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The SEC filings associated with Ares Acquisition Corporation II (AACT) and the successor public company Kodiak AI, Inc. provide a detailed record of the SPAC business combination and the evolution of the combined entity’s capital structure. AACT’s role as a special purpose acquisition company is documented in the registration statement on Form S-4, which includes a proxy statement/prospectus for AACT shareholders and a prospectus for the securities of the combined company.
After the merger closed, Kodiak AI, Inc. became the SEC registrant, with its common stock listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbol KDK. Current reports on Form 8-K and amendments on Form 8-K/A describe key events such as the consummation of the business combination, warrant adjustments that changed the exercise price and redemption trigger price of public and private placement warrants, and the entry into a senior secured term loan facility. These filings also explain how certain capital raising transactions in connection with the business combination triggered adjustments under the warrant agreement.
Registration statements on Form S-1/A for Kodiak AI, Inc. register common stock and warrants and include extensive disclosures about the company’s business, risk factors, and financial statements. Additional 8-K filings report financial results for specific periods, with press releases furnished as exhibits, and describe material definitive agreements such as venture loan and security agreements and the termination of prior debt arrangements.
On Stock Titan’s SEC filings page, users can access these documents as they appear on EDGAR and take advantage of AI-powered summaries that explain the significance of each filing. This includes highlighting how the SPAC structure of AACT transitioned into an operating public company under the KDK ticker, outlining changes to security holders’ rights, and clarifying the impact of new debt facilities and warrant adjustments on the company’s capital structure.
Michael Wiesinger, Chief Operating Officer of Kodiak AI, Inc. reported securities acquired on 09/24/2025 pursuant to the closing of a business combination with Kodiak Robotics. The report shows 178,740 shares of Common Stock acquired and multiple stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs) converted or issued in connection with the merger. Stock options listed carry exercise prices including $0.6794, $0.468 and $6.8388 and cover 409,355, 88,307, 366,498, 132,461, 1,040,168 and 428,629 underlying shares respectively. Matching RSUs were also granted in the same amounts and are subject to both service-based vesting schedules and performance-based vesting tied to share price thresholds of $18, $23 and $28 during specified trading windows prior to 09/24/2029. The transactions reflect the conversion and adjustment of Legacy Kodiak equity into Issuer securities per the Business Combination Agreement.
Wendel Andreas, Chief Technology Officer of Kodiak AI, Inc. (KDK), reported a series of awards and exchanges on 09/24/2025 tied to the closing of a business combination. In connection with the merger, Legacy Kodiak equity and awards were converted into issuer securities under a defined exchange ratio. The Reporting Person acquired 4,305,573 shares of common stock and received options totaling 5,337,220 underlying shares across four option grants with exercise prices of $0.3472, $0.6794, $0.468 and $6.8388. Matching restricted stock units (RSUs) were also granted for the same share amounts and are subject to service vesting schedules and performance vesting conditions tied to share-price thresholds of $18.00, $23.00 and $28.00 measured over specified trading-day windows prior to September 24, 2029.
Kodiak AI, Inc. (KDK) reporting person Kristin Sverchek, a director, reported equity awards received in connection with the closing of a business combination on 09/24/2025. The filing shows a grant of a stock option covering 183,095 shares with an exercise price of $6.8388 and an equal number of restricted stock units (RSUs) for 183,095 shares. One-third of the option shares vest on 05/05/2026 with the remainder vesting monthly thereafter (1/36th per month) subject to continued service. The RSUs vest subject to the same service schedule and a performance condition that vests one-third at achievement of share-price thresholds of $18.00, $23.00 and $28.00 within the performance period ending on the earlier of 09/24/2029 or a change of control. The awards were issued as part of the merger that converted Legacy Kodiak equity into Issuer equity under the Business Combination Agreement.
James D. Reed, a director of Kodiak AI, Inc. (KDK), reported acquisition of equity in connection with the company's September 24, 2025 business combination. The filing shows derivative awards consisting of a stock option with an exercise price of $0.6794 and restricted stock units (RSUs), each covering 1,237,166 shares of Common Stock following the transaction. Of the option shares, 824,209 were deemed vested as of February 2, 2024, with the remaining 412,957 vesting monthly at 1/48th per month subject to continued service. The RSUs are subject to both a service-based vesting schedule aligned with the option vesting and a performance-based condition that vests one-third at stock-price hurdles of $18.00, $23.00 and $28.00 if each threshold is met for 20 trading days within a 30-trading-day period prior to the earlier of September 24, 2029 or a change of control.
