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Iron Horse Acquisition II (IRHOU) sponsor discloses 21% stake and lock-ups

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SCHEDULE 13D

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Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. reports that its sponsor, IRHO SPAC SPONSOR LLC, together with managing members Jose Bengochea and William Caragol, beneficially owns 6,120,000 ordinary shares, or about 21% of the company. This stake includes 5,750,000 founder shares bought for $32,000 in September 2025 (about $0.004 per share) and 370,000 shares underlying private placement units.

The company completed an IPO of 23,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit, for total proceeds of $230,000,000. An additional 570,000 private units were sold at $10.00 per unit, including 370,000 to the sponsor and 200,000 to Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. The sponsor and insiders are subject to lock-up agreements that restrict transfers of founder shares and private units for defined periods after the initial business combination or until certain share-price or transaction conditions are met.

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If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).






SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Consists of (i) 370,000 ordinary shares underlying the private placement units held directly by IRHO SPAC SPONSOR LLC, a Cayman Islands limited liability and the sponsor of the issuer, and (ii) 5,750,000 ordinary shares held directly by IRHO SPAC SPONSOR LLC. Jose Bengochea and William Caragol are the managing members of IRHO SPAC SPONSOR LLC. Therefore Mr. Bengochea and Mr. Caragol have voting and investment power over the ordinary shares held by IRHO SPAC SPONSOR LLC. (2) Based on 29,320,000 ordinary shares deemed to be outstanding, including (i) 23,000,000 ordinary shares issued in the public offering, (ii) 5,750,000 ordinary shares held by IRHO SPAC SPONSOR LLC, (iii) 370,000 ordinary shares underlying the units held by IRHO SPAC SPONSOR LLC and (iv) 200,000 ordinary shares underling the units held by Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., the underwriter, as set forth in the Issuer's final prospectus filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b)(4) on December 17, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Consists of (i) 370,000 ordinary shares underlying the private placement units held directly by IRHO SPAC SPONSOR LLC, a Cayman Islands limited liability and the sponsor of the issuer and (ii) 5,750,000 ordinary shares held directly by IRHO SPAC SPONSOR LLC. Jose Bengochea and William Caragol are the managing members of IRHO SPAC SPONSOR LLC. Therefore Mr. Bengochea and Mr. Caragol have voting and investment power over the ordinary shares held by IRHO SPAC SPONSOR LLC. (2) Based on 29,320,000 ordinary shares deemed to be outstanding, including (i) 23,000,000 ordinary shares issued in the public offering, (ii) 5,750,000 ordinary shares held by IRHO SPAC SPONSOR LLC, (iii) 370,000 ordinary shares underlying the units held by IRHO SPAC SPONSOR LLC and (iv) 200,000 ordinary shares underling the units held by Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., the underwriter, as set forth in the Issuer's final prospectus filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b)(4) on December 17, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Consists of (i) 370,000 ordinary shares underlying the private placement units held directly by IRHO SPAC SPONSOR LLC, a Cayman Islands limited liability and the sponsor of the issuer and (ii) 5,750,000 ordinary shares held directly by IRHO SPAC SPONSOR LLC. Jose Bengochea and William Caragol are the managing members of IRHO SPAC SPONSOR LLC. Therefore Mr. Bengochea and Mr. Caragol have voting and investment power over the ordinary shares held by IRHO SPAC SPONSOR LLC. (2) Based on 29,320,000 ordinary shares deemed to be outstanding, including (i) 23,000,000 ordinary shares issued in the public offering, (ii) 5,750,000 ordinary shares held by IRHO SPAC SPONSOR LLC, (iii) 370,000 ordinary shares underlying the units held by IRHO SPAC SPONSOR LLC and (iv) 200,000 ordinary shares underling the units held by Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., the underwriter, as set forth in the Issuer's final prospectus filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b)(4) on December 17, 2025.


SCHEDULE 13D


IRHO SPAC SPONSOR LLC
Signature:/s/ Jose Bengochea
Name/Title:Jose Bengochea / Managing Member
Date:01/16/2026
Jose Bengochea
Signature:/s/ Jose Bengochea
Name/Title:Jose Bengochea
Date:01/16/2026
William Caragol
Signature:/s/ William Caragol
Name/Title:William Caragol
Date:01/16/2026

FAQ

How much of Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. (IRHOU) is owned by the sponsor?

The sponsor, IRHO SPAC SPONSOR LLC, together with managing members Jose Bengochea and William Caragol, beneficially owns 6,120,000 ordinary shares, representing approximately 21% of the 29,320,000 ordinary shares deemed outstanding after the IPO and over-allotment exercise.

What are the founder shares in Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. (IRHOU)?

The sponsor purchased 5,750,000 founder shares in September 2025 for a total of $32,000, or about $0.004 per share. These founder shares are part of the sponsor’s total 6,120,000-share beneficial ownership.

What were the key terms of Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp.’s IPO?

On December 18, 2025, Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. closed an IPO of 23,000,000 units at $10.00 per unit for aggregate proceeds of $230,000,000. Each public unit consists of one ordinary share and one right to receive one-tenth of a share upon completion of an initial business combination.

What private placement units were issued in connection with IRHOU’s IPO?

Simultaneously with the IPO closing, a total of 570,000 private units were sold at $10.00 per unit, for $5,700,000 in aggregate. The sponsor purchased 370,000 of these units and Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. purchased 200,000. Each private unit includes one ordinary share and one right.

What lock-up restrictions apply to Iron Horse (IRHOU) insiders and the sponsor?

Under a Letter Agreement, the insiders and sponsor agreed not to transfer units, warrants, ordinary shares, founder shares or rights for 180 days from the prospectus date, subject to limited exceptions. Founder shares are restricted until the earlier of 180 days after the initial business combination or certain share-price or transaction events, while private units and similar securities cannot be transferred until 30 days after completion of the initial business combination, subject to specified exceptions.

Do Iron Horse (IRHOU) insiders have registration rights for their securities?

Yes. A Registration Rights Agreement dated December 16, 2025 entitles certain holders, including insiders, to request that Iron Horse register specified securities for resale under the Securities Act and to include those securities in other registration statements the company files.

How do Jose Bengochea and William Caragol control their stake in IRHOU?

Jose Bengochea and William Caragol are managing members of the sponsor, IRHO SPAC SPONSOR LLC. Through this role, they may be deemed to beneficially own the sponsor’s 6,120,000 ordinary shares and have voting and investment power over those shares.

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