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News and filings related to Churchill Capital Corp IX (CCIXU) focus heavily on its role as a special purpose acquisition company pursuing a business combination with Plus Automation, Inc. (PlusAI). While Churchill Capital Corp IX itself is a blank check company without operating businesses, it appears frequently in PlusAI press releases because it is the SPAC partner in PlusAI’s planned public listing.
On this page, readers can find coverage of key milestones in the proposed merger process between Churchill Capital Corp IX and PlusAI. These include announcements about the joint registration statement on Form S-4 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, subsequent amendments to that filing, and the SEC’s declaration that the registration statement is effective. News items also describe Churchill Capital Corp IX setting an extraordinary general meeting date for shareholders to vote on the proposed business combination and related matters.
Additional PlusAI news mentions Churchill Capital Corp IX in the context of PlusAI’s broader corporate developments. Press releases discussing PlusAI’s autonomous trucking software programs, commercial readiness metrics, partnerships with global truck manufacturers, and participation in investor conferences all reiterate that PlusAI plans to become publicly listed via a merger with Churchill Capital Corp IX (Nasdaq: CCIX). These stories provide context on the operating company that Churchill Capital Corp IX intends to combine with, while also outlining the conditions that must be satisfied before the transaction can close.
Investors and observers who follow CCIXU-related news can use this feed to track the status of the proposed PlusAI business combination, review official communications about the registration statement and shareholder meeting, and see how Churchill Capital Corp IX is referenced in PlusAI’s corporate and capital markets announcements.
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.
International and PlusAI (NASDAQ:CCIX) announced a three-way collaboration with NVIDIA to accelerate factory-built Level 4 autonomous trucks using the NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Thor platform (Blackwell architecture) and PlusAI’s SuperDrive software. International will integrate lidar, radar, and cameras into production vehicles and leverage its manufacturing and dealer network. PlusAI cites 6 million miles of real-world driving data behind SuperDrive. The program targets scalable, safety-focused, production-ready autonomous long-haul freight solutions and builds on prior fleet trials in Texas. PlusAI previously announced plans to go public via a merger with Churchill Capital Corp IX in June 2025.
Churchill Capital Corp IX (Nasdaq: CCIXU) announced that starting June 21, 2024, investors who purchased units during the company's initial public offering can choose to separately trade the Class A ordinary shares and warrants included in these units. Fractional warrants will not be issued; only whole warrants will trade. The separated Class A shares and warrants will be listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbols 'CCIX' and 'CCIXW,' respectively. Units that remain unseparated will continue to trade under the symbol 'CCIXU.' This announcement does not serve as an offer to sell or buy the company's securities in any jurisdictions where such an offer or sale would be unlawful.
Churchill Capital Corp IX completed an initial public offering, raising $287.5 million by issuing 28,750,000 units at $10.00 per unit. The units, traded on Nasdaq under the symbol 'CCIXU,' consist of one Class A ordinary share and one-quarter of a redeemable warrant. The funds will be held in trust for future purposes. The company, led by Michael Klein, aims to pursue mergers or acquisitions in any industry.
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