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[8-K] – Andretti Acquisition Corp. II (POLE, POLEU, POLEW) (CIK 0002025341)

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Andretti Acquisition Corp. II entered into three unsecured, interest-free promissory notes for working capital. On October 14, 2025, the company issued notes to William J. Sandbrook for $720,000, Michael Andretti for $300,000, and William M. Brown for $480,000. The notes are due upon the earlier of the company’s initial business combination or its liquidation.

If no business combination occurs, repayment will come only from funds outside the IPO trust account, if any. At the payees’ option and subject to conditions, any unpaid principal may convert on the business combination date into company units at $10.00 per unit, with each unit consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable warrant. These securities carry registration rights under a September 5, 2024 agreement. A failure to pay within one business day of maturity is an event of default. The issuance relied on the Section 4(a)(2) exemption.

Andretti Acquisition Corp. II ha stipulato tre note promissorie non garantite, prive di interessi, per capitale circolante. Il 14 ottobre 2025 la società ha emesso note a William J. Sandbrook per $720,000, a Michael Andretti per $300,000 e a William M. Brown per $480,000. Le note scadono al più vicino tra la data della prima fusione aziendale della società o della liquidazione.

Qualora non si verifichi alcuna fusione, il rimborso avverrà solo con fondi provenienti dall'esterno del conto fiduciario dell'IPO, se disponibili. A scelta dei beneficiari e soggetti a determinate condizioni, qualsiasi importo principale non pagato può convertirsi, alla data della fusione aziendale, in unità della società al prezzo di $10,00 per unità, ogni unità consistendo in una azione ordinaria di Classe A e in una metà di una warrant rimborsabile. Queste obbligazioni conferiscono diritti di registrazione ai sensi di un accordo del 5 settembre 2024. Il mancato pagamento entro un giorno lavorativo dalla scadenza costituisce evento di default. L’emissione si è basata sull’eccezione della Sezione 4(a)(2).

Andretti Acquisition Corp. II suscribió tres pagarés no asegurados e interés cero para capital de trabajo. El 14 de octubre de 2025, la compañía emitió pagarés a William J. Sandbrook por $720,000, a Michael Andretti por $300,000 y a William M. Brown por $480,000. Los pagarés vencen en la fecha más temprana entre la primera combinación comercial de la empresa o su liquidación.

Si no ocurre ninguna combinación de negocios, el reembolso se efectuará solo con fondos provenientes de fuera de la cuenta fiduciaria del IPO, si los hubiera. A opción de los beneficiarios y sujeto a condiciones, el principal no pagado podrá convertirse en la fecha de la combinación comercial en unidades de la empresa a un $10,00 por unidad, siendo cada unidad una acción ordinaria de Clase A y la mitad de una warrant redimible. Estos valores cuentan con derechos de registro conforme a un acuerdo del 5 de septiembre de 2024. El incumplimiento de pago dentro de un día hábil desde la fecha de vencimiento constituye un evento de incumplimiento. La emisión se basó en la exención de la Sección 4(a)(2).

Andretti Acquisition Corp. II 은 운용 자본을 위한 무담보 무이자 약속어음을 발행했다. 2025년 10월 14일, 회사는 William J. Sandbrook에게 $720,000, Michael Andretti에게 $300,000, William M. Brown에게 $480,000의 어음을 발행했다. 어음은 회사의 최초 사업 결합 또는 청산 중 먼저 도래하는 날에 만기가 된다.

사업 결합이 없을 경우, 상환은 IPO 트스트 계좌 외부의 자금으로만 가능하며, 보유자 선택 및 조건에 따라 미지급 원금은 사업 결합일에 회사의 유닛으로 전환될 수 있다. 전환가액은 $10.00 per 유닛이며, 각 유닛은 Class A 보통주 1주와 상환 가능한 워런트의 절반으로 구성된다. 이 유가증권은 2024년 9월 5일 계약에 따른 등록권을 가진다. 만기일부터 영업일 1일 이내에 상환되지 않으면 채무불이행 사건이다. 발행은 Section 4(a)(2) 면제를 근거로 했다.

Andretti Acquisition Corp. II a conclu trois billets à ordre non garantis et sans intérêt pour fonds de roulement. Le 14 octobre 2025, la société a émis des billets à William J. Sandbrook pour $720 000, à Michael Andretti pour $300 000, et à William M. Brown pour $480 000. Les billets arrivent à échéance à la date la plus proche entre la première fusion opérationnelle de la société ou sa liquidation.

