UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
(MARK ONE)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||
Redeemable Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of Common Stock for $11.50 per share | BWACW | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC | ||
Units, each consisting of one share of Common Stock and one Redeemable Warrant | BWACU | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
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Large, accelerated filer | ☐ | Accelerated filer | ☐ |
☒ | Smaller reporting company | ||
Emerging growth company |
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As of August 3, 2022,
BETTER WORLD ACQUISITION CORP.
FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
BETTER WORLD ACQUISITION CORP.
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
June 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||
(Unaudited) | (Audited) | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||
Cash | $ | $ | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | ||||||||
Total Current Assets | ||||||||
Cash and marketable securities held in Trust Account | ||||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | $ | ||||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | ||||||||
Current liabilities - Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | $ | ||||||
Advance from related parties | ||||||||
Deferred legal fees | ||||||||
Convertible promissory note – related party, at fair value | ||||||||
Warrant Liabilities | ||||||||
Income taxes payable | ||||||||
Total Liabilities | ||||||||
Commitments and Contingencies | ||||||||
Common stock subject to possible redemption; $ | ||||||||
Stockholders’ Deficit | ||||||||
Preferred stock, $ | ||||||||
Common stock, $ | ||||||||
Accumulated deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Total Stockholders’ Deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | $ | $ |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed financial statements.
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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||||||
Operational costs | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Loss from operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||
Interest earned on marketable securities held in Trust Account | ||||||||||||||||
Unrealized loss on marketable securities held in Trust Account | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
Change in fair value of Private Warrants liabilities | ||||||||||||||||
Change in fair value of convertible promissory note – related party | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Other income | ||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding, redeemable common stock | ||||||||||||||||
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share, redeemable common stock | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ||||||||||
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding, non-redeemable common stock | ||||||||||||||||
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share, non-redeemable common stock | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed financial statements.
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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
(UNAUDITED)
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
Common Stock | Additional Paid | Accumulated | Total Stockholders’ | |||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | in Capital | Deficit | Deficit | ||||||||||||||||
Balance – January 1, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
Accretion for common stock to redemption amount | — | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||
Net income | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance – March 31, 2022 (unaudited) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||
Accretion for common stock to redemption amount | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net income | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance – June 30, 2022 (unaudited) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) |
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2021
Common Stock | Additional Paid | Accumulated | Total Stockholder ’ | |||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | in Capital | Deficit | Deficit | ||||||||||||||||
Balance – January 1, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
Net income | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance – March 31, 2021 (unaudited) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||||||||
Net loss | — | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||
Balance – June 30, 2021 (unaudited) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed financial statements.
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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||
2022 | 2021 | |||||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | ||||||||
Net income | $ | $ | ||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
Interest earned on marketable securities held in Trust Account | ( |
) | ( |
) | ||||
Unrealized gain on marketable securities held in Trust Account | ||||||||
Change in fair value of convertible promissory note – related party | ( |
) | ||||||
Change in fair value of Private Warrant liabilities | ( |
) | ( |
) | ||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | ( |
) | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | ( |
) | ||||||
Income taxes payable | ||||||||
Deferred legal fees payable | ||||||||
Net cash used in operating activities | ( |
) | ( |
) | ||||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | ||||||||
Investment of cash into Trust Account | ( |
) | ||||||
Cash withdrawn from Trust Account to pay franchise taxes | ||||||||
Cash withdrawn from Trust Account in connection with redemption | ||||||||
Net cash provided by investing activities | ||||||||
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | ||||||||
Advances from related party | ||||||||
Proceeds from promissory note – related party | ||||||||
Repayment of promissory note – related party | ( |
) | ||||||
Proceeds from convertible promissory note – related party | ||||||||
Redemption of common stock | ( |
) | ||||||
Net cash used in financing activities | ( |
) | ||||||
Net Change in Cash | ( |
) | ( |
) | ||||
Cash – Beginning of period | ||||||||
Cash – End of period | $ | $ | ||||||
Non-Cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||||
Accretion for common stock to redemption amount | $ | $ | ||||||
Deferred legal fees payable | $ | $ |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION, BUSINESS OPERATIONS, LIQUIDITY AND GOING CONCERN
Better World Acquisition Corp. (the “Company”) was incorporated in Delaware on August 5, 2020. The Company is a blank check company formed for the purpose of entering into a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities (the “Business Combination”).
Although the Company is not limited to a particular industry or sector for purposes of consummating a Business Combination, the Company is focused on target businesses in the healthy living industries that benefit from strong Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) profiles. The Company is an early stage and emerging growth company and, as such, the Company is subject to all the risks associated with early stage and emerging growth companies.
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had not commenced any operations. All activity for the period from August 5, 2020 (inception) through June 30, 2022 relates to the Company’s formation, the initial public offering (“Initial Public Offering”), which is described below, and identifying a target company for a Business Combination. The Company will not generate any operating revenues until after the completion of a Business Combination, at the earliest. The Company generates non-operating income in the form of interest income from the marketable securities held in the Trust Account (as defined below).
