard Ackerman
		Title:  Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Lori Wittman, certify that:

1.

I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Big Rock Partners Acquisition Corp.;

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)

Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)

Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)

Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)

All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)

Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 14, 2019	By:	/s/ Lori B. Wittman
		Name: Lori B. Wittman
		Title:  Chief Financial Officer and Director
		(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. 1350

(SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002)

In connection with the accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Big Rock Partners Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), the undersigned hereby certifies pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to my knowledge and belief, that:

1.  The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

2.  the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: November 14, 2019	By:	/s/ Richard Ackerman
		Richard Ackerman
		Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. 1350

(SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002)

In connection with the accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Big Rock Partners Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), the undersigned hereby certifies pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to my knowledge and belief, that:

1.  The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

2.  the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Dated: November 14, 2019	By:	/s/ Lori B. Wittman
		Lori B. Wittman
		Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Details Narrative) - $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, issued	0	0
Preferred stock, outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, issued	2,810,261	2,725,039
Common stock, outstanding	2,810,261	2,725,039
Common stock, subject to possible redemption	3,258,579	6,310,461

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information or footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC for interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes necessary for a comprehensive presentation of financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of a normal recurring nature, which are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, operating results and cash flows for the periods presented.

The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 as filed with the SEC on March 15, 2019, which contains the audited financial statements and notes thereto. The interim results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2019 or for any future interim periods.

Use of estimates

The preparation of condensed financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.

Making estimates requires management to exercise significant judgment. It is at least reasonably possible that the estimate of the effect of a condition, situation or set of circumstances that existed at the date of the financial statements, which management considered in formulating its estimate, could change in the near term due to one or more future confirming events. Accordingly, the actual results could differ significantly from the Company’s estimates.

Cash and marketable securities held in Trust Account

At September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the assets held in the Trust Account were held in money market funds. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company withdrew $465,993 of interest income to pay its franchise and income tax obligations.

Net loss per common share

Net loss per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. The Company applies the two-class method in calculating earnings per share. Shares of common stock subject to possible redemption at September 30, 2019 and 2018, which are not currently redeemable and are not redeemable at fair value, have been excluded from the calculation of basic net loss per share since such shares, if redeemed, only participate in their pro rata share of the Trust Account earnings. The Company has not considered the effect of (1) warrants sold in the Initial Public Offering and private placement to purchase 3,586,250 shares of common stock, (2) rights sold in the Initial Public Offering and private placement that convert into 717,250 shares of common stock and (3) 600,000 shares of common stock, warrants to purchase 300,000 shares of common stock and rights that convert into 60,000 shares of common stock in the unit purchase option sold to the underwriter, in the calculation of diluted loss per share, since the exercise of the warrants, the conversion of the rights into shares of common stock and the exercise of the unit purchase option are contingent upon the occurrence of future events. As a result, diluted loss per common share is the same as basic income per common share for the periods presented.

Reconciliation of net loss per common share

The Company’s net income is adjusted for the portion of income that is attributable to common stock subject to possible redemption, as these shares only participate in the earnings of the Trust Account and not the income or losses of the Company. Accordingly, basic and diluted loss per share is calculated as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019			2018			2019			2018
Net income	$	59,195		$	28,084		$	423,181		$	36,962
Less: Income attributable to common stock subject to possible redemption		(159,486	)		(188,243	)		(658,996	)		(542,726	)
Adjusted net loss	$	(100,291	)	$	(160,159	)	$	(235,815	)	$	(505,764	)
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted		2,801,350			2,622,584			2,773,842			2,606,566
Basic and diluted net loss per common share	$	(0.04	)	$	(0.06	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.19	)

