AQR discloses 3.93% stake in Galata Acquisition Corp. II (LATA)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AQR Capital Management entities have updated their ownership report for Galata Acquisition Corp. II. In this amended Schedule 13G, AQR Capital Management, LLC, AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, and AQR Arbitrage, LLC report beneficial ownership of 677,427 Class A ordinary shares as of 12/31/2025.

This position represents 3.93% of Galata’s Class A shares. The AQR entities report shared voting and dispositive power over all 677,427 shares, with no sole voting or dispositive power. They certify the shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Galata Acquisition Corp. II.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

Galata Acquisition Corp. II

(Name of Issuer)

Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

G3R25N108

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(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)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. G3R25N108

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Capital Management, LLC

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

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 677,427.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 677,427.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

677,427.00

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)

3.93 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. G3R25N108

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC

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

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 677,427.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 677,427.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

677,427.00

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)

3.93 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. G3R25N108

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AQR Arbitrage, LLC

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

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 677,427.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 677,427.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

677,427.00

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)

3.93 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Galata Acquisition Corp. II
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 818 18TH AVE S STE 925, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37203
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: AQR Capital Management, LLC AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC AQR Arbitrage, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: ONE GREENWICH PLAZA SUITE 130 Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
(c)	Citizenship: AQR Capital Management, LLC - UNITED STATES AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - UNITED STATES AQR Arbitrage, LLC - UNITED STATES
(d)	Title of class of securities: Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share
(e)	CUSIP No.: G3R25N108
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: 677,427
(b)	Percent of class: 3.93 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 677,427 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 677,427 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 677,427
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: AQR Capital Management, LLC - 677,427 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 677,427 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 677,427
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 Item 2(a) above.
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.

AQR Capital Management, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	02/11/2026

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	02/11/2026

AQR Arbitrage, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	02/11/2026

Exhibit Information

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, AQR Capital Management, LLC, and AQR Arbitrage, LLC hereby agree that this Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of the parties. AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC. AQR Arbitrage, LLC is deemed to be controlled by AQR Capital Management, LLC.

FAQ

What ownership stake does AQR report in Galata Acquisition Corp. II (LATA)?

AQR reports beneficial ownership of 677,427 Class A ordinary shares of Galata Acquisition Corp. II, representing 3.93% of the class as of 12/31/2025. This stake is reported jointly by several affiliated AQR entities under an amended Schedule 13G filing.

Which AQR entities are reporting ownership in LATA in this Schedule 13G/A?

The filing lists three reporting persons: AQR Capital Management, LLC, AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, and AQR Arbitrage, LLC. All are organized in the United States and report the same 677,427 Class A shares and the same 3.93% ownership percentage in Galata Acquisition Corp. II.

How much voting power do AQR entities report over Galata Acquisition Corp. II shares?

The AQR entities report 0 shares with sole voting power and 677,427 shares with shared voting power. They similarly report no sole dispositive power and shared dispositive power over the same 677,427 Class A ordinary shares of Galata Acquisition Corp. II.

Does AQR indicate any intent to influence control of Galata Acquisition Corp. II?

The certification states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held to change or influence control of Galata Acquisition Corp. II, nor in connection with any transaction having that control-related purpose or effect.

Why does the Schedule 13G/A for LATA note ownership of 5 percent or less of a class?

Item 5 of the filing states ownership of 5 percent or less of the class. This reflects that the reported holding of 677,427 Class A shares equals 3.93% of Galata Acquisition Corp. II’s outstanding Class A ordinary shares, which is below the 5% regulatory threshold.

What is the event date used in AQR’s amended Schedule 13G for Galata Acquisition Corp. II?

The event date triggering this amended Schedule 13G filing is listed as 12/31/2025. The ownership information, including the 677,427 Class A ordinary shares and the 3.93% stake, is reported as of that date for Galata Acquisition Corp. II.