For the three months ended September 30, 2022, we had net income of $7,018,315, which consists of a change in the fair value of warrant liabilities of $5,640,000, interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $2,160,120 and unrealized gain on marketable securities held in Trust Account of $188,944, offset by provision for income taxes of $515,894, operating costs of $420,221 and interest expense of $34,634.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we had net income of $21,607,881, which consists of a change in the fair value of warrant liabilities of $21,025,000, interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $3,028,489, change in fair value of the conversion option liability of $145,441 and unrealized gain on marketable securities held in Trust Account of $77,518, offset by operating costs of $1,917,830, provision for income taxes of $612,201 and interest expense of $138,536.
For the three months ended September 30, 2021, we had net income of $18,281,837, which consists of change in fair value of warrant liability of 19,180,000, interest earned on marketable securities held in Trust Account of $27,325 and unrealized gain on marketable securities held in Trust Account of $28,921, offset by operating costs of $857,031, change in fair value of convertible option liability of $88,096 and interest expense in debt discount of $9,282.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we had net loss of $5,367,060, which consists of operating costs of $1,777,481, change in fair value of warrant liabilities of $3,620,000, change in fair value of convertible option liability of $88,096 and interest expense in debt discount of $9,282, offset by interest earned on marketable securities held in Trust Account of $125,760 and unrealized gain in marketable securities held in Trust Account of $2,039.
Liquidity, Capital Resources and Going Concern
On December 18, 2020, we consummated the Initial Public Offering of 50,000,000 Units at a price of $10.00 per Unit, which includes the partial exercise by the underwriters of the over-allotment option, at $10.00 per Unit, generating gross proceeds of $500,000,000.
Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial Public Offering, we consummated the sale of 11,000,000 Private Placement Warrants to the Sponsor at a price of $1.00 per warrant, generating gross proceeds of $11,000,000.
Following the Initial Public Offering, the partial exercise of the over-allotment option and the sale of the Private Placement Warrants, a total of $500,000,000 was placed in the Trust Account. We incurred $26,982,949 in transaction costs, including $8,950,000 of underwriting fees, net of $1,050,000 reimbursed from the underwriters, $17,500,000 of deferred underwriting fees and $532,949 of other costs.
As of September 30, 2022, we had cash and marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $501,932,675 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, 2022, there are no further withdrawals available for 2022 for working capital purposes and $762,201 available for payment of tax obligations.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, cash used in operating activities was $1,204,001. Net income of $21,607,881 was affected by change in the fair value of warrant liabilities of $21,025,000, interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $3,028,489, change in fair value of conversion option liability of $145,441, unrealized gain on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $77,518, and amortization of debt discount of $138,536. Changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $1,326,030 of cash for operating activities.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, cash used in operating activities was $1,662,748. Net loss of $5,367,060 was affected by interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $125,760, change in fair value of convertible option liability of $88,096, an decrease in fair value of warrant liabilities of $3,620,000, an unrealized gain on marketable securities of $2,039 and amortization of debt discount of $9,282. Changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $114,733 of cash for operating activities.
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 September 30, 2022, we had cash of $206,912. 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 initial stockholders 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 loans may be convertible into warrants identical to the Private Placement Warrants, at a price of $1.00 per warrant at the option of the lender. As of September 30, 2022 the $1,000,000 has been borrowed, with a remaining balance for withdrawal of $500,000.
On November 16, 2021, the Company entered into the Promissory Note, bearing interest of 1.0% per annum with the sponsor, pursuant to which the Sponsor agreed to loan the Company up to an aggregate principal amount of $1,000,000. Any borrowed amounts against the Promissory Note are due upon a successful Business Combination or SPAC dissolution, if funds are available. Such loaned amounts would be repaid using proceeds from the trust as part of the closing of the Business Combination As of this filing, there is $1,000,000 available for withdrawal under the Promissory Note.
Additionally, to fund working capital the Company has permitted withdrawals available up to an annual limit of $1,000,000. The Company may withdraw additional funds to pay income tax and franchise tax obligations. These permitted withdrawals are limited to only the interest available that has been earned in excess of the initial deposit at the Initial Public Offering. As of September 30, 2022, the Company has withdrawn all $1,000,000 of the 2022 available annual limit; therefore there are no further withdrawals available for 2022 for working capital purposes.
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. 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 initial Business Combination because we do not have sufficient funds available to us, we will be forced to cease operations and liquidate the Trust Account upon expiration of the completion window. In addition, following our initial Business Combination, if cash on hand is insufficient, we may need to obtain additional financing in order to meet our obligations.
In connection with the Company’s assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with ASC Subtopic 205-40, Presentation of Financial Statements- Going Concern, the Company has until December 18, 2022 (or by March 18, 2023, if the Company has an executed letter of intent, agreement in principle or definitive agreement for a Business Combination by December 18, 2022) to consummate a Business Combination. It is uncertain that the Company will be able to consummate a Business Combination by this time. If a Business Combination is not consummated by this date and an extension not obtained by the Sponsor, there will be a mandatory liquidation and subsequent dissolution of the Company. Management has determined that the potential mandatory liquidation and subsequent dissolution raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. No adjustments have been made to the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities should the Company be required to liquidate after December 18, 2022 (or by March 18, 2023, if the Company has an executed letter of intent, agreement in principle or definitive agreement for a Business Combination by December 18, 2022). The Company intends to complete a Business Combination before the mandatory liquidation date.
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