Item 2. |
Management’s Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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References in this report (the
“Quarterly Report”) to “we,” “us” or the “Company” refer to
Arrowroot Acquisition Corp. References to our “management” or our
“management team” refer to our officers and directors, and
references to the “Sponsor” refer to Arrowroot Acquisition 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 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 final prospectus for
its Initial Public Offering 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 5, 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. We intend to
effectuate our Business Combination using cash from the proceeds of
the Initial Public Offering and the sale of the Private Placement
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 complete
a 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 September 30, 2021 were organizational activities, those
necessary to prepare for the Initial Public Offering, described
below, and 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
September 30, 2021, we had net income of approximately $5.0
million, which consists of income of approximately $6.6 million
derived from the changes in fair value of the warrant liabilities
and interest income earned on investments held in the Trust Account
of approximately $7,000, offset by operation costs of approximately
$1.6 million.
For the nine months ended
September 30, 2021, we had net income of approximately $4.8
million, which consists of income of approximately $7.8 million
derived from the changes in fair value of the warrant liabilities
and interest income earned on investments held in the Trust Account
of approximately $16,000, offset by operation costs of
approximately $3.0 million.
Liquidity and
Capital Resources
On March 4, 2021, we consummated
the Initial Public Offering of 28,750,000 Units which includes the
full exercise by the underwriter of its over-allotment option in
the amount of 3,750,000 Units, at $10.00 per Unit, generating gross
proceeds of $287,500,000. Simultaneously with the closing of the
Initial Public Offering, we consummated the sale of 8,250,000
Private Placement Warrants at a price of $1.00 per Private
Placement Warrant in a private placement to Arrowroot Acquisition
LLC, generating gross proceeds of $8,250,000.
Following the Initial Public Offering, the full exercise of
the over-allotment option, and the sale of the Private Units, a
total of $287,500,000 was placed in the Trust Account. We incurred
$16,392,714 in transaction costs related to the Initial Public
Offering, consisting of $5,750,000 in cash underwriting fees,
$10,062,500 of deferred underwriting fees and $580,214 of other
offering costs.
For the nine months ended
September 30, 2021, cash used in operating activities was
$1,569,767. Net income of $4,778,265 was affected by noncash income
related to the change in fair value of the warrant liabilities of
$7,775,000 and transaction costs associated with the warrants of
$760,022 and interest income of $16,386. Net changes in operating
assets and liabilities provided $683,332 of cash for operating
activities.
As of September 30, 2021, we had
marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $287,516,386
(including $16,386 of interest) consisting of money market funds
which invest primarily in 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, 2021,
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 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, 2021, we had
cash of $379,336. 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 certain of our officers and
directors 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 Working Capital Loans may be
convertible into warrants of the post-Business Combination entity
at a price of $1.00 per warrant. The warrants would be identical to
the Private Placement Warrants.
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.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
We have no obligations, assets or
liabilities, which would be considered off-balance sheet
arrangements as of September 30, 2021. 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, other than an agreement to pay the Sponsor a
monthly fee of $20,000 for office space, utilities and secretarial
and administrative support services. We began incurring these fees
on March 4, 2021 and will continue to incur these fees monthly
until the earlier of the completion of the Business Combination and
our liquidation.
The underwriters are entitled to
a deferred fee of $0.35 per Unit, or $10,062,500 in the aggregate.
The deferred fee 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.
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:
Warrant
Liabilities
We account for the Warrants in
accordance with the guidance contained in ASC 815-40 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 to
re-measurement at each balance sheet date until exercised, and any
change in fair value is recognized in our statement of operations.
The Private 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 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 are classified as a liability
instrument and are measured at fair value. Conditionally redeemable
common stock (including common stock that feature redemption rights
that is 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
Class A 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 are presented as temporary
equity, outside of the stockholders’ equity section of our balance
sheet.
Net Income
(Loss) Per Common Share
Net income (loss) per common
share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding during the period.
Accretion associated with the redeemable shares of Class A common
stock is excluded from income (loss) per common share as the
redemption value approximates fair value.
Revision of Previously Issued Financial Statements
During the preparation of the Company’s financial statements as of
September 30, 2021, the Company concluded it should revise its
financial statements to classify all Public Shares in temporary
equity. In accordance with the SEC and its staff’s guidance on
redeemable equity instruments, ASC 480, paragraph 10-S99,
redemption provisions not solely within the control of the Company
require common stock subject to possible redemption to be
classified outside of permanent equity. The Company previously
determined the Class A common stock subject to possible
redemption to be equal to the redemption value of $10.00 per
Class A common stock while also taking into consideration a
redemption cannot result in net tangible assets being less than
$5,000,001 and did not consider redeemable shares classified as
temporary equity as part of net tangible assets. Effective with
these financial statements, the Company revised this interpretation
to include temporary equity in net tangible assets. Accordingly,
effective with this filing, the Company presents all redeemable
Class A common stock as temporary equity and recognizes accretion
from the initial book value to redemption value at the time of its
Initial Public Offering and in accordance with ASC 480 and the SEC
and staff’s guidance on redeemable equity instruments. In
connection with the change in presentation for the Class A common
stock subject to possible redemption, the Company also revised its
income (loss) per common share calculation to allocate net income
(loss) evenly to Class A and Class B common stock. This
presentation contemplates a Business Combination as the most likely
outcome, in which case, both classes of common stock share pro rata
in the income (loss) of the Company.
Recent
Accounting Standards
In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06, “Debt—Debt with
Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and
Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40):
Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s
Own Equity” (“ASU 2020-06”), which simplifies accounting for
convertible instruments by removing major separation models
required under current GAAP. ASU 2020-06 removes certain settlement
conditions that are required for equity-linked contracts to qualify
for the derivative scope exception and it also simplifies the
diluted earnings per share calculation in certain areas. ASU
2020-06 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with
early adoption permitted. Management is currently evaluating the
new guidance, but does not expect the adoption of this guidance to
have a material impact on our financial statements.
