Ares Acquisition Corp III (AAC): AQR reports 2,000,000 units, a 5.8% stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AQR Capital Management, LLC, together with AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC and AQR Arbitrage, LLC, reports beneficial ownership of 2,000,000 units of Ares Acquisition Corp III. Each unit represents one Class A ordinary share, so the group reports 2,000,000 Class A shares beneficially owned.

This position represents 5.80% of the Class A ordinary shares. The AQR entities report no sole voting or dispositive power, but shared voting and shared dispositive power over all 2,000,000 units. All reporting entities are organized in the United States, and the filing is signed on their behalf by authorized signatory Henry Parkin.

Key Figures

Beneficial ownership: 2,000,000 units Percent of class: 5.80 % Shared voting power: 2,000,000 +2 more

5 metrics

Beneficial ownership 2,000,000 units Units representing 2,000,000 Class A ordinary shares beneficially owned by AQR entities

Percent of class 5.80 % Reported percentage of Ares Acquisition Corp III Class A ordinary shares

Shared voting power 2,000,000 Shares over which each AQR entity has shared power to vote or direct the vote

Shared dispositive power 2,000,000 Shares over which each AQR entity has shared power to dispose or direct disposition

CUSIP G3303U112 CUSIP for Ares Acquisition Corp III Class A ordinary shares included as part of the units

Key Terms

beneficially owned, shared voting power, shared dispositive power, parent holding company, +1 more

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beneficially owned financial

"Amount beneficially owned: 2,000,000 Units representing 2,000,000 shares"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

shared voting power financial

"Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: ... 2,000,000"

Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.

shared dispositive power financial

"Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: ... 2,000,000"

parent holding company financial

"If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to (ii)(G)"

Class A ordinary shares included as part of the units financial

"Title of class of securities: Class A ordinary shares included as part of the units"

FAQ

What percentage of Ares Acquisition Corp III (AAC) does AQR report owning?

AQR reports beneficial ownership of 5.80% of Ares Acquisition Corp III’s Class A ordinary shares, based on 2,000,000 units representing 2,000,000 Class A shares included as part of the units.

How many Ares Acquisition Corp III (AAC) units does AQR beneficially own?

AQR entities report beneficial ownership of 2,000,000 units of Ares Acquisition Corp III, representing 2,000,000 Class A ordinary shares included as part of the units, with shared voting and shared dispositive power over all such units.

Which AQR entities filed the Schedule 13G on Ares Acquisition Corp III (AAC)?

The filing names AQR Capital Management, LLC, AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, and AQR Arbitrage, LLC as reporting persons, acting together and agreeing that the Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each entity.

Does AQR have sole or shared voting power over its AAC holdings?

The AQR entities report 0 shares with sole voting power and 2,000,000 shares with shared voting power, matching their 2,000,000 units of Ares Acquisition Corp III held beneficially.

What dispositive power does AQR report over Ares Acquisition Corp III (AAC) units?

AQR reports no sole dispositive power and shared dispositive power over 2,000,000 units, corresponding to 2,000,000 Class A ordinary shares included as part of those units of Ares Acquisition Corp III.

Where are the AQR reporting entities for the AAC Schedule 13G organized and located?

All three AQR entities are organized in the United States, with their principal business office at One Greenwich Plaza, Suite 130, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830, as stated in the beneficial ownership report.

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Available on EDGAR 08/13/2026 - 11:51 AM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/13/2026 - 11:50 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Ares Acquisition Corp III

(Name of Issuer)

Class A ordinary shares included as part of the units

(Title of Class of Securities)

G3303U112

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): G3303U112

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Capital Management, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 2,000,000.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 2,000,000.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,000,000.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): G3303U112

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 2,000,000.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 2,000,000.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,000,000.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): G3303U112

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Arbitrage, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 2,000,000.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 2,000,000.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,000,000.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Ares Acquisition Corp III
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1800 AVENUE OF THE STARS, SUITE 1400, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90067
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: AQR Capital Management, LLC AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC AQR Arbitrage, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: ONE GREENWICH PLAZA SUITE 130 Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
(c)	Citizenship: AQR Capital Management, LLC - UNITED STATES AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - UNITED STATES AQR Arbitrage, LLC - UNITED STATES
(d)	Title of class of securities: Class A ordinary shares included as part of the units
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): G3303U112
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 2,000,000 Units representing 2,000,000 shares of Class A ordinary shares included as part of the units
(b)	Percent of class: 5.80 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 2,000,000 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 2,000,000 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 2,000,000
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 2,000,000 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 2,000,000 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 2,000,000
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Item 2(a) above.
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

AQR Capital Management, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	08/13/2026

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	08/13/2026

AQR Arbitrage, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	08/13/2026

Exhibit Information

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, AQR Capital Management, LLC, and AQR Arbitrage, LLC hereby agree that this Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of the parties. AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC. AQR Arbitrage, LLC is deemed to be controlled by AQR Capital Management, LLC.