The registration statement for the Company’s
Initial Public Offering was declared effective on November 12, 2020. On November 17, 2020, the Company consummated the Initial Public
Offering of
Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial
Public Offering, the Company consummated the sale of
Following the closing of the Initial Public Offering
on November 17, 2020, an amount of $
On November 17, 2020, the underwriters notified
the Company of their intention to partially exercise their over-allotment option on November 19, 2020. As such, on November 19, 2020,
the Company consummated the sale of an additional
Transaction costs amounted to $
The Company’s management has broad discretion
with respect to the specific application of the net proceeds of the Initial Public Offering and the sale of the Private Warrants, although
substantially all of the net proceeds are intended to be applied generally toward completing a Business Combination. The Company must
complete a Business Combination having an aggregate fair market value of at least
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BETTER WORLD ACQUISITION CORP.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
The Company will provide its holders of the outstanding
Public Shares (the “public stockholders”) with the opportunity to redeem all or a portion of their Public Shares upon the
completion of a Business Combination either (i) in connection with a stockholder meeting called to approve the Business Combination or
(ii) by means of a tender offer. The decision as to whether the Company will seek stockholder approval of a Business Combination or conduct
a tender offer will be made by the Company, solely in its discretion. The public stockholders will be entitled to redeem their Public
Shares for a pro rata portion of the amount then in the Trust Account ($
The Company will proceed with a Business Combination
if the Company has net tangible assets of at least $
The Sponsor has agreed (a) to waive its redemption
rights with respect to the Founder Shares and Public Shares held by it in connection with the completion of a Business Combination and
(b) not to propose an amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation that would affect a public stockholders’
ability to convert or sell their shares to the Company in connection with a Business Combination or affect the substance or timing of
the Company’s obligation to redeem
On November 9, 2021, the Company’s board
of directors approved the first extension of the date by which the Company has to consummate a Business Combination from November 17,
2021 to February 17, 2022. In connection with the extension, the Sponsor deposited into the Trust Account $
If the Company is unable to complete a Business Combination within the Combination Period, the Company will (i) cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up, (ii) as promptly as reasonably possible but not more than ten business days thereafter, redeem the Public Shares, at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the Trust Account including interest earned on the funds held in the Trust Account and not previously released to the Company to pay taxes, divided by the number of then outstanding Public Shares, which redemption will completely extinguish public stockholders’ rights as stockholders (including the right to receive further liquidating distributions, if any), subject to applicable law, and (iii) as promptly as reasonably possible following such redemption, subject to the approval of the Company’s remaining stockholders and the Company’s board of directors, dissolve and liquidate, subject in each case to the Company’s obligations under Delaware law to provide for claims of creditors and the requirements of other applicable law.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
The Sponsor has agreed to waive its liquidation
rights with respect to the Founder Shares if the Company fails to complete a Business Combination within the Combination Period. However,
if the Sponsor acquires Public Shares in or after the Initial Public Offering, such Public Shares will be entitled to liquidating distributions
from the Trust Account if the Company fails to complete a Business Combination within the Combination Period. In the event of such distribution,
it is possible that the per share value of the assets remaining available for distribution will be less than the amount of funds initially
deposited into the Trust Account (initially $
In order to protect the amounts held in the Trust
Account, the Sponsor has agreed to be liable to the Company if and to the extent any claims by a vendor for services rendered or products
sold to the Company, or a prospective target business with which the Company has discussed entering into a transaction agreement, reduce
the amount of funds in the Trust Account to below $
Risks and Uncertainties
Management continues to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the military conflict in the Ukraine and has concluded that while it is reasonably possible that the virus and the military conflict could have a negative effect on the Company’s financial position, results of its operations and/or search for a target company, the specific impacts are not readily determinable as of the date of these financial statements. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
Liquidity and Going Concern
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had $
Until the consummation of a Business Combination, the Company will use the funds not held in the Trust Account for identifying and evaluating prospective acquisition candidates, performing due diligence on prospective target businesses, paying for travel expenditures, selecting the target business to acquire, and structuring, negotiating and consummating the Business Combination.
The Company expects it will need to raise additional capital through loans or additional investments from its Sponsor, stockholders, officers, directors, or third parties. The Company’s officers, directors and the Sponsor may, but are not obligated to, loan the Company funds, from time to time or at any time, in whatever amount they deem reasonable in their sole discretion, to meet the Company’s working capital needs. Accordingly, the Company may not be able to obtain additional financing. If the Company is unable to raise additional capital, it may be required to take additional measures to conserve liquidity, which could include, but not necessarily be limited to, curtailing operations, suspending the pursuit of a potential transaction, and reducing overhead expenses. The Company cannot provide any assurance that new financing will be available to it on commercially acceptable terms, if at all.
In connection with the Company’s assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with Financial Accounting Standard Board’s Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-15, “Disclosures of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern,” management has determined that the liquidity condition and the mandatory liquidation and subsequent dissolution, should the Company be unable to complete a business combination by the liquidation date of August 17, 2022, raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. On July 25, 2022, the Company filed a proxy statement for a special meeting of stockholders to be held on August 15, 2022 to extend the date by which the Company must consummate a Business Combination from August 17, 2022 to February 17, 2023. No adjustments have been made to the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities should the Company be required to liquidate after August 17, 2022.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X of the SEC. Certain information or footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC for interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of a normal recurring nature, which are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, operating results and cash flows for the periods presented.
The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2021, as filed with the SEC on March 31, 2022. The interim results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2022 or for any future periods.
Reclassification of Prior Year Presentation
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported results of operations. An adjustment has been made to the balance sheet for December 31, 2021 to reclassify the deferred legal fees balance from accrued expenses to a separate deferred legal fees line.
Emerging Growth Company
The Company is an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act, as modified by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”), and it may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the independent registered public accounting firm attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in its periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.
Further, Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies (that is, those that have not had a Securities Act registration statement declared effective or do not have a class of securities registered under the Exchange Act) are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards. The JOBS Act provides that a company can elect to opt out of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies but any such election to opt out is irrevocable. The Company has elected not to opt out of such extended transition period which means that when a standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates for public or private companies, the Company, as an emerging growth company, can adopt the new or revised standard at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard. This may make comparison of the Company’s financial statements with another public company which is neither an emerging growth company nor an emerging growth company which has opted out of using the extended transition period difficult or impossible because of the potential differences in accounting standards used.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the condensed financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements.
Making estimates requires management to exercise significant judgment. It is at least reasonably possible that the estimate of the effect of a condition, situation or set of circumstances that existed at the date of the financial statements, which management considered in formulating its estimate, could change in the near term due to one or more future confirming events. Two of the more significant accounting estimates included in these financial statements is the determination of the fair value of the warrant liabilities as well as the fair value of the convertible promissory note. Such estimates may be subject to change as more current information becomes available and accordingly the actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all short-term investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. The Company did not have any cash equivalents as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
Cash and Marketable Securities Held in Trust Account
At June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively,
substantially all of the assets held in the Trust Account were held in U.S. Treasury securities. All of the Company’s investments
held in the Trust Account are classified as trading securities. Trading securities are presented on the balance sheets at fair value at
the end of each reporting period. Gains and losses resulting from the change in fair value of investments held in the Trust Account are
included in interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account in the accompanying condensed statements of operations.
The estimated fair values of investments held in the Trust Account are determined using available market information. As of June 30, 2022,
the Company has withdrawn $
Common Stock Subject to Possible Redemption
The Company accounts for its common stock subject to possible redemption in accordance with the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 480 “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity.” Common stock subject to mandatory redemption is classified as a liability instrument and is measured at fair value. Conditionally redeemable common stock (including common stock that features redemption rights that is either within the control of the holder or subject to redemption upon the occurrence of uncertain events not solely within the Company’s control) is classified as temporary equity. At all other times, common stock is classified as stockholders’ equity. The Company’s common stock features certain redemption rights that are considered to be outside of the Company’s control and subject to occurrence of uncertain future events. Accordingly, as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, common stock subject to possible redemption is presented at redemption value as temporary equity, outside of the stockholders’ deficit section of the Company’s condensed balance sheets.
The Company recognizes changes in redemption value immediately as they occur and adjusts the carrying value of redeemable common stock to equal the redemption value at the end of each reporting period. Increases or decreases in the carrying amount of redeemable common stock are affected by charges against additional paid in capital and accumulated deficit.
