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8-K filed April 21, 2026, 7:59 PM ET ticker CCIX CIK 0002006291
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Churchill Capital Corp IX terminates merger with PlusAI due to market conditions

Churchill Capital Corp IX/Cayman

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Churchill Capital Corp IX/Cayman terminated Merger Agreement with Plus Automation, Inc. (PlusAI) (effective 2026-04-20).

On April 20, 2026, Churchill and PlusAI entered into a Termination Agreement pursuant to which the Merger Agreement was terminated by the mutual consent of Churchill and PlusAI, effective as of April 20, 2026, due to market conditions.

SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.9 SEC evidence

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On April 20, 2026, Churchill and PlusAI entered into a Termination Agreement pursuant to which the Merger Agreement was terminated by the mutual consent of Churchill and PlusAI, effective as of April 20, 2026, due to market conditions.

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On April 20, 2026, Churchill and PlusAI entered into a Termination Agreement pursuant to which the Merger Agreement was terminated by the mutual consent of Churchill and PlusAI, effective as of April 20, 2026, due to market conditions.

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On April 20, 2026, Churchill and PlusAI entered into a Termination Agreement pursuant to which the Merger Agreement was terminated by the mutual consent of Churchill and PlusAI, effective as of April 20, 2026, due to market conditions.

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On April 20, 2026, Churchill and PlusAI entered into a Termination Agreement pursuant to which the Merger Agreement was terminated by the mutual consent of Churchill and PlusAI, effective as of April 20, 2026, due to market conditions.

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On April 20, 2026, Churchill and PlusAI entered into a Termination Agreement pursuant to which the Merger Agreement was terminated by the mutual consent of Churchill and PlusAI, effective as of April 20, 2026, due to market conditions.

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