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Karbon Capital Partners (KBON)


Market Price (5/30/2026): $10.1 | Market Cap: $444.6 Mil
Sector: Financials | Industry: Multi-Sector Holdings

Karbon Capital Partners (KBON)


Market Price (5/30/2026): $10.1
Market Cap: $444.6 Mil
Sector: Financials
Industry: Multi-Sector Holdings

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Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 3.0%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital & Alternative Assets. Themes include Private Equity, and Venture Capital.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -0.1%, Dist 3Y High is -0.1%

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -43%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -82%

Key risks
KBON key risks include [1] its potential failure to complete a business combination within the required timeframe, Show more.

0 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 3.0%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital & Alternative Assets. Themes include Private Equity, and Venture Capital.
2 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -0.1%, Dist 3Y High is -0.1%
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -43%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -82%
4 Key risks
KBON key risks include [1] its potential failure to complete a business combination within the required timeframe, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 5/1/2026
Karbon Capital Partners (KBON) stock has remained largely at the same level since 1/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. As a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), Karbon Capital Partners (KBON) stock has largely traded around its initial public offering (IPO) price of $10.00 per unit, reflecting the cash held in trust and the inherent nature of a blank-check company prior to a definitive business combination.

2. The company lacks significant operations and revenue, as it was formed solely to effect a merger or acquisition, providing no underlying business performance metrics to drive stock price movement during the specified period.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

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Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 5/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KBON0.6% 
Market (SPY)9.6%8.3%
Sector (XLF)-3.0%17.6%

Fundamental Drivers

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Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 5/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KBON  
Market (SPY)11.5%5.9%
Sector (XLF)-0.7%17.6%

Fundamental Drivers

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Market Drivers

4/30/2025 to 5/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KBON  
Market (SPY)38.0%5.9%
Sector (XLF)7.4%17.6%

Fundamental Drivers

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Market Drivers

4/30/2023 to 5/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
KBON  
Market (SPY)89.0%5.9%
Sector (XLF)63.2%17.6%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
KBON Return-----1%1%
Peers Return-39%-40%-18%68%25%-24%-53%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%10%101%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
KBON Win Rate-----60% 
Peers Win Rate23%28%33%33%42%53% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%60% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
KBON Max Drawdown------ 
Peers Max Drawdown-44%-56%-53%-43%-35%-50% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: SRZN, RGS, ROC.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 5/29/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

KBON has limited trading history. Below is the Financials sector ETF (XLF) in its place.

EventXLFS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-15.5%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven18.4%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven80 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-10.7%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven12.0%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven26 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-16.1%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven19.1%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven270 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-22.3%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.6%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven467 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-42.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven74.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven289 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-19.7%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven24.5%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven123 days105 days

Compare to SRZN, RGS, ROC

In The Past

State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF's stock fell -15.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 18.4% gain to breakeven.

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Asset Allocation

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KBON has limited trading history. Below is the Financials sector ETF (XLF) in its place.

EventXLFS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-22.3%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.6%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven467 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-42.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven74.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven289 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-21.4%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.3%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven272 days62 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-26.1%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven35.3%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven162 days123 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-78.3%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven359.8%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven2329 days1085 days

Compare to SRZN, RGS, ROC

In The Past

State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF's stock fell -15.5% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 18.4% gain to breakeven.

Preserve Wealth

Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

Asset Allocation

Actively managed asset allocation strategies protect wealth. Learn more.

About Karbon Capital Partners (KBON)