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Condensed Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - USD ($)	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Retained Earnings/(Accumulated Deficit)	Total
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2017	2,590,985
Beginning balance, amount at Dec. 31, 2017	$ 2,591	$ 5,102,443	$ (105,033)	$ 5,000,001
Change in value of common stock subject to possible redemption, shares	14,797
Change in value of common stock subject to possible redemption, amount	$ 15	(15,492)		(15,477)
Net income			15,481	15,481
Ending balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2018	2,605,782
Ending balance, amount at Mar. 31, 2018	$ 2,606	5,086,951	(89,552)	5,000,005
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2017	2,590,985
Beginning balance, amount at Dec. 31, 2017	$ 2,591	5,102,443	(105,033)	5,000,001
Change in value of common stock subject to possible redemption, amount				(36,954)
Net income				36,962
Ending balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2018	2,638,062
Ending balance, amount at Sep. 30, 2018	$ 2,638	5,065,442	(68,071)	5,000,009
Beginning balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2018	2,605,782
Beginning balance, amount at Mar. 31, 2018	$ 2,606	5,086,951	(89,552)	5,000,005
Change in value of common stock subject to possible redemption, shares	16,802
Change in value of common stock subject to possible redemption, amount	$ 17	6,589		6,606
Net income			(6,602)	(6,602)
Ending balance, shares at Jun. 30, 2018	2,622,584
Ending balance, amount at Jun. 30, 2018	$ 2,623	5,093,540	(96,154)	5,000,009
Change in value of common stock subject to possible redemption, shares	15,478
Change in value of common stock subject to possible redemption, amount	$ 15	(28,098)		(28,083)
Net income			28,084	28,084
Ending balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2018	2,638,062
Ending balance, amount at Sep. 30, 2018	$ 2,638	5,065,442	(68,071)	5,000,009
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2018	2,725,039
Beginning balance, amount at Dec. 31, 2018	$ 2,725	5,036,213	(38,932)	5,000,006
Change in value of common stock subject to possible redemption, shares	69,258
Change in value of common stock subject to possible redemption, amount	$ 69	(188,035)		(187,966)
Net income			187,965	187,965
Ending balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2019	2,794,297
Ending balance, amount at Mar. 31, 2019	$ 2,794	4,848,178	149,033	5,000,005
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2018	2,725,039
Beginning balance, amount at Dec. 31, 2018	$ 2,725	5,036,213	(38,932)	5,000,006
Change in value of common stock subject to possible redemption, amount				(703,181)
Net income				423,181
Ending balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2019	2,810,261
Ending balance, amount at Sep. 30, 2019	$ 2,810	4,612,947	384,249	5,000,006
Beginning balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2019	2,794,297
Beginning balance, amount at Mar. 31, 2019	$ 2,794	4,848,178	149,033	5,000,005
Change in value of common stock subject to possible redemption, shares	7,053
Change in value of common stock subject to possible redemption, amount	$ 7	(367,234)		(367,227)
Capital contribution to Trust Account to extend the date by which the Company is required to consummate a Business Combination		191,209		191,209
Net income			176,021	176,021
Ending balance, shares at Jun. 30, 2019	2,801,350
Ending balance, amount at Jun. 30, 2019	$ 2,801	4,672,153	325,054	5,000,008
Change in value of common stock subject to possible redemption, shares	8,911
Change in value of common stock subject to possible redemption, amount	$ 9	(147,997)		(147,988)
Capital contribution to Trust Account to extend the date by which the Company is required to consummate a Business Combination		88,791		88,791
Net income			59,195	59,195
Ending balance, shares at Sep. 30, 2019	2,810,261
Ending balance, amount at Sep. 30, 2019	$ 2,810	$ 4,612,947	$ 384,249	$ 5,000,006

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Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Nov. 08, 2019
Document And Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	Big Rock Partners Acquisition Corp.
Entity Central Index Key	0001719406
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2019
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Is Entity's Reporting Status Current?	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Emerging Growth Company	true
Entity Ex Transition Period	false
Entity Small Business	true
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		6,068,840
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2019

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Company evaluates subsequent events and transactions that occur after the balance sheet date up to the date that the condensed financial statements were issued. Other than as described below, the Company did not identify any subsequent events that would have required adjustment or disclosure in the condensed financial statements.

In October 2019, the Company deposited into the Trust Account an aggregate of $78,667 in connection with the extension to November 22, 2019. The Company now has until November 22, 2019 to consummate a Business Combination. In order to pay for the extension payment, the Company issued unsecured promissory notes in favor of the Investor and the Sponsor, each in the original principal amount of $39,333. The notes do not bear interest and mature upon the closing of a Business Combination by the Company. If the Company fails to consummate a Business Combination, the outstanding debt under the notes will be forgiven, except to the extent of any funds held outside of the Company’s Trust Account after paying all other fees and expenses of the Company.

