References to the "Company," "us," "our" or "we" refer to Cascade Acquisition
Corp. The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and
results of operations should be read in conjunction with our audited financial
statements and related notes included herein.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this Report
including, without limitation, statements under this "Management's Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" regarding the
Company's financial position, business strategy and the plans and objectives of
management for future operations, are forward- looking statements. When used in
this Report, words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect,"
"intend" and similar expressions, as they relate to us or the Company's
management, identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements
are based on the beliefs of management, as well as assumptions made by, and
information currently available to, the Company's management. Actual results
could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward- looking
statements as a result of certain factors detailed in our filings with the SEC.
All subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or
persons acting on the Company's behalf are qualified in their entirety by this
paragraph.
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of
operations should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the
notes thereto contained elsewhere in this Report. Certain information contained
in the discussion and analysis set forth below includes forward-looking
statements that involve risks and uncertainties.
Overview
We are a blank check company formed under the laws of the State of Delaware on
August 14, 2020 for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange,
asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or other similar Business
Combination with one or more businesses. 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 from August 14, 2020 (inception) through December 31, 2020
were organizational activities, those necessary to prepare for the Initial
Public Offering, described below, and the search for 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 expect to generate
non-operating income in the form of interest income on marketable securities
held after the Initial Public Offering. 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 period from August 14, 2020 (inception) through December 31, 2020, we
had a net loss of $159,000, which consists of formation and operating costs of
$155,529 and an unrealized loss on marketable securities held in our Trust
Account of $26,011, offset by interest income on marketable securities held in
the Trust Account of $22,540.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
On November 24, 2020, we consummated the Initial Public Offering of 20,000,000
Units at a price of $10.00 per Unit, generating gross proceeds of $200,000,000.
Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial Public Offering, we consummated
the sale of 7,317,000 Private Placement Warrants to the Sponsor at a price of
$1.00 per Private Placement Warrant generating gross proceeds of $7,317,000.
On December 9, 2020, in connection with the underwriters' election to fully
exercise of their over-allotment option, we consummated the sale of an
additional 3,000,000 Units and the sale of an additional 900,000 Private
Placement Warrants, generating total gross proceeds of $30,900,000.
Following the Initial Public Offering, the full exercise of the over-allotment
option by the underwriters' and the sale of the Private Placement Warrants, a
total of $232,300,000 was placed in the Trust Account and we had $1,782,072 of
cash held outside of the Trust Account, after payment of costs related to the
Initial Public Offering, and available for working capital purposes. We incurred
$11,166,437 in transaction costs, including $3,917,000 of underwriting fees,
$6,854,750 of deferred underwriting fees and $394,687 of other offering costs.
For the period from August 14, 2020 (inception) through December 31, 2020, cash
used in operating activities was $352,605. Net loss of $159,000 was affected by
interest earned on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of $22,540,
an unrealized loss on marketable securities held in our Trust Account of $26,011
and changes in operating assets and liabilities, which used $197,076 of cash
from operating activities.
As of December 31, 2020, we had cash and marketable securities held in the Trust
Account of $232,296,529. We intend to use substantially all of the funds held in
the Trust Account, including any amounts representing interest earned on the
Trust Account to complete our Business Combination. We may withdraw interest to
pay franchise and income taxes. During the period ended December 31, 2020, we
did not withdraw any interest earned on the Trust Account. 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 December 31, 2020, we had cash of $1,277,708 outside of the Trust Account.
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, an affiliate of the
Sponsor, or our officers and directors 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,
at a price of $1.00 per warrant at the option of the lender. The warrants would
be identical to the Private Placement Warrants, including as to exercise price,
exercisability and exercise period. The terms of such loans by our officers and
directors, if any, have not been determined and no written agreements exist with
respect to such loans. The loans would be repaid upon consummation of a Business
Combination, without interest.
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 Business Combination because we do not have sufficient funds
available to us, we will be forced to cease operations and liquidate the Trust
Account. In addition, following our Business Combination, if cash on hand is
insufficient, we may need to obtain additional financing in order to meet our
obligations.
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Off-Balance Sheet Financing Arrangements
We have no obligations, assets or liabilities, which would be considered
off-balance sheet arrangements as of December 31, 2020. 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.
Jay Levine, our Chief Executive Officer, Gene Weil, a director, and certain
affiliates of our Sponsor and Waterfall Asset Management, LLC purchased an
aggregate of 2.75% of the Units in the Initial Public Offering, and certain
other investors identified by our Sponsor purchased an aggregate of 14.3% of the
Units in the Initial Public Offering, in each case at the Initial Public
Offering price, for an aggregate of 3,415,000 Units. The underwriters did not
receive any underwriting discounts or commissions on the Units purchased by such
parties.
The underwriters are entitled to a deferred fee of $0.35 per Unit, excluding the
Units purchased by the parties described above, or $6,854,750 in the aggregate.
Subject to the terms of the underwriting agreement, (i) the deferred fee will be
placed in the Trust Account and released to the underwriters only upon the
completion of a Business Combination and (ii) the deferred fee will be waived by
the underwriters in the event that we do not complete a Business Combination. Up
to 50% of the deferred underwriting commissions may be paid at the sole
discretion of its management team to the underwriters in the allocations
determined by its management team and/or to third parties not participating in
the Initial Public Offering (but who are members of the Financial Industry
Regulatory Authority) that assist us in consummating its initial Business
Combination.
On January 30, 2021, we entered into a consulting agreement with a service
provider, pursuant to which the service provider will provide us with consulting
services in connection with our search for a potential merger, share exchange,
asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business
combination. We agreed to pay the service provider an initial fee of $41,668 and
$20,834 per month thereafter up to a period of 16 months.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of 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:
Class A Common Stock Subject to Possible Redemption
We account for our shares of Class A common stock subject to possible redemption
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 is 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, the
Class A common stock subject to possible redemption is presented as temporary
equity, outside of the stockholders' equity section of our balance sheet.
Net Loss per Common Share
We apply the two-class method in calculating earnings per share. Net income
(loss) per common share, basic and diluted for Class A common stock subject to
possible redemption is calculated by dividing the interest income earned on the
Trust Account, net of applicable taxes, if any, by the weighted average number
of shares of Class A common stock subject to possible redemption outstanding for
the period. Net income (loss) per common share, basic and diluted for and
non-redeemable common stock is calculated by dividing net loss less income
attributable to Class A common stock subject to possible redemption, by the
weighted average number of shares of non-redeemable common stock outstanding for
the period presented.
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Recent Accounting Standards
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 financial statements.
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