We are a newly organized blank check company incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses, which we refer to as our initial business combination. Our only activities since inception have been organizational activities and those necessary to prepare for this offering. We have not selected any business combination target, and we have not, nor has anyone on our behalf, initiated any substantive discussions, directly or indirectly, with any business combination target. We have generated no operating revenues to date, and we do not expect that we will generate operating revenues until we consummate our initial business combination. We believe that our management team, which includes our officers and director nominees as discussed below, is well-positioned to identify attractive business combination opportunities. Our management team has a history of executing transactions in multiple geographies and under varying economic and financial market conditions. In particular, our management team has significant experience identifying, financing and operating leading energy and energy infrastructure companies. While we may pursue an acquisition opportunity in any business, industry, sector, or geographical location, we intend to concentrate on industries that complement our management team’s background by focusing on a target business in the broadly defined energy industry. We will leverage the deep networks and expertise of our management team to target investments in power generation, energy infrastructure and energy technology and security sectors. We feel these industries have strong growth characteristics driven primarily by the expanding energy needs related to Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) /data centers, Liquefied Natural Gas (“LNG”) and their related ecosystems. We will target companies with strong growth prospects tied to the ever-increasing energy needs of data centers and LNG, and their related ecosystems, and seek to create significant value for our shareholders through both organic and inorganic growth strategies to further accelerate a target’s penetration into its addressable markets. Our executive offices are located in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

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  • Facilitating Business Combinations: Karbon Capital Partners' sole activity and purpose is to identify and effect a merger, acquisition, or similar business combination with one or more private operating businesses, primarily within the broadly defined energy industry.

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Based on the provided company description, Karbon Capital Partners (KBON) is a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC). Its primary purpose is to effect a business combination with one or more businesses. The company description explicitly states:

  • "Our only activities since inception have been organizational activities and those necessary to prepare for this offering."
  • "We have generated no operating revenues to date, and we do not expect that we will generate operating revenues until we consummate our initial business combination."

As a blank check company that has not yet completed a business combination and has no operating revenues, Karbon Capital Partners (KBON) does not currently have any major customers or generate revenue from selling products or services. Therefore, it has no major customers to identify at this stage.

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Thomas F. Karam
Chief Executive Officer & Director

Mr. Karam serves as the Independent Board Chair and a Director of EQT Corporation, a hydrocarbon exploration company.

Jeffrey J. Zajkowski
Chief Financial Officer & Director

Mr. Zajkowski previously served as the Head of North American Equity Capital Markets at JP Morgan.

Joseph Anthony Manchin III
Independent Chairman

Mr. Manchin is a former U.S. Senator for West Virginia. He has been nominated to serve as the chairman of Karbon Capital Partners' board of directors.

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Karbon Capital Partners (KBON) faces several key risks inherent to its nature as a blank check company, or Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC). These risks include:

Key Business Risks for Karbon Capital Partners (KBON)

  1. Inability to Complete an Initial Business Combination: As a newly organized blank check company, Karbon Capital Partners' primary objective is to complete a merger, amalgamation, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. A significant risk is the potential inability to identify and successfully acquire a suitable target company within its specified timeframe, typically 18 to 24 months, though extensions are possible. If a business combination is not consummated, the company must liquidate, returning capital from its trust account to public shareholders, which would result in the sponsor's at-risk capital becoming worthless and public shareholders losing potential investment gains.
  2. Dilution of Shareholder Value: Even if a business combination is successfully completed, shareholders face the risk of dilution. SPAC structures often involve founder shares and warrants, which can lead to a decrease in the ownership percentage and value of individual shares held by public investors post-acquisition.
  3. Reliance on Specific and Potentially Competitive Industry Sectors: Karbon Capital Partners intends to concentrate its acquisition efforts on target businesses within the broadly defined energy industry, with a focus on power generation, energy infrastructure, and energy technology and security sectors, driven by the expanding needs of Artificial Intelligence (AI)/data centers and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). This specialization, combined with potential competition for attractive targets in these "hot" sectors, could make it challenging to identify and secure a suitable acquisition at a favorable valuation. Adverse market conditions, increased competition, or regulatory changes within these specific industries could further complicate the acquisition process and impact the long-term success of the combined entity.

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Karbon Capital Partners (KBON) is a blank check company intending to focus its investments on the broadly defined energy industry, with a particular emphasis on power generation, energy infrastructure, and energy technology and security sectors, driven by the expanding energy needs related to Artificial Intelligence (AI)/data centers and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).

