[8-K] Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II deposited $497.74 into its trust account to extend the time to complete its initial business combination by one month, moving the deadline from November 14, 2025 to December 14, 2025.

This is the third of up to nine monthly extensions permitted under its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. The deposit reflects a routine SPAC mechanism to maintain the opportunity to finalize a merger while the company continues its search.

Insights

SPAC Governance Analyst

One-month SPAC deadline extension secured with a nominal deposit; timeline shifts to December 14, 2025.

Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II deposited $497.74 to extend its deadline to complete an initial business combination by one month, moving from November 14, 2025 to December 14, 2025. This is the third of up to nine monthly extensions authorized under its charter. The filing uses Item 8.01, signaling an operational timing update rather than a new transaction.

The mechanism is simple: a small cash contribution to the trust account enables an additional month in the search/closing window. This preserves the company’s ability to continue pursuing a combination within the chartered framework. The disclosure does not reference any proposed deal, financing, or other changes, so the primary impact is on timing rather than economics.

Key items to watch: whether further monthly extensions are exercised (up to nine total), the size and frequency of future deposits, and any definitive agreement announcements before or on December 14, 2025. The next clear milestone is the new deadline itself.

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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): November 4, 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 November 4, 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 November 14, 2025 to December 14, 2025 (the “Monthly Extension”). The Monthly Extension is the third 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: November 4, 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 ATEK announce in this 8-K?

The company deposited $497.74 into its trust account to extend its business combination deadline by one month to December 14, 2025.

How long is the extension for ATEK?

The extension is for one month, moving the deadline from November 14, 2025 to December 14, 2025.

How many extensions has ATEK used so far?

This is the third of up to nine permitted monthly extensions under its charter.

Where was the money deposited for the extension?

The $497.74 was deposited into the company’s trust account.

What allows ATEK to make these monthly extensions?

The extensions are permitted under the company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.

What is the significance of the $497.74 amount?

It is the required deposit amount to implement the monthly extension disclosed in this report.