Management does not believe that
any other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting
standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on
our condensed financial statements.
Item 3. |
Quantitative and Qualitative
Disclosures About Market Risk
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Not required for smaller
reporting companies.
Item 4. |
Controls and Procedures
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Disclosure controls and
procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to
ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports
filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the
SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include,
without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that
information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or
submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to
our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required
disclosure.
Evaluation of
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As required by Rules 13a-15 and
15d-15 under the Exchange Act, our Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer carried out an evaluation of the
effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure
controls and procedures as of September 30, 2021. Based upon their
evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined
in Rules 13a-15 (e) and 15d-15 (e) under the Exchange Act) were
effective. During the quarter ended September 30, 2021, the Company
completed the remediation efforts described below.
Changes in
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There was no change in our internal control over financial
reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended September
30, 2021 covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that has
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect,
our internal control over financial reporting. The material
weakness discussed below was remediated during the quarter ended
September 30, 2021.
Remediation
of a Material weakness in Internal Control over Financial
Reporting
We recognize the importance of
the control environment as it sets the overall tone for the Company
and is the foundation for all other components of internal control.
Consequently, we designed and implemented remediation measures to
address the material weakness previously identified and enhance our
internal control over financial reporting. In light of the material
weakness, we enhanced our processes to identify and appropriately
apply applicable accounting requirements to better evaluate and
understand the nuances of the complex accounting standards that
apply to our condensed consolidated financial statements, including
providing enhanced access to accounting literature, research
materials and documents and increased communication among our
personnel and third-party professionals with whom we consult
regarding complex accounting applications. The foregoing actions,
which we believe remediated the material weakness in internal
control over financial reporting, were completed as of the date of
September 30, 2021.
PART II - OTHER
INFORMATION
Item 1. |
Legal Proceedings
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None
Factors that could cause our actual results to differ
materially from those in this report include the risk factors
described in our final prospectus for its Initial Public Offering
filed with the SEC. As of the date of this Report, there have been
no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in our final
prospectus for its Initial Public Offering filed with the
SEC.
Item 2. |
Unregistered Sales of Equity
Securities and Use of Proceeds.
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On March 4, 2021, we consummated
the Initial Public Offering of 28,750,000 Units. The Units were
sold at an offering price of $10.00 per unit, generating total
gross proceeds of $287,500,000. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. acted
as sole book-running of the Initial Public Offering. The securities
in the offering were registered under the Securities Act on our
registration statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-252997). The Securities
and Exchange Commission declared the registration statements
effective on March 1, 2021.
Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial Public
Offering, we consummated the sale of 8,250,000 Warrants at a price
of $1.00 per Private Placement Warrant in a private placement to
Arrowroot Acquisition LLC, the Sponsor, generating gross proceeds
of $8,250,000. Each whole Private Placement Warrant is exercisable
to purchase one share of Class A common stock at an exercise price
of $11.50 per share. The issuance of the Private Placement Warrants
was made pursuant to the exemption from registration contained in
Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
The Private Warrants are
identical to the Public Warrants included the Units sold in the
Initial Public Offering, except that the Private Placement Warrants
and the Class A common stock issuable upon the exercise of the
Private Placement Warrants will not be transferable, assignable or
salable until 30 days after the completion of a Business
Combination, subject to certain limited exceptions. Additionally,
the Private Placement Warrants will be exercisable on a cashless
basis and be non-redeemable, except as described in Note 9 to our
Condensed Financial Statements included in this Quarterly Report on
10-Q, so long as they are held by the initial purchasers or their
permitted transferees. If the Private Placement Warrants are held
by someone other than the initial purchasers or their permitted
transferees, the Private Placement Warrants will be redeemable by
the Company and exercisable by such holders on the same basis as
the Public Warrants.
Of the gross proceeds received
from the Initial Public Offering, the exercise of the
over-allotment option and the Private Placement Warrants, an
aggregate of $287,500,000 was placed in the Trust Account.
We paid a total of $5,750,000 in
cash underwriting fees and $580,214 for other costs and expenses
related to the Initial Public Offering and incurred $10,062,500 in
deferred underwriting fees.
For a description of the use of
the proceeds generated in our Initial Public Offering, see Part I,
Item 2 of this Form 10-Q.
Item 3. |
Defaults Upon Senior
Securities
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None
Item 4. |
Mine Safety Disclosures
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None
Item 5. |
Other Information
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On October 26, 2021, Gaurav
Dhillon informed the Company of his decision to resign from the
board of directors of the Company. Mr. Dhillon resignation was
effective as of October 29, 2021. Mr. Dhillon had served as a
member of the Company’s board of directors since March 2021. Mr.
Dhillon’s resignation was not the result of any disagreement with
the Company.
The following exhibits are filed
as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q.
No.
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Description of Exhibit
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Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Securities
Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a), as adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Securities
Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a), as adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
Section 1350, as adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
Section 1350, as adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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XBRL
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XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
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XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
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XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
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XBRL
Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document
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Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
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In
accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the
registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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ARROWROOT ACQUISITION CORP.
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Date:
November 12, 2021
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By:
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/s/ Matthew
Safaii
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Name:
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Matthew
Safaii
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Title:
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Chief
Executive Officer
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(Principal
Executive Officer)
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Date:
November 12, 2021
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By:
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/s/ Thomas
Olivier
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Name:
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Thomas
Olivier
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Title:
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Chief
Financial Officer
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(Principal
Financial and Accounting Officer)
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