The capital structure is under severe pressure, with the current ratio plummeting to 0.06 and the equity base shrinking to $17.9 million as of 2026Q1.
| Total Current Assets | 242.41K | 193.37K | 479.81K | 1.56M | 675.14K | 455.09K |
| Cash & Short-Term Investments | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cash Only | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Short-Term Investments | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Accounts Receivable | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Days Sales Outstanding | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Inventory | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Days Inventory Outstanding | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Current Assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 25.49M | 25.16M | 106.93M | 101.75M | 629.36K | 399.41K |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fixed Asset Turnover | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Goodwill | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intangible Assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Long-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Assets | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Assets | 25.73M | 25.36M | 107.41M | 103.32M | 1.3M | 854.5K |
| Asset Turnover | 0.00x | - | - | - | - | - |
| Asset Growth % | -142.9% | -76.39% | 3.96% | 7819.93% | 52.66% | - |
| Total Current Liabilities | 4.31M | 3.85M | 1.35M | 408.68K | 3.07M | 1.28M |
| Accounts Payable | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Days Payables Outstanding | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Short-Term Debt | 3.74M | 3.24M | 840K | 0 | 2.75M | 1M |
| Deferred Revenue (Current) | 0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Current Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 283.95K |
| Current Ratio | 0.06x | 0.05x | 0.36x | 3.82x | 0.22x | 0.35x |
| Quick Ratio | 0.06x | 0.05x | 0.36x | 3.82x | 0.22x | 0.35x |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 3.5M | 3.5M | 3.5M | 3.5M | 0 | 0 |
| Long-Term Debt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capital Lease Obligations | 0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Liabilities | 7.81M | 7.35M | 4.85M | 3.91M | 3.07M | 1.28M |
| Total Debt | 3.74M | 3.24M | 840K | 0 | 2.75M | 1M |
| Net Debt | 3.61M | 3.13M | 464.6K | -1.4M | 2.16M | 748.84K |
| Debt / Equity | 0.21x | 0.18x | 0.01x | - | - | - |
| Debt / EBITDA | -1.48x | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -1.43x | - | - | - | - | - |
| Interest Coverage | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Equity | 17.92M | 18.01M | 102.56M | 99.41M | -1.76M | -429.45K |
| Equity Growth % | -159.52% | -82.44% | 3.17% | 5741.2% | -310.33% | - |
| Book Value per Share | 2.07 | 2.08 | 6.25 | 6.05 | -0.11 | -0.03 |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 17.92M | 18.01M | 102.56M | 99.41M | -1.76M | -429.45K |
| Common Stock | 25.49M | 25.17M | 106.93M | 101.68M | 687 | 687 |
| Retained Earnings | -7.57M | -7.15M | -4.37M | -2.52M | -1.79M | -454.45K |
| Treasury Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accumulated OCI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Imminent liquidation deadline risk
According to reported financial statements, SPKL's total assets have plummeted from $110.3 million in 2025Q2 to just $25.7 million by 2026Q1, signaling a severe contraction in the company's capital base as it struggles to maintain its viability as a pre-merger shell entity.
The precipitous decline in asset value suggests that the company has likely experienced significant shareholder redemptions or capital returns, effectively stripping the vehicle of its acquisition firepower. This trajectory implies that the company's ability to execute a meaningful business combination is increasingly compromised by a shrinking trust account.
Based on the most recent quarterly data, SPKL's current ratio has deteriorated to a precarious 0.06, reflecting a critical lack of liquid assets relative to its short-term obligations as the company approaches the end of its operational runway.
The current ratio's collapse from 3.82 in 2023Q4 to near-zero levels indicates that the company is effectively operating on a shoestring budget. Investors should monitor whether the remaining $132.9K in cash is sufficient to cover the administrative costs required to reach a definitive merger agreement.
As reported in financial filings, SPKL's debt-to-equity ratio has climbed to 0.21 in 2026Q1, a notable increase from the near-zero leverage observed in previous periods, suggesting an increased reliance on external financing to sustain its ongoing search for a merger target.
The accumulation of $3.7 million in debt against a shrinking equity base may indicate that management is utilizing sponsor loans or promissory notes to bridge the funding gap. This shift toward debt financing in the absence of revenue warrants further investigation into the terms of these obligations and their seniority.
Based on the provided balance sheet data, equity has declined significantly to $17.9 million in 2026Q1, down from over $100 million in early 2025, reflecting the impact of capital outflows and the accumulation of a $7.6 million deficit in retained earnings.
The erosion of equity highlights the persistent drain of administrative expenses on the company's capital structure without any offsetting operational gains. This trend suggests that the value proposition for remaining shareholders is being systematically diminished by the ongoing costs of maintaining the public shell.
As indicated by the financial data, the company's reliance on debt to fund operations while assets decline suggests that the headline equity figure may overstate the true net value available to common shareholders in a potential liquidation scenario.
The presence of debt in a shell company structure often implies that sponsor claims may take precedence over public shareholders, potentially creating a misalignment of interests. Analysts should be wary that the reported equity may be further eroded by undisclosed liabilities or the costs associated with a potential winding-up process.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SPKL stock.
As of 2025, Spark I Acquisition Corp. Class A Ordinary Share (SPKL) had total assets of $25.4M including $0.2M in current assets.
Spark I Acquisition Corp. Class A Ordinary Share (SPKL) carries total debt of $3.2M. Comparing total debt to cash helps evaluate the company's debt burden and net leverage.
Spark I Acquisition Corp. Class A Ordinary Share (SPKL) has total shareholders' equity (book value) of $18.0M ($2.08 book value per share). Book value represents the net worth of the company belonging to common stock holders.
Spark I Acquisition Corp. Class A Ordinary Share (SPKL) reported a current ratio of 0.05x. A current ratio above 1.0x indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting sufficient short-term liquidity.