Si aucune fusion d’affaires ne se produit, le remboursement proviendra uniquement de fonds provenant en dehors du compte fiduciaire de l’IPO, le cas échéant. À l’option des bénéficiaires et sous réserve de conditions, tout principal impayé peut être converti, à la date de fusion d’affaires, en unités de la société au prix de $10,00 par unité, chaque unité comprenant une action ordinaire de Classe A et une demi-warrant rachetable. Ces titres bénéficient de droits d’enregistrement en vertu d’un accord du 5 septembre 2024. Un défaut de paiement dans un délai d’un jour ouvré après l’échéance constitue un événement de défaut. L’émission s’appuie sur l’exemption de la section 4(a)(2).

Andretti Acquisition Corp. II hat drei ungesicherte, zinslose Schuldscheine für Betriebskapital aufgenommen. Am 14. Oktober 2025 hat das Unternehmen an William J. Sandbrook Beträge von $720,000, an Michael Andretti Beträge von $300,000 und an William M. Brown Beträge von $480,000 ausgegeben. Die Noten fällig werden an dem frühesten der beiden Termine, dem Zeitpunkt der ersten Geschäftsverbindung des Unternehmens oder seiner Liquidation.

If no business combination occurs, die Rückzahlung erfolgt nur aus Mitteln außerhalb des IPO-Trust-Kontos, sofern vorhanden. Nach Wahl der Begünstigten und vorbehaltlich bestimmter Bedingungen kann jeder ausstehende Kapitalbetrag am Datum der Geschäftsverbindung in Unternehmensanteile zum Preis von $10,00 pro Einheit umgewandelt werden, wobei jede Einheit aus einer Class A Stammaktie und einer Hälfte einer einlösbaren Warrants besteht. Diese Wertpapiere haben Registrierungsrechte gemäß einer Vereinbarung vom 5. September 2024. Ein Zahlungsverzug innerhalb eines Geschäftstages nach Fälligkeit stellt einen Ausfall dar. Die Emission beruhte auf der Befreiung gemäß Abschnitt 4(a)(2).

Andretti Acquisition Corp. II دخلت في ثلاث ملاحظات ترويجية غير مضمونة وخالية من الفوائد لرأس المال العامل. في 14 أكتوبر 2025، أصدرت الشركة ملاحظات إلى William J. Sandbrook بقيمة $720,000، و< b>Michael Andretti بقيمة $300,000، وWilliam M. Brown بقيمة $480,000. تستحق الملاحظات عند أقرب تاريخ بين دمج الأعمال الأول للشركة أو تصفيتها.

إذا لم يحدث أي دمج للأعمال، فسيتم السداد فقط من أموال خارج حساب الثقة الخاصة بالطرح الأولي للعوم، إن وجدت. وباختيار المستفيدين وبناءً على شروط، يجوز تحويل رأس المال الأساسي غير المدفوع في تاريخ دمج الأعمال إلى وحدات الشركة بسعر $10.00 للوحدة، حيث تتكون كل وحدة من سهم واحد من الفئة A وربع وارنص قابل للإلغاء. تحمل هذه الأوراق حقوق تسجيل وفقاً للاتفاق المؤرخ في 5 سبتمبر 2024. يعتبر عدم الدفع خلال يوم عمل واحد من تاريخ الاستحقاق حدثاً افتراضياً. اعتمد الإصدار على استثناء القسم 4(a)(2).

Andretti Acquisition Corp. II 已就营运资金签订三张无担保、无息的本票。于 2025年10月14日,公司向 William J. Sandbrook 发放本票,金额为 $720,000;向 Michael Andretti 发放本票,金额为 $300,000;向 William M. Brown 发放本票,金额为 $480,000。本票在公司首次商业合并或清算的较早日期到期。

如未发生任何商业合并,偿还将仅来自IPO信托账户外的资金(如有)。在受让人与条件条款的前提下,任何未偿本金可在商业合并日按 $10.00/单位 转换为公司单位,每单位由一股Class A普通股和半张可赎回认股权证组成。这些证券根据 2024年9月5日的协议 享有注册权。若在到期日后的一个工作日内未支付,视为违约。发行依据为第 4(a)(2) 条的豁免。

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Non-interest notes add working capital with optional $10/unit conversion.

Andretti Acquisition Corp. II raised flexible working capital via three unsecured, interest-free notes tied to its business combination milestone. The notes mature at the earlier of the business combination or liquidation, aligning repayment with typical SPAC timelines and preserving the IPO trust account if no deal closes.

Conversion at $10.00 per unit into one Class A share and one-half warrant mirrors private placement terms and provides equity-settlement optionality for the payees. Registration rights are specified by the September 5, 2024 agreement, supporting potential liquidity after effectiveness.

