X3 Acquisition Corp. (XCBEU) sponsor reports 5.75M Class A share equivalent stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

X3 Acquisition Management LLC, a 10% owner of X3 Acquisition Corp. Ltd., filed an initial ownership report showing a derivative position in the company’s sponsor shares. The entity beneficially owns Class B ordinary shares that are convertible into 5,750,000 Class A ordinary shares.

These Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares concurrently with or immediately following the company’s initial business combination, or earlier at the holders’ option, on a one-for-one basis, subject to adjustments. The Class B ordinary shares have no expiration date, so this position remains outstanding until conversion.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider X3 Acquisition Management LLC

Role 10% Owner

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
holding	Class B Ordinary Shares	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Class B Ordinary Shares — 5,750,000 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

X3 Acquisition Management LLC

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3033 EXCELSIOR BLVD, SUITE 343

(Street)

MINNEAPOLIS MN 55416

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
01/20/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
X3 Acquisition Corp. Ltd. [ XCBE ]

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Class B Ordinary Shares	(1)	(1)	Class A Ordinary Shares	5,750,000	(1)	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The Class B ordinary shares will automatically convert into Class A ordinary shares concurrently with or immediately following the consummation of the Issuer's initial business combination, or earlier at the option of the holders thereof on a one-for-one basis, subject to the adjustments. The Class B ordinary shares have no expiration date.

	Signed by X Cubed Capital Management LLC, the Managing Member of X3 Acquisition Management LLC /s/ Andrew Redleaf	01/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What does the X3 Acquisition Management LLC Form 3 for XCBEU show?

It shows that X3 Acquisition Management LLC is a 10% owner of X3 Acquisition Corp. Ltd. through Class B ordinary shares that are convertible into 5,750,000 Class A ordinary shares.

How many shares are reported as beneficially owned in the XCBEU Form 3?

The filing reports derivative ownership of Class B ordinary shares that are convertible into 5,750,000 Class A ordinary shares after conversion.

When do the Class B shares reported by X3 Acquisition Management LLC convert to Class A shares?

The Class B ordinary shares will automatically convert into Class A ordinary shares concurrently with or immediately following the consummation of the issuer’s initial business combination, or earlier at the holders’ option, on a one-for-one basis.

Do the Class B ordinary shares reported for XCBEU have an expiration date?

No. The filing states that the Class B ordinary shares have no expiration date.

Is X3 Acquisition Management LLC a director or officer of X3 Acquisition Corp. Ltd. (XCBEU)?

X3 Acquisition Management LLC is reported as a 10% owner of X3 Acquisition Corp. Ltd., not as a director or officer.

Is this XCBEU Form 3 reporting a new transaction or existing holdings?

This Form 3 reflects existing beneficial holdings of Class B ordinary shares that are convertible into Class A ordinary shares, rather than a new purchase or sale.