Securitize and Cantor Equity Partners II Business Combination Expected to Raise Approximately $400 million in Gross Proceeds and Announce Expected Closing of Business Combination and NYSE Listing
Rhea-AI Summary
Securitize and Cantor Equity Partners II (Nasdaq: CEPT) reported final redemption results for their proposed business combination. Holders of less than 30% of CEPT Class A shares redeemed, retaining 71.5% of the CEPT trust. Securitize expects about $400 million in gross proceeds, including PIPEs and excluding transaction expenses.
Subject to CEPT shareholder approval on June 29, 2026, and customary conditions, closing is expected on July 1, 2026. The combined company, Securitize Corp., is expected to list on the NYSE under ticker SECZ on July 2, 2026.
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Positive
- Less than 30% of CEPT Class A shares redeemed
- 71.5% of CEPT trust capital reportedly retained
- Approximately $400 million expected gross proceeds including PIPE financings
- NYSE listing planned under ticker SECZ with defined July 2026 timeline
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction – CEPT
On the day this news was published, CEPT gained 7.00%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +7.3% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 15 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $23M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $347.02M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24 | Tokenization partnership | Positive | +0.0% | Continental Stock Transfer & Trust selected Securitize as preferred tokenization provider. |
| Jun 12 | Product expansion | Positive | +1.1% | Expanded Tokenized AAA CLO Fund (STAC) to Solana with large planned allocation. |
| Jun 05 | Business combo filing | Positive | -3.8% | Form S-4 for Securitize–CEPT business combination declared effective by the SEC. |
| May 20 | Earnings release | Positive | +3.8% | Q1 2026 revenue growth with record revenue and positive adjusted EBITDA reported. |
| May 05 | Trading collaboration | Positive | +3.3% | Launch of fully onchain, regulated trading for tokenized equities with partners. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
CEPT has generally reacted positively to Securitize growth and partnership news, though some business-combination milestones have produced flat or negative reactions.
Regulatory & Risk Context
Reported short interest is relatively low, suggesting positioning is unlikely to be a major independent driver of extreme volatility or a significant squeeze dynamic.
Key Terms
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tokenization technical
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Retained
Following the consummation of the Business Combination, the combined company will operate as Securitize Corp., and its common stock is expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") on July 2, 2026, under the ticker symbol "SECZ."
"Reaching the public markets is a significant milestone for Securitize and a reflection of the growing momentum behind tokenization," said Carlos Domingo, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Securitize. "When we started more than eight years ago, the idea that major institutions would embrace tokenized securities was still largely theoretical. Today, tokenization is moving into the mainstream, and we believe becoming a public company gives us the visibility, credibility, and capital to lead that next phase of growth."
About Securitize
Securitize, the world's leader in tokenizing real-world assets with
In the U.S., Securitize operates through its affiliates, including Securitize Markets, LLC, an SEC-registered broker-dealer that operates an SEC-regulated Alternative Trading System (ATS); Securitize Transfer Agent, LLC, an SEC-registered transfer agent; Securitize Capital, LLC, an Exempt Reporting Adviser; and Securitize Fund Services, LLC, which provides fund administration services. In Europe, Securitize operates through its affiliate Securitize Europe Brokerage and Markets, S.A., which is fully authorized as an Investment Firm and operates a Trading & Settlement System (TSS) under the EU DLT Pilot Regime, making Securitize the only company licensed to operate regulated digital-securities infrastructure across both the U.S. and EU. Securitize has also been recognized as a 2026 Forbes Top 50 Fintech company.
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Advisors
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. ("Citi") is acting as financial and capital markets advisor to Securitize. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. ("Cantor") is acting as financial and capital markets advisor to CEPT. Citi and Cantor. are acting as co-placement agents for the PIPE.
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is serving as legal advisor to Securitize. Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP is serving as legal advisor to CEPT. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is serving as legal advisor to Citi and Cantor in connection with their roles as co-placement agents.
Background Information on Securitize's Business Combination
On October 28, 2025, Securitize, Inc. ("Securitize") and Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPT) ("CEPT"), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by an affiliate of Cantor Fitzgerald, announced that they entered into a definitive business combination agreement for a proposed business combination (the "Proposed Business Combination"). Upon closing of the Proposed Business Combination, the combined company, Securitize Corp., is expected to become publicly listed on NYSE under the ticker symbol "SECZ".
The special meeting of CEPT Shareholders to approve the Business Combination has been scheduled for June 29, 2026, and, if approved, the Business Combination is expected to close shortly thereafter, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Additional information about the Proposed Business Combination, including a copy of the business combination agreement, is available in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by CEPT, and in the registration statement on Form S-4 filed by Securitize and Securitize Holdings, Inc. ("Pubco") with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at www.sec.gov.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws, including statements regarding the proposed business combination involving Securitize, CEPT and Pubco, the anticipated listing of Pubco on NYSE under the ticker symbol "SECZ," the expected timing and completion of the Proposed Business Combination, the anticipated benefits of the Proposed Business Combination, Securitize's growth strategy and expansion plans, market opportunity in tokenization and digital assets, regulatory developments, and future financial performance.
Forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe," "project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "strategy," "future," "opportunity," "potential," "plan," "may," "should," "will," "would," "will be," "will continue," "will likely result," and similar expressions. These statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties.
Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: the risk that the Proposed Business Combination may not be completed in a timely manner or at all; the failure to satisfy closing conditions, including CEPT shareholder approval; the ability of Pubco to meet the requisite NYSE listing standards; regulatory developments relating to digital assets and tokenization; market volatility; competition; and those risks factors described in the filings of Securitize, CEPT and/or Pubco with the SEC.
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. None of Securitize, CEPT or Pubco undertakes any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
Important Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the Proposed Business Combination, Securitize and Pubco have filed a registration statement on Form S-4 (the "Registration Statement") with the SEC, which has been declared effective. Securitize and Pubco has filed a final prospectus with respect to the securities to be issued in connection with the Proposed Business Combination and CEPT has filed and mailed a definitive proxy statement with respect to the shareholder meeting of CEPT to vote on the Proposed Business Combination. CEPT shareholders and other interested persons are urged to read the definitive proxy statement/final prospectus, along with other documents filed with the SEC by Securitize, CEPT and/or Pubco, because these documents contain important information about Securitize, CEPT, Pubco and the Proposed Business Combination. Copies of these documents may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
NEITHER THE SEC NOR ANY STATE SECURITIES REGULATORY AGENCY HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED THE TRANSACTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS DOCUMENT, PASSED UPON THE MERITS OR FAIRNESS OF THE PROPOSED BUSINESS COMBINATION OR RELATED TRANSACTIONS OR PASSED UPON THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THE DISCLOSURE IN THIS DOCUMENT. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY CONSTITUTES A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
Participants in the Solicitation
Securitize, CEPT, Pubco and their respective directors, executive officers and certain other members of management and employees may be deemed under SEC rules to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from CEPT's shareholders in connection with the Proposed Business Combination. Information regarding the names and interests of such persons is, or will be, contained in the filings of Securitize, CEPT and/or Pubco with the SEC, including the Registration Statement and the proxy statement/prospectus.
No Offer or Solicitation
This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a proxy statement or the solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the Proposed Business Combination, nor shall it constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom.
Securitize Media Contact:
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press@securitize.io
Investor Relations
Sam Ross
Investor.Relations@securitize.io
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