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Monterey Capital Acquisition Corp (MCAC)·Q2 2024 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q2 2024 results (pre-merger quarter ended June 30) showed net income of $1.41M and EPS of $0.15, driven by trust interest and a $1.59M gain on the Forward Purchase Agreement liability; this reversed Q1 2024’s net loss of $9.63M and EPS of $(1.00) as the FPA fair value swung from a large loss to a gain .
  • The business combination closed July 12, 2024; the company changed its name to ConnectM Technology Solutions, Inc. and began trading as CNTM on Nasdaq (warrants planned for OTC), with 14.42M shares issued to Legacy ConnectM holders; this post-close transition and investor materials publication on August 22 are the primary stock narrative catalysts for the quarter and near-term .
  • Trust assets declined to $79.87M amid redemptions and extension payments; the FPA liability rose to $26.36M, highlighting balance-sheet mechanics unique to SPACs and the Meteora facility .
  • No Q2 2024 Item 2.02 earnings press release beyond an investor presentation, and no earnings call transcript was filed; Wall Street EPS/revenue consensus via S&P Global was not available for MCAC for Q2 2024 (coverage likely transitions to CNTM post-merger) .
  • Management disclosed going concern risk given near-term cash needs post-close and internal control material weaknesses, partially offset by regained Nasdaq “total holders” compliance after the merger .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Net income driven by non-operating items: “For the three months ended June 30, 2024, we had net income of $1,413,237, which was primarily related to $1,035,191 of dividend and interest income… and a $1,590,000 gain on the change in fair value of the Forward Purchase Agreement liability” .
  • Listing compliance: Post-close, the company “regained compliance” with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(2) (minimum total holders), removing a risk to the listing status .
  • Strategic narrative: Investor presentation highlighted an AI-enabled Energy Intelligence Network, 66,000+ customer install base and ~20M revenue in 2023, strengthening the go-forward commercial story (quotes: “ConnectM electrifies homes, businesses, and transportation… AI Enabled Energy Intelligence Network Platform” and “Revenue has ramped from $2M in 2020 to ~$20M in 2023”) .

What Went Wrong

  • Internal controls: Management identified material weaknesses, including controls over SEC filing accuracy, accruals, complex instruments accounting (FPA), tax remittances, and oversight of trust withdrawals .
  • Liquidity/going concern: “Funds available after closing may not be sufficient… The Company may need to raise additional capital… These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern” .
  • Balance sheet complexity: The FPA liability increased to $26.36M with amended terms (Aug 2), and trust assets declined due to redemptions; these mechanics inject volatility into reported results and future cash obligations .

Financial Results

MetricQ3 2023Q1 2024Q2 2024
Dividend & Interest Income ($)$1,266,882 $1,034,171 $1,035,191
General & Administrative Expense ($)$345,968 $860,772 $1,005,064
Change in FPA Fair Value ($)$(4,210,000) $(9,580,000) $1,590,000
Net Income (Loss) ($)$(3,543,878) $(9,631,284) $1,413,237
EPS (Basic & Diluted, $)$(0.30) $(1.00) $0.15
KPIs / Balance SheetQ3 2023Q1 2024Q2 2024
Marketable Securities in Trust ($)$98,945,768 $80,714,142 $79,867,382
FPA Liability Fair Value ($)$13,080,000 $27,950,000 $26,360,000
Weighted Avg Class A Shares (Subject to Redemption)9,200,000 7,238,125 7,099,792

Notes:

  • Revenue/margins not applicable pre-merger; results reflect SPAC mechanics (trust interest, FPA fair value changes). Management explicitly states no operating revenue until a business combination .

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
RevenueQ2 2024None disclosedNone disclosedMaintained (no guidance)
Margins/OpEx/OI&E/Tax RateQ2 2024None disclosedNone disclosedMaintained (no guidance)
Segment-specific guidanceQ2 2024None disclosedNone disclosedMaintained (no guidance)
DividendsQ2 2024None disclosedNone disclosedMaintained (no guidance)

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q3 2023 and Q1 2024)Current Period (Q2 2024)Trend
AI/technology initiativesNot applicable; SPAC disclosed no operating revenues prior to a business combination AI-enabled Energy Intelligence Network; single app; IoT + AI/ML platform New narrative post-merger
Product performanceNot applicable 66,000+ install base; 25 OEM integrations; daily electrification metrics (“78 MW… 60 MT CO2… 224,349 green miles”) Positive traction highlighted
Regulatory/listingNasdaq deficiency (holders) pre-close Regained Nasdaq compliance post-close Improved compliance
Tariffs/macro/supply chainNot discussed (SPAC) Not explicitly discussed in Q2 materials Unspecified
Regional trendsNot discussed (SPAC) Focus on residential/light commercial markets (investor deck) Emerging focus
R&D executionNot applicable (SPAC) Platform/patents and integrated solution highlighted Strategy emphasis
Health featuresN/AN/AN/A

Management Commentary

  • Performance drivers: “Net income… primarily related to… dividend and interest income… and a $1,590,000 gain on the change in fair value of the Forward Purchase Agreement liability” .
  • Liquidity outlook: “Funds available after the closing… may not be sufficient… The Company may need to raise additional capital… These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern” .
  • Listing: “Following the closing of the Business Combination, the Company regained compliance with the Rule [Nasdaq 5450(a)(2)]” .
  • FPA amendment: On Aug 2, 2024, the FPA was amended (Settlement Amount Adjustment, changes to shortfall recovery and settlement mechanics), increasing complexity of post-close cash/share settlement .

Q&A Highlights

  • No Q2 2024 earnings call transcript was filed; instead, the company furnished an investor presentation and press release on August 22, 2024 .
  • No guidance clarifications or analyst Q&A were disclosed in filings .

Estimates Context

  • Wall Street consensus (S&P Global) for MCAC Q2 2024 EPS and revenue was unavailable; filings contained no explicit consensus references. Post-merger coverage likely transitions to CNTM for forward periods .

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Reported Q2 results are SPAC-driven and reflect non-operating items (trust interest, FPA fair value) rather than operating performance; the large swing from Q1 loss to Q2 profit underscores FPA valuation volatility .
  • The business combination and rebrand to CNTM reset the equity narrative; investor materials outline an AI-enabled energy platform with 66,000+ customers and ~$20M 2023 revenue, providing a clearer commercial thesis vs. SPAC-era filings .
  • Liquidity and control environment are near-term focus areas: going concern language and material weaknesses in internal controls warrant monitoring; remediation and capital raising plans will be key to execution .
  • The amended Meteora FPA introduces ongoing settlement dynamics that can affect cash and share issuance; investors should track subsequent disclosures on settlements and any impact on float/capital structure .
  • Trust and redemption mechanics reduced cash-on-hand; despite regained Nasdaq compliance, balance-sheet flexibility depends on external financing and operating cash generation post-merger .
  • Near-term catalysts include continued post-close disclosures, operating updates under CNTM, and any formal guidance/earnings communications in subsequent quarters (no formal Q2 guidance issued) .

Additional Source Documents Read

  • Q2 2024 Form 10-Q (published Aug 14, 2024) –.
  • Q1 2024 Form 10-Q (published May 14, 2024) –.
  • Q3 2023 Form 10-Q (published Nov 24, 2023) –.
  • FY 2023 Form 10-K (published Mar 13, 2024) –.
  • Aug 22, 2024 8-K furnishing investor presentation and press release (Item 7.01/2.02 reference) –.