The following discussion and analysis of the Company's financial condition and
results of operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited financial
statements and the notes related thereto which are included in "Item 1.
Financial Statements" of this Quarterly Report on Form 10Q.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this
Quarterly Report on Form 10Q including, without limitation, statements under
this "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" 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 Quarterly Report on Form 10Q,
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 SEC. All subsequent written or oral
forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on the Company's
behalf are qualified in their entirety by this paragraph.
Overview
We are a blank check company incorporated on September 14, 2020 as a Delaware
corporation and formed for the purpose of effecting a Business Combination with
one or more target businesses. We completed our Public Offering on February 25,
2021.
Since completing our Public Offering, we have reviewed, and continue to review,
a number of opportunities to enter into a Business Combination with an operating
business, but we are not able to determine at this time whether we will complete
a Business Combination with any of the target businesses that we have reviewed
or with any other target business. We intend to effectuate our Business
Combination using cash from the proceeds of our Public Offering and the sale of
the Private Placement Warrants, our capital stock, debt, or a combination of
cash, stock, and debt.
Results of Operations
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, we had net income of
$242,494 and $601,776, respectively, of which $2,129,583 and $4,483,333 is
non-cash gain related to the change in fair value of the warrant liability. Our
business activities during the quarter mainly consisted of identifying and
evaluating prospective acquisition candidates for a Business Combination. We
believe that we have sufficient funds available to complete our efforts to
effect a Business Combination with an operating business by February 25, 2023.
However, if our estimates 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.
As indicated in the accompanying unaudited financial statements, at September
30, 2021, we had $532,690 in cash and deferred offering costs of $19,250,000.
Further, we expect to continue to incur significant costs in the pursuit of our
acquisition plans. We cannot assure you that our plans to complete our Business
Combination will be successful.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
On January 4, 2021, the Sponsor purchased 11,500,000 Founder Shares for $25,000,
or approximately $0.002 per share. On February 22, 2021, the Sponsor transferred
25,000 Founder Shares to each of the Company's three independent director
nominees at their original purchase price. On February 25, 2021, the Company
effected a stock dividend with respect to its Founder Shares of 2,300,000 shares
thereof. On April 8, 2021, the Sponsor forfeited 50,000 Founder Shares following
the expiration of the unexercised portion of underwriters' over-allotment
option, so that the Founder Shares held by the Initial Stockholders would
represent 20.0% of the outstanding shares
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of common stock following completion of the Public Offering. At September 30,
2021, there was an aggregate of 13,750,000 Founder Shares outstanding.
On February 25, 2021, we consummated our Public Offering of 55,000,000 Units at
a price of $10.00 per Unit, including 7,000,000 Units as a result of the
underwriters' partial exercise of its over-allotment option, generating gross
proceeds of $550,000,000. On the IPO Closing Date, we completed the private sale
of an aggregate of 4,333,333 Private Placement Warrants, each exercisable to
purchase one share of Common Stock at $11.50 per share, to our Sponsor, at a
price of $3.00 per Private Placement Warrant, generating gross proceeds, before
expenses, of $13,000,000. After deducting the underwriting discounts and
commissions (excluding the Deferred Discount, which amount will be payable upon
consummation of the Business Combination, if consummated), the total net
proceeds from our Public Offering and the sale of the Private Placement Warrants
were $552,000,000, of which $550,000,000 (or $10.00 per share sold in the Public
Offering) was placed in the Trust Account. The amount of proceeds not deposited
in the Trust Account was $2,000,000 at the closing of our Public Offering.
Interest earned on the funds held in the Trust Account may be released to us to
fund our Regulatory Withdrawals, subject to an annual limit of $900,000, for a
maximum of 24 months and/or additional amounts necessary to pay our franchise
and income taxes.
Prior to the completion of the Public Offering, the Sponsor loaned the Company
an aggregate of $300,000 by the issuance of an unsecured promissory note (the
"Note") issued by the Company in favor of the Sponsor to cover organization
expenses and expenses related to the Public Offering. The Note was non-interest
bearing and payable on the earlier of January 31, 2022 or the completion of the
Public Offering. The Note was repaid upon completion of the Public Offering.
On March 19, 2021, the Sponsor made available to the Company a loan of up to
$4,000,000 pursuant to a promissory note issued by the Company to the Sponsor.
The proceeds from the note will be used for on-going operational expenses and
certain other expenses in connection with the Business Combination. The note is
unsecured, non-interest bearing and matures on the earlier of: (i) January 31,
2022 or (ii) the date on which the Company consummates the Business Combination.
As of September 30, 2021, the amount advanced by Sponsor to the Company was
$1,350,000.
As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had cash held outside of the
Trust Account of approximately $532,690 and $0, respectively, which is available
to fund our working capital requirements. Additionally, interest earned on the
funds held in the Trust Account may be released to us to fund our Regulatory
Withdrawals, subject to an annual limit of $900,000, for a maximum of 24 months
and/or additional amounts necessary to pay our franchise and income taxes.
At September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had current liabilities
of $16,950,812 and $6,449 and working capital of ($15,048,267) and ($4,450),
respectively, the balances of which are primarily related to warrants we have
recorded as liabilities. Other amounts are related to accrued expenses owed to
professionals, consultants, advisors and others who are working on seeking a
Business Combination. Such work is continuing after September 30, 2021, and
amounts are continuing to accrue. Additionally, the warrant liability will not
impact the Company's liquidity until a Business Combination has been
consummated, as they do not require cash settlement until such event has
occurred.
We intend to use substantially all of the funds held in the Trust Account,
including interest (which interest shall be net of Regulatory Withdrawals and
taxes payable) to consummate our Business Combination. Moreover, we may need to
obtain additional financing either to complete a Business Combination or because
we become obligated to redeem a significant number of shares of our Common Stock
upon completion of a Business Combination. Subject to compliance with applicable
securities laws, we would only complete such financing simultaneously with the
completion of our Business Combination. If we are unable to complete our
Business Combination because we do not have sufficient funds available to us, we
will be forced to cease operations and liquidate the Trust Account. In addition,
following our Business Combination, if cash on hand is insufficient, we may need
to obtain additional financing in order to meet our obligations. To the extent
that our capital stock or debt is used, in whole or in part, as consideration to
consummate our Business Combination, the remaining proceeds held in our Trust
Account, if any, will be used as working capital to finance the operations of
the target business or businesses, make other acquisitions and pursue our growth
strategy.
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Contractual Obligations
As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we did not have any long-term
debt obligations, capital lease obligations, operating lease obligations,
purchase obligations or long-term liabilities. In connection with the Public
Offering, we entered into an administrative services agreement to pay monthly
recurring expenses of $20,000 to The Gores Group for office space, utilities and
secretarial support. The administrative services agreement terminates upon the
earlier of the completion of a Business Combination or the liquidation of the
Company.
The underwriters are entitled to underwriting discounts and commissions of 5.5%,
of which 2.0% ($11,000,000) was paid at the closing of the Public Offering, and
3.5% ($19,250,000) was deferred. The Deferred Discount 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. The underwriters are not entitled to any interest
accrued on the Deferred Discount.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective,
accounting pronouncements, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on
the Company's financial statements based on current operations of the
Company. The impact of any recently issued accounting standards will be
re-evaluated on a regular basis or if a Business Combination is completed where
the impact could be material.
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