The Company has until November 22, 2019 to consummate a Business Combination. The Company has scheduled a special meeting of stockholders for November 21, 2019, pursuant to which it will seek stockholder approval to, among other matters, amend the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to extend the period of time for which the Company is required to consummate a Business Combination from November 22, 2019 to March 23, 2020. The Company has agreed that if the extension amendment proposal is approved and the extension is implemented, it will deposit into the Trust Account $0.02 for each public share that is not converted in connection with the stockholder vote to approve the extension, for each monthly period, or portion thereof, that is needed by the Company to complete an initial business combination from November 22, 2019 until March 23, 2020. There is no assurance that the Company's stockholders will vote to approve the extension of time with which the Company has to complete a Business Combination. If the Company does not obtain stockholder approval, the Company would wind up its affairs and liquidate. 

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LIQUIDITY (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Liquidity
Cash	$ 194,280	$ 11,079	$ 77,086	$ 449,374
Marketable securities held in Trust Account	$ 41,477,046	$ 70,765,966

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Condensed Statements of Operations - USD ($)		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Income Statement [Abstract]
Operating expenses		$ 183,305	$ 220,243	$ 522,228	$ 684,427
Loss from operations		(183,305)	(220,243)	(522,228)	(684,427)
Other Income:
Interest income		258,236	283,390	1,033,537	769,441
Unrealized gain on marketable securities held in Trust Account		0	(74)	0	0
Other income, net		258,236	283,316	1,033,537	769,441
Income before provision for income taxes		74,931	63,073	511,309	85,014
Provision for income taxes		(15,736)	(34,989)	(88,128)	(48,052)
Net income		$ 59,195	$ 28,084	$ 423,181	$ 36,962
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted	[1]	2,801,350	2,622,584	2,773,842	2,606,566
Basic and diluted net loss per common share	[2]	$ (0.04)	$ (0.06)	$ (0.09)	$ (0.19)

[1] Excludes an aggregate of 3,258,579 and 6,397,438 shares subject to possible redemption at September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

[2] Net loss per common share - basic and diluted excludes income attributable to common stock subject to possible redemption of $159,486 and $188,243 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $658,996 and $542,726, for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. (See Note 3)

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LIQUIDITY

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Liquidity

LIQUIDITY

As of September 30, 2019, the Company had $194,280 in its operating bank account, $41,477,046 in cash and marketable securities held in the Trust Account to be used for a Business Combination or to repurchase or convert stock in connection therewith and a working capital deficit of $300,476, which excludes franchise and income taxes payable of $133,239, of which such amounts will be paid from interest earned on the Trust Account. As of September 30, 2019, approximately $964,000 of the amount on deposit in the Trust Account represented interest income, which is available to pay the Company’s tax obligations. To date, the Company has withdrawn approximately $508,000 of interest from the Trust Account in order to pay the Company’s taxes, of which approximately $466,000 was withdrawn during the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

On November 17, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Sponsor and the Investor, pursuant to which the Sponsor agreed to be responsible for all liabilities of the Company as of November 17, 2018 and to loan the Company the funds necessary to pay the expenses of the Company other than Business Combination expenses through the closing of a Business Combination when and as needed. If a Business Combination is not consummated, all outstanding loans made by the Sponsor will be forgiven (see Note 4). In addition, the Investor agreed to loan the Company all funds necessary to pay expenses incurred in connection with and in order to consummate a business combination (the “Business Combination Expenses”) and such loans will be added to the Notes (as defined in Note 4). If the Company does not consummate a Business Combination, all outstanding loans under the Notes will be forgiven, except to the extent of any funds held outside of the Trust Account after paying all other fees and expenses of the Company incurred prior to the date of such failure to consummate a Business Combination (see Note 4).

The Company may raise additional capital through loans or additional investments from the Sponsor or its stockholders, officers, directors, or third parties. Other than as described above, the Company’s officers and directors and the Sponsor may, but are not obligated to, loan the Company funds, from time to time, in whatever amount they deem reasonable in their sole discretion, to meet the Company’s working capital needs.

