Sponsor Discloses 21.6% Stake Post-IPO, Commits to Business Combination Support

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Cantor EP Holdings VI, LLC and its affiliates, including CEO Brandon G. Lutnick, disclosed a 21.6% beneficial ownership stake in Cantor Equity Partners VI, Inc. following its IPO, alongside commitments to support future business combinations.

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• Significant Sponsor Ownership

  Cantor EP Holdings VI, LLC and its affiliates, including CEO Brandon G. Lutnick, reported a collective beneficial ownership of 3,175,000 Ordinary Shares, representing 21.6% of the company's issued and outstanding shares post-IPO.

• Private Placement Purchase

  The sponsor purchased 300,000 Class A Ordinary Shares at $10.00 per share in a private placement, concurrent with the IPO consummation on February 6, 2026, totaling $3.0 million.

• Commitment to Business Combination

  The sponsor has agreed to vote its shares in favor of any proposed initial business combination and is subject to lock-up restrictions on its shares, demonstrating long-term commitment.

• Working Capital Advance

  The sponsor committed to provide up to $1.75 million for working capital, evidenced by an interest-free promissory note convertible into Class A Ordinary Shares at $10.00 per share.

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This Schedule 13D filing formally discloses that Cantor EP Holdings VI, LLC, along with its affiliates and CEO Brandon G. Lutnick, collectively hold a significant 21.6% beneficial ownership in Cantor Equity Partners VI, Inc. following the company's initial public offering. This substantial stake, valued at over $32 million, demonstrates a strong commitment from the sponsor group. The filing details a private placement where the sponsor purchased 300,000 Class A shares at the IPO price of $10.00, alongside their existing Class B shares. Furthermore, the sponsor has entered into various agreements, including a lock-up provision, a commitment to vote in favor of any proposed business combination, and an agreement to advance up to $1.75 million for working capital, convertible into Class A shares at $10.00. These commitments are crucial for a SPAC, signaling stability and alignment with shareholder interests as the company seeks a target for its initial business combination. While the filing also notes a historical SEC settlement involving Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. from December 2024, this is not new information and does not impact the current filing's assessment of post-IPO ownership and sponsor commitment.