Churchill Capital Corp IX/Cayman 8-K

What Happened

• On January 27, 2026 Churchill Capital Corp IX (CCIX) and Plus Automation, Inc. (PlusAI) issued a joint press release (filed as Exhibit 99.1) announcing the postponement of Churchill’s extraordinary general meeting to vote on the proposed business combination.
• The meeting was rescheduled from February 3, 2026 to February 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (in-person at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, New York, and virtually via live webcast). The board cited the need for additional time to engage with shareholders following PlusAI’s January 26, 2026 announcement about an expanded partnership with TRATON Group.

Key Details

• New meeting date/time: February 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET (virtual and in-person).
• Redemption deadline extended: from January 30, 2026 to 5:00 p.m. ET on February 9, 2026 (two business days before the rescheduled meeting). Shareholders who previously submitted redemptions may revoke them before the new deadline.
• Record date for voting: shareholders of record as of the close of business on January 7, 2026 are entitled to vote; previously submitted proxies remain valid.
• If the transaction closes, the combined company intends to list on Nasdaq under proposed tickers “PLS” (common stock) and “PLSW” (public warrants), subject to closing and Nasdaq requirements.

Why It Matters

• The postponement delays the shareholder vote and final approval timeline for the proposed merger, giving Churchill and PlusAI more time to communicate with investors about recent developments (including the TRATON partnership).
• The extended redemption deadline gives public shareholders additional time to decide whether to remain in the deal; changes in redemptions could affect the combined company’s cash position at closing.
• A shareholder approval at the rescheduled meeting is still required for the transaction to close and for the combined company to pursue a Nasdaq listing under the proposed symbols.