References in this report (the "Quarterly Report") to "we," "us" or the
"Company" refer to Vector Acquisition Corporation II. References to our
"management" or our "management team" refer to our officers and directors, and
references to the "Sponsor" refer to Vector Acquisition Partners II, L.P. 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, 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 Quarterly
Report, including, without limitation, statements in 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.
Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate,"
"expect," "intends," "may," "might," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict,"
"project," "should," "would" and variations thereof 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. 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 section titled "Risk Factors" of
the Company's final prospectus for its Initial Public Offering filed with the
SEC on March 11, 2021 (the "IPO Prospectus"). 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 incorporated on January 5, 2021, as a Cayman
Islands exempted company 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. We have not selected any
business combination target and we have not, nor has anyone on our behalf,
initiated any substantive discussions, directly or indirectly, with any business
combination target. We intend to effectuate our initial business combination
using cash from the proceeds of our Initial Public Offering and the sale of the
Private Placement Shares (as defined below), our shares, debt or a combination
of cash, equity 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 inception through September 30, 2022 were
organizational activities, those necessary to prepare for the Initial Public
Offering, described below, and, after the Initial Public Offering, 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 investments 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 in connection with completing a business combination.
For the three months ended September 30, 2022, we had net income of $1,873,395,
which consists of general and administrative expenses of $171,467, partially
offset by interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of
$2,044,862.
For the three months ended September 30, 2021, we had a net loss of $215,847,
which consists of general and administrative expenses of $221,638, partially
offset by interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of
$5,791.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we had net income of $2,131,952,
which consists of general and administrative expenses of $552,208, partially
offset by interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account of
$2,684,160.
For the period from January 5, 2021 (inception) through September 30, 2021, we
had a net loss of $652,627, which consists of general and administrative
expenses of $679,436, partially offset by interest income on investments held in
the Trust Account of $26,809.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
On March 12, 2021, we consummated the Initial Public Offering of 45,000,000
Class A ordinary shares, at $10.00 per Public Share, generating gross proceeds
of $450,000,000. Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial Public Offering,
we consummated a private placement with our Sponsor of 1,100,000 Class A
ordinary shares at a price of $10.00 per share, generating gross proceeds of
$11,000,000.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, cash used in operating activities
was $389,621. Net income of $2,131,952 was affected by interest earned on
investments held in the Trust Account of $2,684,160. Changes in operating assets
and liabilities provided $162,587 of cash for operating activities.
For the period from January 5, 2021 (inception) through September 30, 2021, cash
used in operating activities was $1,026,625. Net loss of $652,627 was affected
by interest earned on marketable securities held in the trust account of $26,809
and formation cost of $5,000. Changes in operating assets and liabilities used
$352,189 of cash for operating activities.
As of September 30, 2022, we had marketable securities held in the Trust Account
of $452,720,476 (including approximately $2,720,476 of interest income). 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, 2022, we had cash of $137,529 held 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, our Sponsor or an affiliate of our
Sponsor or certain of our officers and directors may, but are not obligated to,
loan us funds as may be required. On March 18, 2022, we entered into the Working
Capital Loan Agreement with our Sponsor, pursuant to which we may borrow up to
$300,000, for ongoing business expenses. As of September 30, 2022, we had
$300,000 of outstanding borrowings under the Working Capital Loan Agreement. If
we complete a business combination, we may repay such loaned amounts out of the
proceeds of the Trust Account released to us. 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.
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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Going Concern
Although we have a working capital deficit of $188,726 as of September 30, 2022,
the Working Capital Loan will provide sufficient capital up to $1,500,000, if
necessary, to help sustain operations for one year from the issuance date of the
financial statements, or until the completion of the Business Combination.
$300,000 was outstanding on the Working Capital Loan as of September 30, 2022,
leaving a capacity of $1,200,000. In connection with our assessment of going
concern considerations in accordance with FASB ASU 2014-15, "Disclosures of
Uncertainties about an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern," we have
determined that the date for mandatory liquidation and dissolution raise
substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern through March
12, 2023, our scheduled liquidation date if we do not complete a business
combination prior to such date. We intend to complete a Business Combination by
March 12, 2023, but cannot guarantee such event.
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, other than an agreement to pay an
affiliate of our Sponsor a monthly fee of $10,000 for office space,
administrative and support services. We began incurring these fees on March 9,
2021, and will continue to incur these fees monthly until the earlier of the
completion of the business combination and our liquidation.
The underwriters are entitled to a deferred fee of $0.35 per Public Share, or
$15,750,000 in the aggregate. The deferred fee will become payable to the
underwriters from the amounts held in the Trust Account solely in the event that
the Company completes a Business Combination, subject to the terms of the
underwriting agreement.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of the unaudited 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:
Class A Ordinary Shares Subject to Possible Redemption
We account for our Class A ordinary shares subject to possible redemption sold
in our IPO in accordance with the guidance in ASC Topic 480 "Distinguishing
Liabilities from Equity." Class A ordinary shares subject to mandatory
redemption are classified as a liability instrument and measured at fair value.
Conditionally redeemable ordinary shares (including ordinary shares that feature
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) are classified as temporary equity. At all other times, ordinary shares
are classified as shareholders' equity. Our Class A ordinary shares feature
certain redemption rights that are considered to be outside of our control and
subject to occurrence of uncertain future events. Accordingly, Class A ordinary
shares subject to possible redemption are presented as temporary equity, outside
of the shareholders' equity section of our condensed balance sheet.
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Net Income (Loss) Per Share
Net income (loss) per ordinary share is computed by dividing net income (loss)
by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period.
We have two classes of shares, which are Class A ordinary shares and Class B
ordinary shares. Income and losses are shared pro rata between the two classes
of ordinary shares. Accretion associated with the redeemable shares of Class A
ordinary shares is excluded from earnings per share as the redemption value
approximates fair value.
Recent Accounting Standards
Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective,
accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on our
unaudited condensed financial statements.
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