References in this report (the "Quarterly Report") to "we," "us" or the
"Company" refer to SPRINGWATER SPECIAL SITUATIONS CORP. References to our
"management" or our "management team" refer to our officers and directors, and
references to the "Sponsor" refer to Special Sits General Partner I SA. 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 filed with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The Company's securities filings
can be accessed on the EDGAR section of the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Except
as expressly required by applicable securities law, the Company disclaims any
intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Overview
We are a blank check company formed under the laws of the State of Delaware on
October 2, 2020 for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset
acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with
one or more businesses or entities (a "Business Combination"). We intend to
effectuate our Business Combination using cash from the proceeds of the Initial
Public Offering and the sale of the Private Placement Units, 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 from October 2, 2020 (inception) through September 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 expenses.
For the three months ended September 30, 2022, we had a net income of $380,472,
which consists of an unrealized gain on marketable securities held in our Trust
Account of $412,051, interest income from bank of $263 and interest income on
marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $386,841, offset by operating
and formation costs of $244,280 and provision for income taxes of $174,403.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we had a net income of $187,978,
which consists of an unrealized gain on marketable securities held in our Trust
Account of $325,565, interest income from bank of $310 and interest income on
marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $763,389, offset by operating
and formation costs of $726,883 and provision for income taxes of $174,403.
For the three months ended September 30, 2021, we had a net loss of $60,895,
which consists of operating costs of $68,996, offset by an unrealized gain on
marketable securities held in our Trust Account of $3,030 and interest income on
marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $5,071.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we had a net loss of $60,945,
which consists of operating costs of $69,046, offset by an unrealized gain on
marketable securities held in our Trust Account of $3,030 and interest income on
marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $5,071.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
On August 30, 2021, we consummated the Initial Public Offering of 15,000,000
Units, at $10.00 per Unit, generating gross proceeds of $150,000,000, which is
described in Note 4, we consummated the sale of 645,000 Units at a price of
$10.00 per Private Placement Unit in a private placement to the Sponsor,
generating gross proceeds of $6,450,000.
On September 7, 2021, the Company consummated the sale of an additional
2,118,624 Units pursuant to the partial exercise of the underwriters'
over-allotment option and the sale of an additional 63,559 Private Placement
Units.
Of the gross proceeds of the IPO and Private Placement, an aggregate of
$172,898,105 ($10.10 per unit sold in the offering, including the over-allotment
option) was deposited into a trust account with Continental Stock Transfer &
Trust Company acting as trustee.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, cash used in operating activities
was $601,810. Net income of $187,978 was affected by interest earned on
marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $763,389 and unrealized gain
on marketable securities held in Trust Account of $325,565. Changes in operating
assets and liabilities provided $299,166 of cash for operating activities.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, cash used in operating activities
was $963,854. Net loss of $60,945 was affected by interest earned on marketable
securities held in the Trust Account of $5,071 and unrealized gain on marketable
securities held in Trust Account of $3,030. Changes in operating assets and
liabilities used $894,808 of cash for operating activities.
As of September 30, 2022, we had marketable securities held in the Trust Account
of $173,783,459 (including $885,354 of interest income) 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. Through September
30, 2022, we have withdrawn $221,650 of interest earned from the Trust Account
to pay taxes.
We intend to use substantially all of the funds held in the Trust Account,
including any amounts representing interest earned on the Trust Account (less
income taxes payable), to complete our Business Combination. To the extent that
our capital stock or debt is used, in whole or in part, as consideration to
complete our Business Combination, the remaining proceeds held in the Trust
Account will be used as working capital to finance the operations of the target
business or businesses, make other acquisitions and pursue our growth
strategies.
As of September 30, 2022, we had cash of $32,907. We intend to use the funds
held outside the Trust Account primarily to identify and evaluate target
businesses, perform business due diligence on prospective target businesses,
travel to and from the offices, plants or similar locations of prospective
target businesses or their representatives or owners, review corporate documents
and material agreements of prospective target businesses, and structure,
negotiate and complete a Business Combination.
In order to fund working capital deficiencies or finance transaction costs in
connection with a Business Combination, the Sponsor, or certain of our officers
and directors or their affiliates may, but are not obligated to, loan us funds
as may be required. If we complete a Business Combination, we would repay such
loaned amounts. In the event that a Business Combination does not close, we may
use a portion of the working capital held outside the Trust Account to repay
such loaned amounts but no proceeds from our Trust Account would be used for
such repayment. up to $1,500,000 of such Working Capital Loans may be
convertible into units of the post-Business Combination entity at a price of
$10.00 per unit. The units would be identical to the Private Placement Units.
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.
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Liquidity and Going Concern
As of September 30, 2022, the Company had cash of $32,907 not held in the Trust
Account and available for working capital purposes and working capital of
$493,763. If the 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, the Company may have
insufficient funds available to operate its business prior to a Business
Combination. Moreover, the Company may need to obtain additional financing or
draw on the Working Capital Loans (as defined below) either to complete a
Business Combination or because it becomes obligated to redeem a significant
number of the Public Shares upon consummation of a Business Combination, in
which case the Company may issue additional securities or incur debt in
connection with such Business Combination. Subject to compliance with applicable
securities laws, the Company would only complete such financing simultaneously
with the completion of our Business Combination. If the Company is unable to
complete the Business Combination because it does not have sufficient funds
available, the Company will be forced to cease operations and liquidate the
Trust Account. In addition, following the Business combination, if cash on hand
is insufficient, the Company may need to obtain additional financing in order to
meet its obligations.
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," the Company may not have sufficient funds
available to complete a Business Combination. Management has determined that the
liquidity condition, should a Business Combination not occur, and potential
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.
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
We do not have any long-term debt, capital lease obligations, operating lease
obligations or long-term liabilities.
The underwriters were entitled to a cash underwriting discount of $0.20 per
Unit, or $3,000,000 in the aggregate paid upon the closing of the Initial Public
Offering.
The Company engaged EarlyBirdCapital, the representative of underwriters in the
Initial Public Offering, as an advisor in connection with its Business
Combination to assist in holding meetings with the shareholders to discuss the
potential Business Combination and the target business' attributes, introduce
the Company to potential investors that are interested in purchasing securities
in connection with the Initial Business Combination and assist the Company with
press releases and public filings in connection with the Business Combination.
The Company will pay EarlyBirdCapital a cash fee for such services upon the
consummation a Business Combination in an aggregate amount equal to 3.5% of the
gross proceeds of the Initial Public Offering. Additionally, the Company will
pay EarlyBirdCapital a cash fee equal to 1.0% of the total consideration payable
in the Business Combination if it introduces the Company to the target business
with which it completes a Business Combination.
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:
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' equity section of our condensed balance sheets.
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Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share
Net income (loss) per common stock is computed by dividing net income (loss) by
the weighted average number of common stock outstanding for the period.
Accretion associated with the redeemable shares of common stock is excluded from
earnings per share as the redemption value approximates fair value.
Recent Accounting Standards
In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06, "Debt-Debt with Conversion and
Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging-Contracts in
Entity's Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments
and Contracts in an Entity's Own Equity" ("ASU 2020-06"), which simplifies
accounting for convertible instruments by removing major separation models
required under current U.S. 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. We adopted ASU 2020-06 effective as of
January 1, 2021. The adoption of ASU 2020-06 did not have an impact on our
financial statements.
Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective,
accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on our
condensed financial statements.
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