At June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the common stock reflected in the condensed balance sheets are reconciled in the following table:
Gross proceeds | $ | |||
Less: | ||||
Common stock issuance costs | ( | ) | ||
Plus: | ||||
Accretion of carrying value to redemption value | ||||
Common stock subject to possible redemption – December 31, 2021 | $ | |||
Less: | ||||
Redemption of shares | ( | ) | ||
Plus: | ||||
Accretion of carrying value to redemption value | ||||
Common stock subject to possible redemption – June 30, 2022 | $ |
Warrant Liabilities
The Company accounts for the Private Warrants in accordance with the guidance contained in ASC 815-40-15-7D and 7F under which the Private Warrants do not meet the criteria for equity treatment and must be recorded as liabilities. Accordingly, the Company classifies the Private Warrants as liabilities at their fair value and adjusts the Private 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 statements of operations. The Private Warrants for periods where no observable traded price was available are valued using a binomial lattice simulation model.
Convertible Promissory Note – Related Party
The Company accounts for its convertible promissory note under ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). Under 815-15-25, the election can be at the inception of a financial instrument to account for the instrument under the fair value option under ASC 825. The Company has made such election for its convertible promissory note. Using fair value option, the convertible promissory note is required to be recorded at its initial fair value on the date of issuance, and each balance sheet date thereafter. Changes in the estimated fair value of the note are recognized as non-cash change in the fair value of the convertible promissory note in the statements of operations. The fair value of the option to convert the convertible promissory note into Private Warrants was valued by utilizing a binomial lattice model incorporating the Cox-Ross-Rubenstein methodology.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes under ASC 740, “Income Taxes.” ASC 740, Income Taxes, requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for both the expected impact of differences between the unaudited condensed financial statements and tax basis of assets and liabilities and for the expected future tax benefit to be derived from tax loss and tax credit carry forwards. ASC 740 additionally requires a valuation allowance to be established when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of deferred tax assets will not be realized. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company’s deferred tax asset had a full valuation allowance recorded against it.
The Company’s effective tax rate was
ASC 740 also clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement process for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. ASC 740 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim period, disclosure and transition.
The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense. There were no unrecognized tax benefits and no amounts accrued for interest and penalties as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. The Company is currently not aware of any issues under review that could result in significant payments, accruals or material deviation from its position.
The Company has identified the United States as its only “major” tax jurisdiction. The Company is subject to income taxation by major taxing authorities since inception. These examinations may include questioning the timing and amount of deductions, the nexus of income among various tax jurisdictions and compliance with federal and state tax laws. The Company’s management does not expect that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will materially change over the next twelve months.
Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share
The Company complies with accounting and disclosure requirements of FASB ASC Topic 260, “Earnings Per Share”. Net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Accretion associated with the redeemable shares of common stock is excluded from income (loss) per common share as the redemption value approximates fair value.
The calculation of diluted income (loss) per share
does not consider the effect of the warrants issued in connection with the (i) Initial Public Offering, and (ii) the private placement
since the exercise of the warrants is contingent upon the occurrence of future events. The warrants are exercisable to purchase
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) per Common Share
The Company’s net income (loss) is adjusted for the portion of income (loss) that is attributable to common stock subject to possible redemption, as these shares only participate in the earnings of the Trust Account and not the income (loss) or losses of the Company. Accordingly, basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share is calculated as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Redeemable Common Stock | Non-Redeemable Common Stock | Redeemable Common Stock | Non-Redeemable Common Stock | Redeemable Common Stock | Non-Redeemable Common Stock | Redeemable Common Stock | Non-Redeemable Common Stock | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Numerator: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Allocation of net income (loss), as adjusted | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | ( | ) | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
Denominator: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | ( | ) | $ | $ | $ | $ |
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject
the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash accounts in a financial institution, which, at times may exceed the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation maximum coverage of $
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The fair value of the Company’s assets and liabilities, which qualify as financial instruments under ASC Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement,” approximates the carrying amounts represented in the accompanying condensed balance sheets, primarily due to their short-term nature, except for warrant liabilities (see Note 9).
Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received for sale of an asset or paid for transfer of a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. GAAP establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).
In some circumstances, the inputs used to measure fair value might be categorized within different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In those instances, the fair value measurement is categorized in its entirety in the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Recent Accounting Standards
In August 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“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 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. The Company assessed the potential impact of ASU 2020-06 and determined it would not have a material impact on the condensed financial statements as presented.
Management does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on the Company’s condensed financial statements.
NOTE 3. PUBLIC OFFERING
Pursuant to the Initial Public Offering, the Company
sold
NOTE 4. PRIVATE PLACEMENT
Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial
Public Offering, the Sponsor and EarlyBirdCapital purchased an aggregate of
NOTE 5. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Founder Shares
On August 5, 2020, the Sponsor paid $
The Sponsor has agreed, subject to certain limited exceptions, not to transfer, assign or sell any of the Founder Shares until (1) with respect to 50% of the Founder Shares, the earlier of one year after the completion of a Business Combination and the date on which the closing price of the common stock equals or exceeds $12.50 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 after a Business Combination and (2) with respect to the remaining 50% of the Founder Shares, one year after the completion of a Business Combination, or earlier, in either case, if, subsequent to a Business Combination, the Company completes a liquidation, merger, stock exchange or other similar transaction which results in all of the Company’s stockholders having the right to exchange their shares of common stock for cash, securities or other property.
Due from Sponsor
At the closing of the Initial Public Offering
on November 17, 2020, an aggregate amount of $
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Administrative Support Agreement
The Company has agreed, commencing on November
12, 2020 through the earlier of the Company’s consummation of a Business Combination and its liquidation, to pay an affiliate of
the Company’s management a total of $
Promissory Note — Related Party
On August 5, 2020, the Company issued an unsecured
promissory note to the Sponsor (the “Promissory Note”), pursuant to which the Company could borrow up to an aggregate principal
amount of $
Related Party Loans
In addition, in order to finance transaction costs
in connection with a Business Combination, the Sponsor or certain of the Company’s officers and directors or their affiliates may,
but are not obligated to, loan the Company funds as may be required (“Working Capital Loans”). Each loan would be evidenced
by promissory note. The notes may be repaid upon completion of a Business Combination, without interest, or, at the lender’s discretion,
up to $
On April 14, 2022 the Sponsor advanced to the
Company $
Related Party Extension Loans
As discussed in Note 1, the Company previously
extended the period of time to consummate a Business Combination two times, each by an additional three months (to May 17, 2022 to complete
a Business Combination).
