PlusAI and Churchill Capital Corp IX Terminate Business Combination

PlusAI business has strong momentum with growing revenue and multiple operational milestones expected in 2026; ​​Existing investors support next capital raise

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PlusAI and Churchill Capital Corp IX (Nasdaq: CCIX) today announced the termination of the previously announced business combination due to market conditions.

PlusAI continues to demonstrate significant commercial momentum and remains strongly positioned for long-term growth. Existing PlusAI investors support PlusAI’s continued growth and commercialization plans, reflecting their confidence in the company’s business strength and technology leadership.

“Our business has significant momentum. With strong expected revenue in 2026 and continued growth on the horizon in 2027, we are executing on our strategy and delivering real value to our customers. SuperDrive™ is proving itself in commercial operations today and HyperFoundry is picking up momentum. The trajectory ahead gives us tremendous confidence in where PlusAI is headed. The support from our existing investors on our next capital raise is a direct reflection of their conviction in our business fundamentals and our technology,” said David Liu, CEO and Co-Founder of PlusAI.

About PlusAI

PlusAI is an artificial intelligence company pioneering AI-based virtual driver software for factory-built autonomous trucks. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with operations in the United States and Europe, PlusAI was named by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Partners including TRATON GROUP’s Scania, MAN, and International brands, Hyundai Motor Company, Iveco Group, NVIDIA, Bosch, DSV, and Goodyear are working with PlusAI to accelerate the deployment of next-generation autonomous trucks. For more information, visit www.plus.ai or follow PlusAI on LinkedIn and YouTube.

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