References in this report (the "Quarterly Report") to "we," "us" or the
"Company" refer to Churchill Capital Corp VII. References to our "management" or
our "management team" refer to our officers and directors, and references to the
"Sponsor" refer to Churchill Sponsor VII LLC. The following discussion and
analysis of the Company's financial condition and results of operations should
be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto
contained elsewhere in this Quarterly Report. Certain information contained in
the discussion and analysis set forth below includes forward-looking statements
that involve risks and uncertainties.
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Exchange Act
that are not historical facts and involve risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those expected and projected. All
statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this Form 10-Q
including, without limitation, statements in this "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" regarding the
completion of the Proposed Business Combination (as defined below), 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, including that the conditions of
the Proposed Business Combination are not satisfied. 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 as filed with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The Company's securities
filings can be accessed on the EDGAR section of the SEC's website at
www.sec.gov. Except as expressly required by applicable securities law, the
Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise.
Overview
We are a blank check company formed under the laws of the State of Delaware for
the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, stock
purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or other similar business combination
with one or more businesses or entities. We intend to effectuate our Business
Combination using cash from the proceeds of the Initial Public Offering and the
sale of the Private Placement Warrants, our capital stock, debt or a combination
of cash, stock and debt.
We expect to continue to incur significant costs in the pursuit of our
acquisition plans. We cannot assure you that our plans to complete a Business
Combination will be successful.
Results of Operations
We have neither engaged in any operations nor generated any revenues to date.
Our only activities through September 30, 2022 were organizational activities,
those necessary to prepare for the Initial Public Offering, described below, and
identifying a target for our Business Combination. We do not expect to generate
any operating revenues until after the completion of our Business Combination.
We generate non-operating income in the form of interest income on marketable
securities held in the Trust Account. We incur expenses as a result of being a
public company (for legal, financial reporting, accounting and auditing
compliance), as well as for due diligence expenses.
For the three months ended September 30, 2022, we had net income of $17,292,376,
which consists of a change in fair value of warrant liabilities of $12,642,000,
an unrealized gain on marketable securities held in our Trust Account of
$156,620 and interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account
of $6,498,615, offset by provision for income taxes of $1,493,896 and operating
costs of $510,963.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we had net income of $57,167,952,
which consists of a change in fair value of warrant liabilities of $52,098,000
and interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of
$8,788,508, offset operating costs of $1,781,168, provision for income taxes of
$1,786,068 and an unrealized loss on marketable securities held in our Trust
Account of $151,320.
20
Table of Contents
For the three months ended September 30, 2021, we had a net income of
$29,531,665, which consists of a change in fair value of warrant liabilities of
$29,924,000, interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account
of $68,391, an unrealized gain on marketable securities held in the Trust
Account of $36,974, offset by operating costs of $497,700.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we had a net income of $701,952,
which consists of a change in fair value of warrant liabilities of $3,612,000,
interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $116,513,
offset by transaction costs related to Private Placement and Public Warrants of
$1,396,743, unrealized loss on marketable securities held in the Trust Account
of $26,987, and operating costs of $1,602,831.
Liquidity, Capital Resources and Going Concern
On February 17, 2021, we consummated the Initial Public Offering of 138,000,000
Units at a price of $10.00 per Unit, which includes the full exercise by the
underwriters of the over-allotment option, at $10.00 per Unit, generating gross
proceeds of $1,380,000,000. Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial
Public Offering, we consummated the sale of 32,600,000 Private Placement
Warrants to the Sponsor at a price of $1.00 per warrant, generating gross
proceeds of $32,600,000.
Following the Initial Public Offering, the exercise of the over-allotment option
and the sale of the Private Placement Warrants, a total of $1,380,000,000 was
placed in the Trust Account. We incurred $73,525,233 in transaction costs,
including $24,500,000 of underwriting fees, net of $3,100,000 reimbursed from
the underwriters, $48,300,000 of deferred underwriting fees and $725,223 of
other costs.
As of September 30, 2022, we had cash and marketable securities held in the
Trust Account of $1,388,983,080 (including $8,983,080 of interest income and
unrealized gains) consisting of U.S. Treasury Bills with a maturity of 185 days
or less. Interest income on the balance in the Trust Account may be used by us
to pay taxes.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, cash used in operating activities
was $945,988. Net income of $57,167,952 was affected by a change in fair value
of warrant liabilities of $52,098,000, interest earned on marketable securities
held in the Trust Account of $8,788,508, and unrealized loss on marketable
securities held in the Trust Account of $151,320. Changes in operating assets
and liabilities provided $2,621,248 of cash for operating activities.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, cash used in operating activities
was $2,798,370. Net income of $701,952 was affected by a change in fair value of
warrant liabilities of $3,612,000, interest expense on marketable securities
held in the Trust Account of $116,513, unrealized loss on marketable securities
held in the Trust Account of $26,987 and the transaction costs related to
Private Placement and Public Warrants of $1,396,743. Changes in operating assets
and liabilities used $1,195,539 of cash for operating activities.
We intend to use substantially all of the funds held in the Trust Account,
including any amounts representing interest earned on the Trust Account (less
deferred underwriting commissions and income taxes payable), to complete our
Business Combination. To the extent that our capital stock or debt is used, in
whole or in part, as consideration to complete our Business Combination, the
remaining proceeds held in the Trust Account will be used as working capital to
finance the operations of the target business or businesses, make other
acquisitions and pursue our growth strategies.