The addressable markets for these areas are substantial and growing:

  • Power Generation: The global power generation market was valued at USD 1,185.11 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 2,222.31 billion by 2034, exhibiting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.85% during the forecast period. Another estimate values the global market at USD 1.595.40 billion in 2024, reaching USD 2.439.33 billion by 2031 with a CAGR of 6.25% from 2024 to 2031. North America held a significant share of this market, accounting for 47.12% in 2023.
  • Energy Infrastructure: The global clean energy infrastructure market, which includes systems for generating, storing, transmitting, and managing energy with minimal environmental impact, was valued at USD 0.7 trillion in 2023. It is estimated to reach USD 1.8 trillion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2024 to 2033. Global grid investment is expected to exceed USD 410 billion in 2025, with an estimated annual need of approximately USD 600 billion by 2030 to meet climate and energy goals.
  • Energy Technology and Security: The global market for six core clean energy technologies (solar PV, wind turbines, electric cars, batteries, electrolyzers, and heat pumps) is projected to rise from USD 700 billion in 2023 to more than USD 2 trillion by 2035. The global renewable energy technology market size is expected to reach USD 974.6 billion by the end of 2025 and USD 2,014.37 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 9.5% from 2025 to 2033. Additionally, the global digital energy market, which includes smart grids and IoT for energy, is estimated to be USD 610.32 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 1,101.44 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 8.8% from 2025 to 2032.

Specific to AI/Data Centers:

  • Data Center Power Market: The global data center power market size was estimated at USD 22.77 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 71.76 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 15.7% from 2026 to 2033. North America held the largest global revenue share of 38.0% in 2025.
  • Data Center Energy Demand: Global data center power demand is expected to increase from 860 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2025 to 1,587 TWh by 2030. In the United States, data center power demand is forecasted to more than double from almost 35 gigawatts (GW) in 2024 to 78 GW by 2035. Power demand from AI data centers in the U.S. alone could grow more than thirtyfold, reaching 123 GW by 2035, up from 4 GW in 2024.
  • Data Center Infrastructure Market: The global data center infrastructure market is projected to surpass USD 1 trillion in annual spending by 2030, driven by the demand for AI. Spending in this market reached USD 290 billion in 2024.
  • Data Center Energy Storage Market: The global market for data center energy storage was valued at USD 2 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 4.3 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 7.7% between 2025 and 2034. The U.S. accounted for approximately 40% of the global market in 2024.

Specific to Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG):

  • LNG Market Size: The global LNG market size was valued at USD 130.3 billion in 2024 and is poised to grow to USD 269.28 billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period (2026–2033). Another report indicates a market size of USD 167.06 billion in 2024, projected to reach USD 227.28 billion by 2032 with a CAGR of 4.09% during 2025-2032. Global LNG production capacity stood at 511 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) in 2025 and is estimated to reach 822.68 MTPA by 2031, growing at an 8.25% CAGR from 2026 to 2031.
  • LNG for Power Generation: Power generation accounted for the largest share of the LNG market, holding 47.90% of the revenue in 2024.

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For Karbon Capital Partners (KBON), a newly organized blank check company, the expected drivers of future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years are intrinsically linked to its strategic objective of completing a business combination with one or more operating businesses within the energy industry. As such, the revenue growth will stem from the performance of the acquired entity, guided by KBON's investment thesis:

  1. Expanding Energy Needs of AI/Data Centers: Karbon Capital Partners specifically intends to target businesses that capitalize on the rapidly growing energy demands of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data centers. The expansion of AI workloads is projected to significantly increase data center compute consumption, driving substantial capital expenditure in related infrastructure. This trend creates a strong demand for power generation and energy infrastructure solutions that KBON's acquired company would aim to provide.
  2. Growth in Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Related Ecosystems: The company also emphasizes targeting businesses benefiting from the increasing energy requirements associated with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and its broader ecosystem. The LNG sector has seen significant capital commitments and an appetite for financing, indicating strong growth prospects for companies involved in its production, infrastructure, and distribution.
  3. Strategic Investments in Power Generation, Energy Infrastructure, and Energy Technology & Security: KBON's focus is on acquiring businesses within these broadly defined energy sectors. These industries are seen as having robust growth characteristics. The acquired entity's revenue growth would be driven by its activities in developing, operating, and enhancing assets in these areas, leveraging the management team's expertise.
  4. Execution of Organic and Inorganic Growth Strategies by the Acquired Business: Karbon Capital Partners seeks to acquire companies that can achieve significant value for shareholders through both organic growth (e.g., expanding existing operations, increasing market penetration) and inorganic growth (e.g., strategic acquisitions). These strategies, implemented by the combined entity, would be key to accelerating the target's revenue penetration into its addressable markets over the next few years.

