W. R. Berkley exits Ares Acquisition stake

W. R. Berkley Corporation filed an amended Schedule 13G indicating that it and its subsidiary Berkley Insurance Company no longer beneficially own any Class A ordinary shares of Ares Acquisition Corp (par value $0.0001 per share, CUSIP G33033104).

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/05/2026 - 05:02 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

W. R. Berkley Corporation filed an amended Schedule 13G indicating that it and its subsidiary Berkley Insurance Company no longer beneficially own any Class A ordinary shares of Ares Acquisition Corp (par value $0.0001 per share, CUSIP G33033104). The filing reports 0 shares beneficially owned, representing 0.0% of the class, with no sole or shared voting or dispositive power over any shares.

Key Figures

Beneficially owned shares: 0 Percent of class owned: 0.0 % Sole voting power: 0 +4 more

7 metrics

Beneficially owned shares 0 Amount beneficially owned in Ares Acquisition Corp Class A shares

Percent of class owned 0.0 % Percent of Ares Acquisition Corp Class A shares beneficially owned

Sole voting power 0 Shares for which W. R. Berkley has sole power to vote or direct the vote

Shared voting power 0.00 Shares for which W. R. Berkley has shared power to vote or direct the vote

Sole dispositive power 0 Shares for which W. R. Berkley has sole power to dispose or direct disposition

Shared dispositive power 0.00 Shares for which W. R. Berkley has shared power to dispose or direct disposition

Signature date 08/05/2026 Date Richard M. Baio signed the amendment in executive roles

Key Terms

beneficially owned, Sole power to vote or to direct the vote, Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition, parent holding company, +1 more

5 terms

beneficially owned financial

"Item 4. | Ownership (a) | Amount beneficially owned: 0"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

Sole power to vote or to direct the vote financial

"Number of shares as to which the person has | (i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0"

Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition financial

"(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0"

parent holding company financial

"If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to (ii)(G)"

Schedule 13G regulatory

"If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to (ii)(G)"

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

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What does the Schedule 13G/A filed by W. R. Berkley mean for Ares Acquisition Corp and KDK?

The amended Schedule 13G shows W. R. Berkley Corporation and its subsidiary now report 0 shares and 0.0% ownership of Ares Acquisition Corp Class A shares, indicating they are no longer a 5% or greater beneficial owner.

How many Ares Acquisition Corp Class A shares does W. R. Berkley (KDK) now beneficially own?

W. R. Berkley reports it beneficially owns 0 Class A shares of Ares Acquisition Corp. The filing also lists 0 sole and 0 shared voting and dispositive power over the shares.

What percentage of Ares Acquisition Corp’s Class A shares does W. R. Berkley (KDK) hold after this amendment?

The amended disclosure states W. R. Berkley’s beneficial ownership is 0.0% of the Class A shares of Ares Acquisition Corp, confirming it is below the 5 percent reporting threshold.

Which subsidiary of W. R. Berkley is referenced in the Schedule 13G/A related to KDK?

The filing identifies Berkley Insurance Company, a Delaware entity, as the relevant subsidiary. It also reports Berkley Insurance Company with 0.00 shares and 0.0% ownership of Ares Acquisition Corp Class A shares.

What powers over Ares Acquisition Corp shares does W. R. Berkley (KDK) report in this Schedule 13G/A?

W. R. Berkley reports no voting or dispositive power over Ares Acquisition Corp Class A shares: 0 sole voting, 0 shared voting, 0 sole dispositive, and 0 shared dispositive power.

Who signed the Schedule 13G/A amendment related to Ares Acquisition Corp and KDK?

The amendment was signed by Richard M. Baio, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and as Executive Vice President and Treasurer, each dated 08/05/2026.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

Ares Acquisition Corp II

(Name of Issuer)

Class A ordinary share, par value $0.0001 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

G33033104

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): G33033104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

W. R. Berkley Corporation

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

0.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

0.0 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

CO

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): G33033104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Berkley Insurance Company

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

0.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

0.0 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

CO, IC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Ares Acquisition Corp II
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 245 Park Avenue, 44 Floor, New York, New York, 10167
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: W. R. Berkley Corporation
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 475 Steamboat Road Greenwich, CT 06830
(c)	Citizenship: US
(d)	Title of class of securities: Class A ordinary share, par value $0.0001 per share
(e)	CUSIP No.: G33033104
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 0
(b)	Percent of class: 0 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99.1
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

W. R. Berkley Corporation

Signature:	/s/ Richard M. Baio
Name/Title:	Richard M. Baio/Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date:	08/05/2026

Berkley Insurance Company

Signature:	/s/ Richard M. Baio
Name/Title:	Richard M. Baio/Executive Vice President and Treasurer
Date:	08/05/2026