The Company does not believe it will need to raise additional funds in order to meet expenditures required for operating its business. Neither the Sponsor, nor any of the stockholders, officers or directors, or third parties are under any obligation to advance funds to, or invest in, the Company, except as discussed above. Accordingly, the Company may not be able to obtain additional financing. If the Company is unable to raise additional capital, it may be required to take additional measures to conserve liquidity, which could include, but not necessarily be limited to suspending the pursuit of a potential transaction. The Company cannot provide any assurance that new financing will be available to it on commercially acceptable terms, if at all. Even if the Company can obtain sufficient financing or raise additional capital, it only has until November 22, 2019 to consummate a Business Combination. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to do so prior to November 22, 2019.

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Stockholders' Equity

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Preferred Stock — The Company is authorized to issue 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.001 per share with such designation, rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by the Company’s Board of Directors. At September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, there were no shares of preferred stock issued or outstanding.

Common Stock — The Company is authorized to issue 100,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share. Holders of the Company’s common stock are entitled to one vote for each share. At September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, there were 2,810,261 and 2,725,039, respectively, shares of common stock issued and outstanding (excluding 3,258,579 and 6,310,461 shares of common stock subject to possible redemption, respectively).

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DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS (Details Narrative)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
State of incorporation	Delaware
Date of incorporation	Sep. 18, 2017

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INVESTOR AGREEMENT AND PROMISSORY NOTES (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Promissory note payable	$ 1,464,814	$ 690,000
Promissory Note 1
Promissory note payable	1,380,000
Promissory Note 2
Promissory note payable	$ 327,198

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Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income	$ 423,181	$ 36,962
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Interest earned on cash and marketable securities held in Trust Account	(1,033,537)	(769,441)
Unrealized loss on marketable securities held in Trust Account	0	0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	5,364	40,272
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(13,793)	241,852
Income taxes payable	88,128	48,052
Net cash used in operating activities	(530,657)	(402,303)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Cash withdrawn from Trust Account to pay redeeming stockholders	30,990,611	0
Cash withdrawn from Trust Account to pay franchise and other taxes	465,993	37,515
Investment of cash in Trust Account	(854,147)	0
Net cash provided by investing activities	30,602,457	37,515
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from promissory notes	774,814	0
Proceeds from promissory note - related party	392,198	0
Repayment of promissory note - related party	(65,000)	0
Redemption of common stock	(30,990,611)	0
Payment of offering costs	0	(7,500)
Net cash used in financing activities	(29,888,599)	(7,500)
Net change in cash	183,201	(372,288)
Cash - beginning	11,079	449,374
Cash - ending	194,280	77,086
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Change in value of common stock subject to possible redemption	703,181	36,954
Capital contribution to Trust Account	$ 280,000	$ 0

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Condensed Balance Sheets - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Current Assets
Cash	$ 194,280	$ 11,079
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	13,750	19,114
Total current assets	208,030	30,193
Cash and marketable securities held in Trust Account	41,477,046	70,765,966
Total assets	41,685,076	70,796,159
Current Lliabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	537,306	551,099
Income taxes payable	104,439	16,311
Total current liabilities	641,745	567,410
Promissory note - related party	327,198	0
Promissory notes payable	1,464,814	690,000
Total liabilities	2,433,757	1,257,410
Commitments and contingencies (Note 5)
Common stock subject to possible redemption, 3,258,579 and 6,310,461 shares at redemption value as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively	34,251,313	64,538,743
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 1,000,000 authorized; none issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 2,810,261 and 2,725,039 shares issued and outstanding (excluding 3,258,579 and 6,310,461 shares subject to possible redemption) as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively	2,810	2,725
Additional paid-in capital	4,612,947	5,036,213
Retained earnings/(accumulated deficit)	384,249	(38,932)
Total stockholders' equity	5,000,006	5,000,006
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 41,685,076	$ 70,796,159

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INVESTOR AGREEMENT AND PROMISSORY NOTES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

INVESTOR AGREEMENT AND PROMISSORY NOTES

On November 17, 2018, the Company entered into an Agreement with the Sponsor and the Investor. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Sponsor transferred an aggregate of 1,500,000 Founders Shares (as defined in Note 5) to the Investor in exchange for the agreements set forth below and aggregate cash consideration of $1.00.

