Shareholders to Vote on Securitize Merger Amid Significant Dilution and Sponsor Conflicts

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CEPT has filed a definitive proxy statement for its merger with Securitize, revealing substantial dilution for public shareholders, significant financial incentives for the sponsor, and a lack of an independent fairness opinion for the deal.

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• Shareholder Meeting Scheduled for Securitize Merger

  An Extraordinary General Meeting is set for June 29, 2026, for shareholders to vote on the business combination with Securitize, Inc., which will result in Securitize Holdings, Inc. (PubCo) becoming the publicly traded entity.

• Significant Dilution for Public Shareholders

  Non-redeeming public shareholders face substantial dilution, with the Net Tangible Book Value per share projected to decrease from the $10.00 IPO price to $8.48 in a no-redemption scenario, and further to $7.07 if all public shares are redeemed.

• Sponsor's Substantial Financial Incentives and Conflicts

  The sponsor acquired founder shares at a nominal price ($0.004/share), now valued at approximately $81.1 million, and its affiliate (CF&Co.) stands to receive up to $31.45 million in fees contingent on the merger's closing, creating significant conflicts of interest.

• No Independent Fairness Opinion Obtained

  The CEPT Board did not obtain a fairness opinion or similar appraisal, requiring investors to rely solely on the board's judgment in valuing Securitize's business.

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Cantor Equity Partners II (CEPT) is seeking shareholder approval for its merger with Securitize, Inc. The definitive proxy statement outlines a $1.25 billion valuation for Securitize and a $225 million PIPE investment. However, the terms indicate substantial dilution for non-redeeming public shareholders, with the Net Tangible Book Value per share dropping significantly from the IPO price. The sponsor and its affiliates have considerable financial incentives, including a very low cost basis for founder shares and substantial fees, creating a clear conflict of interest. Additionally, the CEPT Board did not obtain a fairness opinion, and Securitize has a history of operating losses and material weaknesses in internal controls, which required financial restatements. These factors present significant risks for existing public shareholders.