Ares Acquisition II - Unit

Ares Acquisition II - Unit released FY2025 Q2 earnings on August 12 (EST), actual revenue USD 0, actual EPS USD 0.0052

Ares Acquisition II - Unit released FY2025 Semi-Annual Earnings on August 12 (EST), with actual revenue of USD 0 and EPS of USD 0.0533

Ares Acquisition II - Unit released FY2025 Q1 earnings on May 15 (EST), actual revenue USD 0, actual EPS USD 0.0478

Ares Acquisition II - Unit released FY2024 Q4 earnings on March 12 (EST), with actual revenue of 0 USD and EPS of 0.0966 USD

Ares Acquisition II - Unit released FY2024 earnings on March 12 (EST) with actual revenue of 0 USD and EPS of 0.4157 USD

Ares Acquisition II - Unit released FY2024 9 Months Earnings on November 12 (EST), with actual revenue of 0 and EPS of 0.319

Ares Acquisition II - Unit released FY2024 Q3 earnings on November 12, 2024 (EST), with actual revenue of 0 and EPS of 0.1114

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Kodiak AI has completed a business combination with Ares Acquisition Corporation II, transitioning from a Cayman Islands company to a Delaware corporation. This involved the conversion of securities, issuance of common stock and warrants, and a significant share redemption. The transaction also resulted in changes to Kodiak's board and management, with new appointments and agreements. Kodiak's securities are now trading on Nasdaq, with an average trading volume of 462,941 and a market cap of $454.7M.

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Kodiak AI Completes Business Combination with Ares Acquisition

Kodiak AI, Inc. is expected to commence trading on Nasdaq under ticker symbols "KDK" and "KDKRW" on September 25, 2025 Kodiak's ~$2.5 billion valuation is among the largest operating company de-SPAC transactions of 2025 to date

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Kodiak Completes Business Combination with Ares Acquisition Corporation II to Accelerate Journey as a Leading AI-Powered Autonomous Vehicle Technology Company

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Ares Acquisition Corporation II (NYSE:AACT) saw its stock price rise by 7.6% to $9.55, with trading volume increasing by 13% to approximately 640,958 shares. Institutional investors hold 72.95% of the company's stock, with several hedge funds recently acquiring new positions. Ares Acquisition Corp. II is a blank check company focused on mergers and acquisitions. Analysts currently rate the stock as a Hold, suggesting there may be better investment opportunities available.

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Ares Acquisition Corporation II (NYSE:AACT) Stock Price Up 7.6%  - What's Next?

Kodiak Robotics and Ares Acquisition Corporation II have successfully raised over $275 million to support their proposed business combination, following redemptions. This includes $212.5 million from institutional investors and $62.9 million remaining in the Trust Account. The Extraordinary General Meeting to approve the merger has been postponed to 2:00 p.m. on September 23, 2025. Kodiak aims to become a leader in autonomous vehicle technology, addressing challenges in the trucking industry. The combined entity plans to list on Nasdaq under the symbols "KDK" and "KDKRW."

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Kodiak and Ares Acquisition Corporation II Have Raised Over $275 Million to Support Proposed Business Combination Following Redemptions | AACT Stock News

Ares Acquisition Corporation II held an extraordinary general meeting on August 20, 2025, where shareholders approved several proposals, including the Business Combination, Domestication, Stock Issuance, Organizational Documents, Advisory Organizational Documents, Incentive Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Director Election Proposals. The Adjournment Proposal was not presented as all proposals were approved. This news was generated by Public Technologies and is for informational purposes only.

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Ares Acquisition Corporation II Conducted Extraordinary General Meeting

Ares Acquisition shares are trading lower. Weakness may be due to a slight delay for the shareholder vote.

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Ares Acquisition Corporation II (AACT) will hold an extraordinary general meeting on September 23, 2025, to vote on its proposed business combination with Kodiak Robotics, Inc. The board recommends shareholders vote "FOR" the proposal and other items in the proxy statement. Shareholders can authorize their proxy online or by mail before the meeting.

Shareholders to Vote on Ares Acquisition Corporation II's Proposed Business Combination with Kodiak Robotics at Upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting

Ares Acquisition Corp II (AACT) and Kodiak Robotics have scheduled an Extraordinary General Meeting for September 23, 2025, following the SEC's approval of their Registration Statement on Form S-4 on August 29, 2025. This approval is a crucial step towards finalizing their proposed business combination, indicating progress in their merger plans.

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Ares Acquisition Corp II (AACT) and Kodiak Robotics set Extraordinary General Meeting for Sept 23, 2025 following SEC's approval of Registration Statement.

Ares Acquisition Corporation II has appointed Surajit Datta as the new CFO of Kodiak. Datta brings over 20 years of finance and investment banking experience, previously serving as Vice President of Finance at SentinelOne. His appointment aligns with Kodiak's plans for a business combination with Ares Acquisition Corporation II, aiming for a public listing on NASDAQ in the second half of 2025.

Kodiak Announces Appointment of Surajit Datta as CFO Amid Plans for Public Listing through Ares Acquisition Corporation II

Ares Acquisition Corporation II has secured a $2 million unsecured working capital loan from its sponsor, Ares Acquisition Holdings II LP, to support its proposed business combination with Kodiak Robotics, Inc. The loan, which does not accrue interest, will mature upon the completion of the business combination. Additionally, the sponsor has the option to convert the loan into warrants for the post-business combination entity.

Ares Acquisition Corporation II Secures $2 Million Unsecured Working Capital Loan from Sponsor for Proposed Business Combination

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Ares Acquisition Co. II (NYSE:AACT) saw a significant increase in short interest in April, rising 4,044.3% to 476,600 shares as of April 15th. This represents 1.3% of the company's shares sold short, with a days-to-cover ratio of 0.6 days based on an average daily volume of 799,900 shares. The stock traded up 0.3% to $11.26, with a trading volume of 1,573,972 shares. Institutional investors hold 72.95% of the company's stock, indicating strong interest from hedge funds and other entities.