Athena Technology II extends deal deadline by one month
Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II deposited $497.74 into its trust account to use a one-month extension option under its charter.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II deposited $497.74 into its trust account to use a one-month extension option under its charter. This moves the deadline to complete its initial business combination from April 14, 2026 to May 14, 2026. The company notes this is the eighth of up to nine permitted monthly extensions.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 8.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Extension deposit: $497.74
New combination deadline: May 14, 2026
Extension number used: 8 of 9
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Extension deposit
$497.74
Amount deposited into trust account for one-month extension on April 6, 2026
New combination deadline
May 14, 2026
Extended from April 14, 2026 via Monthly Extension
Extension number used
8 of 9
Eighth of up to nine monthly extensions permitted under charter
Key Terms
trust account, initial business combination, Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, Emerging growth company, +1 more
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trust account financial
"caused to be deposited $497.74 into the Company’s trust account allowing the Company to extend"
A trust account is a special bank or brokerage account where assets are held and managed by a designated person or firm (the trustee) for the benefit of another person or group (the beneficiary). It matters to investors because it separates assets from personal or corporate funds, can protect assets, control how and when money is used, and may affect tax or legal rights—think of it as a locked drawer opened only under agreed rules.
initial business combination financial
"extend the period of time it has to consummate its initial business combination by one month"
An initial business combination is the deal in which a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merges with or acquires an operating business to bring that business onto public markets. Think of the SPAC as an empty shell that raises money from investors, then uses that cash to buy a private company—this transaction turns the private company into a public one and often changes its ownership, valuation, and access to capital, so investors should watch for shifts in risk, future growth prospects, and shareholder rights.
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation regulatory
"permitted under the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended"
A company’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation is an updated version of its foundational legal charter that replaces the older document and folds in all changes into one clear copy; it spells out corporate structure, classes of stock, shareholder rights and key governance rules. Investors care because it can change who controls the company, how votes are counted, what claims shareholders have on assets or dividends, and can introduce or remove protections against takeovers—like updating a house title after a major renovation to show who owns what and under what rules.
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
Monthly Extension financial
"from April 14, 2026 to May 14, 2026 (the “Monthly Extension”)"
FAQ
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What did Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II (ATEK) announce in this 8-K?
Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II deposited $497.74 into its trust account to trigger a one-month extension of its deadline to complete an initial business combination, moving the date from April 14, 2026 to May 14, 2026.
How long did ATEK extend its initial business combination deadline?
The company extended its deadline by one month, shifting the date to complete its initial business combination from April 14, 2026 to May 14, 2026. This extension uses a monthly option allowed under its amended charter.
How much did ATEK deposit into its trust account for the extension?
Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II deposited $497.74 into its trust account. This small deposit is the amount required to exercise the company’s monthly extension right under its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended.
Which extension number is this for ATEK’s business combination period?
This is the eighth monthly extension exercised by Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II. The charter permits up to nine monthly extensions in total, so the company has one remaining extension month available after this action.
What is the purpose of ATEK’s trust account mentioned in the filing?
The trust account holds funds raised by the SPAC until an initial business combination is completed or the SPAC is liquidated. Deposits like the $497.74 extension payment are added to this account under the company’s charter terms.
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