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 report.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this section
and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q regarding the Company's financial position,
business strategy and the plans and objectives of management for future
operations, are forward-looking statements. When used in this Form 10-Q, words
such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend" and similar
expressions, as they relate to us or the Company's management, identify
forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on the
beliefs of management, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently
available to, the Company's management. Actual results could differ materially
from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain
factors detailed in our filings with the
Overview
We are a blank check company incorporated on
The issuance of additional shares in a Business Combination:
1. may significantly dilute the equity interest of existing investors, which
dilution would increase if the anti-dilution provisions in the Class B ordinary shares resulted in the issuance of Class A ordinary shares on a greater than one-to-one basis upon conversion of the Class B ordinary shares;
2. may subordinate the rights of holders of Class A ordinary shares if preference
shares are issued with rights senior to those afforded our Class A ordinary shares;
3. could cause a change in control if a substantial number of our Class A
ordinary shares are issued, which may affect, among other things, our ability to use our net operating loss carry forwards, if any, and could result in the resignation or removal of our present officers and directors;
4. may have the effect of delaying or preventing a change of control of us by
diluting the share ownership or voting rights of a person seeking to obtain control of us; and
5. may adversely affect prevailing market prices for our units, Class A ordinary
shares and/or warrants; and may not result in adjustment to the exercise price of our warrants.
Similarly, if we issue debt or otherwise incur significant debt, it could result in:
6. default and foreclosure on our assets if our operating revenues after an
Initial Business Combination are insufficient to repay our debt obligations;
7. acceleration of our obligations to repay the indebtedness even if we make all
principal and interest payments when due if we breach certain covenants that require the maintenance of certain financial ratios or reserves without a waiver or renegotiation of that covenant;
8. our inability to obtain necessary additional financing if the debt contains
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9. our inability to pay dividends on our Class A ordinary shares;
10. using a substantial portion of our cash flow to pay principal and interest on
our debt, which will reduce the funds available for dividends on our Class A ordinary shares if declared, expenses, capital expenditures, acquisitions and other general corporate purposes;
11. limitations on our flexibility in planning for and reacting to changes in our
business and in the industry in which we operate; and
12. increased vulnerability to adverse changes in general economic, industry and
competitive conditions and adverse changes in government regulation; and limitations on our ability to borrow additional amounts for expenses, capital expenditures, acquisitions, debt service requirements, execution of our strategy and other purposes and other disadvantages compared to our competitors who have less debt.
As indicated in the accompanying financial statements, as of
On
Results of Operations
For the period from
Our normal operating costs since
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As we identify and evaluate Initial Business Combination candidates, our costs are expected to increase significantly in connection with investigating potential Initial Business Combination candidates, as well as additional professional, due diligence and consulting fees and travel costs that will be required and professional and other costs associated with negotiating and executing a definitive agreement and related agreements and related required public reporting and governance matters.
Other income (expense) includes both interest income, the change in the fair value of the public and private warrants at each reporting date and, in 2021, the costs associated with the issuance of our public and private warrants.
Interest income was approximately
The Company is required to measure the fair value of the public and private
warrants at the end of each reporting period and recognize changes in the fair
value from the prior period in the Company's operating results for each current
period. For the years ended
There were no income tax expenses for the years ended
Liquidity and Capital Resources
On
The net proceeds from the Public Offering and Private Placement were
approximately
Subsequent to
Until the consummation of the Public Offering, the Company's only sources of
liquidity were an initial purchase of our Class B ordinary shares for
At
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These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue
as a going concern for a period of time within one year after the date that the
financial statements are issued. The Company's plan to deal with these
uncertainties is to complete a business combination within the time frame set
forth in the extension approved by the shareholders on
On
Subsequent to
We expect our principal liquidity requirements during this period to include legal, accounting, due diligence, travel and other expenses associated with structuring, negotiating and documenting a successful business combination; legal and accounting fees related to regulatory reporting obligations; payment for investment professionals' services and support services; Nasdaq continued listing fees; and general working capital that will be used for miscellaneous expenses and reserves.
