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Cantor Equity Partners I terminates BSTR business combination; receives $15M termination fee
Cantor Equity Partners I, Inc.
- On Aug 20, 2026, CEPO and BSTR terminated the Business Combination Agreement effective immediately.
- BSTR/BCP to pay CEPO $15M: $10M by Sep 19, 2026 and $5M by Dec 1, 2026.
- All Ancillary Documents terminated; Pubco and Newco to withdraw S-4 registration statement.
- CEPO will not call shareholder meeting for BSTR deal; renews search for alternative target.
- Mutual releases and covenant not to sue, subject to exceptions including fraud and trust account waiver.
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