Form 8-K

8-K — CO2 Energy Transition Corp.

Accession: 0001213900-26-079125

Filed: 2026-07-17

Period: 2026-07-17

CIK: 0001956648

SIC: 6770 (BLANK CHECKS)

Item: Regulation FD Disclosure

Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

July 17, 2026

CO2 ENERGY TRANSITION CORP.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware

001-42417

87-2950691

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1334 Brittmoore Rd, Suite 190

Houston, Texas

77043

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including

area code: (847) 791-6817

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since

last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K

filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act

☐

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act

☐

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

NOEM

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Warrants

NOEMW

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Rights

NOEMR

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Units

NOEMU

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant

is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities

Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check

mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting

standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

On July 17, 2026, CO2 Energy Transition Corp.

(the “Registrant”) issued a press release announcing that it had entered into a non-binding letter of intent with respect

to an initial business combination. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.

Description

Press Release dated July 17, 2026

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto

duly authorized.

Dated: July 17, 2026

CO2 ENERGY TRANSITION CORP.

By:

/s/ Harold R. DeMoss III

Name:

Harold R. DeMoss III

Title:

Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit 99.1

CO2 Energy Transition Corp. (Nasdaq: NOEM)

Signs Letter of Intent with Texas-Based Energy Company to Advance Domestic Lithium Recovery and Strontium Ferrite Production for Defense

Applications

Houston, TX, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CO2

Energy Transition Corp. (Nasdaq: NOEM) today announced the signing of a non-binding Letter of Intent with a Texas-based operating oil

and gas company with a track record of unconventional natural resource development in the United States. The target plans to recover lithium

and strontium from subsurface brines produced from its own leased wells to support domestic critical mineral production and energy independence.

This initiative leverages the target company’s

existing natural gas assets and oilfield infrastructure to create a three-prong revenue model — combining natural gas production

with lithium and strontium recovery. This approach is designed to deliver increased revenue per barrel and provide downside protection

against lithium price volatility.

“The energy transition creates a powerful

opportunity to repurpose oilfield infrastructure for critical mineral recovery,” said Chuck Fox, Chairman of CO2 Energy Transition

Corp. “This partnership aligns with our mission to build sustainable energy solutions and strengthen America’s supply chain

security, particularly in defense applications.”

The target company plans to utilize proven extraction

technologies in its processing plants in the near term while advancing longer-term process improvements. A core element of the long-term

vision is producing low-cost strontium ferrite magnet materials domestically — enabling a “wellbore to weapons” advantage

over traditional “mine to magnets” supply chains. This is particularly relevant for high-volume, low-cost applications such

as one-way drones, which are increasingly treated as expendable munitions in modern defense strategies.

Strontium ferrite magnets represent a strategic

pathway around rare earth dependency — fit-for-mission performance from domestic brine at a fraction of the cost. Lithium remains

on the USGS critical minerals list, while substantial U.S. government investments — including DPA Title III awards and stockpile

funding — underscore the strategic importance of domestic strontium production.

The parties intend to negotiate and enter into

definitive agreements for the proposed business combination in good faith as soon as practicable, but in no event later than September

16, 2026, unless mutually extended. The transaction remains subject to the execution of definitive agreements, completion of due diligence,

receipt of all necessary approvals, and other customary closing conditions.

Forward-Looking Statements This press release

contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking

statements are based on current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially

from those expressed or implied. Factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, the ability to negotiate and

execute definitive agreements, results of due diligence, regulatory approvals, market conditions, and other risks detailed in the Company’s

filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

About CO2 Energy Transition Corp. CO2 Energy

Transition Corp. (Nasdaq: NOEM) is a blank check company, commonly referred to as a special purpose acquisition company or SPAC, formed

for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination

with one or more businesses or entities. While the Company may pursue a business combination target in any industry or geographic region,

it is focused on opportunities in the energy transition sector, including critical minerals, sustainable power generation, and related

infrastructure.

Contact Information:

CO2 Energy Transition Corp.

Charles Fox

Chairman

chuckf@co2et.com

281-402-1888

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