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 a trust account (the “Trust Account”), located in the United States. 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 $3,427,792, which consists of the change in fair value of warrant liability of $3,739,167 and interest earned on marketable securities held in Trust Account of $4,416, offset by formation and operating costs of $315,791.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we had net income of $697,505 which consists of the change in fair value of warrant liability of $3,149,166 and an interest earned on marketable securities held in Trust Account of $9,969, offset by transaction costs allocated to warrant liabilities of $472,097, and formation and operating costs of $1,989,533.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
On March 4, 2021, we consummated the Initial Public Offering of 25,000,000 units (“Units”) at $10.00 per Unit, generating gross proceeds of $250,000,000. Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial Public Offering, the Company consummated the sale of 4,666,667 Private Placement Warrants at a price of $1.50 per Private Placement Warrant in a private placement to the Sponsor, generating gross proceeds of $7,000,000.
On March 17, 2021, in connection with the underwriters’ exercise of their over-allotment option in full, we consummated the sale of an additional 3,750,000 Units at a price of $10.00 per Unit, generating total gross proceeds of $37,500,000. In addition, we also consummated the sale of an additional 500,000 Private Placement Warrants at $1.50 per Private Placement Warrant, generating total gross proceeds of $750,000.
Following the Initial Public Offering, the full exercise of the over-allotment option, and the sale of the Private Placement Warrants, a total of $287,500,000 was placed in the Trust Account. We incurred $5,430,484 in Initial Public Offering related costs, including $5,750,000 of underwriting fees and $430,484 of other costs.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, cash used in operating activities was $1,313,050. Net income of $697,505 was affected by the change in fair value of the warrant liability of $3,149,166, transaction costs incurred allocated to the warrant liabilities of $472,097, interest earned on marketable securities held in Trust Account of $9,969 and operating costs paid through promissory note of $450. Changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $676,033 of cash for operating activities.
As of September 30, 2021, we had marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $287,509,969 (including approximately $9,969 of interest income). 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 $280,246. 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.