ARK Investment reports 5.4% Archer Aviation (ACHR) ownership in Schedule 13G

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Archer Aviation Inc. (ACHR) received a new large shareholder disclosure. ARK Investment Management LLC and its CEO, Catherine D. Wood, report beneficial ownership of 35,170,701 shares of Archer’s Class A common stock, representing 5.40% of the class as of 12/31/2025.

ARK has sole voting power over 33,792,857 shares and shared voting power over 506,102 shares. It has sole dispositive power over 35,170,701 shares. Wood reports shared voting power over 34,298,959 shares and shared dispositive power over 35,170,701 shares. The filers certify the stake is held in the ordinary course of business and not to influence control of Archer Aviation.

Insights

Institutional ownership analyst

ARK reports a passive 5.4% stake in Archer Aviation, signaling notable institutional interest without an activist intent.

ARK Investment Management LLC and Catherine D. Wood collectively report beneficial ownership of 35,170,701 Archer Aviation Class A shares, or 5.40% of the class as of 12/31/2025. This positions ARK as a significant institutional holder, but under a Schedule 13G, which is for passive investments.

The filing details ARK’s control profile: sole voting power over 33,792,857 shares and sole dispositive power over 35,170,701 shares, while Wood’s powers are entirely shared. The certification explicitly states the shares are held in the ordinary course of business and not for changing or influencing control of Archer Aviation, framing this as a sizable but non-activist position.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Archer Aviation Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001

(Title of Class of Securities)

03945R102

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(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)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 03945R102

1

Names of Reporting Persons

ARK Investment 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

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 33,792,857.00
6	Shared Voting Power 506,102.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 35,170,701.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

35,170,701.00

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)

5.40 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 03945R102

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Catherine D. Wood

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 34,298,959.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 35,170,701.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

35,170,701.00

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)

5.40 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC, IN

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Archer Aviation Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 190 West Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA, 95134
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: (i) ARK Investment Management LLC ("ARK") (ii) Catherine D. Wood
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: ARK and Catherine D. Wood: 200 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(c)	Citizenship: (i) ARK: Delaware (ii) Catherine D. Wood: United States
(d)	Title of class of securities: Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001
(e)	CUSIP No.: 03945R102
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: ARK and Catherine D. Wood: 35,170,701
(b)	Percent of class: ARK and Catherine D. Wood: 5.40
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: (i) ARK: 33,792,857 (ii) Catherine D. Wood: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: (i) ARK: 506,102 (ii) Catherine D. Wood: 34,298,959
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: (i) ARK: 35,170,701 (ii) Catherine D. Wood: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: (i) ARK: 0 (ii) Catherine D. Wood: 35,170,701
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.
	Not Applicable
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.

ARK Investment Management LLC

Signature:	/s/ Kellen Carter
Name/Title:	Kellen Carter, Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	02/03/2026

Catherine D. Wood

Signature:	/s/ Catherine D. Wood
Name/Title:	Catherine D. Wood, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer
Date:	02/03/2026

FAQ

What ownership stake in Archer Aviation (ACHR) did ARK Investment report?

ARK Investment Management LLC and Catherine D. Wood reported beneficial ownership of 35,170,701 Archer Aviation Class A shares, representing 5.40% of the class as of December 31, 2025, according to their Schedule 13G beneficial ownership filing.

Is ARK’s Archer Aviation (ACHR) position passive or activist under this filing?

The position is disclosed on Schedule 13G, indicating a passive investment. The filers certify the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Archer Aviation.

How much voting power over Archer Aviation (ACHR) shares does ARK have?

ARK Investment Management LLC reports sole voting power over 33,792,857 shares and shared voting power over 506,102 shares of Archer Aviation Class A stock, illustrating ARK’s primary role in directing votes for most of the reported stake.

What voting and dispositive powers does Catherine D. Wood report over Archer Aviation (ACHR) shares?

Catherine D. Wood reports no sole voting or dispositive power, but shared voting power over 34,298,959 shares and shared dispositive power over 35,170,701 shares, reflecting her control position at ARK Investment Management LLC.

On what date did ARK’s Archer Aviation (ACHR) ownership trigger this Schedule 13G?

The date of the event requiring the filing is December 31, 2025. As of that date, ARK Investment Management LLC and Catherine D. Wood crossed or held above the 5% beneficial ownership threshold in Archer Aviation Class A common stock.

Who signed the Schedule 13G reporting ARK’s Archer Aviation (ACHR) stake?

The Schedule 13G was signed by Kellen Carter, Chief Compliance Officer of ARK Investment Management LLC, and Catherine D. Wood, ARK’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, each certifying the accuracy of the ownership information.