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Sponsor funds CO2 Energy Transition (NASDAQ: NOEM) one-month SPAC extension

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CO2 Energy Transition Corp. obtained a one-month extension to complete its initial business combination after its sponsor deposited a $229,700 first extension payment into the SPAC’s trust account. This moves the deadline to June 22, 2026, with up to five additional one-month extensions still available.

To evidence the payment, the company issued a zero-interest convertible promissory note to the sponsor, convertible at $10.00 per unit into a maximum of 22,970 units. Each unit includes one share, one warrant exercisable at $11.50 per share, and one right, with the securities issued in a private, unregistered transaction.

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Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Business
The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.
Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement Financial
The company incurred a new significant debt or off-balance-sheet obligation.
Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities Securities
The company sold equity securities in a private placement or other unregistered transaction.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
First extension payment $229,700 Sponsor deposit into trust account for one-month extension
Per-share extension cost $0.0333 per share Amount per share subject to redemption for each extension month
New combination deadline June 22, 2026 SPAC deadline after first one-month extension
Maximum extension period 24 months from IPO Up to six one-month extensions permitted under charter
Note conversion price $10.00 per unit Conversion price for First Extension Note Units
Warrant exercise price $11.50 per share Exercise price for warrants in extension units
Maximum units issuable 22,970 units Maximum First Extension Units from note conversion
Business Combination financial
"to consummate an initial merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination"
A business combination happens when two or more companies join together to operate as one, like two friends merging their teams into a single group. This is important because it can change how companies grow, compete, and make money, often making them bigger and more powerful in the market.
trust account financial
"deposited $229,700 into the Company’s trust account, following the adoption of a resolution"
A trust account is a special bank or brokerage account where assets are held and managed by a designated person or firm (the trustee) for the benefit of another person or group (the beneficiary). It matters to investors because it separates assets from personal or corporate funds, can protect assets, control how and when money is used, and may affect tax or legal rights—think of it as a locked drawer opened only under agreed rules.
convertible promissory note financial
"the Company entered into a convertible promissory note dated as of the same date with its Sponsor"
A convertible promissory note is a loan a company takes now that can later be turned into shares instead of being repaid in cash. Think of it as lending money with the option to accept ownership in the business down the road; that matters to investors because it affects who gets paid first, how much ownership existing shareholders keep, and the company’s future valuation and cash needs. Terms such as conversion price, interest and maturity determine the financial impact.
Registrable Securities financial
"The shares, warrants and rights constitute “Registrable Securities” pursuant to that certain Registration Rights Agreement"
Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act regulatory
"will be issued in reliance on the exemption from registration requirements thereof provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act"
A legal exemption that allows a company to sell securities directly to a limited group of buyers without registering the offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Think of it like a private sale among known parties rather than a public auction: it can speed fundraising and reduce disclosure requirements, but it also means less public information, lower liquidity and resale restrictions—factors investors should consider when weighing risk and exit options.
Event of Default financial
"unless accelerated upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in the First Extension Note)"
An event of default is a specific breach of a loan or bond agreement—such as missed payments or breaking agreed rules—that gives lenders the legal right to act, for example by demanding immediate repayment, seizing collateral, or accelerating other obligations. For investors, it’s a red flag because it can sharply reduce a company’s ability to operate or raise money, like a car lender repossessing a vehicle after missed payments, and often leads to falling share or bond prices.
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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 18, 2026

 

CO2 ENERGY TRANSITION CORP.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Delaware   001-42417   87-2950691
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

1334 Brittmoore Rd, Suite 190

Houston, Texas

  77043
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 791-6817

 

N/A

(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

 

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock   NOEM   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Warrants   NOEMW   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Rights   NOEMR   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Units   NOEMU   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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

 

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 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

On May 18, 2026, CO2 Energy Transition, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Sponsor”), the sponsor of CO2 Energy Transition Corp. (the “Company”), deposited $229,700 (the “First Extension Payment”) into the Company’s trust account, following the adoption of a resolution by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”), to extend the period of time for the Company to consummate an initial merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities (the “Business Combination”), for an additional one month. Following the adoption of such resolution and deposit of the First Extension Payment into the trust account, the Company has until June 22, 2026, to complete its initial Business Combination (the “Extension”).

 

Pursuant to the Company’s Amended & Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate of Incorporation”), the Company had until May 22, 2026, or 18 months from the consummation of its initial public offering to consummate its initial Business Combination, provided that pursuant to the Certificate of Incorporation, the Company may, but is not obligated to, extend the period of time to consummate an initial Business Combination up to six times (i.e., up to 24 months from the initial public offering) by an additional one month each, if the Sponsor and/or its designees deposit into the trust account $229,700 ($0.0333 per share subject to redemption) for each one month extension. 

 

If the Board of Directors anticipates that the Company may not be able to consummate an initial Business Combination by June 22, 2026, the Board of Directors, by resolution, may further extend the period of time to consummate an initial Business Combination, up to five additional times, each by an additional one month (which extensions as discussed above are subject to additional extension payments). In the event the Company’s initial Business Combination is not completed by the June 22, 2026 deadline, the Company expects to further extend the date by which the Company is required to complete its initial Business Combination.