As of September 30, 2022, we had cash of $3,209,174. We intend to use the funds
held outside the Trust Account primarily to identify and evaluate target
businesses, perform business due diligence on prospective target businesses,
travel to and from the offices, plants or similar locations of prospective
target businesses or their representatives or owners, review corporate documents
and material agreements of prospective target businesses, and structure,
negotiate and complete a Business Combination.
In order to fund working capital deficiencies or finance transaction costs in
connection with a Business Combination, the initial stockholders or their
affiliates may, but are not obligated to, loan us funds as may be required. If
we complete a Business Combination, we would repay such loaned amounts. In the
event that a Business Combination does not close, we may use a portion of the
working capital held outside the Trust Account to repay such loaned amounts but
no proceeds from our Trust Account would be used for such repayment. Up to
$1,500,000 of such loans may be convertible into warrants identical to the
Private Placement Warrants, at a price of $1.00 per warrant at the option of the
lender.
21
Table of Contents
We do not believe we will need to raise additional funds in order to meet the
expenditures required for operating our business. However, if our estimate of
the costs of identifying a target business, undertaking in-depth due diligence
and negotiating a Business Combination are less than the actual amount necessary
to do so, we may have insufficient funds available to operate our business prior
to our Business Combination. Moreover, we may need to obtain additional
financing either to complete our Business Combination or because we become
obligated to redeem a significant number of our Public Shares upon consummation
of our Business Combination, in which case we may issue additional securities or
incur debt in connection with such Business Combination. Subject to compliance
with applicable securities laws, we would only complete such financing
simultaneously with the completion of our Business Combination. If we are unable
to complete our initial Business Combination because we do not have sufficient
funds available to us, we will be forced to cease operations and liquidate the
Trust Account upon expiration of the completion window. In addition, following
our initial Business Combination, if cash on hand is insufficient, we may need
to obtain additional financing in order to meet our obligations.
In connection with the Company's assessment of going concern considerations in
accordance with ASC Subtopic 205-40, Presentation of Financial Statements- Going
Concern, the Company has until February 17, 2023 (or by May 17, 2023, if the
Company has an executed letter of intent, agreement in principle or definitive
agreement for a Business Combination by February 17, 2023) to consummate a
Business Combination. It is uncertain that the Company will be able to
consummate a Business Combination by this time. If a Business Combination is not
consummated by this date and an extension not obtained by the Sponsor, there
will be a mandatory liquidation and subsequent dissolution of the Company.
Management has determined that the potential mandatory liquidation and
subsequent dissolution raises substantial doubt about the Company's ability to
continue as a going concern. No adjustments have been made to the carrying
amounts of assets or liabilities should the Company be required to liquidate
after February 17, 2023 (or by May 17, 2023, if the Company has an executed
letter of intent, agreement in principle or definitive agreement for a Business
Combination by February 17, 2023). The Company intends to complete a Business
Combination before the mandatory liquidation date.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no obligations, assets or liabilities, which would be considered
off-balance sheet arrangements as of September 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.
Contractual Obligations
The Company agreed, commencing on February 11, 2021 through the earlier of the
Company's consummation of a Business Combination and its liquidation, to pay an
affiliate of the Sponsor a total of $50,000 per month for office space,
administrative and support services.
The underwriters are entitled to a deferred fee of $0.35 per Unit, or
$48,300,000 in the aggregate. The deferred fee will be waived by the
underwriters in the event that the Company does not complete a Business
Combination, subject to the terms of the underwriting agreement.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of condensed financial statements and related disclosures in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and income and expenses
during the periods reported. Actual results could materially differ from those
estimates. We have identified the following critical accounting policies:
22
Table of Contents
Class A Common Stock Subject to Possible Redemption
We account for our Class A common stock subject to possible conversion in
accordance with the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic
480 "Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity." Shares of Class A common stock
subject to mandatory redemption 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 Class A common
stock features certain redemption rights that are considered to be outside of
our control and subject to occurrence of uncertain future events. Accordingly,
Class A 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.
Warrant Liabilities
The Company accounts for the Warrants in accordance with the guidance contained
in ASC 815-40-15-7D and 7F under which the Warrants do not meet the criteria for
equity treatment and must be recorded as liabilities. Accordingly, the Company
classifies the Warrants as liabilities at their fair value and adjusts the
Warrants to fair value at each reporting period. This liability is subject to
re-measurement at each balance sheet date until exercised, and any change in
fair value is recognized in our statements of operations. The Public Warrants
and Private Placement Warrants for periods where no observable traded price was
available are valued using a Monte Carlo simulation and a modified Black-Scholes
model, respectively. For periods subsequent to the detachment of the Public
Warrants from the Units, the Public Warrant quoted market price was used as the
fair value as of each relevant date.
Net Income Per Common Share
The Company complies with accounting and disclosure requirements of Financial
Accounting Standards Board ASC 260, "Earnings Per Share." Net income per common
share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding during the period. Remeasurement associated with the
redeemable shares of Class A common stock is excluded from net income per common
share as the redemption value approximates fair value.
Recent Accounting Standards
The Company's 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.
© Edgar Online, source Glimpses