Constellation Acquisition Corp I Details Merger with US Elemental, Secures Financing, and Receives Significant Fee Waiver

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Constellation Acquisition Corp I filed its annual 10-K, detailing its definitive business combination with US Elemental Inc. (HiTech Minerals Inc.) valued at $500 million, alongside a going concern warning and new financing terms. The company also announced a significant waiver of $10.85 million in deferred underwriting fees.

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• Going Concern Warning Issued

  The auditor's report expresses "substantial doubt" about the company's ability to continue as a going concern due to a $6.7 million working capital deficit and minimal operating cash as of December 31, 2025.

• Definitive Business Combination Reaffirmed

  The company reaffirmed its definitive business combination agreement with US Elemental Inc. (HiTech Minerals Inc.), with an aggregate equity value of $500 million, expected to close in the second half of 2026. This follows the 8-K filing on April 9, 2026.

• Dilutive Financing Secured

  An affiliate of the Sponsor purchased $1.55 million in 12.0% Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock and committed to an additional $2.5 million in PIPE financing. The preferred stock has a 12.0% PIK/10.0% cash dividend and a conversion price that can adjust down to $7.50 per share, indicating significant potential dilution.

• Significant Underwriting Fee Waiver

  Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. waived its $10.85 million portion of deferred underwriting fees on April 13, 2026, substantially reducing a major liability for the company.

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The 10-K provides the annual financial context for Constellation Acquisition Corp I, highlighting a "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue as a going concern due to a significant working capital deficit and minimal operating cash. This critical financial risk is partially mitigated by the previously announced definitive business combination with US Elemental Inc. (HiTech Minerals Inc.), valued at $500 million, which is expected to close in the second half of 2026. The filing also reveals details of a convertible preferred stock purchase by an affiliate of the Sponsor for $1.55 million, with a commitment for an additional $2.5 million in PIPE financing. The terms of this preferred stock, including a 12.0% PIK/10.0% cash dividend and a potential conversion price as low as $7.50 per share, indicate a highly dilutive financing structure necessary to support the merger. A significant positive development, newly disclosed in this 10-K, is the waiver of $10.85 million in deferred underwriting fees by Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., which substantially reduces a major liability. The company has also undergone multiple extensions and redemptions, further reducing its trust account balance. The high ownership by the Sponsor (97.9%) suggests strong internal control over the merger process. Investors should monitor the progress of the business combination and the company's ability to manage its liquidity and ongoing losses.