Results of Operations
We have neither engaged in any operations nor generated any revenues to date. Our only activities through September 30, 2021 were organizational activities, those necessary to prepare for the IPO, 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, 2021, we had a net income of $3,888,449, which consisted of change in fair value of warrant liabilities of $4,208,250 and interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $93,859, offset by operating costs of $413,660.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we had a net loss of $12,828,850 which consisted of change in fair value of warrant liabilities of $10,795,250, transaction costs associated with IPO of $1,234,32 and operating costs of $908,396, offset by interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $109,117.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
On February 4, 2021, we consummated the IPO of 103,500,000 Units which includes the full exercise by the underwriter of its over-allotment option in the amount of 13,500,000 Units, at $10.00 per Unit, generating gross proceeds of $1,035,000,000. Simultaneously with the closing of the IPO, we consummated the sale of 11,350,000 Private Placement Warrants at a price of $2.00 per Private Placement Warrant in a private placement to the Sponsor, generating gross proceeds of $22,700,000.
Following the IPO, the full exercise of the over-allotment option, and the sale of the Private Placement Warrants, a total of $1,035,000,000 was placed in the Trust Account. We incurred $57,010,008 in IPO related costs, including $19,800,000 of underwriting fees, net of $900,000 reimbursed from the underwriters, 36,225,000 of deferred underwriting fees and $995,008 of other costs.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, cash used in operating activities was $860,629. Net loss of $12,828,850 was affected by interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $109,117, changes in fair value of warrant liabilities of $10,795,250 and transaction costs associated with IPO of $1,234,321. Changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $47,766 of cash for operating activities.
As of September 30, 2021, we had cash and marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $1,035,109,117 (including approximately $109,117 of interest) consisting of U.S. Treasury Bills with a maturity of 185 days or less. We may withdraw interest from the Trust Account to pay taxes, if any. 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 share capital 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 $1,212,201. 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