Independent director exits Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. (IRHOU) Board

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. reported that independent director Melissa Escobar resigned from its Board of Directors on January 13, 2026, effective immediately. The company stated that her departure was for personal reasons and was not due to any disagreement with the company regarding its operations, policies, or practices. Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. remains listed on Nasdaq, with its units, ordinary shares, and rights continuing to trade under their existing symbols.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 20, 2026 (January 13, 2026)

IRON HORSE ACQUISITION II CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Cayman Islands		001-43021		98-1885362
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

851 Broken Sound Parkway NW, Suite 230

Boca Raton, FL 33487

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(310) 290-5383

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Units, each consisting of one ordinary share and one right		IRHOU		The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC
Ordinary Share, par value $0.0001 per share		IRHO		The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC
Right-each right entitles the holder thereof to receive one-tenth (1/10) of an ordinary share		IRHOR		The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC

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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Resignation of Director

On January 13, 2026, Melissa Escobar, an independent director of Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. (the “Company”) notified the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) of her resignation from the Board for personal reasons, effective immediately. Her decision to resign from the Board was not related to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices.

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SIGNATURE

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.

	IRON HORSE ACQUISITION II CORP.
	By:	/s/ Jose Bengochea
		Name:	Jose Bengochea
		Title:	Chief Executive Officer
Dated: January 20, 2026

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FAQ

What did Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. (IRHOU) disclose in this 8-K?

Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. disclosed that independent director Melissa Escobar resigned from its Board of Directors on January 13, 2026, effective immediately, for personal reasons.

Did Melissa Escobar resign from IRHOU due to a disagreement with the company?

No. The company stated that her decision to resign was not related to any disagreement with Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. on matters relating to its operations, policies, or practices.

What position did Melissa Escobar hold at Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. (IRHOU)?

Melissa Escobar served as an independent director on the Board of Directors of Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. before her resignation.

When was the Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. 8-K regarding the director resignation dated?

The report lists the date of the earliest event as January 13, 2026, and the report itself is dated January 20, 2026.

Who signed the IRHOU 8-K related to the director resignation?

The 8-K was signed on behalf of Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. by Jose Bengochea, the company’s Chief Executive Officer.

On which exchange are Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. securities listed?

The company’s units, ordinary shares, and rights are listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbols IRHOU, IRHO, and IRHOR, respectively.