References in this report (the "Quarterly Report") to "we," "us" or the
"Company" refer to CIIG Capital Partners II, Inc. References to our "management"
or our "management team" refer to our officers and directors, and references to
the "Sponsor" refer to CIIG Management II, LLC. 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. 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 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 formed under the laws of the State of Delaware on
January 6, 2021 for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange,
asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business
combination with one or more businesses (the "Business Combination"). We intend
to effectuate our Business Combination using cash from the proceeds of the
initial public offering ("Initial Public Offering") and the sale of the Private
Placement Warrants, our capital stock, debt or a combination of cash, stock 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.
Results of Operations
We have neither engaged in any operations nor generated any revenues to date.
Our only activities from January 6, 2021 (inception) through September 30, 2021
were organizational activities, those necessary to prepare for the Initial
Public Offering, described below, and identifying a target company for a
Business Combination. 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, 2021, we had a net loss of $55,593,
which consists of formation and operational costs of $58,157, offset by interest
earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $2,564.
For the period from January 6, 2021 (inception) through September 30, 2021, we
had a net loss of $56,593, which consists of formation and operational costs of
$59,157, offset by interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust
Account of $2,564.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
On September 17, 2021, we consummated the Initial Public Offering of $28,750,000
Units, which includes the full exercise by the underwriter of its over-allotment
option in the amount of 3,750,000 Units, at $10.00 per Unit, generating gross
proceeds of $287,500,000. Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial Public
Offering, we consummated the sale of 12,062,500 Private Placement Warrants at a
price of $1.00 per Private Placement Warrant in a private placement to the
Sponsor generating gross proceeds of $12,062,500.
Following the Initial Public Offering, the full exercise of the over-allotment
option, and the sale of the Private Placement Warrants, a total of $291,812,500
was placed in the Trust Account. We incurred $16,342,432 in Initial Public
Offering related costs, including $5,750,000 of underwriting fees and $529,932
of other offering costs.
For the period from January 6, 2021 (inception) through September 30, 2021, cash
used in operating activities was $726,982. Net loss of $56,593 was affected by
interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $2,564.
Changes in operating assets and liabilities used $667,825 of cash from operating
activities.
As of September 30, 2021, we had marketable securities held in the Trust Account
of $291,815,064 (including approximately $2,600 of interest income) consisting
of U.S. Treasury Bills with a maturity of 185 days or less. Interest income on
the balance in the Trust Account may be used by us to pay taxes. Through
September 30, 2021, we have not withdrawn any interest earned from the Trust
Account.
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 and deferred underwriting commissions), to complete our
Business Combination. To the extent that our capital stock 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, 2021, we had cash of $787,136. 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, and structure,
negotiate and complete a Business Combination.
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 Working Capital Loans may be converted
into warrants of the post Business Combination entity at a price of $1.00 per
warrant. The warrants would be identical to the Private Placement Warrants.
We do not believe we will need to raise additional funds in order to meet the
expenditures required for operating our business. However, if our estimate of
the costs of identifying a target business, undertaking in-depth due diligence
and negotiating a Business Combination are less than the actual amount necessary
to do so, we may have insufficient funds available to operate our business prior
to our Business Combination. Moreover, we may need to obtain additional
financing either to complete our Business Combination or because we become
obligated to redeem a significant number of our Public Shares upon consummation
of our Business Combination, in which case we may issue additional securities or
incur debt in connection with such Business Combination.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no obligations, assets or liabilities, which would be considered
off-balance sheet arrangements as of September 30, 2021. 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
We do not have any long-term debt, capital lease obligations, operating lease
obligations or long-term liabilities, other than an agreement to pay the Company
will agree to pay an affiliate of the Sponsor a total of $10,000 per month for
office space, utilities and secretarial and administrative support. We began
incurring these fees on September 14, 2021 and will continue to incur these fees
monthly until the earlier of the completion of the Business Combination and our
liquidation.
The underwriters are entitled to a deferred fee of $0.35 per Unit, or
$10,062,500 in the aggregate. The deferred fee will become payable to the
underwriters from the amounts held in the Trust Account solely in the event that
the Company completes a Business Combination, subject to the terms of the
underwriting agreement.
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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:
Class A Common Stock Subject to Possible Redemption
We account for our Class A common stock subject to possible redemption in
accordance with the guidance in ASC Topic 480 "Distinguishing Liabilities from
Equity." Shares of Class A common stock subject to mandatory redemption is
classified as a liability instrument and is measured at fair value.
Conditionally redeemable common stock (including common stock that feature
redemption rights that is either within the control of the holder or subject to
redemption upon the occurrence of uncertain events not solely within our
control) is classified as temporary equity. At all other times, common stock is
classified as stockholders' equity. Our Class A common stock features certain
redemption rights that are considered to be outside of our control and subject
to occurrence of uncertain future events. Accordingly, shares of Class A common
stock subject to possible redemption are presented as temporary equity, outside
of the stockholders' equity section of our condensed balance sheet.
Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share
Net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by
the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. The
Company applies the two-class method in calculating income (loss) per common
share. Accretion associated with the redeemable shares of Class A common stock
is excluded from income (loss) per common share as the redemption value
approximates fair value.
Recent Accounting Standards
In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06, "Debt-Debt with Conversion and
Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging-Contracts in
Entity's Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments
and Contracts in an Entity's Own Equity" ("ASU 2020-06"), which simplifies
accounting for convertible instruments by removing major separation models
required under current GAAP. ASU 2020-06 removes certain settlement conditions
that are required for equity contracts to qualify for the derivative scope
exception, and it also simplifies the diluted earnings per share calculation in
certain areas. ASU 2020-06 is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with
early adoption permitted. We adopted ASU 2020-06 effective as of January 06,
2021. The adoption of ASU 2020-06 did not have an impact on our financial
statements.
Management does not believe that any recently other issued, but not yet
effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material
effect on the Company's condensed financial statements.
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