References in this report (the "Quarterly Report") to "we," "us" or the "Company" refer toMudrick Capital Acquisition Corporation II . References to our "management" or our "management team" refer to our officers and directors, and references to the "Sponsor" refer toMudrick Capital Acquisition Holdings II LLC . 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. This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations gives effect to the restatement of our financial statements for the periods endedDecember 31, 2020 ,March 31, 2021 ,June 30, 2021 andSeptember 30, 2021 . Management identified errors made in its historical financial statements where, at the closing of our Initial Public Offering, we improperly valued our Class A common stock subject to possible redemption. We previously determined the Class A common stock subject to possible redemption to be equal to the redemption value of$10.00 per share of Class A common stock while also taking into consideration a redemption cannot result in net tangible assets being less than$5,000,001 . Management determined that the Class A common stock issued during the Initial Public Offering can be redeemed or become redeemable subject to the occurrence of future events considered outside of the Company's control. Therefore, management concluded that the redemption value should include all Class A common stock subject to possible redemption, resulting in the Class A common stock subject to possible redemption being equal to their redemption value. As a result, management has noted a reclassification error related to temporary equity and permanent equity. This resulted in a restatement to the initial carrying value of the Class A common stock subject to possible redemption with the offset recorded to additional paid-in capital (to the extent available), accumulated deficit and Class A common stock. 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, as amended (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 Form 10-Q 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 "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. The Company's securities filings can be accessed on the EDGAR section of theSEC'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. Revision of Previously Issued Financial Statements In connection with the preparation of our financial statements as ofSeptember 30, 2021 , we determined we should revise our previously reported financial statements. We determined, at the closing of our Initial Public Offering, we had improperly valued our Class A common stock subject to possible redemption. As a result, we noted a reclassification adjustment related to temporary equity and permanent equity, which resulted in an adjustment to the initial carrying value of the Class A common stock subject to possible redemption with the offset recorded to additional paid-in capital (to the extent available), accumulated deficit and Class A common stock. In connection with the change in presentation for the Class A common stock subject to redemption, we also revised our income (loss) per common share calculation to allocate net income (loss) evenly to Class A and Class B common stock. This presentation contemplates a Business Combination as the most likely outcome, in which case, both classes of common stock share pro rata in our income (loss). Recent Developments OnApril 6, 2021 , we entered into the Merger Agreement and related agreements with Topps. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the Company agreed to acquire all of the outstanding capital stock of Topps. OnAugust 20, 2021 , the parties terminated the Topps Merger, effectiveAugust 20, 2021 . Overview We are a blank check company formed under the laws of theState of Delaware onJuly 30, 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. 19 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents Results of Operations We have neither engaged in any operations (other than searching for a Business Combination after our Initial Public Offering) nor generated any revenues to date. Our only activities from inception throughSeptember 30, 2021 were organizational activities, those necessary to prepare for the Initial Public Offering, described below, identifying a target company for a Business Combination and activities in connection with the announced and subsequently terminated acquisition of Topps. 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. 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 endedSeptember 30, 2021 , we had net income of$112,281,206 , which consisted of the change in fair value of warrant liabilities of$114,371,811 and interest earned on investment held in Trust Account of$17,658 , offset by general and administrative expenses of$2,108,263 . For the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 , we had net income of$657,461 , which consisted of the change in fair value of warrant liabilities of$6,509,908 and interest earned on investment held in Trust Account of$52,237 , offset by general and administrative expenses of$5,904,684 . For the period fromJuly 30, 2020 (inception) throughSeptember 30, 2020 , we had net loss of$1,251 , which consisted of general and administrative expenses. Liquidity and Going Concern OnDecember 10, 2020 , we consummated the Initial Public Offering of 27,500,000 Units, at a price of$10.00 per Unit, generating gross proceeds of$275,000,000 . Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial Public Offering, we consummated the sale of 11,375,000 Private Placement Warrants at a price of$1.00 per Private Placement Warrant in a private placement to our Sponsor and Jefferies, generating gross proceeds of$11,375,000 . OnDecember 14, 2020 , the Company sold an additional 4,125,000 Units for total gross proceeds of$41,250,000 in connection with the underwriters' full exercise of their over-allotment option. Simultaneously with the closing of the over-allotment option, we also consummated the sale of an additional 1,443,750 Private Placement Warrants at$1.00 per Private Placement Warrant, generating total proceeds of$1,443,750 . 20 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents Following the Initial Public Offering, the full exercise of the over-allotment option and the sale of the Private Placement Warrants, a total of$320,993,750 was placed in the Trust Account. We incurred$17,874,801 in transaction costs, including$6,325,000 of underwriting fees,$11,068,750 of deferred underwriting fees and$481,051 of other offering costs. For the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 , cash used in operating activities was$968,390 . Net income of$657,461 was affected by a change in the fair value of warrant liabilities of$6,509,908 , interest earned on marketable securities held in Trust Account of$52,237 , and changes in operating assets and liabilities, which provided$4,936,294 of cash from operating activities. As ofSeptember 30, 2021 , we had cash and investments held in the Trust Account of$321,019,295 . 