StoneBridge Acquisition II (APAC) appoints tech-focused independent director to its board

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

StoneBridge Acquisition II Corporation filed a current report to announce a change in its board of directors. On February 2, 2026, the Board appointed Mahboob Subuhani Mohamed Mohideen as an independent director, effective immediately. He has senior experience in technology, digital transformation, and cross-border business growth across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.

The company notes his background includes advisory and board-level roles in areas such as quantum computing, AI and AGI technology, enterprise technology, fintech, blockchain, and large-scale automation programs in the UAE and wider GCC region. He currently has no related-party transactions with the company and will be eligible for any standard non-employee director compensation program the Board may determine, with any initial retainers to be disclosed once approved.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2026

STONEBRIDGE ACQUISITION II CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Cayman Islands		001-42871		00-0000000 N/A
(State or other jurisdiction		(Commission		(IRS Employer
of incorporation)		File Number)		Identification No.)

One World Trade Center

Suite 8500

New York, New York 10007
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(646) 314-3555

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol		Name of each exchange on which registered
Units, each consisting of one Class A Ordinary Share, par value $0.0001 per share, and one Right to acquire one-tenth of one Class A Ordinary Share		APACU		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Class A Ordinary Shares, par value $0.0001 per share		APAC		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Rights, each Right to acquire one-tenth of one Class A Ordinary Share		APACR		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Appointment of Director

On February 2, 2026, the board of directors (the “Board”) of StoneBridge Acquisition II Corporation (the “Company”), appointed Mahboob Subuhani Mohamed Mohideen to serve as an independent member of the Board, effective immediately. The Board has not yet appointed Mr. Mohideen to a committee of the Board.

Mr. Mohideen, 38, is a senior technology and strategy executive with extensive experience in corporate leadership, digital transformation, and cross-border business growth across the Middle East, Europe and Asia. He has held advisory and board-level positions supporting government entities, family offices, and multinational enterprises in a variety of areas, including quantum computing, AI, AI-driven platforms and AGI technology, enterprise technology, digitalization, fintech and blockchain. Mr. Mohideen’s industry background spans telecommunications, healthcare, education, aviation, tourism, smart security, and large-scale automation programs in the United Arab Emirates and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Mohideen and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Mohideen was selected as a director. In addition, there are no transactions in which Mr. Mohideen has a direct or indirect interest that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Mr. Mohideen will be eligible to participate in the Company’s standard non-employee director compensation program, if any, as may be determined from time to time by the Board. Any initial equity or cash retainers, if applicable, will be disclosed once approved.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	StoneBridge Acquisition II Corporation
	By:	/s/ Bhargav Marepally
	Name:	Bhargav Marepally
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer
Date: February 3, 2026

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FAQ

What board change did StoneBridge Acquisition II Corporation (APAC) disclose?

StoneBridge Acquisition II Corporation disclosed that its board appointed Mahboob Subuhani Mohamed Mohideen as an independent director effective February 2, 2026. This expands the board with a member who brings technology, digital transformation, and cross-border business experience across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and the GCC region.

Who is the new independent director appointed by StoneBridge Acquisition II Corporation (APAC)?

The new independent director is Mahboob Subuhani Mohamed Mohideen, age 38. He is a senior technology and strategy executive with experience advising government entities, family offices, and multinational enterprises in areas including quantum computing, AI, enterprise technology, fintech, blockchain, and large-scale automation projects in the UAE and GCC.

Does Mahboob Subuhani Mohamed Mohideen have any related-party transactions with StoneBridge Acquisition II Corporation (APAC)?

The company states there are no transactions in which Mahboob Subuhani Mohamed Mohideen has a direct or indirect interest that require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. This indicates no reportable related-party dealings between him and StoneBridge Acquisition II Corporation at the time of his appointment.

Will the new StoneBridge Acquisition II Corporation (APAC) director receive compensation?

Mahboob Subuhani Mohamed Mohideen will be eligible to participate in StoneBridge Acquisition II Corporation’s standard non-employee director compensation program, if any, as determined by the board. The filing notes that any initial equity or cash retainers, if applicable, will be disclosed after they are approved by the board.

What industry background does StoneBridge Acquisition II Corporation’s new director bring?

Mahboob Subuhani Mohamed Mohideen’s background spans telecommunications, healthcare, education, aviation, tourism, smart security, and large-scale automation programs. He has worked across the United Arab Emirates and the broader Gulf Cooperation Council region, supporting government bodies, family offices, and multinational enterprises in technology-driven initiatives.

Was Mahboob Subuhani Mohamed Mohideen appointed to any board committees at StoneBridge Acquisition II Corporation (APAC)?

The filing states that the board has not yet appointed Mahboob Subuhani Mohamed Mohideen to any board committee. He currently serves as an independent member of the board, and any future committee assignments would be determined and disclosed by the company’s board of directors.