Athena Technology Acquisition (ATEK) uses seventh SPAC extension to April 14, 2026

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Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II deposited $497.74 into its trust account on March 4, 2026. This payment extends the deadline to complete its initial business combination by one month, moving the date from March 14, 2026 to April 14, 2026.

This is the company’s seventh monthly extension under its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, which permits up to nine such one-month extensions. The action gives the SPAC additional time to identify and close a business combination without liquidating.

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, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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03/05/2026 - 04:05 PM

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): March 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:

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

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Item 8.01. Other Events.

On March 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 March 14, 2026 to April 14, 2026 (the “Monthly Extension”). The Monthly Extension is the seventh 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).

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: March 5, 2026

	ATHENA TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CORP. II

	By:	/s/ Isabelle Freidheim
	Name:	Isabelle Freidheim
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson of the Board of Directors

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

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

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 from March 14, 2026 to April 14, 2026, using a permitted one-month extension under its charter.

How long did ATEK extend its business combination deadline to with this action?

The company extended its deadline to complete an initial business combination to April 14, 2026. This one-month extension moved the prior cutoff date of March 14, 2026, providing additional time to pursue and finalize a qualifying transaction before considering liquidation.

How many monthly extensions has Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II used so far?

Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II has used its seventh monthly extension. Its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation allows up to nine potential one-month extensions, so the company has two remaining monthly extensions available after this March 4, 2026 transaction.

What amount did ATEK deposit into its trust account for this extension?

The company deposited $497.74 into its trust account on March 4, 2026. This payment is tied specifically to securing a one-month extension of the deadline to complete its initial business combination, in line with the extension mechanism described in its governing charter.

Why did Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II make a deposit into its trust account?

Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II made the deposit to activate a one-month extension of its initial business combination deadline. Under its charter, these small trust deposits allow the SPAC to postpone its combination cutoff date, rather than immediately proceeding toward liquidation and returning funds.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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