Securitize and Computershare Announce An Agreement to Enable Tokenized Shares for U.S. Issuers

Securitize (proposed CEPT) and Computershare agreed to enable Issuer-Sponsored Tokens (ISTs) for U.S.-listed issuers, allowing tokenized shares to coexist with existing capital, including Direct Registration System holdings.

Rhea-AI Summary

Securitize (proposed CEPT) and Computershare agreed to enable Issuer-Sponsored Tokens (ISTs) for U.S.-listed issuers, allowing tokenized shares to coexist with existing capital, including Direct Registration System holdings. Computershare will act as transfer agent for ISTs, processing corporate actions and maintaining issuer-shareholder interactions. The firms say ISTs operate within current regulatory frameworks and enable shareholders to hold digital securities in wallets while preserving direct issuer control.

Positive

• Partnership with the world's largest transfer agent to support tokenized equity issuance
• Allows ISTs to sit alongside existing shares including DRS holdings
• Computershare to act as transfer agent and process corporate actions for ISTs
• Enables shareholders to consolidate digital holdings in a wallet while keeping issuer communications

Negative

• No financial terms, timelines, or client commitments disclosed in the announcement
• Interoperability with broader market infrastructure is described as evolving, not yet settled

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News Market Reaction – CEPT

On Apr 29, the day this news came out, CEPT closed 3.62% above the previous close.

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Key Figures

Revenue (9M 2025): $55.6M Revenue (2024): $18.8M AUM: $4B+ +5 more

Revenue (9M 2025)

$55.6M

Nine months ended Sept 30, 2025; +841% YoY per S-4

Revenue (2024)

$18.8M

Full-year 2024; +129% YoY vs 2023 per S-4

AUM

$4B+

Securitize assets under management as of April 2026

SPAC IPO proceeds

$240,000,000

Raised in May 2025 IPO (24,000,000 Class A at $10.00)

Trust balance

$246,617,000

Held in trust as of Dec 31, 2025; supports $10.43 per share

Redemption value

$10.43

Per public share based on trust as of Dec 31, 2025

PIPE shares

22,500,000 shares

PIPE investors agreed to buy Class A shares at $10.00 each

Current price vs 52-week high

-19.51%

CEPT trading below 52-week high of $13.74 pre-announcement

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Apr 22

5 events

1. Apr 22

   Onchain reporting deal

   24h Move

   +1.9%

   Securitize Fund Services partners with Upshift for institutional onchain vault reporting.

2. Apr 21

   Board appointment

   24h Move

   +0.0%

   Securitize adds Sunil Sabharwal to board, bolstering payments and infrastructure expertise.

3. Apr 09

   Leadership change

   24h Move

   +0.0%

   Former SEC Trading and Markets director Brett Redfearn becomes President and director.

4. Apr 08

   Client tokenization

   24h Move

   +0.2%

   Currenc Group tokens its Nasdaq-listed shares on Ethereum and Solana via Securitize.

5. Jan 28

   S-4 filing, financials

   24h Move

   +4.1%

   Form S-4 for Securitize–CEPT combination with strong revenue growth disclosures.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

tokenization, onchain, transfer agent, issuer-sponsored tokens, +2 more

6 terms

tokenization technical

"the leader in tokenizing real-world assets, today has announced an agreement"

Tokenization is the process of converting real-world assets or rights into digital tokens stored on a computer network. This allows assets, such as property or investments, to be divided into smaller parts, making them easier to buy, sell, or transfer electronically. For investors, tokenization can increase access to a wider range of investments and make transactions faster and more efficient.

onchain technical

"a new pathway for issuers to bring their shares onchain"

"Onchain" describes activities, transactions, or data that happen directly on a blockchain, which is a digital ledger that records information transparently and securely. For investors, onchain activities provide real-time insights into how assets are moving and how networks are functioning, helping them make more informed decisions. Think of it as watching transactions happen live on a public record, similar to seeing a receipt posted online immediately after a purchase.

