Company: MKLY
Filing Date: 2025-06-17
Form Type: DRS/A
Source: 0001213900-25-054874
Chunk: 25

Company: McKinley Acquisition Corp
Filing Date: 2025-06-17
Form: DRS/A
Chunk 25
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 our opportunity assessment and are not intended to be exhaustive. Our management team may consider additional factors it deems relevant in evaluating potential targets. Should we pursue a business combination with a target that does not meet one or more of the criteria described above, we will disclose this in our shareholder communications — either in the proxy solicitation or in the tender offer materials filed with the SEC in connection with such transaction. Acquisition Process We believe rigorous due diligence is fundamental to identifying and executing a successful business combination — particularly in progressive, innovation -drivenindustries where emerging companies may face both rapid growth and evolving challenges. Our approach to evaluating potential targets will be comprehensive, disciplined, and data -driven, leveraging the collective expertise of our management team and board of directors. Our due diligence process may include, but is not limited to: •In -depthmanagement presentations and interviews with key executives and team members; •Analysis of historical and projected financial statements; •Comprehensive review of corporate documentation and legal structure; •Market research and competitive positioning analysis; •Consultations with third -partyindustry experts, customers, and suppliers; •Site visits and operational reviews, where applicable; •Evaluation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors; •Assessment of organizational readiness for public markets, including internal controls and reporting infrastructure. 10 Our team brings decades of experience sourcing, analyzing, and structuring transactions in progressive growth industries. This experience provides a strong foundation to evaluate both the qualitative and quantitative aspects of potential targets, assess the alignment between business fundamentals and public market expectations, and determine a company’s intrinsic value and growth potential. We anticipate that in many cases we will already have a working knowledge of the target’s industry dynamics, customer base, and competitive positioning — enabling us to evaluate opportunities efficiently and with conviction. Upon identifying a suitable target, we will proceed to negotiate transaction terms, conduct confirmatory due diligence, and structure a business combination that aligns the interests of all stakeholders. Initial Business Combination We are not presently engaged in, and we will not engage in, any operations for an indefinite period of time following this offering. We intend to effectuate our initial business combination using cash from the proceeds of this offering and the private placement of the private placement units, the proceeds of the sale of our shares in connection with our initial business combination (including pursuant to forward purchase agreements or backstop agreements we may enter into following the consummation of this offering or otherwise), shares issued to the owners of the target, debt issued to bank or other lenders or the