Filed by Wallbox B.V.
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Subject Company: Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. II
Commission File No. 001-40114
Date: August 30, 2021
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THE MINISTER OF INDUSTRY, TRADE AND TOURISM, REYES MAROTO, VISITED
WALLBOX’S HEADQUARTERS IN THE UNITED STATES
This event, which provided an opportunity to learn about the company’s commitment to innovation and electromobility, was part of the President of the Government’s trade mission to the United States in which Enric Asunción, CEO of Wallbox, participated.
During the official trip, Wallbox has been able to present its technology to government officials, business leaders and investors and to increase the profile of Spanish talent in its sector.
BARCELONA, SPAIN / MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA—26 July 2021—Wallbox, a leading provider of electric vehicle charging solutions welcomed the Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Reyes Maroto, to their North American headquarters in Mountain View (California, United States) last Friday. The tour followed Maroto’s visit to Wallbox’s Barcelona factory to see the assembly line (October 2020), and served to give the minister greater insight into how the company’s U.S. expansion would be a catalyst for further growth in Spain, especially in terms of engineering and Research and Development. In addition to the Minister and part of her Cabinet, this special visit was attended by Francisco Polo, High Commissioner for Spain Entrepreneur Nation; members of her team, the Cabinet of the President of the Government of Spain and the Spanish Trade Office in Los Angeles; and leaders of other high-profile Spanish companies.
During the visit, Enric Asunción, CEO and co-founder of Wallbox, hosted the official delegation, showcasing the company’s commitment to electromobility. “I am proud to be able to show Minister Reyes Maroto and her team how a Spanish company can successfully serve a global market and bring Spanish talent and knowledge to the world. Thanks to our commitment to innovation and the work of our continuously evolving team, we have become influential players in leading markets outside of Spain—which will accelerate business demand and innovation locally,” said Enric Asunción.
Trade mission with the President of the Spanish Government
This visit by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism to Wallbox’s NA HQ formed part of the trade mission led by Pedro Sánchez, President of the Spanish Government, that included Enric Asunción and other high profile Spanish businessmen. The objective of this trip was to boost business collaboration between the United States and Spain and included visits with government officials, prominent business leaders, investors and media in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco.