Schedule 13D Filing by Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. and Affiliates
This filing reports that Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. (CF&Co.) and its affiliates (collectively, the "Reporting Persons") beneficially own 7,779,865 shares of Class A Ordinary Shares of M3-Brigade Acquisition V Corp., representing 27.1% of the outstanding shares. The aggregate purchase price for these shares was approximately $83,774,906.15, funded by CF&Co.'s working capital. CF&Co. acquired these shares to participate in the Issuer's general meeting and intends to vote in favor of proposals in the Issuer's preliminary proxy statement. The Reporting Persons may purchase or dispose of additional shares depending on various factors. Notably, one of the Reporting Persons, Cantor, was involved in a settlement with the SEC regarding misleading statements in SPAC filings, agreeing to pay a $6.75 million penalty. The Reporting Persons have entered into a joint filing agreement to be responsible for the timely and accurate filing of this Schedule 13D.