Cantor Equity Partners VI adds Eric Stone to board

Cantor Equity Partners VI, Inc. appointed Eric Stone to its board of directors effective April 30, 2026, where he will serve as a Class I director.

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Cantor Equity Partners VI, Inc. appointed Eric Stone to its board of directors effective April 30, 2026, where he will serve as a Class I director. He was also appointed to the board’s audit and compensation committees.

Stone, age 47, is a Partner and Portfolio Manager at Iridian Asset Management LLC and serves on Iridian’s Executive Committee, overseeing the Iridian Mid-Cap Equity and Iridian Eagle portfolios. He has also been a director of Cantor Equity Partners III, Inc. since March 2026. For his board service, he will receive compensation of $50,000 per year, paid quarterly. The company states there are no family relationships between Stone and its directors or executive officers.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Key Figures

Effective appointment date: April 30, 2026 Director age: 47 years Board compensation: $50,000 per year +2 more

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Effective appointment date April 30, 2026 Eric Stone’s start date as director and committee member

Director age 47 years Eric Stone’s age at appointment

Board compensation $50,000 per year Annual compensation for Eric Stone as director, paid quarterly

Address 110 East 59th Street Company principal executive offices in New York, NY 10022

Filing sign date May 5, 2026 Date the report was signed by the Chief Executive Officer

Key Terms

Class I director, audit committee, compensation committee, emerging growth company, +1 more

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Class I director financial

"Mr. Stone will serve as a Class I director."

A class I director is a member of a company’s board who belongs to one of several groups whose terms expire in a specified year under a staggered election system; each class is elected on a different cycle so only a portion of the board faces re-election each year. This matters to investors because it affects how quickly control of the board can change, the company’s continuity and oversight, and the ease of mounting or defending against takeover efforts—think of a team where only some players are replaced each season rather than the whole roster at once.

audit committee financial

"the Board appointed Mr. Stone as a member of the audit committee of the Board"

A company's audit committee is a small group of board members who act like independent inspectors for the firm's finances, overseeing how financial reports are prepared, monitoring internal controls, and managing the relationship with external auditors. Investors care because a strong audit committee reduces the risk of accounting errors, fraud, or misleading statements, making financial statements more trustworthy and helping protect shareholder value.

compensation committee financial

"and a member of the compensation committee of the Board."

A compensation committee is a group within a company's leadership responsible for setting and reviewing how much top executives and employees are paid, including salaries, bonuses, and benefits. It matters to investors because fair and effective pay decisions can influence a company's performance, leadership motivation, and overall governance, helping ensure that the company’s management is aligned with shareholders’ interests.

emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

principal executive offices financial

"(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)"

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What board change did Cantor Equity Partners VI (CEPS) disclose?

Cantor Equity Partners VI appointed Eric Stone to its board as a Class I director effective April 30, 2026. He also joined the audit committee and compensation committee, expanding the company’s governance and oversight structure with additional investment management expertise.

Who is Eric Stone, the new director at Cantor Equity Partners VI (CEPS)?

Eric Stone is a 47-year-old executive with investment management experience. He is a Partner and Portfolio Manager at Iridian Asset Management LLC, serves on Iridian’s Executive Committee, and manages the Iridian Mid-Cap Equity and Iridian Eagle portfolios for that firm.

What prior board experience does Eric Stone have with Cantor entities?

Eric Stone has served as a director of Cantor Equity Partners III, Inc. since March 2026. This prior role within the broader Cantor Equity Partners structure provides governance experience that the company cites alongside his investment management background.

How will Eric Stone be compensated as a director of Cantor Equity Partners VI (CEPS)?

Eric Stone will receive board compensation of $50,000 per year, paid quarterly. This amount reflects his service as a member of the board of directors and participation on both the audit committee and the compensation committee of the company.

Does Eric Stone have any family relationships with Cantor Equity Partners VI leaders?

The company states there are no family relationships between Eric Stone and any director, executive officer, or person nominated or chosen to become an executive officer. This disclosure addresses potential related-party concerns in connection with his appointment.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/05/2026 - 04:30 PM EDT

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 5, 2026 (April 30, 2026)

CANTOR EQUITY PARTNERS VI, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Cayman Islands		001-43009		98-1601080
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

110 East 59th Street

New York, NY 10022

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 938-5000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share		CEPS		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(d) Appointment of Directors.

Effective April 30, 2026, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Cantor Equity Partners VI, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Eric Stone as a member of the Board. Mr. Stone will serve as a Class I director. Additionally, effective April 30, 2026, the Board appointed Mr. Stone as a member of the audit committee of the Board and a member of the compensation committee of the Board.

Mr. Stone, age 47, is an accomplished executive with comprehensive leadership experience in investment management. Mr. Stone currently serves as Partner and Portfolio Manager at Iridian Asset Management LLC (“Iridian”), which he joined in 2012, and as a member of Iridian’s Executive Committee. Mr. Stone is currently responsible for the management of the Iridian Mid-Cap Equity and Iridian Eagle portfolios. Mr. Stone has also served as a director of Cantor Equity Partners III, Inc. since March 2026. Prior to Iridian, Mr. Stone worked as a portfolio manager with Plural Investments. Mr. Stone received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University. The Company believes that Mr. Stone is qualified to serve as a member of the Board due to his investment management experience.

In connection with the appointment of Mr. Stone, the Board approved the compensation to be paid to Mr. Stone for serving as a member of the Board of $50,000 per year, paid quarterly.

There are no family relationships between Mr. Stone and any director, executive officer, or person nominated or chosen by the Company to become an executive officer of the Company.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: May 5, 2026

	CANTOR EQUITY PARTNERS VI, INC.

	By:	/s/ Brandon G. Lutnick
	Name:	Brandon G. Lutnick
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer

[Signature Page to Form 8-K of Cantor Equity Partners VI, Inc. – Appointment of Eric Stone as Director]

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