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|8-KFeb 19, 4:32 PM ET

Columbus Circle Capital Corp II 8-K

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Columbus Circle Capital Corp II Completes IPO; Director Change

What Happened
Columbus Circle Capital Corp II announced on February 12, 2026 that it consummated its initial public offering (IPO) of 23,000,000 units (including a 3,000,000-unit overallotment) at $10.00 per unit, generating $230,000,000 in gross proceeds. Simultaneously the company completed a private placement of 665,000 units for $6,650,000. The filing states $230,000,000 of the net proceeds (at $10.00 per unit) was placed in a U.S.-based trust account. The company also reported a board change the same day: director Adam Back resigned effective immediately and Marc Spiegel was appointed to the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee.

Key Details

  • IPO closed February 12, 2026: 23,000,000 units sold (3,000,000 via overallotment); $10.00 per Unit; gross IPO proceeds $230,000,000.
  • Private Placement: 665,000 units sold for $6,650,000 (265,000 to the sponsor; 400,000 to underwriter representatives).
  • Each Unit = 1 Class A ordinary share + 1/3 of a redeemable warrant; each whole warrant exercisable to buy 1 Class A share at $11.50.
  • $230,000,000 (per the filing) was placed in a U.S.-based trust account held by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company.
  • Governance change (Feb 12, 2026): Adam Back resigned from the Board (had served on Audit and Compensation Committees); Marc Spiegel was appointed to those two committees.

Why It Matters
This filing confirms Columbus Circle Capital Corp II is now a public blank-check company with cash held in trust following its IPO, which is the funding base it will use while seeking a business combination. The amount in trust and the warrant terms (exercise price $11.50) are key facts for investors considering potential dilution and future financing outcomes. The board change is procedural but important for governance — Marc Spiegel fills committee roles previously held by Adam Back, preserving committee coverage. An audited balance sheet as of February 12, 2026 is attached to the filing for investors who want the detailed financial snapshot.