Convertible Promissory Note – Related Party
On November 9, 2021, the Company issued a promissory
note in the principal amount of $
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
NOTE 6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Registration Rights
Pursuant to a registration rights agreement entered into on November 12, 2020, the holders of the Founder Shares and Representative Shares (as defined in Notes 5 and 8, respectively), as well as the holders of the Private Warrants (and underlying securities) and any warrants issued in payment of Working Capital Loans made to Company (and underlying securities) will be entitled to registration rights. The holders of a majority of these securities are entitled to make up to two demands that the Company register such securities. The holders of the majority of the Founder Shares can elect to exercise these registration rights at any time commencing three months prior to the date on which these shares of common stock are to be released from escrow. The holders of a majority of the Representative Shares, Private Warrants and warrants issued in payment of working capital loans made to the Company (or underlying securities) can elect to exercise these registration rights at any time after the Company consummates a Business Combination. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, EarlyBirdCapital may only make a demand on one occasion and only during the five-year period beginning on the effective date of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. In addition, the holders have certain “piggy-back” registration rights with respect to registration statements filed subsequent to consummation of a Business Combination; provided, however, that EarlyBirdCapital may participate in a “piggy-back” registration only during the seven-year period beginning on the effective date of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. The registration rights agreement does not contain liquidating damages or other cash settlement provisions resulting from delays in registering the Company’s securities. The Company will bear the expenses incurred in connection with the filing of any such registration statements.
Underwriting Agreement
The Company granted the underwriters a 45-day
option from the date of the Initial Public Offering to purchase up to
Business Combination Marketing Agreement
The Company has engaged EarlyBirdCapital as an
advisor in connection with a Business Combination to assist the Company in holding meetings with its stockholders to discuss the potential
Business Combination and the target business’ attributes, introduce the Company to potential investors that are interested in purchasing
the Company’s securities in connection with a Business Combination, assist the Company in obtaining stockholder approval for the
Business Combination and assist the Company with its press releases and public filings in connection with the Business Combination.
Additionally, the Company will pay EarlyBirdCapital
a cash fee equal to
Legal Fee Agreements
The Company has engaged various law firms to provide
legal due diligence services and business combination services related to potential target companies. All fees and expenses related to
the various engagements will be deferred and are to be paid fully upon the closing of any Business Combination. The law firms will not
be entitled to any contingent fees or expense reimbursement if the Company does not consummate a Business Combination within its deadline.
Deferred fees of $
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Trust Extension
On February 16, 2022, the Company issued a press
release announcing that its Sponsor has requested that the Company extend the date by which the Company has to consummate a Business Combination
from February 17, 2022 to May 17, 2022 (the “Extension”). The Extension is the second of two three-month extensions permitted
under the Company’s governing documents and provides the Company with additional time to complete its Business Combination. On February
18, 2022, the Company issued a press release announcing that the Sponsor had deposited an additional $
On November 16, 2021, the Company had previously issued a promissory
note (the “Note”) in the principal amount of $
NOTE 7. STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Preferred Stock — The Company
is authorized to issue
Common Stock — The Company
is authorized to issue
NOTE 8. WARRANTS
The Public Warrants will become exercisable on
the later of (a) 30 days after the completion of a Business Combination or (b) 12 months from the closing of the Initial Public Offering.
No warrants will be exercisable for cash unless the Company has an effective and current registration statement covering the shares of
common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants and a current prospectus relating to such shares of common stock. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, if a registration statement covering the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Public Warrants is not effective
within a specified period following the consummation of a Business Combination, warrant holders may, until such time as there is an effective
registration statement and during any period when the Company shall have failed to maintain an effective registration statement, exercise
warrants on a cashless basis pursuant to the exemption provided by Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act, provided that such exemption
is available. If that exemption, or another exemption, is not available, holders will not be able to exercise their warrants on a cashless
basis. The Public Warrants will expire
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BETTER WORLD ACQUISITION CORP.
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
The Company may redeem the Public Warrants (excluding the Private Warrants and any warrants underlying units issued upon conversion of the Working Capital Loans):
If the Company calls the Public Warrants for redemption, management will have the option to require all holders that wish to exercise the Public Warrants to do so on a “cashless basis,” as described in the warrant agreement. The exercise price and number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants may be adjusted in certain circumstances including in the event of a stock dividend, or recapitalization, reorganization, merger or consolidation. However, except as described below, the warrants will not be adjusted for issuance of common stock at a price below its exercise price. Additionally, in no event will the Company be required to net cash settle the warrants. If the Company is unable to complete a Business Combination within the Combination Period and the Company liquidates the funds held in the Trust Account, holders of warrants will not receive any of such funds with respect to their warrants, nor will they receive any distribution from the Company’s assets held outside of the Trust Account with the respect to such warrants. Accordingly, the warrants may expire worthless.
In addition, if (x) the Company issues additional common stock or equity-linked securities for capital raising purposes in connection with the closing of a Business Combination at an issue price or effective issue price of less than $9.20 per common stock (with such issue price or effective issue price to be determined in good faith by the Company’s board of directors and, in the case of any such issuance to the Sponsor or its affiliates, without taking into account any Founder Shares held by the Sponsor or such affiliates, as applicable, prior to such issuance), (y) the aggregate gross proceeds from such issuances represent more than 60% of the total equity proceeds, and interest thereon, available for the funding of a Business Combination on the date of the consummation of a Business Combination (net of redemptions), and (z) the volume weighted average trading price of its common stock during the 20 trading day period starting on the trading day prior to the day on which the Company consummates its Business Combination (such price, the “Market Value”) is below $9.20 per share, the exercise price of the warrants will be adjusted (to the nearest cent) to be equal to 115% of the greater of (i) Market Value or (ii) the price at which the Company issue the additional shares of common stock or equity-linked securities.
The Private Warrants are identical to the Public Warrants underlying the Units sold in the Initial Public Offering, except that the Private Warrants and the shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of the Private Warrants will not be transferable, assignable or saleable until after the completion of a Business Combination, subject to certain limited exceptions. Additionally, the Private Warrants will be exercisable for cash or on a cashless basis, at the holder’s option, and be non-redeemable so long as they are held by the initial purchasers or their permitted transferees. If the Private Warrants are held by someone other than the initial purchasers or their permitted transferees, the Private Warrants will be redeemable by the Company and exercisable by such holders on the same basis as the Public Warrants.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Representative Shares
On August 5, 2020, the Company issued to EarlyBirdCapital
The Representative Shares have been deemed compensation by FINRA and are therefore subject to a lock-up for a period of 180 days immediately following the effective date of the registration statement related to the Initial Public Offering pursuant to Rule 5110(g)(1) of FINRA’s NASD Conduct Rules. Pursuant to FINRA Rule 5110(g)(1), these securities will not be sold during the Initial Public Offering, or sold, transferred, assigned, pledged, or hypothecated, or be the subject of any hedging, short sale, derivative, put or call transaction that would result in the economic disposition of the securities by any person for a period of 180 days immediately following the effective date of the Initial Public Offering, except to any underwriter and selected dealer participating in the Initial Public Offering and their bona fide officers or partners, provided that all securities so transferred remain subject to the lockup restriction above for the remainder of the time period.
