Related Party Transactions | Note 4. Related Party Transactions Founder Shares In February 2017, the Sponsor purchased 11,500,000 shares of Class B common stock (the “ Founder Shares The Founder Shares are identical to the Class A common stock included in the Units sold in the Public Offering except that the Founder Shares are shares of Class B common stock which automatically convert into shares of Class A common stock at the time of the Company’s Initial Business Combination and are subject to certain transfer restrictions, as described in more detail below. Prior to the Public Offering, the initial stockholders agreed to forfeit up to 1,500,000 shares to the extent that the overallotment option was not exercised in full by the underwriters. The forfeiture will be adjusted to the extent that the overallotment option is not exercised in full by the underwriters so that the Founder Shares will represent 20.0% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares after the Public Offering. The Company’s initial stockholders agreed, subject to limited exceptions, not to transfer, assign or sell any of their Founder Shares until the earlier to occur of: (A) one year after the completion of the Initial Business Combination or (B) subsequent to the Initial Business Combination, (x) if the last sale price of the Company’s Class A common stock equals or exceeds $12.00 per share (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any 20 trading days within any 30-trading day period commencing at least 150 days after the Initial Business Combination, or (y) the date on which the Company completes a liquidation, merger, stock exchange or other similar transaction that results in all of the Company’s stockholders having the right to exchange their shares of common stock for cash, securities or other property. Upon the closing of the Public Offering on April 17, 2017 and April 19, 2017, the Sponsor purchased an aggregate of 8,693,333 private placement warrants at a price of $1.50 per whole warrant (approximately $13,040,000 in the aggregate) in a private placement that occurred simultaneously with the closing of the Public Offering (the “ Private Placement Warrants The Sponsor and the Company’s officers and directors agreed, subject to limited exceptions, not to transfer, assign or sell any of their Private Placement Warrants until 30 days after the completion of the Initial Business Combination. Registration Rights The holders of Founder Shares, Private Placement Warrants and warrants that may be issued upon conversion of working capital loans, if any, will be entitled to registration rights (in the case of the Founder Shares, only after conversion of such shares to shares of Class A common stock) pursuant to a registration rights agreement to be signed on or before the date of the prospectus for the Public Offering. These holders will be entitled to certain demand and “piggyback” registration rights. However, the registration rights agreement provides that the Company will not permit any registration statement filed under the Securities Act to become effective until termination of the applicable lock-up period for the securities to be registered. The Company will bear the expenses incurred in connection with the filing of any such registration statements. Related Party Loans On February 14, 2017, the Sponsor agreed to loan the Company an aggregate of up to $200,000 to cover expenses related to the Proposed Offering pursuant to an unsecured promissory note (the ‘‘Note’’). This loan is non-interest bearing and payable on the earlier of June 30, 2017 or the completion of the Public Offering. During the period February 14, 2017 to March 31, 2017, the Sponsor paid costs associated with the Public Offering in an aggregate of approximately $122,814 under the promissory note. Subsequent to March 31, 2017, an additional $77,186 was advanced to the Company under the note as well as additional $7,277 on behalf of the Company related to the offering. Upon closing of the Offering, the Company paid $207,277 in settlement of the Note and additional costs. Advances from Related Party An affiliate of the Company’s executive officers advanced funds to the Company to pay administrative expenses and offering costs incurred. These advances are due on demand and are non-interest bearing. During the period February 14, 2017 to March 31, 2017, the affiliate advanced $25,857 on behalf of the Company. Subsequent to March 31, 2017, an additional $24,500 was advanced to the Company. As of March 31, 2017, the amount due to the related party was $25,857 and is presented as Advances from related party on the accompanying condensed balance sheet. Administrative Support Agreement Commencing on the date the Units are first listed on the NASDAQ, the Company has agreed to pay the Sponsor a total of $10,000 per month for office space, utilities, secretarial support and administrative services. Upon completion of the Initial Business Combination or the Company’s liquidation, the Company will cease paying these monthly fees. |