Our estimates of expenses may differ materially from our actual expenses. In addition, we could use a portion of the funds not being placed in trust to pay commitment fees for financing, fees to consultants to assist us with our search for a target business or as a down payment or to fund a "no-shop" provision (a provision designed to keep target businesses from "shopping" around for transactions with other companies or investors on terms more favorable to such target businesses) with respect to a particular proposed business combination, although we do not have any current intention to do so. If we entered into an agreement where we paid for the right to receive exclusivity from a target business, the amount that would be used as a down payment or to fund a "no-shop" provision would be determined based on the terms of the specific business combination and the amount of our available funds at the time. Our forfeiture of such funds (whether as a result of our breach or otherwise) could result in our not having sufficient funds to continue searching for, or conducting due diligence with respect to, prospective target businesses.
Moreover, we may need to obtain additional financing to complete our Initial Business Combination, either because the transaction requires more cash than is available from the proceeds held in our trust account, or because we become obligated to redeem a significant number of our public shares upon completion of the Business Combination, in which case we may issue additional securities or incur debt in connection with such Business Combination. If we have not consummated our Initial Business Combination within the Combination Period because we do not have sufficient funds available to us, we will be forced to cease operations and liquidate the trust account.
The Company has, as extended on
In the event of such liquidation, it is possible that the per share value of the residual assets remaining available for distribution (including Trust Account assets) will be less than the price per unit in the Public Offering.
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Off-balance sheet financing arrangements
We have no obligations, assets or liabilities which would be considered off-balance sheet arrangements. 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 entered into any agreements for non-financial assets.
Contractual obligations
At
In connection with identifying an Initial Business Combination candidate and negotiating an Initial Business Combination, the Company may enter into engagement letters or agreements with various consultants, advisors, professionals and others in connection with an Initial Business Combination. The services under these engagement letters and agreements can be material in amount and in some instances can include contingent or success fees.
Contingent or success fees (but not deferred underwriting commission) would be charged to operations in the quarter that an Initial Business Combination is consummated. In most instances (except with respect to our independent registered public accounting firm), these engagement letters and agreements are expected to specifically provide that such counterparties waive their rights to seek repayment from the funds in the Trust Account.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The requirement under 229.303 (Item 303) Management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is: Critical accounting estimates. Critical accounting estimates are those estimates made in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles that involve a significant level of estimation uncertainty and have had or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on the financial condition or results of operations of the registrant. Provide qualitative and quantitative information necessary to understand the estimation uncertainty and the impact the critical accounting estimate has had or is reasonably likely to have on financial condition or results of operations to the extent the information is material and reasonably available. This information should include why each critical accounting estimate is subject to uncertainty and, to the extent the information is material and reasonably available, how much each estimate and/or assumption has changed over a relevant period, and the sensitivity of the reported amount to the methods, assumptions and estimates underlying its calculation.
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in
Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. Management has determined that the Company has no critical accounting estimates.
JOBS Act
The Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the "JOBS Act") contains provisions that, among other things, relax certain reporting requirements for qualifying public companies. We will qualify as an "emerging growth company" and under the JOBS Act will be allowed to comply with new or revised accounting pronouncements based on the effective date for private (not publicly traded) companies. We are electing to delay the adoption of new or revised accounting standards, and as a result, we may not comply with new or revised accounting standards on the relevant dates on which adoption of such standards is required for non-emerging growth companies. As a result, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with new or revised accounting pronouncements as of public company effective dates.
Additionally, we are in the process of evaluating the benefits of relying on the other reduced reporting requirements provided by the JOBS Act. Subject to certain conditions set forth in the JOBS Act, if, as an "emerging growth company," we choose to rely on such exemptions we may not be required to, among other things, (i) provide an auditor's attestation report on our system of internal controls over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, (ii) provide all of the compensation disclosure that may be required of non-emerging growth public companies under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, (iii) comply with any requirement that may be adopted by the PCAOB regarding mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the auditor's report providing additional information about the audit and the financial statements (auditor discussion and analysis) and (iv) disclose certain executive compensation related items such as the correlation between executive compensation and performance and comparisons of the chief executive officer's compensation to median employee compensation. These exemptions will apply for a period of five years following the completion of our IPO or until we are no longer an "emerging growth company," whichever is earlier.
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