NOTE 9. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Company follows the guidance in ASC 820 for its financial assets and liabilities that are re-measured and reported at fair value at each reporting period, and non-financial assets and liabilities that are re-measured and reported at fair value at least annually.
The fair value of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities reflects management’s estimate of amounts that the Company would have received in connection with the sale of the assets or paid in connection with the transfer of the liabilities in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In connection with measuring the fair value of its assets and liabilities, the Company seeks to maximize the use of observable inputs (market data obtained from independent sources) and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs (internal assumptions about how market participants would price assets and liabilities). The following fair value hierarchy is used to classify assets and liabilities based on the observable inputs and unobservable inputs used in order to value the assets and liabilities:
Level 1: | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. An active market for an asset or liability is a market in which transactions for the asset or liability occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. | |
Level 2: | Observable inputs other than Level 1 inputs. Examples of Level 2 inputs include quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities and quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets that are not active. | |
Level 3: | Unobservable inputs based on our assessment of the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. |
The following table presents information about the Company’s assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation inputs the Company utilized to determine such fair value:
Description | Level | June 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||
Marketable securities held in Trust Account | 1 | $ | $ | |||||||||
Liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Warrant liabilities – Private Warrants | 3 | $ | $ | |||||||||
Convertible promissory note – related party | 3 | $ | $ |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Warrant Liabilities
The Private Warrants were accounted for as liabilities in accordance with ASC 815-40 and are presented within warrant liabilities on the condensed balance sheets. The warrant liabilities are measured at fair value at inception and on a recurring basis, with changes in fair value presented within change in fair value of warrant liabilities in the condensed statements of operations.
The Private Warrants were valued using a binomial lattice model. The Company allocated the proceeds received from (i) the sale of Units (which is inclusive of one share of common stock and one Public Warrant) and (ii) the sale of Private Warrants, first to the warrants based on their fair values as determined at initial measurement, with the remaining proceeds allocated to common stock subject to possible redemption. The Private Warrants were classified as Level 3 at the initial measurement date due to the use of unobservable inputs.
The following are the inputs used by the Company in establishing the fair value of its Private Warrants at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
Input | June 30, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | ||||||
Risk-free interest rate | % | % | ||||||
Trading days per year | ||||||||
Expected volatility | % | % | ||||||
Exercise price | $ | $ | ||||||
Stock Price | $ | $ |
On December 31, 2021 and June 30, 2022, the Private Warrants were determined
to be $
The following table presents the changes in the fair value of the warrant liabilities:
Private Placement | ||||
Fair value as of December 31, 2021 | $ | |||
Change in valuation inputs or other assumptions | ( | ) | ||
Fair value as of March 31, 2022 | $ | |||
Change in valuation inputs or other assumptions | ( | ) | ||
Fair value as of June 30, 2022 | $ |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Convertible Promissory Note – Related Party
The fair value of the option to convert the convertible promissory note into Private Warrants was valued by utilizing a binomial lattice model incorporating the Cox-Ross-Rubenstein methodology.
The estimated fair value of the convertible promissory note was based on the following significant inputs:
June 30, 2022 | ||||
Risk-free interest rate | % | |||
Time to Expiration (in years) | ||||
Expected volatility | % | |||
Exercise price | $ | |||
Dividend yield | % | |||
Stock Price | $ | |||
Probability of transaction | % |
The following table presents the changes in the fair value of the Level 3 convertible promissory note:
Fair value as of January 1, 2021 | $ | |||
Proceeds received through Convertible Promissory Note | ||||
Change in fair value | ( | ) | ||
Fair value as of March 31, 2022 | $ | |||
Proceeds received through Convertible Promissory Note | ||||
Change in fair value | ( | ) | ||
Fair value as of June 30, 2022 | $ |
There were no transfers in or out of Level 3 from other levels in the fair value hierarchy during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 for the convertible promissory note.
NOTE 10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company evaluated subsequent events and transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date up to the date that the financial statements were issued. Based upon this review, other than as described below, the Company did not identify any subsequent events that would have required adjustment or disclosure in the condensed financial statements.
Interest Withdrawal from the Trust Account
On July 1, 2022, the Company withdrew $
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
References in this report (the “Quarterly Report”) to “we,” “us,” “our” or the “Company” refer to Better World Acquisition Corp. References to our “management” or our “management team” refer to our officers and directors, and references to the “Sponsor” refer to BWA Holdings 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”, 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 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on June 30, 2022.
Overview
We are a blank check company formed under the laws of the State of Delaware on August 5, 2020 for the purpose of entering into a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities (an “initial business combination”). We intend to effectuate our initial business combination using cash from the proceeds of the Initial Public Offering and the sale of the Private 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.
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Results of Operations
We have neither engaged in any operations nor generated any revenues to date. Our only activities from August 5, 2020 (inception) through June 30, 2022 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 and transaction expenses.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, we had net income of $915,703 which consists of the change in fair value of warrant liability of $579,785, change in fair value of convertible promissory note – related party of $669,000, and interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $116,665, offset by unrealized loss on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $18,361, a provision for income taxes of $4,279 and operational costs of $427,107.
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, we had net income of $2,563,098 which consists of the change in fair value of warrant liability of $2,324,376, change in fair value of convertible promissory note – related party of $1,006,260, and interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $169,025, offset by unrealized loss on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $1,078, provision for income taxes of $4,279 and operational costs of $931,206.
For the three months ended June 30, 2021, we had net loss of $101,118 which consists of operational costs of $257,159 and unrealized loss on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $13,922, offset by the change in fair value of warrant liability of $158,568 and interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $11,395.
For the six months ended June 30, 2021, we had net income of $731,528, which consists of the change in fair value of warrant liability of $1,109,972 and interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $35,838, offset by operational costs of $413,107 and unrealized loss on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $1,175.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
On November 17, 2020, we consummated the Initial Public Offering of 11,000,000 units, at $10.00 per Unit, generating gross proceeds of $110,000,000. Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial Public Offering, we consummated the sale of 4,800,000 Private Warrants at a price of $1.00 per Private Warrant in a private placement to our Sponsor and EarlyBirdCapital, Inc. generating gross proceeds of $4,800,000.
On November 19, 2020, in connection with the underwriters’ partial exercise of their over-allotment option, we consummated the sale of an additional 1,618,600 units at a price of $10.00 per unit, generating total gross proceeds of $16,186,000. In addition, we also consummated the sale of an additional 485,580 private placement warrants at $1.00 per private placement warrant, generating total gross proceeds of $485,580.
Following the initial public offering, the partial exercise of the over-allotment option, and the sale of the private placement warrants, $111,100,000 was placed in the trust account on November 18, 2020 and $16,347,860 was placed in the Trust Account on November 20, 2020, respectively, for a total of $127,447,860. We incurred $2,880,354 in the initial public offering related costs, including $2,523,720 of underwriting fees and $356,634 of other costs.
