Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II (ATEK) uses sixth extension to push merger deadline

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Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II deposited $497.74 into its trust account on February 5, 2026 to extend the deadline to complete its initial business combination. This Monthly Extension moves the date from February 14, 2026 to March 14, 2026.

The company states this is the sixth of up to nine potential one-month extensions permitted under its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended. No specific business combination target or transaction terms are described in this disclosure.

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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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): February 5, 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

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).

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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 February 5, 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 February 14, 2026 to March 14, 2026 (the “Monthly Extension”). The Monthly Extension is the sixth 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: February 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

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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 on February 5, 2026, extending the deadline to complete its initial business combination from February 14, 2026 to March 14, 2026 as a Monthly Extension.

How long is the new business combination deadline for Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II (ATEK)?

The new deadline for Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II to consummate its initial business combination is March 14, 2026, extended from February 14, 2026 by one month through a Monthly Extension funded by a $497.74 deposit into the company’s trust account.

How many Monthly Extensions has Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II (ATEK) used so far?

The company states that this is the sixth Monthly Extension of its initial business combination deadline. Its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, permits up to nine such one-month extensions, so three additional extensions remain available under that framework.

What amount did Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II (ATEK) deposit to extend its deadline?

Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II deposited $497.74 into its trust account on February 5, 2026. This payment allows the company to exercise a one-month Monthly Extension of the deadline to complete its initial business combination, pushing it to March 14, 2026.

Where does Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II (ATEK) get authority for these Monthly Extensions?

The Monthly Extension mechanism, including up to nine potential one-month extensions, is permitted under Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, which governs how the company can extend its business combination deadline.