For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we had a net loss of $1,130.126, which consists of transaction costs associated with the Initial Public Offering of $17,428, change in fair value of warrant liability of $209,000, change in fair value of overallotment liability of $134,105, interest income from the bank of $8, interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $49,479 and unrealized gain on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $545, offset by formation and operational costs of $1,087,835.
For the period from August 11, 2020 (inception) through September 30, 2020, we had a net loss of $177, which consists of formation and operational costs.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
On February 8, 2021, we consummated the Initial Public Offering of 15,000,000 Units at $10.00 per Unit, generating gross proceeds of $150,000,000. Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial Public Offering, we consummated the sale of 430,000 Private Placement Unit a price of $10.00 per Private Placement Unit in a private placement to the Sponsor generating gross proceeds of $4,300,000.
On February 18, 2021, in connection with the underwriters’ exercise of their over-allotment option in full, we consummated the sale of an additional 2,250,000 Units at a price of $10.00 per Unit, generating total gross proceeds of $22,500,000. In addition, we also consummated the sale of an additional 45,000 Private Units at $10.00 per Private Unit, generating total gross proceeds of $450,000.
Following the Initial Public Offering, the full exercise of the over-allotment option, and the sale of the Private Units, a total of $172,500,000 was placed in the Trust Account. We incurred $4,664,421 in Initial Public Offering related costs, consisting of $3,450,000 of underwriting fees, $466,059 of deferred underwriting fees, and $748,362 of other offering costs.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, cash used in operating activities was $1,232,202. Net loss of $1,130,126 was affected by interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $49,479, unrealized gain on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $545, change in fair value of warrant liability of $209,000, change in fair value of overallotment liability of $134,105 and transaction costs associated with the Initial Public Offering of $17,428. Changes in operating assets and liabilities used $144,375 of cash for operating activities.
For the period from August 11, 2020 (inception) through September 30, 2020, cash used in operating activities was $177 which consists of the net loss.
As of September 30, 2021, we had marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $172,550,024 (including $50,024 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, 2021, we have not withdrawn any interest earned from the Trust Account.
We intend to use substantially all of the funds held in the Trust Account, including any amounts representing interest earned on the Trust Account (less income taxes payable), to complete our Business Combination. To the extent that our capital stock or debt is used, in whole or in part, as consideration to complete our Business Combination, the remaining proceeds held in the Trust Account will be used as working capital to finance the operations of the target business or businesses, make other acquisitions and pursue our growth strategies.
As of September 30, 2021, we had cash of $51,562. 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 loans may be convertible into units at a price of $10.00 per unit, at the option of the lender. The units would be identical to the Private Units.
For the three months ended September 30, 2021, we determined that there was substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern through one year from the date of the September 30, 2021 report. The Company will need to raise additional capital through loans or additional investments from its initial stockholders, officers or directors. The Company’s initial stockholders, officers or directors 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. These conditions resulted in the conclusion that there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern through one year and one day from the issuance of this report. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recovery of the recorded assets or the classification of the liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. The Sponsor has committed to provide the Company with an aggregate of up to $400,000 in loans through August 16, 2022 if needed.
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