References in this report (the "Quarterly Report") to "we," "us" or the
"Company" refer to Northern Star Investment Corp. IV References to our
"management" or our "management team" refer to our officers and directors, and
references to the "Sponsor" refer to Northern Star IV Sponsor 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.
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. 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 Risk
Factors section of the Company's final prospectus for its Initial Public
Offering filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). 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 formed under the laws of the State of Delaware on
November 30, 2020, for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock
exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business
combination with one or more businesses (the "Business Combination"). We intend
to effectuate our Business Combination using cash from the proceeds of the
Initial Public Offering and the sale of the Private 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 raise capital or to
complete our initial Business Combination will be successful.
Results of Operations
We have neither engaged in any operations nor generated any revenues to date.
Our only activities through December 31, 2021 were organizational activities,
those necessary to prepare for the Initial Public Offering and, after our
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 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 December 31, 2021, we had net income of $273,664,
which consisted of formation and operational costs of $232,810, change in fair
value of warrant liability of $492,500, and interest earned on marketable
securities held in Trust Account of $13,974.
For the period from November 30, 2020 (inception) through December 31, 2020 we
had a net loss of $875, which consisted of formation and operational costs.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
On March 4, 2021, we consummated the Initial Public Offering of 40,000,000
Units, which included the partial exercise by the underwriter of the
over-allotment option in the amount of 5,000,000 Units, at $10.00 per Unit,
generating gross proceeds of $400,000,000. Simultaneously with the closing of
the Initial Public Offering, we consummated the sale of 9,750,000 Private
Warrants to the Sponsor at a price of $1.00 per warrant, generating gross
proceeds of $9,750,000.
Following the Initial Public Offering, the partial exercise of the
over-allotment option, and the sale of the Private Warrants, a total of
$400,000,000 was placed in the Trust Account. We incurred $22,531,113 in
transaction costs, including $8,000,000 of underwriting fees, $14,000,000 of
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For the three months December 31, 2021, net cash used in operating activities
was $170,546. Net income of $273,664 was affected by the change in fair value of
warrant liability of $492,500 and interest earned on marketable securities held
in Trust Account of $13,974. Changes in operating assets and liabilities
provided $62,264 of cash for operating activities.
For the period from November 30, 2020 (inception) through December 31, 2020,
cash used in operating activities was $0. Net loss of $875 was affected by
changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $875 of cash for operating
activities.
As of December 31, 2021, we had marketable securities held in the Trust Account
of $400,035,143 (including $35,143 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 December 31,
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
deferred underwriting commissions and 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 December 31, 2021, we had cash of $854,397. 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 our officers, directors
or their respective 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 warrants
identical to the Private Warrants, at a price of $1.00 per warrant at the option
of the lender.
The Company may need to raise additional capital through loans or additional
investments from its Sponsor, shareholders, officers, directors, or third
parties. The Company's officers, directors and Sponsor 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
raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going
concern for a reasonable period of time, which is considered to be one year from
the issuance date of the financial statements. These 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.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
We have no obligations, assets or liabilities, which would be considered
off-balance
sheet arrangements as of December 31, 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.
The underwriters are entitled to a deferred fee of $0.35 per Unit, or
$14,000,000 in the aggregate. The deferred fee will be forfeited by the
underwriters solely in the event that we fail to 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 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:

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Warrant Liabilities
We account for the Warrants in accordance with the guidance contained in
ASC815-40-15-7D
and 7F 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 sheets date until exercised, and any change in fair value is
recognized in our statements of operations. The Private Placement Warrants and
the Public Warrants for periods where no observable traded price was available
are valued using a Monte Carlo simulation. For periods subsequent to the
detachment of the Public Warrants from the Units, the Public Warrant quoted
market price was used as the fair value as of each relevant date.
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,
shares of Class A common stock subject to possible redemption is 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 stock is computed by dividing net income (loss) by
the weighted average number of common stock outstanding for the period. The
Company applies the
two-class
method in calculating earnings per share. Accretion associated with the
redeemable shares of Class A common stock is excluded from earnings per share as
the redemption value approximates fair value.
Recent Accounting Standards
In August 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Accounting Standards Update ("ASU")
2020-06,
- Contracts in Entity's Own Equity (Subtopic
815-40)
("ASU2020-06")
to simplify accounting for certain financial instruments. ASU
2020-06
eliminates the current models that require separation of beneficial conversion
and cash conversion features from convertible instruments and simplifies the
derivative scope exception guidance pertaining to equity classification of
contracts in an entity's own equity. The new standard also introduces additional
disclosures for convertible debt and freestanding instruments that are indexed
to and settled in an entity's own equity ASU
2020-06
amends the diluted earnings per share guidance, including the requirement to use
the
if-converted
method for all convertible instruments.
ASU2020-06
is effective January 1, 2022 and should be applied on a full or modified
retrospective basis, with early adoption permitted beginning on January 1, 2021.
The Company is currently assessing the impact, if any, that ASU
2020-06
would have on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
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.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Not required for smaller reporting companies.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information
required to be disclosed by us in our Exchange Act reports is recorded,
processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the
SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated
to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal
financial officer or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to
allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including
our principal executive officer and principal financial and accounting officer,
we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and
procedures as of the end of the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2021, as such
term is defined in Rules
13a-15(e)
and
15d-15(e)
under the Exchange Act. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive
officer and principal financial and accounting officer have concluded that
during the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures
(as defined in Rules
13a-15(e)
and
15d-15(e)
under the Exchange Act) were not effective due to a material weakness in
internal controls over financial reporting related to the Company's accounting
for complex financial instruments. To address this material weakness, management
has devoted, and plans to continue to devote, significant effort and resources
to the remediation and improvement of its internal control over financial
reporting. We are monitoring our processes to ensure proper identification and
appropriate application of applicable accounting requirements. These processes
include timely evaluation of relevant accounting guidance to better understand
the nuances of the complex accounting standards that apply to our financial
statements. We are also ensuring enhanced access to accounting literature,
research materials and documents and are monitoring our processes to ensure
increased communication among our personnel and third-party professionals with
whom we consult regarding complex accounting applications.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
During the quarter ended December 31, 2021, there has been no change in our
internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is
reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial
reporting, as the circumstances that led to the material weakness described
above had not yet been identified. We are in the process of implementing changes
to our internal control over financial reporting to remediate such material
weaknesses, as more fully described above. The elements of our remediation plan
can only be accomplished over time, and we can offer no assurance that these
initiatives will ultimately have the intended effects.

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