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Share Issuance

Karbon Capital Partners completed its initial public offering (IPO) on December 12, 2025, issuing 34,500,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit. The IPO, which included the full exercise of the underwriter's over-allotment option, raised a total of $345 million in gross proceeds. The Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols KBON and KBONW, respectively, once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading.

Inbound Investments

Concurrently with its IPO, Karbon Capital Partners completed a private placement where its sponsor, Karbon Capital Partners Core Holdings, LLC, purchased 890,000 units at $10.00 per unit. The net proceeds from both the IPO and this private placement have been placed into a trust account, which is managed by Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company. These funds are restricted and can only be withdrawn for specific purposes, such as paying taxes from interest earned, covering up to $100,000 for dissolution expenses, or in connection with a business combination or shareholder-approved amendments.

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Financials

KBONSRZNRGSROCMedian
NameKarbon C.Surrozen Regis Rank One. 
Mkt Price10.1426.2128.245.0418.18
Mkt Cap0.40.30.10.10.2
Rev LTM-72291212
Op Inc LTM--4325-6-6
FCF LTM--3414-4-4
FCF 3Y Avg--296--11
CFO LTM--3316-3-3
CFO 3Y Avg--297--11

Growth & Margins

KBONSRZNRGSROCMedian
NameKarbon C.Surrozen Regis Rank One. 
Rev Chg LTM--35.6%15.0%--10.3%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg---1.3%--1.3%
Rev Chg Q-408.6%-8.0%-200.3%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-115.5%-1.9%-56.8%
Op Inc Chg LTM--65.6%37.8%--13.9%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg--7.4%146.9%-69.7%
Op Mgn LTM--573.8%11.0%-48.0%-48.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg--9.9%-9.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-636.8%0.5%-318.7%
CFO/Rev LTM--446.5%6.8%-23.2%-23.2%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg--3.3%-3.3%
FCF/Rev LTM--449.4%6.0%-32.2%-32.2%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg--2.8%-2.8%

Valuation

KBONSRZNRGSROCMedian
NameKarbon C.Surrozen Regis Rank One. 
Mkt Cap0.40.30.10.10.2
P/S-38.30.37.17.1
P/Op Inc--6.72.9-14.7-6.7
P/EBIT--6.72.5-14.7-6.7
P/E--0.80.6-15.3-0.8
P/CFO--8.64.6-30.4-8.6
Total Yield--119.4%166.0%-5.0%-5.0%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%1.5%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg--53.5%2.2%--25.7%
D/E0.00.04.40.00.0
Net D/E-0.0-0.34.0-0.2-0.1

Returns

KBONSRZNRGSROCMedian
NameKarbon C.Surrozen Regis Rank One. 
1M Rtn0.9%-17.0%1.5%-19.1%-8.0%
3M Rtn1.0%-5.7%23.4%-22.5%-2.4%
6M Rtn1.1%58.1%5.1%-93.6%3.1%
12M Rtn1.1%209.1%25.5%-93.6%13.3%
3Y Rtn1.1%169.3%44.1%-93.6%22.6%
1M Excs Rtn-5.3%-23.2%-4.7%-25.3%-14.3%
3M Excs Rtn-9.2%-15.9%13.2%-32.7%-12.6%
6M Excs Rtn-10.9%51.7%-7.4%-105.7%-9.2%
12M Excs Rtn-27.6%203.5%-8.5%-122.4%-18.0%
3Y Excs Rtn-81.8%103.6%-44.4%-176.5%-63.1%

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Financials

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date5152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.0 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 43020262.6%
Average Daily Volume0.0 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1
Basic Shares Quantity44.0 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares0.0%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 5/29/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive000
# Negative000
Median Positive   
Median Negative   
Max Positive   
Max Negative   

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/12/202610-Q
12/31/202503/26/202610-K
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