References in this report (the "Quarterly Report") to "we," "us" or the "Company" refer to LIV Capital Acquisition Corp. II. References to our "management" or our "management team" refer to our officers and directors, and references to the "Sponsor" refer to LIV Capital Acquisition Sponsor II, L.P. The following discussion and analysis of the Company's financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto contained elsewhere in this Quarterly Report. Certain information contained in the discussion and analysis set forth below includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Exchange Act that are not historical facts and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected and projected. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this Form 10-Q including, without limitation, statements in this "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" regarding the completion of the Proposed Business Combination (as defined below), the Company's financial position, business strategy and the plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. Words such as "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "seek" and variations and similar words and expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance, but reflect management's current beliefs, based on information currently available. A number of factors could cause actual events, performance or results to differ materially from the events, performance and results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including that the conditions of the Proposed Business Combination are not satisfied. For information identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the Risk Factors section of the Company's final prospectus for its Initial Public Offering filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The Company's securities filings can be accessed on the EDGAR section of the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Except as expressly required by applicable securities law, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.





Overview

We are a blank check company incorporated in the Cayman Islands on February 11, 2021 formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. We intend to effectuate our Business Combination using cash derived from the proceeds of the Initial Public Offering and the sale of the Private Placement Warrants, our shares, debt or a combination of cash, shares and debt.

We expect to continue to incur significant costs in the pursuit of our acquisition plans. We cannot assure you that our plans to complete a Business Combination will be successful.





Recent Developments

On August 17, 2022, we entered into the Business Combination Agreement with Covalto and Merger Sub, pursuant to which, among other things, Covalto will make an election to be classified as an association taxable as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes and effect a Pre-Closing Capital Restructuring, and Merger Sub will subsequently be merged with and into LIVB, with LIVB being the surviving entity in the Merger and continuing (immediately following the Merger) as a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Covalto, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein.

As a result of the proposed business combination, each issued and outstanding Class A ordinary share of LIVB and Class B ordinary share of LIVB will be automatically surrendered and exchanged for the right to receive one newly-issued Class A ordinary share, par value US$0.0001 per share, of New Covalto, and each issued and outstanding LIVB Warrant will be converted into and become a warrant to purchase New Covalto Class A Ordinary Shares, and New Covalto shall assume each such LIVB Warrant in accordance with its terms.





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Results of Operations

We have neither engaged in any operations nor generated any revenues to date. Our only activities from February 11, 2021 (inception) through September 30, 2022 were organizational activities, those necessary to prepare for the Initial Public Offering, described below, identifying a target company for a Business Combination and activities in connection with the proposed acquisition of Covalto. We do not expect to generate any operating revenues until after the completion of our Business Combination. We generate non-operating income in the form of interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account. We incur expenses as a result of being a public company (for legal, financial reporting, accounting and auditing compliance), as well as for due diligence expenses.

For the three months ended September 30, 2022, we had a net loss of $1,105,157, which consists of operating costs of $1,655,889, offset by interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $550,732.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we had a net loss of $1,965,041, which consists of operating costs of $2,670,786, offset by change in fair value of over-allotment option of $1,862 and interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $703,883.

For the period ended September 30, 2021, we had a net loss of $7,393 which consisted of formation costs.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

On February 10, 2022, we consummated the Initial Public Offering of 10,000,000 Units, generating gross proceeds of $100,000,000. Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial Public Offering, we consummated the sale of 5,500,000 Private Placement Warrants at a price of $1.00 per Private Placement Warrant in a private placement to the Sponsor, generating gross proceeds of $5,500,000.

On February 15, 2022, the underwriters partially exercised their over-allotment option, resulting in an additional 1,450,000 Public Shares issued for an aggregate amount of $14,500,000. A total of $14,790,000 was deposited into the Trust Account, bringing the aggregate proceeds held in the Trust Account to $116,790,000.

Following the Initial Public Offering, the partial exercise of the over-allotment option, and the sale of the Private Units, a total of $116,790,000 was placed in the Trust Account. We incurred $3,888,278 of transaction costs in Initial Public Offering and partial exercise of the over-allotment option, consisting of $2,290,000 of underwriting fees, and $1,598,278 of other offering costs.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, cash used in operating activities was $526,005. Net loss of $1,965,041 was affected by interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $703,883 and change in fair value of over-allotment option of $1,862. Changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $2,144,781 of cash for operating activities.

For the period from February 11, 2021 (inception) through September 30, 2021, cash used in operating activities was $0.

As of September 30, 2022, we had marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $117,493,883 (including approximately $703,883 of interest income and unrealized gains) consisting of U.S. Treasury Bills with a maturity of 185 days or less. We may withdraw interest from the Trust Account to pay taxes, if any. We intend to use substantially all of the funds held in the Trust Account, including any amounts representing interest earned on the Trust Account (less income taxes payable), to complete our Business Combination. To the extent that our share capital or debt is used, in whole or in part, as consideration to complete our Business Combination, the remaining proceeds held in the Trust Account will be used as working capital to finance the operations of the target business or businesses, make other acquisitions and pursue our growth strategies.

As of September 30, 2022, we had cash of $3,998. We intend to use the funds held outside the Trust Account primarily to identify and evaluate target businesses, perform business due diligence on prospective target businesses, travel to and from the offices, plants or similar locations of prospective target businesses or their representatives or owners, review corporate documents and material agreements of prospective target businesses, structure, negotiate and complete a Business Combination.