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, cash used in operating activities was $701,108. Net income of $2,563,098 was affected by the change in fair value of warrant liability of $2,324,376, change in fair value of convertible promissory note – related party of $1,006,260, interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $169,025, and unrealized loss on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $1,078. Changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $234,377 of cash for operating activities.
For the six months ended June 30, 2021, cash used in operating activities was $320,054. Net income of $731,528 was affected by the change in fair value of warrant liability of $1,109,972, interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $35,838, and an unrealized loss on marketable securities held in our Trust Account of $1,175. Changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $93,053 of cash for operating activities.
As of June 30, 2022, in the U.S.-based trust account maintained by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, acting as trustee, we had cash held of $34,563 and marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $72,961,514 (including approximately $69,670 of interest income and unrealized gains, net of unrealized losses) consisting of securities held in a money market fund that invests in U.S. Treasury securities with a maturity of 180 days or less. Interest income on the balance in the trust account may be used by us to pay taxes. In connection with the extension on May 12, 2022, stockholders holding 5,586,910 shares of the Company’s redeemable common stock exercised their right to redeem such shares for a pro rata portion of the funds in the Trust Account at a redemption price of approximately $10.30 per share. Through June 30, 2022, we have withdrawn $178,565 of interest earned on the trust account to pay our taxes.
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We intend to use substantially all of the funds held in the trust account, to acquire a target business and to pay our expenses relating thereto upon consummation of our initial business combination for assisting us in connection with our initial business combination. To the extent that our capital stock is used in whole or in part as consideration to effect an initial business combination, the remaining funds held in the trust account will be used as working capital to finance the operations of the target business. Such working capital funds could be used in a variety of ways including continuing or expanding the target business’ operations, for strategic acquisitions and for marketing, research and development of existing or new products. Such funds could also be used to repay any operating expenses or finders’ fees which we had incurred prior to the completion of our initial business combination if the funds available to us outside of the trust account were insufficient to cover such expenses.
As of June 30, 2022, we had cash of $55,654 held outside the trust account. We intend to use the funds held outside the trust account for identifying and evaluating prospective acquisition candidates, performing business due diligence on prospective target businesses, traveling to and from the offices, plants or similar locations of prospective target businesses, reviewing corporate documents and material agreements of prospective target businesses, selecting the target business to acquire and structuring, negotiating and consummating the initial business combination.
In order to fund working capital deficiencies or finance transaction costs in connection with an initial business combination, the insiders, 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 our initial business combination, we would repay such loaned amounts. In the event that our initial 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, at a price of $1.00 per warrant, at the option of the lender. The units would be identical to the private placement warrants.
We expect that we will need to raise additional capital through loans or additional investments from our sponsor, stockholders, officers, directors, or third parties. Our officers, directors and sponsor may, but are not obligated to, loan us funds, from time to time or at any time, in whatever amount they deem reasonable in their sole discretion, to meet our working capital needs. Accordingly, we may not be able to obtain additional financing. If we are unable to raise additional capital, we may be required to take additional measures to conserve liquidity, which could include, but not necessarily be limited to, curtailing operations, suspending the pursuit of a potential transaction, and reducing overhead expenses. We cannot provide any assurance that new financing will be available to us on commercially acceptable terms, if at all.
In connection with the Company’s assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with Financial Accounting Standard Board’s Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-15, “Disclosures of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern,” management has determined that the liquidity condition and the mandatory liquidation and subsequent dissolution, should the Company be unable to complete a business combination by the liquidation date of August 17, 2022, 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 August 17, 2022.
Off-Balance Sheet Financing Arrangements
We have no obligations, assets or liabilities, which would be considered off-balance sheet arrangements as of June 30, 2022. 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.
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Contractual Obligations
We have agreed, commencing on November 12, 2020 through the earlier of our consummation of an initial business combination and our liquidation, to pay an affiliate of our management a total of $10,000 per month for office space, utilities and secretarial support. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company incurred $30,000 and $60,000 in fees for these services, respectively, of which fees of $30,000 and $60,000 are included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the accompanying condensed balance sheets. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company incurred and paid $30,000 and $60,000 in fees for these services.
We granted the underwriters a 45-day option from the date of the initial public offering to purchase up to 1,650,000 additional units to cover over-allotments, if any, at the initial public offering price less the underwriting discounts and commissions. On November 19, 2020, the underwriters partially exercised their over-allotment option to purchase an additional 1,618,600 units at $10.00 per unit and forfeited the remaining over-allotment option.
We have engaged EarlyBirdCapital as an advisor in connection with an initial business combination to assist us in holding meetings with its stockholders to discuss the potential initial business combination and the target business’ attributes, introduce us to potential investors that are interested in purchasing our securities in connection with an initial business combination, assist us in obtaining stockholder approval for the initial business combination and assist us with our press releases and public filings in connection with the initial business combination. We will pay EarlyBirdCapital a cash fee for such services upon the consummation of an initial business combination in an amount equal to 3.5% of the gross proceeds of the initial public offering, or $4,416,510 (exclusive of any applicable finders’ fees which might become payable); provided that up to 30% of the fee may be allocated at our sole discretion to other FINRA members that assist us in identifying and consummating an initial business combination.
Additionally, we will pay EarlyBirdCapital a cash fee equal to 1.0% of the total consideration payable in an initial business combination if EarlyBirdCapital introduces us to the target business with which we complete an initial business combination.
We have engaged various law firms to provide legal due diligence services and business combination services related to potential target companies. All fees and expenses related to the various engagements will be deferred and are to be paid fully upon the closing of any business combination. The law firms will not be entitled to any contingent fees or expense reimbursement if we do not consummate an initial business combination within our deadline. Deferred fees of $1,320,171 and $1,009,868 related to these legal services have been accrued as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
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 Liability
The Company accounts for the Private Warrants in accordance with the guidance contained in ASC 815-40-15-7D and 7F under which the Private Warrants do not meet the criteria for equity treatment and must be recorded as liabilities. Accordingly, the Company classifies the Private Warrants as liabilities at their fair value and adjusts the Private 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 statements of operations. The Private Warrants for periods where no observable traded price was available are valued using a binomial lattice simulation model.
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Convertible Promissory Note
We account for our convertible promissory note under ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). Under 815-15-25, the election can be at the inception of a financial instrument to account for the instrument under the fair value option under ASC 825. We have made such election for our convertible promissory note. Using fair value option, the convertible promissory note is required to be recorded at its initial fair value on the date of issuance, and each balance sheet date thereafter. Changes in the estimated fair value of the note are recognized as non-cash change in the fair value of the convertible promissory note in the statements of operations. The fair value of the option to convert the convertible promissory note into private placement warrants was valued by utilizing a binomial lattice model incorporating the Cox-Ross-Rubenstein methodology.
