Constellation Acquisition Corp I Finalizes Business Combination with US Elemental, Targeting NASDAQ Listing

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Constellation Acquisition Corp I announced a definitive business combination with US Elemental Inc., a U.S. lithium development company, implying a pro forma enterprise value of $571 million and targeting a $20-30 million capital raise to fund the McDermitt Lithium Project.

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• Definitive Business Combination Agreement Signed

  Constellation Acquisition Corp I has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with US Elemental Inc., a U.S. lithium development company, to create a new NASDAQ-listed entity.

• Pro Forma Enterprise Value

  The transaction implies a pro forma enterprise value of approximately $571 million for the combined entity, US Elemental Inc.

• Capital Raise and Financing Commitments

  A target of $20-30 million in new capital is contemplated, including a binding $4.05 million commitment from affiliates of Antarctica Capital, with $1.55 million already funded via convertible preferred stock.

• Strategic Lithium Asset Development

  US Elemental will hold the McDermitt Lithium Project, described as one of the largest lithium resources in the U.S., positioned to support growing demand for battery materials and critical minerals.

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This filing provides comprehensive details of the definitive business combination agreement, which was initially announced via an 8-K yesterday. The transaction allows Constellation Acquisition Corp I to complete its de-SPAC process by merging with HiTech Minerals Inc. (a subsidiary of Jindalee Lithium Limited) to form US Elemental Inc., a new NASDAQ-listed U.S. lithium development company. The implied pro forma enterprise value of $571 million is substantial, and the planned $20-30 million capital raise, including a $4.05 million commitment from the sponsor's affiliate, is crucial for funding the McDermitt Lithium Project. While the convertible preferred stock has a potential downward adjustment to $7.50 and warrants are at $11.50 (below the current stock price of $13.05), indicating potential future dilution, the overall strategic rationale emphasizes the development of a large-scale U.S. lithium resource aligned with national priorities. The significant rollover equity and majority ownership retained by Jindalee signal strong confidence in the combined entity's future. Investors should monitor the progress of the capital raise and the closing conditions, as well as the long-term development of the McDermitt Project.