Athena Technology II (ATEK) adds 1-month window for SPAC merger

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II deposited $497.74 into its trust account on October 7, 2025 to extend the deadline to complete its initial business combination by one month, moving the date from October 14, 2025 to November 14, 2025. This deposit triggers a “Monthly Extension” under the company’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation.

The company states that this is the second of up to nine potential monthly extensions it is permitted to use. The filing does not describe any transaction target, only that more time has been secured to pursue an initial business combination.

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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): October 7, 2025

ATHENA TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CORP. II

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-41144		87-2447308
(State or other jurisdiction		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer
of incorporation or organization)				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:

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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 October 7, 2025, 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 October 14, 2025 to November 14, 2025 (the “Monthly Extension”). The Monthly Extension is the second 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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SIGNATURE

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

Dated: October 8, 2025	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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FAQ

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

Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II reported that it deposited $497.74 into its trust account to implement a one-month “Monthly Extension” of the time it has to complete its initial business combination.

How much did ATEK deposit into its trust account and why?

The company deposited $497.74 into its trust account on October 7, 2025 to extend the period it has to consummate its initial business combination by one month.

What is the new deadline for Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II to complete its initial business combination?

The one-month extension moves the deadline from October 14, 2025 to November 14, 2025 for the company to consummate its initial business combination.

How many monthly extensions is ATEK allowed, and which one is this?

The company is permitted up to nine potential monthly extensions under its amended and restated certificate of incorporation. The deposit described here represents the second Monthly Extension.

Does this ATEK filing announce a specific business combination target?

No. The disclosure focuses on the deposit of $497.74 and the resulting one-month extension of the deadline; it does not identify any specific business combination target.

Where will the deposited funds for ATEK’s extension be held?

The $497.74 associated with the Monthly Extension will be held in the company’s trust account, consistent with its structure for pursuing an initial business combination.