This is an administrative financing step typical for SPACs; impact depends on business combination outcomes. The filing also defines an event of default if unpaid one business day after maturity.

Andretti Acquisition Corp. II ha stipulato tre note promissorie non garantite, prive di interessi, per capitale circolante. Il 14 ottobre 2025 la società ha emesso note a William J. Sandbrook per $720,000, a Michael Andretti per $300,000 e a William M. Brown per $480,000. Le note scadono al più vicino tra la data della prima fusione aziendale della società o della liquidazione.

Qualora non si verifichi alcuna fusione, il rimborso avverrà solo con fondi provenienti dall'esterno del conto fiduciario dell'IPO, se disponibili. A scelta dei beneficiari e soggetti a determinate condizioni, qualsiasi importo principale non pagato può convertirsi, alla data della fusione aziendale, in unità della società al prezzo di $10,00 per unità, ogni unità consistendo in una azione ordinaria di Classe A e in una metà di una warrant rimborsabile. Queste obbligazioni conferiscono diritti di registrazione ai sensi di un accordo del 5 settembre 2024. Il mancato pagamento entro un giorno lavorativo dalla scadenza costituisce evento di default. L’emissione si è basata sull’eccezione della Sezione 4(a)(2).

Andretti Acquisition Corp. II suscribió tres pagarés no asegurados e interés cero para capital de trabajo. El 14 de octubre de 2025, la compañía emitió pagarés a William J. Sandbrook por $720,000, a Michael Andretti por $300,000 y a William M. Brown por $480,000. Los pagarés vencen en la fecha más temprana entre la primera combinación comercial de la empresa o su liquidación.

Si no ocurre ninguna combinación de negocios, el reembolso se efectuará solo con fondos provenientes de fuera de la cuenta fiduciaria del IPO, si los hubiera. A opción de los beneficiarios y sujeto a condiciones, el principal no pagado podrá convertirse en la fecha de la combinación comercial en unidades de la empresa a un $10,00 por unidad, siendo cada unidad una acción ordinaria de Clase A y la mitad de una warrant redimible. Estos valores cuentan con derechos de registro conforme a un acuerdo del 5 de septiembre de 2024. El incumplimiento de pago dentro de un día hábil desde la fecha de vencimiento constituye un evento de incumplimiento. La emisión se basó en la exención de la Sección 4(a)(2).

Andretti Acquisition Corp. II 은 운용 자본을 위한 무담보 무이자 약속어음을 발행했다. 2025년 10월 14일, 회사는 William J. Sandbrook에게 $720,000, Michael Andretti에게 $300,000, William M. Brown에게 $480,000의 어음을 발행했다. 어음은 회사의 최초 사업 결합 또는 청산 중 먼저 도래하는 날에 만기가 된다.

사업 결합이 없을 경우, 상환은 IPO 트스트 계좌 외부의 자금으로만 가능하며, 보유자 선택 및 조건에 따라 미지급 원금은 사업 결합일에 회사의 유닛으로 전환될 수 있다. 전환가액은 $10.00 per 유닛이며, 각 유닛은 Class A 보통주 1주와 상환 가능한 워런트의 절반으로 구성된다. 이 유가증권은 2024년 9월 5일 계약에 따른 등록권을 가진다. 만기일부터 영업일 1일 이내에 상환되지 않으면 채무불이행 사건이다. 발행은 Section 4(a)(2) 면제를 근거로 했다.

Andretti Acquisition Corp. II a conclu trois billets à ordre non garantis et sans intérêt pour fonds de roulement. Le 14 octobre 2025, la société a émis des billets à William J. Sandbrook pour $720 000, à Michael Andretti pour $300 000, et à William M. Brown pour $480 000. Les billets arrivent à échéance à la date la plus proche entre la première fusion opérationnelle de la société ou sa liquidation.

Si aucune fusion d’affaires ne se produit, le remboursement proviendra uniquement de fonds provenant en dehors du compte fiduciaire de l’IPO, le cas échéant. À l’option des bénéficiaires et sous réserve de conditions, tout principal impayé peut être converti, à la date de fusion d’affaires, en unités de la société au prix de $10,00 par unité, chaque unité comprenant une action ordinaire de Classe A et une demi-warrant rachetable. Ces titres bénéficient de droits d’enregistrement en vertu d’un accord du 5 septembre 2024. Un défaut de paiement dans un délai d’un jour ouvré après l’échéance constitue un événement de défaut. L’émission s’appuie sur l’exemption de la section 4(a)(2).

