Final Prospectus Details Factorial Merger, $100M PIPE, and Dual-Class Structure with Significant Shareholder Dilution

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Cartesian Growth Corp III filed the final prospectus for its de-SPAC merger with Factorial Inc., detailing a $100 million PIPE financing at a discount and a dual-class voting structure that will heavily dilute public shareholders and concentrate control with Factorial's founders.

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• Merger Finalized with Factorial Inc.

  The prospectus finalizes the terms of the business combination with Factorial Inc., valuing the target at an implied pre-money equity of $1.1 billion. The combined entity will be renamed Factorial Holdings, Inc.

• $100 Million PIPE Financing Detailed

  A Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) of $100 million is detailed, with institutional investors purchasing shares at an effective price of $9.09 per share and the sponsor investor at an effective price of $9.34 per share, both below the current market price of $10.41.

• Significant Shareholder Dilution Expected

  Existing public shareholders will experience substantial dilution, with their ownership stake decreasing from approximately 80% to between 21% (no redemptions) and 0% (maximum redemptions) of the combined company.

• Dual-Class Voting Structure Implemented

  The post-merger company will have a dual-class voting structure, granting Factorial Founders 10 votes per Series B share, resulting in 57.0% to 63.3% of total voting power despite a smaller equity stake.

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This 424B3 filing serves as the final prospectus for Cartesian Growth Corp III's business combination with Factorial Inc., detailing the definitive terms of the merger and associated financing. The transaction values Factorial at an implied pre-money equity of $1.1 billion, significantly larger than CGC's current market capitalization. A $100 million PIPE financing is included, with institutional investors subscribing at $10.00 per share (effective $9.09 after sponsor share transfer) and the sponsor investor at $10.30 per share (effective $9.34 after sponsor share transfer), representing a discount to the current market price of $10.41. The merger will result in substantial dilution for existing public shareholders, whose ownership is projected to decrease from approximately 80% to between 21% (no redemptions) and 0% (maximum redemptions) of the combined company. Furthermore, the combined entity, Factorial Holdings, Inc., will adopt a dual-class voting structure, granting Factorial Founders approximately 57.0% to 63.3% of the total voting power with a significantly smaller equity stake. This concentration of voting power, coupled with Factorial's previously disclosed 'going concern' and material weakness in internal controls, presents notable governance and financial risks for public shareholders. The finalization of these terms, including the EGM date of May 27, 2026, makes this a critical event for investors.