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CURRENT REPORT
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
The disclosures set forth under Item 2.03 are incorporated by reference.
Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant
Pursuant to the amended and restated memorandum and articles of association (the “Charter”) of Blue World Acquisition Corporation (“BWAQ”), BWAQ currently has until April 2, 2024 to complete its initial business combination, provided however BWAQ may extend the period of time to consummate a business combination up to November 2, 2024, each by an additional one-month extension, subject to Blue World Holdings Limited, the sponsor of BWAQ (the “Sponsor”) and/or its designee, depositing $60,000 into the trust account of BWAQ.
On or about April 1, 2024, Fuji Solar Co., Ltd, a Japanese company (“Fuji Solar”) deposited $60,000 (the “Extension Fee”) into the trust account of BWAQ to extend the timeline to complete a business combination for an additional one month from April 2, 2024 to May 2, 2024 (the “Extension”). On April 1, 2024, BWAQ issued to Fuji Solar an unsecured promissory note in the principal amount of $60,000 (the “Extension Note”) in connection with the payment for the Extension Fee.
On April 1, 2024, BWAQ issued an unsecured promissory note (the “Sponsor Note”, together with the Extension Note, the “Notes”) in the amount of $180,000 to Blue World Holdings Limited, the sponsor of the Company (the “Sponsor”). The proceeds of the Sponsor Note, which may be drawn down from time to time until the Company consummates its initial business combination, will be used as general working capital purposes.
Each of the Note bears no interest and is payable in full upon the consummation of BWAQ’s business combination (such date, the “Maturity Date”). The following shall constitute an event of default: (i) a failure to pay the principal within five business days of the Maturity Date; (ii) the commencement of a voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy action, (iii) the breach of BWAQ’s obligations thereunder; (iv) any cross defaults; (v) an enforcement proceedings against BWAQ; and (vi) any unlawfulness and invalidity in connection with the performance of the obligations thereunder, in which case the Notes may be accelerated.
The payees of the Notes, respectively, have the right, but not the obligation, to convert their Notes, in whole or in part, respectively, into private units (the “Units”) of BWAQ, each consisting of one Class A ordinary share, one-half of one warrant, and one right to receive one-tenth (1/10) of one Class A ordinary share upon the consummation of a business combination, as described in the prospectus of BWAQ (File Number 333-261585), by providing BWAQ with written notice of the intention to convert at least two business days prior to the closing of the business combination. The number of Units to be received by the payees of the Notes, respectively, in connection with such conversion shall be an amount determined by dividing (x) the sum of the outstanding principal amount payable to such payee, as applicable, by (y) $10.00.
The issuance of the Notes was made pursuant to the exemption from registration contained in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
The copies of the Notes are attached as Exhibit 10.1 and 10.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and are incorporated herein by reference, respectively. The disclosures set forth in this Item 2.03 are intended to be summaries only and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the Notes.
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Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.
The information disclosed under Item 2.03 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 3.02 to the extent required herein. The Units (and the underlying securities) issuable upon conversion of the Notes, if any, (1) may not, subject to certain limited exceptions, be transferable or salable by the payees until the completion of BWAQ’s initial business combination, and (2) are entitled to registration rights.
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On April 3, 2024, BWAQ issued a press release, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, announcing the Extension.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Current Report on Form 8-K includes forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and may be accompanied by words that convey projected future events or outcomes, such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “design,” “intend,” “expect,” “could,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “seek,” “target,” “aim,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “should,” “would,” or variations of such words or by expressions of similar meaning. Such forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the advantages and expected growth of the combined company, the cash position of the combined company following the closing, the ability of TOYO Solar and BWAQ to consummate the proposed Transactions and the timing of such consummation, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those factors described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in BWAQ’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on September 28, 2023 (the “Form 10-K”), BWAQ’s final prospectus dated January 31, 2023 filed with the SEC (the “Final Prospectus”) related to its initial public offering, BWAQ’s definitive proxy statement dated March 28, 2024 filed with the SEC in connection with the proposed Transactions (the “Definitive Proxy Statement”), and in other documents filed by BWAQ with the SEC from time to time. Important factors that could cause the combined company’s actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include: TOYO Solar’s or the combined company’s limited operating history; the ability of TOYO Solar or the combined company to identify and integrate acquisitions; general economic and market conditions impacting demand for the products of TOYO Solar or the combined company; the inability to complete the proposed Transactions; the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the proposed Transactions, which may be affected by, among other things, the amount of cash available following any redemptions by BWAQ shareholders; the ability to meet Nasdaq’s listing standards following the consummation of the proposed Transactions; costs related to the proposed Transactions; and such other risks and uncertainties as are discussed in the Form 10-K, the Final Prospectus and the Definitive Proxy Statement . Other factors include the possibility that the proposed Transactions do not close, including due to the failure to receive required security holder approvals, or the failure of other closing conditions.
TOYO Solar, PubCo and BWAQ each expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the expectations of TOYO Solar, PubCo or BWAQ with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based, except as required by law.
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Additional Information about the Transaction and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed Transactions, PubCo filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form F-4, which includes the Definitive Proxy Statement containing information about the proposed Transactions and the respective businesses of TOYO Solar and BWAQ, as well as the prospectus relating to the offer of the PubCo securities to be issued to in connection with the completion of the proposed Transactions. The registration statement was declared effective on March 26, 2024, and the Definitive Proxy Statement was first being mailed to BWAQ’s shareholders as of the record date established for voting on the proposed Transactions on or about April 1, 2024.
INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE ADVISED TO READ, WHEN AVAILABLE, THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY IF AND WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRANSACTIONS AND THE PARTIES TO THE TRANSACTIONS. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain copies of these documents (if and when available) and other documents filed with the SEC free of charge at www.sec.gov. Shareholders of BWAQ will also be able to obtain copies of the proxy statement/prospectus without charge, once available, at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Participants in the Solicitation
PubCo, TOYO Solar, BWAQ and their respective directors and executive officers and other persons may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from BWAQ’s shareholders with respect to the proposed Transactions. Information regarding BWAQ’s directors and executive officers is available in BWAQ’s filings with the SEC. Additional information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed to be participants in the proxy solicitation relating to the proposed Transactions and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, will be contained in the proxy statement/prospectus when it becomes available.
No Offer or Solicitation
This Report does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 10.1 | Extension Promissory Note, dated April 1, 2024, issued by Blue World Acquisition Corporation to Fuji Solar Co., Ltd. | |
| 10.2 | Promissory Note, dated April 1, 2024, issued by Blue World Acquisition Corporation to Blue World Holdings Limited. | |
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated April 3, 2024, announcing the extension and the extension note. | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Blue World Acquisition Corporation | ||
| By: | /s/ Liang Shi | |
| Name: | Liang Shi | |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |
| Date: April 3, 2024 | ||
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