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Business Summary

Gores Holdings X, Inc. is a blank check company, also known as a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), incorporated in the Cayman Islands on June 26, 2023 . The company's sole business objective is to effect a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more operating businesses . To date, the company has not engaged in any operations nor generated any revenue, classifying it as a "shell company" under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 .

The core business model of Gores Holdings X, Inc. is to identify, acquire, and subsequently build a company in an industry or sector that aligns with the management team's experience and can benefit from their operational expertise . The company generates income primarily from interest earned on the proceeds held in its Trust Account . Its primary customer segments are not applicable as it is a blank check company seeking an acquisition target, not an operating business with customers. The company's strategy involves leveraging its management team's network of potential transaction sources, including owners and directors of private and public companies, private equity funds, investment bankers, lenders, attorneys, accountants, and other trusted advisors across various sectors .

The company's acquisition criteria include seeking businesses that possess a defensible core business, sustainable revenues, and established customer relationships . Additionally, target businesses should be undergoing changes in capital structure, strategy, operations, or growth, and be able to benefit from the company's operational and strategic approach . The company also looks for targets offering a unique value proposition with transformational potential, verifiable through detailed due diligence, and those at a lifecycle transition point presenting an opportunity for transformation . The initial business combination must involve one or more target businesses with an aggregate fair market value of at least 80% of the assets held in the trust account, excluding deferred underwriting commissions and taxes payable on trust account income .

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, Gores Holdings X, Inc. reported net income of $920,659 . This figure includes a non-cash loss of ($6,637,800) related to the change in fair value of the warrant liability . The company also recognized $9,511,647 in interest earned on investments held in the Trust Account . Professional fees and other expenses amounted to ($1,850,155) , and an allocated expense for warrant issuance cost was ($103,033) . As of December 31, 2025, the company had cash of $619,576 and cash and investments held in the Trust Account of $367,742,183 . Total liabilities were $32,376,841 , including a public warrants derivative liability of $8,162,700 , an advisory fee of $10,764,000 , and deferred underwriting compensation of $10,764,000 . The company reported an accumulated deficit of ($31,302,452) and a total shareholder's deficit of ($31,301,532) .

Comparing the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2024, the company transitioned from a net income of $0 in 2024 to a net income of $920,659 in 2025. Cash held outside the Trust Account increased significantly from $2,774 in 2024 to $619,576 in 2025. Current liabilities also increased from $1,224,632 in 2024 to $2,686,141 in 2025, and the working capital deficit expanded from ($40,000) to ($1,710,832) . The balance of notes payable to a related party decreased from $172,901 in 2024 to $0 in 2025, as the note was repaid on May 5, 2025 . The company had no cash and investments held in the Trust Account in 2024, compared to $367,742,183 in 2025 following its IPO.

During the reported period, Gores Holdings X, Inc. consummated its initial public offering (IPO) on May 5, 2025, selling 35,880,000 units at $10.00 per unit, generating gross proceeds of $358,800,000 . This included the full exercise of the underwriter's over-allotment option . Simultaneously, the company completed a private sale of 225,000 Class A Ordinary Shares to its sponsor for approximately $2,250,000 . A total of $358,800,000 from the IPO proceeds and a portion of the private placement proceeds were placed in a trust account . On June 18, 2025, the company announced that holders of its Units could elect to separately trade Class A Ordinary Shares and warrants commencing on June 23, 2025 . The company also incurred $2,456,141 in offering costs related to the Public Offering through December 31, 2025 .

Business Outlook

Gores Holdings X, Inc. has a defined timeline to complete its initial business combination, with a deadline of May 4, 2027, or August 4, 2027, if a definitive agreement for an initial business combination is executed by May 4, 2027 . If the company fails to complete a business combination within this timeframe, it will cease operations, redeem 100% of its public shares at a per-share price equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the Trust Account, including interest (net of franchise and income taxes payable and up to $100,000 for dissolution expenses), and then dissolve and liquidate . The company's warrants will expire worthless if a business combination is not completed within the allotted time .