transfer agent regulatory

"Computershare will act as the transfer agent for its clients' ISTs"

A transfer agent is a financial service that keeps the official record of who owns a company's shares, handles the buying and selling of those shares on paper or electronically, and issues or cancels stock certificates. Think of it as the company’s records keeper and mailroom combined—investors rely on it to make sure dividends, shareholder mailings, ownership changes, and proxy voting are processed accurately and securely, which protects ownership rights and helps prevent errors or fraud.

issuer-sponsored tokens financial

"Issuers can now include Issuer-Sponsored Tokens (ISTs) as part of their issued capital"

Issuer-sponsored tokens are digital units created and sold by a company on a blockchain that represent a claim on value, access, or rights the issuer promises—similar to a combination of a gift card, a membership pass, or a lightweight security. They matter to investors because their value depends on the issuer’s promises, legal standing and ability to deliver, and because they can introduce different liquidity, regulatory and credit risks than traditional stocks or bonds.

direct registration system regulatory

"alongside existing shares, including those held in the Direct Registration System (DRS)"

A direct registration system allows investors to register their ownership of securities directly with the issuing company or its transfer agent, rather than holding shares through a broker or intermediary. This setup gives investors more control over their holdings and simplifies the process of buying or selling shares. It is important because it can reduce costs, increase transparency, and provide a clearer record of ownership.

corporate actions financial

"including processing corporate actions for IST holdings alongside other directly registered holdings"

Corporate actions are decisions made by a company that directly change the rights, value, or number of shares held by its investors, such as dividend payments, stock splits, mergers, or rights issues. They matter because these events can alter an investment’s cash flow, ownership percentage, or market price — like a landlord renovating an apartment building, which can change a tenant’s rent, the number of rooms, or the building’s value and therefore affect what the tenant pays or owns.

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One of the World's Largest Transfer Agents and Leading Tokenization Company Introduce a New Pathway for U.S.-Listed Clients to Bring Shares onchain

MIAMI, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Securitize (which has announced a proposed business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPT)), the leader in tokenizing real-world assets, today has announced an agreement with Computershare to support U.S.-listed clients in issuing equity securities in tokenized form, enabling a new pathway for issuers to bring their shares onchain.

This milestone highlights tokenization's role as an enhanced option to public markets, enabling issuers to bring equities onchain, seamless servicing, and full alignment with existing regulatory frameworks.

Issuers can now include Issuer-Sponsored Tokens (ISTs) as part of their issued capital alongside existing shares, including those held in the Direct Registration System (DRS). The change gives participating issuers greater flexibility in how shares are issued, while allowing shareholders to choose how they prefer to hold their securities.

"By partnering with the largest transfer agent in the world, we're helping to create the optimum pathway to tokenization for listed U.S. companies," said Carlos Domingo, Co-Founder and CEO of Securitize. "ISTs do not rely on derivative tokens that sit on top of underlying shares, nor do they alter any underlying equity. Our work with Computershare connects the technology needed to support tokenization of assets to their deep issuer services expertise, providing U.S. issuers with the ability to create direct equity ownership in token form."

Computershare will act as the transfer agent for its clients' ISTs, including processing corporate actions for IST holdings alongside other directly registered holdings. The solution ensures issuers remain at the center of their capital structure, maintaining control while safeguarding direct issuer-to-shareholder interactions.

"Our focus has been to empower U.S.-listed companies to issue tokenized equity while retaining control with confidence over their issued capital," said Ann Bowering, CEO, Issuer Services, Computershare North America.

"We designed ISTs to operate within the existing regulatory environment, maintaining the independence and oversight that issuers and regulators expect from a transfer agent and allowing for effective interoperability with market infrastructure."

"As part of this development, we are very pleased to be partnering with Securitize, a leader in tokenizing real-world assets."