 

In connection with the Extension, and to evidence the First Extension Payment, on May 18, 2026, the Company entered into a convertible promissory note dated as of the same date with its Sponsor in the principal amount of $229,700 (the “First Extension Note”). 

 

Amounts owed under the First Extension Note do not accrue interest and are payable on the earlier of: (i) the effective date of the consummation of the Company’s initial Business Combination; or (ii) the date that the winding up of the Company is effective (such date, as applicable, the “Maturity Date”), unless accelerated upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined in the First Extension Note).

 

Amounts outstanding under the First Extension Note, are convertible, at the option of the Sponsor, into units of the Company (“First Extension Note Units”), at a conversion price of $10.00 per First Extension Note Unit, with each unit consisting of one share of Company common stock, one warrant, and one right, with each warrant entitling the holder thereof to purchase one share of common stock at $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment as provided in the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed in connection with its initial public offering (“IPO”), and each eight rights entitling the holder to receive one share of common stock upon completion of the Business Combination. The First Extension Note Units will be identical to the private placement units issued to the Sponsor at the time of the Company’s IPO.

 

The shares, warrants and rights constitute “Registrable Securities” pursuant to that certain Registration Rights Agreement, dated November 20, 2024, by and among the Company, Sponsor and certain other security holders named therein.

 

The foregoing description of the First Extension Note does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by the terms and conditions of the First Extension Note, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

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Item 2.03. Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

 

The information disclosed under Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.03 to the extent required herein. The maturity date of the First Extension Note may be accelerated upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined therein). The Company may not prepay any outstanding principal amount under the First Extension Note in whole or in part at any time without the advance written consent of the Sponsor, which may be withheld by the Sponsor for any reason or for no reason.

 

Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

 

The information disclosed under Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 3.02 to the extent required herein. The units, shares, warrants and rights that may be issued pursuant to the First Extension Note (the “First Extension Note Securities”) will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and will be issued in reliance on the exemption from registration requirements thereof provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. Each warrant which forms a part of the First Extension Note Units (the “First Extension Note Warrants”) will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one share of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $11.50 per share, subject to certain adjustments. The First Extension Note Warrants will become exercisable on the later of (i) 30 days after the completion of the Business Combination and (ii) 12 months from the closing of the Company’s IPO, subject to certain conditions and exceptions. Such First Extension Note Warrants will be identical to the warrants included in the units sold in the Company’s initial public offering, except that the First Extension Note Warrants and the common stock issuable upon the exercise of the First Extension Note Warrants will not be transferable, assignable or salable until 30 days after the completion of a Business Combination, subject to certain limited exceptions. Additionally, the First Extension Note Warrants will be exercisable on a cashless basis and will be non-redeemable so long as they are held by the initial purchasers or their permitted transferees. If the First Extension Note Warrants are held by someone other than the initial purchasers or their permitted transferees, the First Extension Note Warrants will be redeemable by the Company and exercisable by such holders on the same basis as the public warrants sold in the IPO.

 

The First Extension Note is convertible into a maximum of 22,970 First Extension Units.

 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

The Company continues to make progress towards completing an initial Business Combination and hopes to be in a position to disclose more details regarding such progress in the near future.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
10.1   Convertible Promissory Note, dated May 18, 2026, by and between CO2 Energy Transition Corp. and CO2 Energy Transition, LLC
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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 21, 2026

 

CO2 ENERGY TRANSITION CORP.

 

By: /s/ Brady Rodgers  
Name:  Brady Rodgers  
Title: President and Chief Executive Officer  

 

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FAQ

What did CO2 Energy Transition Corp. (NOEM) announce in this 8-K?

CO2 Energy Transition Corp. reported a sponsor-funded extension of its SPAC deadline by one month, to June 22, 2026. The sponsor deposited $229,700 into the trust account and received a zero-interest convertible promissory note that can convert into units with shares, warrants, and rights.

How much did the NOEM sponsor pay for the SPAC deadline extension?

The sponsor deposited a $229,700 first extension payment into the SPAC’s trust account. This equals $0.0333 per share subject to redemption and provides one additional month to complete a business combination, extending the deadline to June 22, 2026 under the charter terms.

What are the terms of CO2 Energy Transition’s First Extension Note?

The First Extension Note has a principal amount of $229,700, bears no interest, and matures at business combination closing or company winding up. The sponsor may convert it into units at $10.00 per unit, each unit including one share, one warrant, and one right.

How many units can the NOEM First Extension Note convert into?

The First Extension Note is convertible into a maximum of 22,970 units. Each unit consists of one share of common stock, one warrant exercisable at $11.50 per share, and one right, mirroring the private placement units issued in CO2 Energy Transition’s IPO.

Are the securities from the NOEM First Extension Note registered?

The units, shares, warrants, and rights issuable under the First Extension Note will not be registered under the Securities Act. They will be issued in a private placement relying on Section 4(a)(2), with each warrant becoming exercisable after specific post-business-combination and IPO timing conditions.

How many total extensions are possible for CO2 Energy Transition Corp.?

Under its amended and restated certificate of incorporation, the company may extend its business combination deadline up to six times. Each one-month extension requires a $229,700 sponsor deposit, allowing a total of up to 24 months from the IPO to complete a business combination.

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