Pursuant to the Agreement, the Sponsor agreed to extend the period of time the Company has to consummate a Business Combination up to two times for an aggregate of up to six months and the Investor agreed to loan the Company the funds necessary to obtain the extensions (the Extensions”). On November 20, 2018 and February 21, 2019, the Company issued unsecured promissory notes (the “Notes”) in favor of the Investor, in the original principal amount of $690,000 each (or an aggregate of $1,380,000), to provide the Company the funds necessary to obtain an aggregate of six-month Extensions. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Investor has also agreed to loan the Company all funds necessary to pay expenses incurred in connection with and in order to consummate a Business Combination (the “Business Combination Expenses”) and such loans will be added to the Notes.

In connection with the stockholders approval of the Extended Date of August 22, 2019, the Company issued the Note in favor of the Investor in order to pay for part of the third extension payment in the original principal amount of $6,814. In connection with the stockholders approval of the Extension to November 22, 2019, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note (the “Second Note” and, together with the Note, the “Extension Notes”) in favor of the Investor in order to pay for part of the first two additional thirty day extension payments in the aggregate principal amount of $78,000. In October 2019, the Investor loaned the Company an additional $39,333 to pay for part of the extension payment in connection with the Extension to November 22, 2019 (see Note 7).

If the Company does not consummate a Business Combination, all outstanding loans under the Notes and Extension Notes will be forgiven, except to the extent of any funds held outside of the Trust Account after paying all other fees and expenses of the Company incurred prior to the date of such failure to consummate a Business Combination. As of September 30, 2019, the outstanding balance under the Notes and Extension Notes amounted to an aggregate of $1,464,814.

The Sponsor has agreed to be responsible for all liabilities of the Company effective November 17, 2018, except for liabilities associated with the possible redemption of shares by the Company’s shareholders, as described in the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. The Sponsor has also agreed to loan the Company the funds necessary to pay the expenses of the Company other than the Business Combination Expenses through the closing of a Business Combination when and as needed in order for the Company to continue in operation (the “Non-Business Combination Related Expenses”). Upon consummation of a Business Combination, up to $200,000 of the Non-Business Combination Related Expenses will be repaid by the Company to the Sponsor provided that the Company has funds available to it sufficient to repay such expenses (the “Cap”) as well as to pay for all stockholder redemptions, all Business Combination Expenses, repayment of the Notes, and any funds necessary for the working capital requirements of the Company following closing of the Business Combination. Any remaining amounts in excess of the Cap will be forgiven. In September 2019, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note to the Sponsor in the original principal amount of $327,198 to pay for Non-Business Combination Related Expenses. Of the amount loaned to the Company, $79,333 was used in order to pay for part of the extension payments in connection with the Extension to November 22, 2019. If the Company does not consummate a Business Combination, all outstanding loans made by the Sponsor to cover the Non-Business Combination Related Expenses will be forgiven, except as set forth above. In October 2019, the Sponsor loaned the Company an additional $39,333 to pay for part of the extension payment in connection with the Extension to November 22, 2019 (see Note 7). As of September 30, 2019, the outstanding balance under promissory note amounted to $327,198.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information or footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC for interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes necessary for a comprehensive presentation of financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of a normal recurring nature, which are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, operating results and cash flows for the periods presented.

The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 as filed with the SEC on March 15, 2019, which contains the audited financial statements and notes thereto. The interim results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2019 or for any future interim periods.

Use of estimates

The preparation of condensed financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.

Making estimates requires management to exercise significant judgment. It is at least reasonably possible that the estimate of the effect of a condition, situation or set of circumstances that existed at the date of the financial statements, which management considered in formulating its estimate, could change in the near term due to one or more future confirming events. Accordingly, the actual results could differ significantly from the Company’s estimates.

Cash and marketable securities held in Trust Account

At September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the assets held in the Trust Account were held in money market funds. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company withdrew $465,993 of interest income to pay its franchise and income tax obligations.

