Key Highlights

  • Holders of 6,842,508 CEPT Class A shares elected to redeem at about $10.60 per share, totaling $72,512,934.28.
  • A private placement of 19,735,000 CEPT Class A shares was priced at $10.00 per share, delivering significant capital to the company.
  • The merger converted each Securitize common share into approximately 4.4439 PubCo common shares, with preferred shares converting one‑for‑one into common stock.
  • Post‑transaction, owners of Securitize common stock represent roughly 38.2% of the combined equity.

Securitize Corp. (NYSE: SECZ) announced the consummation of its business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc. On July 1 2026. The transaction merged CEPT into a newly named Securitize Corp. Completing a series of steps approved at a special meeting on June 29 2026.

Transaction Overview

The merger structure required CEPT to merge into a subsidiary of the public company, resulting in the issuance of PubCo common stock to CEPT shareholders. Each CEPT Class A and Class B ordinary share, each carrying a par value of $.0001, was exchanged for one share of PubCo common stock, which bears a par value of $0.0001.

Share Conversion Mechanics

Securitize’s preferred stock, also having a par value of $0.0001, automatically converted into common stock on the effective date. Subsequently, each Securitize common share, par value $0.0001, was swapped for approximately 4.4439 shares of PubCo common stock, establishing the core conversion ratio for the deal. The aggregate cash payment amounted to $72,512,934.28.

PIPE Funding Component

Concurrent with the merger, investors subscribed to 19,735,000 CEPT Class A ordinary shares at $10.00 per share. This private investment in public equity added vital funding for the combined entity.

Lock‑Up and Post‑Merger Holdings

Lock‑up agreements were executed by Securitize and selected shareholders to stabilize the share base after the transaction. Holders of Securitize common stock now account for approximately 38.2% of the total outstanding equity, underscoring significant retained ownership.

Naming and Regulatory Milestones

Following the closing, the public company renamed itself Securitize Corp. The merger was documented in filings originally dated October 27 2025 and referenced in a proxy statement dated June 5 2026. All regulatory disclosures reflect the completed business combination.

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