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In order to fund working capital deficiencies or finance transaction costs in connection with a Business Combination, the Sponsor, or certain of our officers and directors or their affiliates may, but are not obligated to, loan us funds as may be required. If we complete a Business Combination, we would repay such loaned amounts. In the event that a Business Combination does not close, we may use a portion of the working capital held outside the Trust Account to repay such loaned amounts but no proceeds from our Trust Account would be used for such repayment. Up to $1,500,000 of such loans may be convertible into warrants at a price of $1.00 per warrant, at the option of the lender. The warrants would be identical to the Private Placement Warrants.

In connection with the Company's assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with Financial Accounting Standard Board's ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification Subtopic 205-40, "Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern," management has determined that the liquidity condition and date for mandatory liquidation and dissolution raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern through approximately one year from the date these financial statements were issued. No adjustments have been made to the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities should the Company be required to liquidate after May 10, 2023.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no obligations, assets or liabilities, which would be considered off-balance sheet arrangements as of September 30, 2022. We do not participate in transactions that create relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, often referred to as variable interest entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements. We have not entered into any off-balance sheet financing arrangements, established any special purpose entities, guaranteed any debt or commitments of other entities, or purchased any non-financial assets.





Contractual obligations

The Company entered into an agreement on February 7, 2022, pursuant to which will pay the Sponsor up to $10,000 per month for office space, administrative and support services. Upon completion of a Business Combination or its liquidation, the Company will cease paying these monthly fees. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company incurred $30,000 and $80,000 for these services, of which such amounts are recorded as accrued expenses in the balance sheet as of September 30, 2022. For the three months ended September 30, 2021 and for the period from February 11, 2021 (inception) through September 30, 2021, the Company did not incur any fees for these services.

The Company granted the underwriters a 45-day option from the date of the Initial Public Offering to purchase up to 1,500,000 additional Units to cover over-allotments, if any, at the Initial Public Offering price less the underwriting discounts and commissions. On February 15, 2022, the underwriters elected to partially exercise the over-allotment option to purchase an additional 1,450,000 Public Shares at a price of $10.00 per Public Share.

The underwriters were entitled to a cash underwriting discount of $0.20 per Unit, or $2,290,000 in the aggregate which was paid upon the closing of the Initial Public Offering and partial exercise of the over-allotment options.

The Company engaged EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. ("EBC") as an advisor in connection with the Business Combination to assist the Company in holding meetings with the Company's shareholders to discuss the potential Business Combination and the target business' attributes, introduce the Company to potential investors that are interested in purchasing the Company's securities in connection with the initial Business Combination, assist the Company in obtaining shareholder approval for the Business Combination and assist the Company with press releases and public filings in connection with the Business Combination. The Company will pay EBC a cash fee for such services upon the consummation of the initial Business Combination in an amount equal to 3.5% of the gross proceeds of the Initial Public Offering (exclusive of any applicable finders' fees which might become payable); provided that up to 25% of the fee may be allocated at the Company's sole discretion to other FINRA members that assist the Company in identifying and consummating an initial Business Combination.

The Company entered into a finder's fee agreement with a consultant to assist the Company in facilitating a Business Combination with one or more targets, subject to certain conditions. The finder will only be compensated in the event that the Business Combination is consummated with a target sourced by the finder. The Company shall pay the finder a fee of $300,000, plus applicable tax. In connection with the Business Combination, the Company shall pay a financing fee to the finder cash fee equal to 2% of all PIPE funds received and accepted by the Company from investors sourced by the finder, subject to certain conditions.





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Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of condensed financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and income and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. We have identified the following critical accounting policies:

Ordinary Shares Subject to Possible Redemption

We account for our ordinary shares subject to possible conversion in accordance with the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 480 "Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity." Ordinary shares subject to mandatory redemption are classified as a liability instrument and measured at fair value. Conditionally redeemable ordinary shares (including ordinary shares that feature redemption rights that are either within the control of the holder or subject to redemption upon the occurrence of uncertain events not solely within our control) are classified as temporary equity. At all other times, ordinary shares are classified as shareholders' equity. Our ordinary shares feature certain redemption rights that are considered to be outside of our control and subject to occurrence of uncertain future events. Accordingly, ordinary shares subject to possible redemption are presented at redemption value as temporary equity, outside of the shareholders' equity section of our condensed balance sheets.

Net Loss per Ordinary Share

We comply with accounting and disclosure requirements of FASB ASC Topic 260, "Earnings Per Share". Net income loss per ordinary share is computed by dividing net income loss by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding for the period. Subsequent measurement of the redeemable shares of Class A ordinary shares is excluded from income loss per ordinary share as the redemption value approximates fair value.

The calculation of diluted income loss per ordinary share does not consider the effect of the warrants underlying the units issued in connection with the (i) Initial Public Offering, and (ii) the private placement, since the exercise of the warrants is contingent upon the occurrence of future events. The outstanding warrants are exercisable to purchase 10,794,167 Class A ordinary shares in the aggregate. As of September 30, 2022, we did not have any dilutive securities or other contracts that could, potentially, be exercised or converted into ordinary shares and then share in the earnings of the Company, except for the 362,500 Founder Shares in September 30, 2022 which are no longer forfeitable and thus included for dilutive purposes.





Recent Accounting Standards

Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on our condensed financial statements.

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