[SCHEDULE 13G/A] Rithm Acquisition Corp. SEC Filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AQR Capital Management and affiliated entities report beneficial ownership of 1,462,934 Class A ordinary shares of Rithm Acquisition Corp., representing 6.18% of the outstanding class. The filing shows no sole voting or dispositive power and that the reported shares are held with shared voting and shared dispositive power.

The filing identifies AQR Capital Management, LLC; AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC (the parent); and AQR Arbitrage, LLC, and states the stake is held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.

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Financial Analyst

TL;DR AQR-affiliated entities own a material 6.18% stake in Rithm with shared voting/dispositive power, filed as a passive Schedule 13G/A.

The filing explicitly reports 1,462,934 shares beneficially owned, equal to 6.18% of the class. All three reporting entities show 0 sole voting and 0 sole dispositive power, with shared voting and dispositive power for the same 1,462,934 shares. The statement in Item 10 certifies the position is held in the ordinary course of business and not to influence control. From a financial perspective, this is material ownership size but documented as passive per the Schedule 13G/A form.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR The disclosure documents a significant, but explicitly passive, ownership relationship between AQR entities and Rithm Acquisition Corp.

The filing identifies the reporting parties and their relationships: AQR Capital Management, LLC; its parent AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC; and AQR Arbitrage, LLC. It states AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Holdings entity and that AQR Arbitrage, LLC is deemed controlled by AQR Capital Management, LLC. The report clarifies shared voting and dispositive powers only, and includes the required certification that the holdings are not intended to change or influence issuer control, consistent with a passive Schedule 13G/A disclosure.

08/14/2025 - 09:54 AM

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

Rithm Acquisition Corp.

(Name of Issuer)

Class A ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value

(Title of Class of Securities)

G75751100

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2025

(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. G75751100

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 1,462,934.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 1,462,934.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,462,934.00

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)

6.18 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. G75751100

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 1,462,934.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 1,462,934.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,462,934.00

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)

6.18 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. G75751100

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 1,462,934.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 1,462,934.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,462,934.00

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)

6.18 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Rithm Acquisition Corp.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 799 BROADWAY, 8TH FLOOR, New York, NEW YORK 10003
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, $0.0001 par value
(e)	CUSIP No.: G75751100
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: 1,462,934
(b)	Percent of class: 6.18 %
(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 - 1,462,934 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 1,462,934 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 1,462,934
	(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 - 1,462,934 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 1,462,934 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 1,462,934
Item 5.	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:	08/14/2025

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	08/14/2025

AQR Arbitrage, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	08/14/2025

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.