Net loss per common share

Net loss per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. The Company applies the two-class method in calculating earnings per share. Shares of common stock subject to possible redemption at September 30, 2019 and 2018, which are not currently redeemable and are not redeemable at fair value, have been excluded from the calculation of basic net loss per share since such shares, if redeemed, only participate in their pro rata share of the Trust Account earnings. The Company has not considered the effect of (1) warrants sold in the Initial Public Offering and private placement to purchase 3,586,250 shares of common stock, (2) rights sold in the Initial Public Offering and private placement that convert into 717,250 shares of common stock and (3) 600,000 shares of common stock, warrants to purchase 300,000 shares of common stock and rights that convert into 60,000 shares of common stock in the unit purchase option sold to the underwriter, in the calculation of diluted loss per share, since the exercise of the warrants, the conversion of the rights into shares of common stock and the exercise of the unit purchase option are contingent upon the occurrence of future events. As a result, diluted loss per common share is the same as basic income per common share for the periods presented.

Reconciliation of net loss per common share

The Company’s net income is adjusted for the portion of income that is attributable to common stock subject to possible redemption, as these shares only participate in the earnings of the Trust Account and not the income or losses of the Company. Accordingly, basic and diluted loss per share is calculated as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019			2018			2019			2018
Net income	$	59,195		$	28,084		$	423,181		$	36,962
Less: Income attributable to common stock subject to possible redemption		(159,486	)		(188,243	)		(658,996	)		(542,726	)
Adjusted net loss	$	(100,291	)	$	(160,159	)	$	(235,815	)	$	(505,764	)
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted		2,801,350			2,622,584			2,773,842			2,606,566
Basic and diluted net loss per common share	$	(0.04	)	$	(0.06	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.19	)

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2019	Mar. 31, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Net income		$ 59,195	$ 176,021	$ 187,965	$ 28,084	$ (6,602)	$ 15,481	$ 423,181	$ 36,962
Less: income attributable to common stock subject to possible redemption		(159,486)			(188,243)			(658,996)	(542,726)
Adjusted net loss		$ (100,291)			$ (160,159)			$ (235,815)	$ (505,764)
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted	[1]	2,801,350			2,622,584			2,773,842	2,606,566
Basic and diluted net loss per common share	[2]	$ (0.04)			$ (0.06)			$ (0.09)	$ (0.19)

[1] Excludes an aggregate of 3,258,579 and 6,397,438 shares subject to possible redemption at September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

[2] Net loss per common share - basic and diluted excludes income attributable to common stock subject to possible redemption of $159,486 and $188,243 for the three months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $658,996 and $542,726, for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. (See Note 3)

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DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Big Rock Partners Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) is a blank check company incorporated in Delaware on September 18, 2017. The Company was formed for the purpose of acquiring, through a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, recapitalization, or other similar business transaction, one or more operating businesses or entities (a “Business Combination”). The Company is not limited to a particular industry or geographic region for purposes of consummating a Business Combination. 

All activity through September 30, 2019 relates to the Company’s formation, the initial public offering (the “Initial Public Offering”) of 6,900,000 units (the “Units”) that occurred on November 22, 2017, the simultaneous sale of 272,500 units (the “Private Placement Units”) in a private placement to Big Rock Partners Sponsor, LLC (the “Sponsor”), and the Company’s search for a target business with which to complete a Business Combination.

The Company initially had until November 22, 2018 to complete a Business Combination. However, if the Company anticipated that it could not consummate a Business Combination by November 22, 2018, the Company could extend the period of time to consummate a Business Combination up to two times, each by an additional three months (for a total of up to 18 months to complete a Business Combination) (the “Combination Period”). Pursuant to the terms of the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and the trust agreement entered into between the Company and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company on November 20, 2017, in order to extend the time available for the Company to consummate a Business Combination, the Sponsor or its affiliates or designees were required to deposit into the Trust Account $690,000 ($0.10 per share) for each three month extension, up to an aggregate of $1,380,000, or $0.20 per share, if the Company extended for the full six months, on or prior to the date of the applicable deadline.