Andretti Acquisition Corp. II hat drei ungesicherte, zinslose Schuldscheine für Betriebskapital aufgenommen. Am 14. Oktober 2025 hat das Unternehmen an William J. Sandbrook Beträge von $720,000, an Michael Andretti Beträge von $300,000 und an William M. Brown Beträge von $480,000 ausgegeben. Die Noten fällig werden an dem frühesten der beiden Termine, dem Zeitpunkt der ersten Geschäftsverbindung des Unternehmens oder seiner Liquidation.

If no business combination occurs, die Rückzahlung erfolgt nur aus Mitteln außerhalb des IPO-Trust-Kontos, sofern vorhanden. Nach Wahl der Begünstigten und vorbehaltlich bestimmter Bedingungen kann jeder ausstehende Kapitalbetrag am Datum der Geschäftsverbindung in Unternehmensanteile zum Preis von $10,00 pro Einheit umgewandelt werden, wobei jede Einheit aus einer Class A Stammaktie und einer Hälfte einer einlösbaren Warrants besteht. Diese Wertpapiere haben Registrierungsrechte gemäß einer Vereinbarung vom 5. September 2024. Ein Zahlungsverzug innerhalb eines Geschäftstages nach Fälligkeit stellt einen Ausfall dar. Die Emission beruhte auf der Befreiung gemäß Abschnitt 4(a)(2).

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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): October 14, 2025

 

Andretti Acquisition Corp. II

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Cayman Islands   001-42268   98-1792547
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

100 Kimball Place, Suite 550, Alpharetta, GA   30009
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (770) 299-2201

 

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:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

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 Class A Ordinary Share and one-half of one Redeemable Warrant   POLEU   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Class A Ordinary Shares, par value $0.0001 per share   POLE   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Redeemable Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one Class A Ordinary Share at an exercise price of $11.50 per share   POLEW   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 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

On October 14, 2025, Andretti Acquisition Corp. II, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”), issued three separate unsecured promissory notes (the “Notes”) to each of William J. Sandbrook, Michael Andretti and William M. Brown (collectively, the “Payees”), in total principal amounts of $720,000, $300,000 and $480,000, respectively. The proceeds of the Notes, which may be drawn from time to time prior to the Maturity Date (as defined below), will be used by the Company for working capital purposes.

 

The Notes bear no interest and are due and payable upon the earlier of (i) the consummation of the Company’s initial business combination (the “Business Combination”) and (ii) the date of liquidation of the Company (such earlier date, the “Maturity Date”). In the event that the Company does not consummate a Business Combination, the Notes will be repaid only from amounts remaining outside of the Company’s trust account established in connection with the Company’s initial public offering of its securities (the “IPO”), if any.

 

If, prior to the Business Combination, the principal balances of the Notes have not been paid in full, then, at the Payees’ option and subject to certain conditions, up to the total principal amounts of the Notes may be converted into units of the Company (the “Conversion Unit”), each consisting of one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable warrant, of the Company at a conversion price of $10.00 per Conversion Unit, on the date of the Business Combination. The Conversion Units shall be identical to the units issued by the Company in a private placement upon consummation of its IPO. The Conversion Units and their underlying securities are entitled to the registration rights set forth in that certain Registration Rights Agreement by and between the Company and the parties thereto, dated as of September 5, 2024.

 

A failure to pay the principal outstanding amount of the Notes within one business day of the Maturity Date shall be deemed an event of default, in which case the Payees may declare the Notes due and payable immediately. The issuance of the Notes was made pursuant to the exemption from registration contained in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

The foregoing description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Note, a form of which is attached as Exhibit 10.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation Under an Off-balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

 

The disclosure is contained in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference in this Item 2.03.

 

Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

 

The disclosure contained in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference in this Item 3.02.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit
No.
  Description
10.1   Form of Promissory Note.
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

1

 

 

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.

 

  Andretti Acquisition Corp. II
   
  By: /s/ William M. Brown
  Name:  William M. Brown
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

Dated: October 15, 2025

 

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FAQ

What did POLE disclose in this 8-K?

The company issued three unsecured, interest-free promissory notes for working capital, maturing at the earlier of a business combination or liquidation.

Who received the notes and in what amounts at POLE?

William J. Sandbrook $720,000; Michael Andretti $300,000; William M. Brown $480,000.

Are the POLE notes interest-bearing or secured?

They bear no interest and are unsecured.

When are the POLE notes due?

On the earlier of the company’s initial business combination or its liquidation.

Can the POLE notes convert into equity?

At the payees’ option and subject to conditions, unpaid principal may convert at $10.00 per unit into one Class A share and one-half warrant on the business combination date.

How are the POLE notes repaid if no business combination occurs?

Only from amounts remaining outside the IPO trust account, if any.

What securities law exemption did POLE rely on?

Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.
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