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 taxes. 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 ofSeptember 30, 2021 , we had$184,877 of cash 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. 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. 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. We may need to raise additional capital through loans or additional investments from the Sponsor or our stockholders, officers, directors, or third parties. Our officers and directors and the Sponsor may but are not obligated to loan us funds, from time to time, in whatever amount they deem reasonable in their sole discretion, to meet our working capital needs. If we are unable to raise additional capital, we may be required to take additional measures to conserve liquidity, which could include, but not necessarily be limited to, suspending the pursuit of a Business Combination. We cannot provide any assurance that new financing will be available to us on commercially acceptable terms, if at all. In connection with the Company's assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with FASB's Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-15, "Disclosures of Uncertainties about an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern," management has determined that if the Company is unable to complete a Business Combination byDecember 10, 2022 , then the Company will cease all operations except for the purpose of liquidating. The date for mandatory liquidation and subsequent dissolution raise 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 afterDecember 10, 2022 . Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements We have no obligations, assets or liabilities, which would be considered off-balance sheet arrangements as ofSeptember 30, 2021 . 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 the Sponsor a monthly fee of$10,000 for office space, utilities and secretarial and administrative support services. We began incurring these fees onDecember 7, 2020 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 Unit, or$11,068,750 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 we complete a Business Combination, subject to the terms of the underwriting agreement. Critical Accounting Policies The preparation of condensed financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted inthe 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: 21 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents Warrant Liabilities We do not use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to cash flow, market, or foreign currency risks. We evaluate all of our financial instruments, including issued stock purchase warrants, to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives, pursuant to ASC 480 and ASC 815. We account for the warrants issued in connection with our Initial Public Offering in accordance with the guidance contained in ASC 815 under which the warrants do not meet the criteria for equity treatment and must be recorded as liabilities. Accordingly, we classify the warrants as liabilities at their fair value and adjust the warrants to fair value at each reporting period. This liability is subject to re-measurement at each balance sheet date until exercised, and any change in fair value is recognized in our statements of operations. Class A Common Stock Subject to Possible Redemption We account for our 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 are classified as a liability instrument and is measured at fair value. Conditionally redeemable Class A common stock (including Class A common stock that feature redemption rights that is 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, Class A common stock is classified as stockholders' equity. Our Class A common stock features certain redemption rights that are considered to be outside of our control and subject to occurrence of uncertain future events. Accordingly, shares of Class A common stock subject to possible redemption are presented as temporary equity, outside of the stockholders' equity section of our balance sheets. Net Income (Loss) per Common Share Net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. The Company applies the two-class method in calculating income (loss) per common share. Accretion associated with the redeemable shares of Class A common stock is excluded from income (loss) per common share as the redemption value approximates fair value. Recent Accounting Standards InAugust 2020 , the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2020-06, "Debt-Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic470-20)" and "Derivatives and Hedging-Contracts in Entity's Own Equity (Subtopic815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity's Own Equity," which simplifies accounting for convertible instruments by removing major separation models required under current 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 afterDecember 15, 2023 , including interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. We adopted ASU 2020-06 effective as ofJanuary 1, 2021 . The adoption of ASU 2020-06 did not have an impact on our financial statements. 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 condensed consolidated financial statements. Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information otherwise required under this item. Item 4. Controls and Procedures Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures Disclosure controls are procedures that are designed with the objective of ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act, such as this Quarterly Report, is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time period specified in theSEC's rules and forms. Disclosure controls are also designed with the objective of ensuring that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our management evaluated, with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer (our "Certifying Officers"), the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as ofSeptember 30, 2021 , pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act. Based upon that evaluation, our Certifying Officers concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as ofSeptember 30, 2021 , due to a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting related to the Company's accounting for complex financial instruments. 22
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