The company's growth strategy is entirely dependent on successfully identifying and acquiring a suitable target business . Management intends to leverage its team's extensive network and operational expertise to find a company that can benefit from their strategic approach and offers transformational potential . The company has not specified any particular industry or geographic region for its acquisition search, providing broad flexibility . However, it will not pursue a business combination with another blank check company or a similar company with nominal operations . The company's ability to complete a business combination is supported by $358,800,000 in gross proceeds from the Public Offering available for an acquisition, assuming no redemptions, and after accounting for deferred underwriting and advisory fees .

Regarding its operational outlook, the company expects to continue incurring significant costs in the pursuit of its acquisition plans . As of December 31, 2025, the company had a working capital deficit of ($1,710,832) , primarily due to warrants recorded as liabilities and accrued expenses for professionals and consultants . The warrant liability will not impact the company's liquidity until a business combination is consummated, as it does not require cash settlement until then . The company has access to up to $600,000 per year (plus rollover of unused amounts from prior years) of interest earned on the funds in the trust account to fund working capital requirements and additional amounts for tax obligations . The sponsor or an affiliate will provide additional working capital via a Sponsor Loan if needed to finance ongoing operating costs .

Planned capital allocation includes a deferred underwriting discount of $10,764,000 and an advisory fee of $10,764,000 payable to Santander US Capital Markets LLC upon the closing of an initial business combination . These fees are contingent on the completion of a business combination and will be paid from the Trust Account . The company has not disclosed specific R&D spending levels, capital expenditure plans, or share repurchase authorization amounts, as these would typically be determined post-business combination. The company does not intend to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future, with future dividend payments dependent on revenues, earnings, capital requirements, and financial condition after a business combination .

Management believes that the funds available for operating costs via regulatory and tax withdrawal rights, combined with the time left to complete a business combination, alleviate substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern . However, the company acknowledges that if its estimates of acquisition costs are less than actual amounts, it may have insufficient funds to operate prior to a business combination .

Risk Factors

The company faces several material risks, including its lack of operating history and revenues, which provides no basis for evaluating its ability to achieve its business objective . There is a significant risk that the company may not be able to consummate an initial business combination by May 4, 2027 (or August 4, 2027, if a definitive agreement is executed by May 4, 2027), leading to liquidation and public shareholders potentially receiving only approximately $10.00 per share, with warrants expiring worthless . Geopolitical instability, such as the ongoing conflicts in South America, Russia-Ukraine, and the Middle East, along with inflation and high interest rates, could materially adversely affect the search for and consummation of a business combination, including through increased market volatility, decreased market liquidity, and unavailability of third-party financing . The ability of public shareholders to redeem their shares for cash may make the company's financial condition unattractive to potential targets, potentially hindering the completion of a business combination . Conflicts of interest may arise due to the sponsor's and management team's financial incentives to complete a business combination, even if it is not the most advantageous for public shareholders, given their initial investment of $0.003 per founder share . Changes in laws or regulations, such as the SEC's 2024 SPAC Rules, could impose additional disclosure requirements, amend financial statement requirements, increase potential liability, and impact the company's ability to complete a business combination . There is also a risk of being deemed an investment company under the Investment Company Act, which would impose burdensome compliance requirements and restrict activities, making a business combination difficult .

Management Priorities

Management's overall tone emphasizes the company's strategic objective to identify and acquire a suitable operating business, leveraging the team's extensive experience and network. They explicitly state that the company has until May 4, 2027, or August 4, 2027, if a definitive agreement for an initial business combination is executed by May 4, 2027 , to complete its initial business combination. Management's strategic priorities include identifying a target business that aligns with their criteria, which includes a defensible core business, sustainable revenues, established customer relationships, and the potential for operational and strategic improvements . They also prioritize the efficient use of the $358,800,000 in gross proceeds from the Public Offering, ensuring sufficient funds for the acquisition and ongoing operations, while acknowledging the need for potential additional financing if required . Management believes that the available funds for operating costs through regulatory and tax withdrawal rights, combined with the remaining time, alleviate substantial doubt about the company's going concern status .

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References

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Analysis on 5/24/2026