On November 20, 2018, the period of time for the Company to consummate a Business Combination was extended for an additional three-month period ending on February 22, 2019, and, accordingly, $690,000 was deposited into the Trust Account. The deposit was funded by a non-interest bearing unsecured promissory note from BRAC Lending Group LLC, an affiliate of the underwriter (the “Investor”) (see Note 4). The note is repayable upon the consummation of a Business Combination (see Note 4). On February 21, 2019, the Company further extended the time required to consummate a Business Combination to May 22, 2019 and deposited an additional $690,000 into the Trust Account. If the Company fails to consummate a Business Combination, the outstanding debt under the Note will be forgiven, except to the extent of any funds held outside of the Company's Trust Account after paying all other fees and expenses of the Company.

On May 21, 2019, the Company’s stockholders approved an amendment to its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to extend the period of time for which the Company was required to consummate a Business Combination to August 22, 2019 (the “Extended Date”). The number of shares of common stock presented for redemption in connection with the extension was 2,119,772. The Company paid cash in the aggregate amount of $22,099,233, or approximately $10.43 per share, to redeeming stockholders. The Company agreed to deposit, or cause to be deposited on its behalf, into the Trust Account $0.02 for each public share outstanding for each 30-day extension period utilized through the Extended Date. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company deposited an aggregate of $286,814 into the Trust Account, of which $280,000 was contributed to the Trust Account by a third party and is not required to be repaid by the Company. Accordingly, the Company has recorded this amount as a credit to additional paid in capital in the accompanying condensed statements of stockholders’ equity. In order to pay for part of the third extension payment, the Company issued an unsecured promissory note (the “Note”) in favor of the Investor, in the original principal amount of $6,814. The Note does not bear interest and matures upon closing of a Business Combination by the Company. If the Company fails to consummate a Business Combination, the outstanding debt under the Note will be forgiven, except to the extent of any funds held outside of the Company's Trust Account after paying all other fees and expenses of the Company.

Pursuant to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, the Company had until August 22, 2019 to consummate a Business Combination. On August 21, 2019, the Company stockholders approved an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “chapter”) to extend the period of time for which the Company is required to consummate a Business Combination (the “Extension”) from August 22, 2019 to November 22, 2019. The number of shares of common stock presented for redemption in connection with the extension was 846,888. The Company paid cash in the aggregate amount of $8,891,378, or approximately $10.50 per share, to redeeming stockholders. The Company agreed to deposit, or cause to be deposited on its behalf, into the Trust Account $0.02 for each public share outstanding for each 30-day extension period utilized through the Extension. Through September 30, 2019, the Company deposited an aggregate of $157,334 into the Trust Account to fund the first two thirty day extension payments. In October 2019, the Company deposited an additional $78,667 into the Trust Account to fund an additional thirty day extension payment. The Company now has until November 22, 2019 to consummate a Business Combination. In order to pay for the extension payments, the Company issued unsecured promissory notes in favor of the Sponsor and Investor in the aggregate principal amounts of $327,198 and $78,000, respectively (see Note 4). The promissory notes do not bear interest and mature upon closing of a Business Combination by the Company. If the Company fails to consummate a Business Combination, the outstanding debt under the promissory notes will be forgiven, except to the extent of any funds held outside of the Company's Trust Account after paying all other fees and expenses of the Company.

The Company has until November 22, 2019 to consummate a Business Combination. The Company has scheduled a special meeting of stockholders for November 21, 2019, pursuant to which it will seek stockholder approval to, among other matters, amend the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to extend the period of time for which the Company is required to consummate a Business Combination from November 22, 2019 to March 23, 2020. If the Company's stockholders approve the amendment to the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, public stockholders may elect to redeem their shares for a pro rata portion of the amount then on deposit in the Trust Account. However, the Company may not redeem its public shares in an amount that would cause the Company's net tangible assets to be less than $5,000,001. There is no assurance that the Company's stockholders will vote to approve the extension of time with which the Company has to complete a Business Combination. If the Company does not obtain stockholder approval, the Company would wind up its affairs and liquidate. 

NASDAQ Notifications

On January 7, 2019, the Company received a notice from the staff of the Listing Qualifications Department of Nasdaq (the “Staff”) stating that the Company was no longer in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5620(a) for continued listing due to its failure to hold an annual meeting of stockholders within twelve months of the end of the Company’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. The Company submitted a plan of compliance with Nasdaq and Nasdaq granted the Company an extension until May 22, 2019 to regain compliance with the rule by holding an annual meeting of stockholders. The Company held its annual meeting of stockholders on May 21, 2019 and, accordingly, the Staff determined that the Company is currently in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5620(a) for continued listing and the matter was closed.

