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Churchill Capital Corp IX (NASDAQ: CCIX) generates news primarily through its activities as a special purpose acquisition company and its proposed business combination with Plus Automation, Inc. (PlusAI). As a blank check company formed to complete a merger or similar transaction, much of the coverage around Churchill Capital Corp IX focuses on regulatory milestones, shareholder meetings, and updates related to its planned combination with PlusAI.
Recent press releases highlight that PlusAI has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the proposed merger with Churchill Capital Corp IX, and that this registration statement has been declared effective. Churchill Capital Corp IX has also announced the scheduling of an extraordinary general meeting where shareholders will vote on the proposed business combination and related matters. These developments are central themes in CCIX news flow.
In addition, many news items referencing Churchill Capital Corp IX discuss PlusAI’s progress as an autonomous trucking software company, since PlusAI plans to become publicly listed via the merger with CCIX. These articles describe PlusAI’s AI-based virtual driver software for factory-built autonomous trucks, its partnerships with global truck makers, and its planned listing on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “PLS” upon closing of the transaction. While these releases focus on PlusAI’s operations, they consistently reference Churchill Capital Corp IX as the SPAC partner in the proposed transaction.
Investors and observers following CCIX news can expect updates on SEC filings related to the merger, timing and outcomes of shareholder votes, and other steps required to complete the business combination. Monitoring this news stream helps track the status of the proposed transaction and the transition of Churchill Capital Corp IX from a shell company to a combined public company if the merger is approved and closed.
Churchill Capital Corp IX (NASDAQ: CCIX) postponed its extraordinary general meeting from February 3, 2026 to February 11, 2026 to allow additional shareholder engagement following PlusAI's expanded partnership announcement with TRATON Group. The meeting will be held both in-person in New York and via live webcast.
The redemption request deadline was extended to 5:00 p.m. Eastern on February 9, 2026; previously submitted redemptions may be revoked before that deadline. The board recommends voting in favor of the proposed business combination; the combined company intends to seek Nasdaq listings under PLS and PLSW upon closing.
PlusAI (Nasdaq: CCIX) will host an Analyst Day on January 28, 2026 at 12:30pm ET with CEO David Liu, COO Shawn Kerrigan, Chief Architect Tim Daly, CFO Steve Spinner and other senior leaders presenting on business, technology, commercial and operational developments, go-to-market strategy and business model.
The event will stream live from the Nasdaq Marketsite with a replay and an investor presentation available that day at https://plus.ai/investors. PlusAI and Churchill Capital Corp IX (Nasdaq: CCIX) entered a definitive business combination on June 5, 2025; the transaction is expected to close in February 2026 subject to stockholder approvals and closing conditions. After closing, the combined company is expected to operate as PlusAI and list on Nasdaq under the ticker PLS.
PlusAI (CCIX) and TRATON GROUP expanded a global partnership to accelerate factory-built, SuperDrive™-enabled Level 4 autonomous trucks in the U.S. and Europe. Key commercial terms include up to $25 million in non-dilutive R&D funding from TRATON, TRATON nominating a board member upon PlusAI's planned public listing, and private warrants that vest on initial deployment revenue milestones. The collaboration builds on 2025 milestones: customer fleet trials in Texas, NVIDIA-powered Level 4 development, and driverless safety maneuver validation. An investor day is planned for January 28, 2026.
PlusAI (Nasdaq: CCIX) and T2 announced a strategic partnership to deploy Level 4 autonomous trucks in Japan, combining T2’s local logistics and technology experience with PlusAI’s commercial deployment background with global truck makers. Mitsui & Co. made an investment in PlusAI to support the collaboration. The companies said they will work on hub-to-hub autonomous freight solutions tailored to Japan to address driver shortages and improve safety, efficiency, productivity, and sustainability.
The announcement also notes PlusAI plans to become publicly listed via a business combination with Churchill Capital Corp IX (CCIX).
PlusAI (to combine with Churchill Capital Corp IX — Nasdaq: CCIX) announced its Form S-4 was declared effective by the SEC on January 12, 2026, advancing the proposed business combination. Churchill IX scheduled an extraordinary meeting for February 3, 2026 to vote on the deal. Upon closing, the combined company is expected to operate as PlusAI and list on Nasdaq as PLS. PlusAI reported material progress toward a planned 2027 commercial launch of SuperDrive™, citing Safety Case Readiness 90.1%, Autonomous Miles Percentage 99.2%, and Remote Assistance Free Trips 79.0%. The company cited customer trials in Texas, OEM partnerships with TRATON GROUP, IVECO, Hyundai, and an NVIDIA collaboration for Level 4 development.
PlusAI (Nasdaq: CCIX) and IVECO are launching Southern Europe’s first program deploying heavy-duty trucks equipped with Level 4 autonomous driving systems. Two IVECO S-Way trucks integrated with PlusAI’s SuperDrive™ will begin multi-year testing in 2026 on freight routes between Madrid and Zaragoza (approx. 300 km / 184 miles), operating with a safety operator on board during the trial. The program involves logistics operator Sesé and the Government of Aragon. PlusAI has announced a planned public listing via a business combination with Churchill Capital Corp IX (Nasdaq: CCIX), after which the combined company is expected to trade as PLS, subject to shareholder and SEC approvals and customary closing conditions, expected in Q1 2026.
PlusAI (Nasdaq: CCIX) reported progress toward commercial autonomous trucks, citing Safety Case Readiness (SCR) at 90.1%, Autonomous Miles Percentage (AMP) at 99.2%, and Remote Assistance Free Trips (RAFT) at 79.0% for H2 2025, improving from H1 2025 figures. The company reiterated a targeted commercial launch in 2027 and plans to list publicly via a business combination with Churchill Capital Corp IX. PlusAI highlighted OEM integrations with TRATON GROUP brands, IVECO, and Hyundai and noted pilots in Texas and public road testing in Sweden as steps toward factory-built deployments.
PlusAI (NASDAQ: CCIX) said members of its senior management will participate in the 28th Annual Needham Growth Conference on January 15, 2026. The event is virtual and management will hold one-on-one investor meetings. Investors interested in meetings are instructed to contact their Needham sales representative for scheduling.
PlusAI and Churchill Capital Corp IX (NASDAQ: CCIX) filed an amended Form S-4 registration statement on December 30, 2025 in connection with their proposed business combination.
The filing includes a preliminary proxy statement/prospectus and has not been declared effective; closing is expected in Q1 2026 subject to shareholder approval and customary conditions. Upon closing the combined company expects to list on Nasdaq as PLS. PlusAI highlighted customer fleet trials in Texas, partnerships with TRATON, Hyundai, and IVECO, Safety Case Readiness at 86% H1 2025, and a planned 2027 commercial launch of SuperDrive™-enabled factory-built autonomous trucks.
PlusAI (NASDAQ: CCIX) was named to Inc.’s 2025 Best in Business list for a second consecutive year, earning recognition for Best Collaborations and Best in Innovation. The company highlighted commercial momentum with OEM partners Scania, MAN, International of TRATON GROUP, Hyundai, and Iveco to bring SuperDrive™-enabled factory-built autonomous trucks to market starting in 2027. Key 2025 milestones include pilots on I-35 between Laredo and Dallas, driver-out validation tests, and commercial-readiness KPIs of SCR 86%, AMP 98%, and RAFT 76%. PlusAI also established a Safety and Policy Advisory Council and remains on track to go public via its announced merger with Churchill Capital Corp IX.
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