ISTs enable shareholders to consolidate digital holdings in a wallet, while maintaining direct communication and corporate action flows with issuers. Interoperability with existing markets is expected to continue to evolve as market infrastructure develops.

You can find more information on ISTs at www.computershare.com/tokens.

Investors and issuers can learn more about Securitize's onchain stock solutions and discover available investment opportunities at securitize.io/investments/stocks.

About Computershare Limited (CPU)
Computershare (ASX: CPU) is a global market leader in transfer agency, shareholder management, corporate trust, employee equity plan management and a range of other financial and governance services. 

We leverage our expertise and experience in financial services, technology development and stakeholder communications to create dynamic partnerships that lead to advanced, compliant and people-focused solutions for our clients. Many of the world's leading organizations use us to enhance the value of their relationships with their investors, bondholders, customers and employees.

Founded in Australia in 1978, we have a proven track record of delivering high value services to more than 25,000 private and public companies. We are represented in all major financial markets and have over 11,000 employees worldwide. www.computershare.com

About Securitize
Securitize, the world's leader in tokenizing real-world assets with $4B+ AUM (as of April 2026), is bringing the world onchain through tokenized funds in partnership with top-tier asset managers, such as Apollo, BlackRock, BNY, Hamilton Lane, KKR, VanEck and others.
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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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 Holdings, Inc. ("Pubco"), is expected to become publicly listed on NYSE or Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "SECZ".

The Proposed Business Combination is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, approval by CEPT's shareholders, and other 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 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 or Nasdaq 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 level of redemptions by CEPT's public shareholders; the ability of Pubco to meet the requisite NYSE or Nasdaq 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 includes a preliminary prospectus with respect to the securities to be issued in connection with the Proposed Business Combination and a preliminary proxy statement with respect to the shareholder meeting of CEPT to vote on the Proposed Business Combination. After the Registration Statement has been declared effective, CEPT will mail a definitive proxy statement to its shareholders as of the record date established for voting on the Proposed Business Combination. CEPT shareholders and other interested persons are urged to read the Registration Statement, including the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus contained therein and any amendments thereto, and, when available, the definitive proxy statement/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.

Note: Tokenized securities involve risks, including potential illiquidity, technological risks, and evolving regulatory considerations. Availability and functionality may vary based on jurisdiction, platform, and investor eligibility requirements.

Securitize Media Contact: 
Tom Murphy 
Tom.murphy@securitize.io 

Computershare Media Contact: 
Yin Chang-D'Arcy
media@computershare.com

Investor Relations
investor.relations@securitize.io

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What did Securitize and Computershare announce about tokenized shares for CEPT on April 29, 2026?

They announced an agreement to enable Issuer-Sponsored Tokens (ISTs) for U.S.-listed issuers. According to Securitize and Computershare, ISTs can be issued alongside existing shares and Computershare will serve as transfer agent, processing corporate actions for IST holdings.

How do Issuer-Sponsored Tokens (ISTs) work for shareholders and issuers?

ISTs let shareholders hold digital equity in wallets while preserving direct issuer relationships. According to the companies, ISTs do not alter underlying equity and allow issuers to maintain control and direct communication with shareholders.

Will Computershare handle corporate actions for ISTs issued under CEPT's proposed business combination?

Yes. Computershare will act as transfer agent and process corporate actions for IST holdings alongside other directly registered holdings. According to Computershare, this preserves issuer oversight and issuer-to-shareholder interactions.

Can U.S. issuers issue ISTs alongside shares in the Direct Registration System (DRS)?

Yes. Issuers can include ISTs as part of issued capital alongside DRS holdings. According to the announcement, this provides issuers greater flexibility in how shares are issued and how shareholders hold securities.

Where can investors learn more about Securitize onchain stock solutions and ISTs?

Investors can visit Securitize's investment page and Computershare's token information page for details. According to the companies, more information is available at securitize.io/investments/stocks and www.computershare.com/tokens.