On August 9, 2019, the Company received a notice from the Staff stating that the Company was no longer in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(3) for continued listing due to its failure to maintain a minimum of 300 public holders. The Company had until September 23, 2019 to provide Nasdaq with a specific plan to achieve and sustain compliance with the listing requirement. The notice is a notification of deficiency, not of imminent delisting, and has no current effect on the listing or trading of the Company's securities on Nasdaq.

On September 23, 2019 and October 28, 2019, the Company submitted a plan to regain compliance of compliance with Nasdaq and requested an extension through February 5, 2020. On October 28, 2019, Nasdaq requested additional information regarding the Company's compliance plan, to which the Company responded on November 8, 2019. As of the date of this filing, the response from Nasdaq remains pending. If Nasdaq accepts the Company's plan, Nasdaq may grant the Company an extension of up to 180 calendar days from the date of the notice to evidence compliance with the Rule. If Nasdaq does not accept the Company's plan, the Company will have the opportunity to appeal the decision in front of a Nasdaq Hearings Panel.

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Condensed Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock subject to possible redemption	3,258,579	6,310,461
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, issued	0	0
Preferred stock, outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, issued	2,810,261	2,725,039
Common stock, outstanding	2,810,261	2,725,039
Common stock, subject to possible redemption	3,258,579	6,310,461

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details Narrative) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Cash withdrawn from Trust Account	$ 465,993	$ 37,515

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Registration Rights

Pursuant to a registration rights agreement entered into on November 20, 2017, the holders of the Company’s common stock prior to the Initial Public Offering (the “Founder Shares”), Private Placement Units (and their underlying securities), the shares issued to EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. (“EarlyBirdCapital”) at the closing of the Initial Public Offering (the “Representative Shares”) and any Units that may be issued upon conversion of the working capital loans (and their underlying securities) are entitled to registration rights. The holders of a majority of these securities are entitled to make up to three demands, excluding short form demands, that the Company register such securities. The holders of the majority of the Founder’s Shares can elect to exercise these registration rights at any time commencing three months prior to the date on which these shares of common stock are to be released from escrow. The holders of a majority of the Private Placement Units or Units issued to the Sponsor, officers, directors or their affiliates in payment of working capital loans made to the Company (in each case, including the underlying securities) can elect to exercise these registration rights at any time after the Company consummates a Business Combination. In addition, the holders will have certain “piggy-back” registration rights with respect to registration statements filed subsequent to the completion of a Business Combination and rights to require the Company to register for resale such securities pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, EarlyBirdCapital and its designees may participate in a “piggy-back” registration during the seven-year period beginning on the effective date of the registration statement. However, the registration rights agreement will provide that the Company will not permit any registration statement filed under the Securities Act to become effective until termination of the applicable lock-up period. The Company will bear the expenses incurred in connection with the filing of any such registration statements.

Business Combination Marketing Agreement

The Company has engaged EarlyBirdCapital as an advisor in connection with a Business Combination to assist the Company in holding meetings with its stockholders to discuss a potential Business Combination and the target business’ attributes, introduce the Company to potential investors that are interested in purchasing securities, assist the Company in obtaining stockholder approval for the Business Combination and assist the Company with its press releases and public filings in connection with a Business Combination. The Company will pay EarlyBirdCapital a cash fee for such services upon the consummation of a Business Combination in an amount equal to 4.0% of the gross proceeds of the Initial Public Offering (exclusive of any applicable finders’ fees which might become payable). If a Business Combination is not consummated for any reason, no fee will be due or payable.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Reconciliation of net loss per common share

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2019			2018			2019			2018
Net income	$	59,195		$	28,084		$	423,181		$	36,962
Less: Income attributable to common stock subject to possible redemption		(159,486	)		(188,243	)		(658,996	)		(542,726	)
Adjusted net loss	$	(100,291	)	$	(160,159	)	$	(235,815	)	$	(505,764	)
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted		2,801,350			2,622,584			2,773,842			2,606,566
Basic and diluted net loss per common share	$	(0.04	)	$	(0.06	)	$	(0.09	)	$	(0.19	)