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Athena Tech II (ATEK) uses final extension to June 14 merger deadline

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Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II deposited $497.74 into its trust account to extend the deadline for completing its initial business combination from May 14, 2026 to June 14, 2026.

This one-month "Monthly Extension" is the ninth and final extension allowed under its amended certificate of incorporation.

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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, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Trust deposit $497.74 Amount deposited into trust account for extension
Original deadline May 14, 2026 Initial business combination deadline before extension
Extended deadline June 14, 2026 New business combination deadline after one-month extension
Monthly Extensions used 9 of 9 Ninth and final Monthly Extension permitted under charter
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.
Monthly Extension regulatory
"from May 14, 2026 to June 14, 2026 (the “Monthly Extension”)"
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation regulatory
"up to nine potential monthly extensions 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"
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 

 

 

 

FORM 8-K
 

 

 

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

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 4, 2026 

 

 

 

ATHENA TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CORP. II
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-41144   87-2447308
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		  

(Commission

File Number)

   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

442 5th Avenue

New York, NY 10018
(Address of registrant’s principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

(970) 925-1572

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) 

 

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

 

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 8.01. Other Events.

 

On May 4, 2026, Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), caused to be deposited $497.74 into the Company’s trust account allowing the Company to extend the period of time it has to consummate its initial business combination by one month from May 14, 2026 to June 14, 2026 (the “Monthly Extension”). The Monthly Extension is the ninth of up to nine potential monthly extensions permitted under the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended.  

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description of Exhibits
     
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within Inline XBRL document).

 

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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.

 

Dated: May 4, 2026

 

  ATHENA TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CORP. II
     
  By: /s/ Isabelle Freidheim
  Name: Isabelle Freidheim
  Title: Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson of the Board of Directors

 

 

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Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II (ATEK) announce in this 8-K?

Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II disclosed that it deposited $497.74 into its trust account to extend the deadline to complete its initial business combination to June 14, 2026, using a one-month Monthly Extension allowed under its charter.

How much did ATEK add to its trust account for the latest extension?

Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II added $497.74 to its trust account. This specific deposit is tied to a one-month extension of the deadline to complete its initial business combination, moving the date from May 14, 2026 to June 14, 2026.

How long is the new business combination deadline for ATEK extended?

The business combination deadline for Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II is extended by one month. The cutoff date shifts from May 14, 2026 to June 14, 2026, as a result of the deposit into the company’s trust account described in the filing.

How many Monthly Extensions has Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II used?

The company has used its ninth Monthly Extension. This is described as the ninth of up to nine potential one-month extensions permitted under its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, meaning it has now exhausted its available monthly extensions.

Why is ATEK using a Monthly Extension for its business combination?

Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II is using a Monthly Extension to gain more time to complete its initial business combination. By depositing $497.74 into its trust account, the company extends the deadline by one month to June 14, 2026 under its charter terms.

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