Factorial and Cartesian III SEC Registration Effective

Boston and New York, USA. Factorial Inc. and Cartesian Growth Corporation III (NASDAQ: CGCT) announced that their joint registration statement on Form S-4, filed with the SEC in connection with their proposed business combination, was declared effective on May 6, 2026.

The extraordinary general meeting of shareholders to vote on the approval of the business combination is scheduled for May 27, 2026. The definitive proxy statement was mailed to shareholders of record as of May 1, 2026. The transaction is expected to result in a pro forma equity value of approximately $1.5 billion, which includes a $100 million common equity PIPE investment.

The combined company is expected to trade under the ticker symbols FAC and FACWW on the Nasdaq Capital Market upon completion of the transaction, which is anticipated in June 2026.

Key Highlights and Recent Milestones

• Strategic investment from IQT to support applications in drones and robotics.
• Partnership with Karma Automotive for the first U.S. solid-state production program for passenger vehicles.
• Strengthened global supply chain through investments and agreements with POSCO Future M and Philenergy.
• Upcoming appointment of former Daimler AG Chairman Dr. Dieter Zetsche to the Board of Directors.