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MergerAug 7, 2026, 05:32 PM

Kensington Capital & Nth Cycle File S-4 for $585M Merger

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Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. VI and Nth Cycle, Inc. announced the confidential submission of a draft registration statement on Form S-4 with the SEC. This filing is a key step towards their previously disclosed business combination, which values Nth Cycle at an implied enterprise value of approximately $585 million. The combined entity, Nth Cycle Holdings, Inc., aims to list on the NYSE under the symbol "NTH" and will focus on critical mineral refining to strengthen the U.S. supply chain.

Key Highlights

  • Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. VI and Nth Cycle, Inc. confidentially submitted a draft S-4 registration statement to the SEC.
  • The filing is in connection with their previously announced Business Combination Agreement from July 21, 2026.
  • The proposed transaction implies a pro forma enterprise value of approximately $585 million.
  • The combined company will be named Nth Cycle Holdings, Inc. and is expected to list on the NYSE under the ticker "NTH".
  • Expected transaction proceeds include up to $230 million from Kensington's trust and a common stock PIPE of up to $100 million, with $40 million already committed.
  • Nth Cycle specializes in critical mineral refining for rare earths, copper, and battery materials using its proprietary Electroextraction Platform and OYSTER System.