Kodiak AI, Inc. (KDK) reported that on September 24, 2025 Major Zsuzsanna, its Chief People Officer, acquired multiple option awards and restricted stock units in connection with the closing of the Business Combination that combined Legacy Kodiak into the issuer. The filing lists eight option grants with exercise prices ranging from $0.3472 to $6.8388 covering a total of 2,294,800 underlying shares and matching RSUs for the same totals and vesting schedules. Many options are fully vested or vest on monthly schedules tied to continued service; the RSUs include both service-based vesting and performance-based vesting tied to share-price targets of $18, $23, and $28 within specified measurement periods.
Kenneth A. Goldman, a director of Kodiak AI, Inc. (KDK), reported receiving equity in connection with the closing of the business combination on September 24, 2025. The Form 4 shows acquisition of a stock option to purchase 183,095 shares with an exercise price of $6.8388 and corresponding restricted stock units (RSUs) for 183,095 shares priced at $0. One-third of the option shares vest on May 5, 2026, with the remainder vesting monthly thereafter; the RSUs also include a performance-based vesting condition tied to share-price thresholds of $18.00, $23.00 and $28.00 for partial vesting.
Mohamed Elshenawy, a director of Kodiak AI, Inc. (KDK), acquired equity awards tied to the company's recent business combination closing. The Form 4 reports that on 09/24/2025 Mr. Elshenawy received a stock option covering 183,095 shares with an exercise price of $8.8769 and an identical number of restricted stock units (RSUs) covering 183,095 shares. One-third of the option shares vest on July 15, 2026, with the remainder vesting monthly thereafter, contingent on continued service. The RSUs are subject to the same service-based vesting schedule and also carry performance-based vesting conditions tied to the issuer's share price reaching $18.00, $23.00 and $28.00 for specified trading-day tests prior to September 24, 2029 (or a change of control). The awards were issued in connection with the closing of the Business Combination described in the footnotes, under which Legacy Kodiak equity and options were exchanged into Issuer securities based on a conversion ratio.
Surajit Datta, identified as Chief Financial Officer of Kodiak Al, Inc. ("KDK"), reported transactions dated 09/24/2025 tied to the closing of a business combination with Legacy Kodiak. In connection with the merger, outstanding Legacy Kodiak options and restricted stock units were converted into awards of the issuer.
The filing shows a grant of a stock option to purchase 2,035,915 shares at an exercise price of $8.8769, and 2,035,915 RSUs representing the right to receive the same number of common shares. The option vests 25% on 08/25/2026 and then 1/48th monthly thereafter; the RSUs vest subject to identical service-based vesting and additional performance hurdles that vest 1/3 at stock price thresholds of $18.00, $23.00 and $28.00 over specified trading-day conditions prior to 09/24/2029.
Kodiak AI, Inc. (KDK) reporting person Jordan S. Coleman, Chief Legal and Policy Officer, reported multiple equity awards and conversions on 09/24/2025 tied to the closing of a business combination that merged Legacy Kodiak into the issuer. Legacy Kodiak common shares were converted into issuer common shares under a defined exchange ratio and the reporting person received 4,471 shares of Common Stock and numerous stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs). Options listed have exercise prices ranging from $0.3472 to $6.8388 and aggregate to several hundred thousand shares per grant, with RSUs subject to service and performance vesting tied to share-price hurdles of $18, $23 and $28 within defined periods.
Donald L. Burnette, Kodiak AI, Inc. director and CEO, reported securities received in connection with the company’s business combination closing on September 24, 2025. He acquired 25,915,204 shares of common stock directly and an additional 1,385,765 shares held indirectly by a family trust. He also received a stock option for 1,017,084 shares with an exercise price of $6.8388 and 1,017,084 restricted stock units (RSUs). The option vests over time (1/8th on December 30, 2025 and then 1/48th monthly thereafter) and RSUs are subject to both the same service schedule and performance-based vesting tied to stock-price thresholds of $18.00, $23.00 and $28.00 within specified periods.