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The news archive for HCM II Acquisition Corp. (historically Nasdaq: HOND) captures the company’s progression from a newly listed SPAC to its completed business combination with Terrestrial Energy Inc. As a blank check company, HCM II’s major news flow centered on transaction milestones, regulatory steps and shareholder approvals rather than ongoing operating results.
Key announcements include the pricing and closing of HCM II’s initial public offering of units on Nasdaq, where each unit consisted of a Class A ordinary share and a fraction of a redeemable warrant. Subsequent releases document the signing of the Business Combination Agreement with Terrestrial Energy, a developer of small modular nuclear plants using advanced Generation IV reactor technology, and the filing of a draft and then effective registration statement on Form S-4 with the SEC.
Investors can review coverage of the SEC’s declaration of effectiveness of the S-4, the scheduling and outcome of the extraordinary general meeting of HCM II shareholders, and the approval of proposals required to close the transaction. Additional news highlights the domestication of HCM II from the Cayman Islands to Delaware, the change of name to Terrestrial Energy Inc., and the transition of trading from the HOND-related symbols to the new Nasdaq symbols IMSR and IMSRW for the combined company’s common stock and warrants.
This page is useful for readers seeking a chronological view of how HCM II executed its SPAC mandate, from IPO through merger closing. By following these items, users can understand the key corporate events, shareholder decisions and regulatory milestones that transformed HCM II Acquisition Corp. into Terrestrial Energy Inc. and shifted investor focus from the SPAC vehicle to the operating nuclear technology company.
HCM II Acquisition Corp (Nasdaq: HOND) shareholders approved a business combination with Terrestrial Energy, a developer of small modular Generation IV nuclear plants using its IMSR technology.
A Form 8-K with full voting results is expected to be filed with the SEC. The closing is expected on or about October 27, 2025, subject to satisfaction or waiver of closing conditions, with Nasdaq trading to commence on October 28, 2025.
After closing, the combined company will be named Terrestrial Energy Inc. and list on Nasdaq under the symbols IMSR and IMSRW.
Terrestrial Energy has been selected for the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Fuel Line Pilot Program, marking a significant milestone in the company's commercialization of its Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) technology. This selection complements the company's recent inclusion in DOE's Advanced Reactor Pilot Program announced in August 2025.
The company's IMSR technology utilizes Standard Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (SALEU) fuel enriched to less than 5% uranium-235, avoiding the supply chain challenges associated with HALEU fuel. The IMSR plants, designed with a capacity of 822 MWth / 390 MWe, will provide zero-carbon power and high-temperature industrial heat for various applications including data centers and industrial processes.
The program, established under Executive Order 14301, aims to address domestic nuclear fuel resource shortages and strengthen U.S. industrial capabilities through Western suppliers and partners.
HCM II Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: HOND) and Terrestrial Energy have reached a significant milestone in their planned business combination with the SEC declaring their S-4 Registration Statement effective on September 26, 2025. The extraordinary general meeting to approve the merger is scheduled for October 20, 2025.
Following the merger completion, the combined company plans to list on NASDAQ under the symbols "IMSR" and "IMSRW". Terrestrial Energy, a developer of small modular nuclear plants using Generation IV technology, aims to accelerate growth with its CAPEX-light business model and deploy a fleet of IMSR plants to meet growing industrial energy demands.
Terrestrial Energy has achieved a significant regulatory milestone as the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) completed its Safety Evaluation on the Principal Design Criteria (PDC) for its Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR). This marks the first such ruling for a commercial molten salt reactor design.
The NRC specifically approved the IMSR's innovative use of temperature as an inherent control mechanism for power control. This regulatory approval establishes foundational safety requirements and design standards for key plant systems, notably validating the IMSR's inherent reactivity control of fission power through its relationship with molten salt temperature.
This achievement follows the April 2023 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's completion of its Vendor Design Review, which found no fundamental barriers to licensing the IMSR Plant for commercial use, marking another first for advanced, high-temperature fission technology.
Terrestrial Energy (HOND) has announced the opening of its new corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, marking a strategic move to strengthen its U.S. nuclear supply chain presence. The company, which develops small modular nuclear power plants using Generation IV Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) technology, aims to deliver cost-competitive, high-temperature clean energy solutions.
The company has established a partnership with Siemens for key electric power components and recently signed an MOU with Ameresco, Inc. for hybrid energy systems development. Terrestrial Energy distinguishes itself by using Standard-Assay Low Enriched Uranium (LEU) fuels instead of HALEU, and plans to site an IMSR plant at the Texas A&M-RELLIS campus.
Terrestrial Energy has been selected for the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Reactor Pilot Program through its Project TETRA proposal. This initiative aims to accelerate the licensing and deployment of the company's proprietary Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) technology.
The program, established under Executive Order 14301, creates a fast-track pathway for licensing small and modular nuclear plants. Terrestrial Energy's IMSR plant features 822 MWth / 390 MWe capacity and uses Standard-Assay Low Enriched Uranium fuel. The company targets reactor criticality by July 4th, 2026, positioning itself at the forefront of America's nuclear advancement.
The IMSR technology is designed to provide clean, reliable energy for industrial heat, power users, data centers, and electric grid operators, with components sourced primarily from U.S. supply chains.
HCM II Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ:HOND) and Terrestrial Energy have filed a draft registration statement on Form S-4 with the SEC for their previously announced business combination. The merger will create a publicly traded company focused on small modular nuclear plants using advanced Generation IV Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) technology.
The transaction is expected to provide $280 million in gross proceeds, including $50 million in PIPE commitments at $10.00 per share and $230 million from HCM II's trust account. Post-merger, the combined entity will trade on Nasdaq under the ticker "IMSR". The deal is anticipated to close in Q3 or Q4 2025, subject to stockholder approval and customary conditions.
Terrestrial Energy and NRG PALLAS have initiated the final phase of graphite irradiation testing for the Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) nuclear technology. The testing, conducted at NRG PALLAS' High Flux Reactor in Petten, Netherlands, will validate graphite performance for the IMSR's licensing and operation.
The IMSR design requires approximately 125 tonnes of graphite as a neutron moderator, with testing aimed at confirming performance throughout its seven-year operating cycle. The program, which began in 2020, evaluates multiple graphite grades from Western suppliers. The collaboration leverages NRG PALLAS' 50+ years of experience in nuclear technology research and their capability to simulate accelerated aging processes of reactor materials.
HCM II Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: HONDU) announced that starting October 10, 2024, holders of the units sold in the Company's initial public offering can elect to separately trade the Class A ordinary shares and warrants included in those units. The separated Class A ordinary shares and warrants will trade on Nasdaq under the symbols HOND and HONDW, respectively. Units that are not separated will continue to trade under the symbol HONDU. No fractional warrants will be issued, only whole warrants will trade. This announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or buy securities, nor will there be any sale of these securities in jurisdictions where such offers or sales are unlawful without proper registration or qualification.
HCM II Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: HONDU) has successfully closed its initial public offering (IPO), raising $230 million by selling 23 million units at $10 per unit. The offering included a full exercise of the 3 million unit over-allotment option. Trading began on August 16, 2024, on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "HONDU". Each unit comprises one Class A ordinary share and half a redeemable warrant. Whole warrants, exercisable at $11.50 per share, will trade separately. The Class A shares and warrants are expected to list under "HOND" and "HONDW" respectively. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. served as the sole bookrunner for this offering, which was made effective by the SEC on August 15, 2024.
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