Results of Operations
We have neither engaged in any operations nor generated any revenues to date. Our only activities through September 30, 2022 were organizational activities, those necessary to prepare for the Initial Public Offering, described below, and identifying a target for our 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, 2022, we had net income of $6,742,111, which consists of a change in fair value of warrant liabilities of $5,016,000, interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $2,597,422 and an unrealized gain on marketable securities held in our Trust Account of $62,710, offset by provision for income taxes of $577,702 and operating costs of $356,319.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we had net income of $23,961,441, which consists of a change in fair value of warrant liabilities of $22,321,200, interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $3,513,379, offset by operating costs of $1,133,375, provision for income taxes of $679,297 and an unrealized loss on marketable securities held in our Trust Account of $60,466.
For the three months ended September 30, 2021, we had a net income of $4,638,235, which consists of a change in fair value of warrant liabilities of $5,437,200, interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $26,029, and an unrealized gain on marketable securities held in our Trust Account of $16,116, offset by operating costs of $841,110.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we had a net loss of $7,767,206, which consists of operating costs of $1,406,370, a loss on warrant liabilities of $5,798,400, transaction costs related to the Warrants of $598,246 and an unrealized loss on marketable securities held in our Trust Account of $10,795, offset by interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $46,605.
Liquidity, Capital Resources and Going Concern
On February 17, 2021, we consummated the Initial Public Offering of 55,200,000 Units at a price of $10.00 per Unit, which includes the full exercise by the underwriters of the over-allotment option, at $10.00 per Unit, generating gross proceeds of $552,000,000. Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial Public Offering, we consummated the sale of 14,040,000 Private Placement Warrants to the Sponsor at a price of $1.00 per warrant, generating gross proceeds of $14,040,000.
Following the Initial Public Offering, the exercise of the over-allotment option and the sale of the Private Placement Warrants, a total of $552,000,000 was placed in the Trust Account. We incurred $29,883,354 in transaction costs, including $10,048,000 of underwriting fees, net of $992,000 reimbursed from the underwriters, $19,320,000 of deferred underwriting fees and $515,354 of other costs.
As of September 30, 2022, we had cash and marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $555,025,270 (including approximately $3,025,270 of interest income and unrealized gains) 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. The Company withdrew $566,000 to pay tax obligations and fund working capital needs.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, cash used in operating activities was $641,888. Net income of $23,961,441 was affected by a change in fair value of warrant liabilities of $22,321,200, interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $3,513,379 and an unrealized loss on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $60,466. Changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $1,170,784 of cash for operating activities.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, cash used in operating activities was $1,624,262. Net loss of $7,767,206 was affected by a change in fair value of warrant liabilities of $5,798,400, the transaction costs related to Private Placement and Public Warrants of $598,246, interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $46,605 and an unrealized loss on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $10,795. Changes in operating assets and liabilities used $217,892 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 $975,412 . 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.
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