Common Stock Subject to Possible Redemption
We account for our common stock subject to possible conversion in accordance with the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 480 “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity.” Common stock subject to mandatory redemption is classified as a liability instrument and measured at fair value. Conditionally redeemable common stock (including common stock that features redemption rights that are 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 common stock features certain redemption rights that are considered to be outside of our control and subject to occurrence of uncertain future events. Accordingly, common stock subject to possible redemption is presented at redemption value as temporary equity, outside of the stockholders’ deficit section of our condensed balance sheets.
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 for the period. Accretion associated with the redeemable shares of common stock is excluded from net income (loss) per common share as the redemption value approximates fair value.
Recent Accounting Standards
In August 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“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 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. The Company assessed the potential impact of ASU 2020-06 and determined that it would not have a material impact on the condensed financial statements as presented.
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.
Factors That May Adversely Affect Our Results of Operations
Our results of operation and our ability to complete an initial business combination may be adversely affected by various factors that could cause economic uncertainty and volatility in the financial markets, many of which are beyond our control. Our business could be impacted by, among other things, volatility in the financial markets or economic conditions, increase of oil price and interest rate, inflation, supply chain disruption, decline in consumer confidence and spending, the on-going effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including resurgences and the emergence of new variants, and geopolitical instability, such as the military conflict in Ukraine. We cannot at this time fully predict one or more of the above events, their duration or magnitude of, or the extent to, which they may negatively impact our business and our ability to complete an initial business combination.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Not required for smaller reporting companies.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures are designed with the objective of ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time period specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures are also designed with the objective of ensuring that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
As required by Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2022. 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 not effective, due solely to the material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting related to our accounting for complex financial instruments. As a result, we performed additional analysis as deemed necessary to ensure that our financial statements were prepared in accordance with GAAP. Accordingly, management believes that the financial statements included in this Report present fairly in all material respects our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the period presented.
Management has identified a material weakness in our internal controls related to the accounting for complex financial instruments. While we have processes to identify and appropriately apply applicable accounting requirements, we plan to continue to enhance our system of evaluating and implementing the accounting standards that apply to our financial statements, including through enhanced analyses by our personnel and third-party professionals with whom we consult regarding complex accounting applications. The elements of our remediation plan can only be accomplished over time, and we can offer no assurance that these initiatives will ultimately have the intended effects.
Management has implemented remediation steps to improve our internal control over financial reporting. Specifically, we expanded and improved our review process for complex securities and related accounting standards. We plan to further improve this process by enhancing access to accounting literature, identification of third-party professionals with whom to consult regarding complex accounting applications and consideration of additional staff with the requisite experience and training to supplement existing accounting professionals.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
None.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
As of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, except as disclosed below, there have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our final prospectus filed with the SEC on November 17, 2020 , in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the SEC on March 31, 2022 and in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2022. Any of these factors could result in a significant or material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition. Additional risk factors not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business or results of operations. We may disclose changes to such risk factors or disclose additional risk factors from time to time in our future filings with the SEC.
The SEC has recently issued proposed rules to regulate special purpose acquisition companies. Certain of the procedures that we, a potential business combination target, or others may determine to undertake in connection with such proposals may increase our costs and the time needed to complete our business combination and may constrain the circumstances under which we could complete a business combination.
On March 30, 2022, the SEC issued proposed rules (the “SPAC Rule Proposals”) relating, among other items, to disclosures in business combination transactions between special purpose acquisition companies (“SPACs”) such as us and private operating companies; the condensed financial statement requirements applicable to transactions involving shell companies; the use of projections by SPACs in SEC filings in connection with proposed business combination transactions; the potential liability of certain participants in proposed business combination transactions; and the extent to which SPACs could become subject to regulation under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”), including a proposed rule that would provide SPACs a safe harbor from treatment as an investment company if they satisfy certain conditions that limit a SPAC’s duration, asset composition, business purpose and activities. Certain of the procedures that we, a potential business combination target, or others may determine to undertake in connection with the SPAC Rule Proposals, or pursuant to the SEC’s views expressed in the SPAC Rule Proposals, may increase the costs of negotiating and completing a business combination and the time required to consummate a transaction, and may constrain the circumstances under which we could complete a business combination.
If we were deemed to be an investment company for purposes of the Investment Company Act, we may be forced to abandon our efforts to complete an initial business combination and instead be required to liquidate the Company. To avoid that result, on or shortly prior to the 24-month anniversary of the effective date of the IPO Registration Statement, we will liquidate the securities held in the Trust Account and instead hold all funds in the Trust Account in cash. As a result, following such liquidation, we will likely receive minimal interest, if any, on the funds held in the Trust Account, which would reduce the dollar amount that our public stockholders would receive upon any redemption or liquidation of the Company.
Under the SPAC Rule Proposals, SPACs such as us could potentially be subject to the Investment Company Act and the regulations thereunder. The SPAC Rule Proposals would provide a safe harbor for such companies from the definition of “investment company” under Section 3(a)(1)(A) of the Investment Company Act, provided that a SPAC satisfies certain criteria. To comply with the duration limitation of the proposed safe harbor, a SPAC would have a limited time period to announce and complete a de-SPAC transaction. Specifically, to comply with the safe harbor, the SPAC Rule Proposals would require a company to file a report on Form 8-K announcing that it has entered into an agreement with a target company for an initial business combination no later than 18 months after the effective date of the registration statement for its initial public offering (the “IPO Registration Statement”). The company would then be required to complete its initial business combination no later than 24 months after the effective date of the IPO Registration Statement.
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There is currently uncertainty concerning the applicability of the Investment Company Act to a SPAC, including a company like ours, that has not entered into a definitive agreement within 18 months after the effective date of its IPO Registration Statement or that may not complete its initial business combination within 24 months after such date. We have not entered into a definitive business combination agreement within 18 months after the effective date of our IPO Registration Statement, and do not expect to complete our initial business combination within 24 months of such date. As a result, it is possible that a claim could be made that we have been operating as an unregistered investment company. If we were deemed to be an investment company for purposes of the Investment Company Act, we might be forced to abandon our efforts to complete an initial business combination and instead be required to liquidate the Company. If we are required to liquidate the Company, our investors would not be able to realize the benefits of owning stock in a successor operating business, including the potential appreciation in the value of our stock and warrants following such a transaction, and our warrants would expire worthless.
The funds in the Trust Account have, since our IPO, been held only in U.S. government treasury obligations with a maturity of 185 days or less or in money market funds investing solely in U.S. government treasury obligations and meeting certain conditions under Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act. However, to mitigate the risk of us being deemed to have been operating as an unregistered investment company (including under the subjective test of Section 3(a)(1)(A) of the Investment Company Act), we will, on or prior to the 24-month anniversary of the effective date of the IPO Registration Statement, instruct Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, the trustee with respect to the Trust Account, to liquidate the U.S. government treasury obligations or money market funds held in the Trust Account and thereafter to hold all funds in the Trust Account in cash until the earlier of consummation of our business combination or liquidation. As a result, following such liquidation, we will likely receive minimal interest, if any, on the funds held in the Trust Account, which would reduce the dollar amount our public stockholders would receive upon any redemption or liquidation of the Company.
