References in this report (the "Quarterly Report") to "we," "us" or the "Company" refer to Northern Star Investment Corp. IV References to our "management" or our "management team" refer to our officers and directors, and references to the "Sponsor" refer to Northern Star IV Sponsor 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, as amended (the "Securities Act")
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 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 Annual Report on Form
10-K
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 formed under the laws of the State of Delaware on November 30, 2020, 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 and the sale of the Private 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 raise capital or to complete our initial Business Combination will be successful.

Results of Operations



We have neither engaged in any operations nor generated any revenues to date.
Our only activities through March 31, 2022 were organizational activities, those
necessary to prepare for the Initial Public Offering and, after our Initial
Public Offering, 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 March 31, 2022, we had net income of $6,404,884, which consisted of change in fair value of warrant liability of $6,566,667, and interest earned on marketable securities held in Trust Account of $9,865, offset by formation and operational costs of $171,648.

For the six months ended March 31, 2022, we had net income of $6,678,548, which consisted of change in fair value of warrant liability of $7,059,167, and interest earned on marketable securities held in Trust Account of $23,839, offset by formation and operational costs of $404,458.

For the three months ended March 31, 2021, we had net loss of $484,407, which consisted of formation and operational costs of $111,519 and transaction costs incurred at initial public offering of $377,083, offset by interest earned on marketable securities held in Trust Account of $3,951 and unrealized gain on marketable securities held in Trust Account of $244.

For the period from November 30, 2020 (inception) through March 31, 2021, we had net loss of $485,282, which consisted of formation and operational costs of $112,394 and transaction costs incurred at initial public offering of $377,083, offset by interest earned on marketable securities held in Trust Account of $3,951 and unrealized gain on marketable securities held in Trust Account of $244.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

On March 4, 2021, we consummated the Initial Public Offering of 40,000,000 Units, which included the partial exercise by the underwriter of the over-allotment option in the amount of 5,000,000 Units, at $10.00 per Unit, generating gross proceeds of $400,000,000. Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial Public Offering, we consummated the sale of 9,750,000 Private Warrants to the Sponsor at a price of $1.00 per warrant, generating gross proceeds of $9,750,000.

Following the Initial Public Offering, the partial exercise of the over-allotment option, and the sale of the Private Warrants, a total of $400,000,000 was placed in the Trust Account. We incurred $22,531,113 in transaction costs, including $8,000,000 of underwriting fees, $14,000,000 of deferred underwriting fees and $531,113 of other costs.


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For the six months March 31, 2022, net cash used in operating activities was $491,660. Net income of $6,678,548 was affected by the change in fair value of warrant liability of $7,059,167 and interest earned on marketable securities held in Trust Account of $23,839. Changes in operating assets and liabilities used $87,202 of cash for operating activities.

For the period from November 30, 2020 (inception) through March 31, 2021, net cash used in operating activities was $116. Net loss of $485,282 was affected by transaction costs incurred at initial public offering of $377,083, interest earned on marketable securities held in Trust Account of $3,951 and unrealized gain on marketable securities held in Trust Account of $244. Changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $112,278 of cash for operating activities.

As of March 31, 2022, we had marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $400,045,008 (including $45,008 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 March 31, 2022, 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 deferred underwriting commissions and income taxes payable), 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 March 31, 2022, we had cash of $521,983. 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 our officers, directors or their respective 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 identical to the Private Warrants, at a price of $1.00 per warrant at the option of the lender.

The Company may need to raise additional capital through loans or additional investments from its Sponsor, stockholders, officers, directors, or third parties. The Company's officers, directors and Sponsor may, but are not obligated to, loan the Company funds, from time to time or at any time, in whatever amount they deem reasonable in their sole discretion, to meet the Company's working capital needs. Accordingly, the Company may not be able to obtain additional financing. If the Company is unable to raise additional capital, it may be required to take additional measures to conserve liquidity, which could include, but not necessarily be limited to, curtailing operations, suspending the pursuit of a potential transaction, and reducing overhead expenses. The Company cannot provide any assurance that new financing will be available to it on commercially acceptable terms, if at all. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time, which is considered to be one year from the issuance date of the financial statements. These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recovery of the recorded assets or the classification of the liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

Off-Balance

Sheet Arrangements



We have no obligations, assets or liabilities, which would be considered
off-balance
sheet arrangements as of March 31, 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

We do not have any long-term debt, capital lease obligations, operating lease obligations or long-term liabilities.

The underwriters are entitled to a deferred fee of $0.35 per Unit, or $14,000,000 in the aggregate. The deferred fee will be forfeited by the underwriters solely in the event that we fail to complete a Business Combination, subject to the terms of the underwriting agreement.

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:


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Warrant Liabilities

We account for the Warrants in accordance with the guidance contained in ASC 815-40-15-7D and 7F under which the Warrants do not meet the criteria for equity treatment and must be recorded as liabilities. Accordingly, we classify the Warrants as liabilities at their fair value and adjust the Warrants to fair value at each reporting period. This liability is subject tore-measurement at each balance sheets date until exercised, and any change in fair value is recognized in our statements of operations. The Private Placement Warrants and the Public Warrants for periods where no observable traded price was available are valued using a Monte Carlo simulation. For periods subsequent to the detachment of the Public Warrants from the Units, the Public Warrant quoted market price was used as the fair value as of each relevant date.

Class A Common Stock Subject to Possible Redemption

We account for our shares of Class A common stock subject to possible redemption in accordance with the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification ("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 shares of Class A common stock (including common stock that features 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) is classified as temporary equity. At all other times, common stock is classified as stockholders' equity. Our 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 is presented at redemption value as temporary equity, outside of the stockholders' deficit section of our balance sheets.

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share


Net income (loss) per common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss) by
the weighted average number of common stock outstanding for the period. The
Company applies the
two-class
method in calculating earnings per share. Remeasurement associated with the
redeemable shares of Class A common stock is excluded from earnings per share as
the redemption value approximates fair value.

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 financial statements.

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