Following our 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 costs related to our IPO, 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, 2024, cash used in operating activities was $443,431. Net income of $110,495 was affected by change in fair value of warrant liabilities of $744,500 and interest earned on cash held in Trust Account of $471,143. Changes in operating assets and liabilities provided $661,717 of cash for operating activities.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, cash used in operating activities was $906,192. Net income of $5,816,203 was affected by change in fair value of warrant liabilities of $1,116,750, relating to the gain from extinguishment of deferred underwriting commissions allocated to derivative warrant liability of $778,818 and interest earned on investments held in the Trust Account of $4,494,841. Changes in operating assets and liabilities used $331,986 of cash for operating activities.
As of September 30, 2024, we had cash held in the Trust Account of $16,012,716. 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, 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. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company withdrew $7,662,572 from Trust Account in connection with the redemption.
As of September 30, 2024, we had cash of $34,688. 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 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 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 $2.00 per warrant, at the option of the lender. The warrants would be identical to the Private Placement Warrants. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were $500,000 and $500,000 outstanding under the Working Capital Loans.
On August 8, 2023, the Company issued a promissory note (the “Note”) to the Sponsor. The Note provides up to $500,000 for withdrawal and does not incur interest. The Note is due upon the earlier of the closing of a Business Combination or wind up. The Company borrowed the full $500,000 on August 8, 2023 and no further borrowings are available under this Note as of September 30, 2024. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were amounts of $500,000 and $500,000 outstanding under the Note, respectively.
On March 13, 2024, the Company issued another promissory note to the Sponsor (the “2024 Note”, and together with the Note, the “Notes”). The 2024 Note provides up to $500,000 for withdrawal and does not incur interest. The Company borrowed $125,000 on March 14, 2024 and an additional $235,000 on March 28, 2024. The 2024 Note is due upon the earlier of the closing of a business combination or wind up. On April 15, 2024, the Sponsor assigned the 2024 Note, and all of its right, title, interest in and obligation under the 2024 Note, to Starwood Capital Group Management, LLC. The Company borrowed an additional $140,000 on July 22, 2024. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were amounts of $500,000 and $0 outstanding under the 2024 Note, respectively.
Going Concern
If the Business Combination is not consummated, the Company will need to raise additional capital through loans on additional investments from the Sponsor, shareholders, officers, directors, or third parties. The Company’s officers, directors and the 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