In addition, even prior to the 24-month anniversary of the effective date of our IPO Registration Statement, we may be deemed to be an investment company. The longer that the funds in the Trust Account are held in short-term U.S. government treasury obligations or in money market funds invested exclusively in such securities, even prior to the 24-month anniversary, the greater the risk that we may be considered an unregistered investment company, in which case we may be required to liquidate the Company. Accordingly, we may determine, in our discretion, to liquidate the securities held in the Trust Account at any time, even prior to the 24-month anniversary, and instead hold all funds in the Trust Account in cash, which would further reduce the dollar amount our public stockholders would receive upon any redemption or liquidation of the Company.
We may not be able to complete a business combination should a potential business combination be subject to any potential review by a U.S. government entity, such as the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”). As a result, the pool of potential targets with which we could complete a business combination may be limited. In addition, the time necessary for any governmental or regulatory review or approval could prevent us from completing a business combination and require us to liquidate.
Certain investments that involve the acquisition of, or investment in, a U.S. business by a non-U.S. investor may be subject to review and approval by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”). Whether CFIUS has jurisdiction to review an acquisition or investment transaction depends on, among other factors, the nature and structure of the transaction, including the level of beneficial ownership interest and the nature of any information or governance rights involved. For example, investments that result in “control” of a U.S. business by a foreign person always are subject to CFIUS jurisdiction. Significant CFIUS reform legislation, which was fully implemented through regulations that became effective on February 13, 2020, expanded the scope of CFIUS’s jurisdiction to investments that do not result in control of a U.S. business by a foreign person but afford certain foreign investors certain information or governance rights in a U.S. business that has a nexus to “critical technologies,” “critical infrastructure” and/or “sensitive personal data.”
The Sponsor currently owns 3,154,650 shares of our common stock and 4,377,121 private placement warrants. Rosemary L. Ripley, our Chief Executive Officer and Director and a U.S. citizen, and Peter S.H. Grubstein, our Chief Financial Officer and Director and a U.S. citizen, are managing members of the Sponsor. Other members of the Sponsor include certain of our officers and directors, who are all U.S. citizens. The Sponsor is not controlled by any non-U.S. persons on a look-through basis. To the best of our knowledge, the Sponsor does not have substantial ties or substantial interests with any non-U.S. persons.
We do not believe that either we or our Sponsor constitute a “foreign person” under CFIUS rules and regulations. However, if CFIUS considers us to be a “foreign person” and believes that the business of a business combination target may affect national security, we could be subject to foreign ownership restrictions and/or CFIUS review. If a potential business combination falls within the scope of applicable foreign ownership restrictions, we may be unable to consummate a business combination. In addition, if a potential business combination falls within CFIUS’s jurisdiction, we may be required to make a mandatory filing or determine to submit a voluntary notice to CFIUS, or to proceed with a business combination without notifying CFIUS and risk CFIUS intervention, before or after closing the business combination.
Although we do not believe we or the Sponsor are a “foreign person”, CFIUS may take a different view and decide to block or delay a potential business combination, impose conditions to mitigate national security concerns with respect to a potential business combination, order us to divest all or a portion of a U.S. business of the potential combined company if we had proceeded without first obtaining CFIUS clearance, or impose penalties if CFIUS believes that the mandatory notification requirement applied. Additionally, the laws and regulations of other U.S. government entities may impose review or approval procedures on account of any potential foreign ownership by the Sponsor. As a result, the pool of potential targets with which we could complete a business combination may be limited due to such regulatory restrictions. Moreover, the process of any government review, whether by CFIUS or otherwise, could be lengthy. Because we have only a limited time to complete a business combination, our failure to obtain any required approvals within the requisite time period may require us to liquidate. This will also cause you to lose any potential investment opportunity in a potential business combination and the chance of realizing future gains on your investment through any price appreciation in the combined company.
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Our independent registered public accounting firm’s report contains an explanatory paragraph that expresses substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Until the consummation of a business combination, we will use the funds not held in the Trust Account for identifying and evaluating prospective acquisition candidates, performing due diligence on prospective target businesses, paying for travel expenditures, selecting the target business to acquire, and structuring, negotiating and consummating the business combination.
We expect we will need to raise additional capital through loans or additional investments from our Sponsor, stockholders, officers, directors, or third parties. Our officers, directors and the Sponsor may, but are not obligated to, loan us funds, from time to time or at any time, in whatever amount they deem reasonable in their sole discretion, to meet our working capital needs. Accordingly, we may not be able to obtain additional financing. If we are unable to raise additional capital, we may be required to take additional measures to conserve liquidity, which could include, but not necessarily be limited to, curtailing operations, suspending the pursuit of a potential transaction, and reducing overhead expenses. We cannot provide any assurance that new financing will be available to us on commercially acceptable terms, if at all. These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern through the liquidation date of August 17, 2022.
We have identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. If we are unable to develop and maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results in a timely manner, which may adversely affect investor confidence in us and materially and adversely affect our business and operating results.
We have identified a material weakness in our internal controls over financial reporting relating to our accounting for complex financial instruments. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected on a timely basis.
Effective internal controls are necessary for us to provide reliable financial reports and prevent fraud. Measures to remediate material weaknesses may be time-consuming and costly and there is no assurance that such initiatives will ultimately have the intended effects. If we are unable to develop and maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results in a timely manner, which may adversely affect investor confidence in us and materially and adversely affect our business and operating results. If we identify any new material weaknesses in the future, any such newly identified material weakness could limit our ability to prevent or detect a misstatement of our accounts or disclosures that could result in a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements. In such case, we may be unable to maintain compliance with securities law requirements regarding timely filing of periodic reports in addition to applicable stock exchange listing requirements, investors may lose confidence in our financial reporting and adversely affect our business and operating results. We cannot assure you that the measures we have taken to date, or any measures we may take in the future, will be sufficient to avoid potential future material weaknesses.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
None.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
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Item 6. Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
* | Filed herewith. |
** | Furnished herewith. |
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SIGNATURES
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.
BETTER WORLD ACQUISITION CORP. | ||
Date: August 3, 2022 | By: | /s/ Rosemary L. Ripley |
Name: | Rosemary L. Ripley | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |
(Principal Executive Officer) | ||
Date: August 3, 2022 | By: | /s/ Peter S.H. Grubstein |
Name: | Peter S.H. Grubstein | |
Title: | Chief Financial Officer | |
(Principal Financial Officer) |
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