AQR Capital Management, LLC, together with AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC and AQR Arbitrage, LLC, reports beneficial ownership of 1,064,528 Class A ordinary shares of LightWave Acquisition Corp., representing 4.8% of the class as of 12/31/2025.
AQR Capital Management, LLC, together with AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC and AQR Arbitrage, LLC, reports beneficial ownership of 1,064,528 Class A ordinary shares of LightWave Acquisition Corp., representing 4.8% of the class as of 12/31/2025.
The AQR entities have shared power to vote and dispose of these shares and no sole voting or dispositive power. They state the position is held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of LightWave Acquisition Corp.
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What stake in LightWave Acquisition Corp. (LWAC) does AQR report?
AQR entities report beneficial ownership of 1,064,528 Class A ordinary shares of LightWave Acquisition Corp., representing 4.8% of the outstanding Class A shares as of December 31, 2025, according to this Schedule 13G/A filing.
Which AQR entities are listed as reporting persons in the LWAC Schedule 13G/A?
The filing lists AQR Capital Management, LLC, AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, and AQR Arbitrage, LLC as reporting persons. It notes that AQR Capital Management, LLC is wholly owned by AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC and that AQR Arbitrage, LLC is deemed controlled by AQR Capital Management, LLC.
How much voting and dispositive power over LWAC shares do the AQR entities have?
The AQR entities report zero sole voting and dispositive power and 1,064,528 shares of shared voting and dispositive power. This means decisions to vote or sell these shares are exercised jointly as described, rather than by any single entity acting alone.
Why was this Schedule 13G/A filed for LightWave Acquisition Corp. (LWAC)?
The Schedule 13G/A was filed because AQR entities beneficially owned 4.8% of LWAC’s Class A shares as of December 31, 2025. The amendment updates their ownership and confirms the holdings are in the ordinary course of business, without intent to influence control.
Do AQR entities intend to influence control of LightWave Acquisition Corp.?
No. The certification states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose, or with the effect, of changing or influencing the control of LightWave Acquisition Corp., except for limited nomination-related activities referenced in the rule citation.
Who signed the LWAC Schedule 13G/A on behalf of the AQR entities?
The filing is signed by Henry Parkin as an Authorized Signatory for each of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, AQR Capital Management, LLC, and AQR Arbitrage, LLC, with each signature dated February 11, 2026, confirming the accuracy of the information provided.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 1)
LightWave Acquisition Corp.
(Name of Issuer)
Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
G5490M100
(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.
G5490M100
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
1,064,528.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,064,528.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,064,528.00
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)
4.8 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G5490M100
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
1,064,528.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,064,528.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,064,528.00
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)
4.8 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP No.
G5490M100
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
1,064,528.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,064,528.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,064,528.00
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)
4.8 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
LightWave Acquisition Corp.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
2735 SAND HILL RD, MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA
94025
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.:
G5490M100
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:
1,064,528
(b)
Percent of class:
4.80 %
(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 - 1,064,528
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 1,064,528
AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 1,064,528
(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 - 1,064,528
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 1,064,528
AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 1,064,528
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.
