[SCHEDULE 13G/A] Spark I Acquisition Corp Amended Passive Investment Disclosure
AQR reports 7.02% stake in Spark I Acquisition
AQR Capital Management and affiliated entities report beneficial ownership of 437,689 Class A ordinary shares of Spark I Acquisition Corp, representing 7.02% of the class as of June 30, 2026.
AQR Capital Management and affiliated entities report beneficial ownership of 437,689 Class A ordinary shares of Spark I Acquisition Corp, representing 7.02% of the class as of June 30, 2026. The group holds no sole voting or dispositive power, but shares voting and dispositive power over these shares.
AQR Global Alternative Investment Offshore Fund, L.P., a Cayman Islands entity, is reported as beneficial owner of 359,806 shares, or 5.77% of the class, with its investment manager and general partner entities (including AQR Capital Management, LLC and AQR Capital Management GP Ltd.) sharing voting and dispositive authority.
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Key Figures
Beneficial ownership:437,689 sharesPercent of class:7.02 %Offshore fund holdings:359,806 shares+2 more
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Beneficial ownership437,689 sharesClass A ordinary shares of Spark I Acquisition Corp reported by AQR group
Percent of class7.02 %Portion of Spark I Acquisition Corp Class A shares beneficially owned by AQR group
Offshore fund holdings359,806 sharesShares of Spark I Acquisition Corp held by AQR Global Alternative Investment Offshore Fund, L.P.
Offshore fund percent of class5.77 %Class A shares of Spark I Acquisition Corp beneficially owned by AQR Global Alternative Investment Offshore Fund, L.P.
Reporting date06/30/2026Date as of which the Spark I Acquisition Corp holdings are reported
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.
shared voting powerfinancial
"6 | Shared Voting Power 437,689.00"
Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.
shared dispositive powerfinancial
"8 | Shared Dispositive Power 437,689.00"
parent holding companyfinancial
"If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to (ii)(G)"
general partnerfinancial
"AQR Capital Management GP Ltd. is the general partner of AQR Global Alternative Investment Offshore Fund, L.P."
A general partner is the person or firm that runs an investment partnership and legally represents it — they make the day-to-day decisions, choose which assets to buy or sell, and are responsible for the partnership’s obligations. Investors care because the general partner’s judgment, risk-taking and fee and profit-sharing arrangements determine both the potential returns and the level of exposure to losses; think of the GP as the ship’s captain whose skill and honesty shape the voyage’s outcome.
FAQ
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What percentage of Spark I Acquisition Corp (SPKL) shares does AQR report owning?
AQR and affiliates report beneficial ownership of 7.02% of Spark I Acquisition Corp’s Class A ordinary shares, representing 437,689 shares with shared voting and dispositive power among the reporting entities.
How many Spark I Acquisition Corp (SPKL) shares are held by the AQR group?
The AQR group reports beneficial ownership of 437,689 Class A ordinary shares of Spark I Acquisition Corp, with all voting and dispositive authority held on a shared basis among the named AQR entities.
Which AQR entity holds the largest Spark I Acquisition Corp (SPKL) position?
AQR Global Alternative Investment Offshore Fund, L.P. is reported as beneficial owner of 359,806 Spark I Acquisition Corp Class A shares, equal to 5.77% of the class, with voting and dispositive power shared through its AQR managers and general partner.
Does AQR have sole voting power over Spark I Acquisition Corp (SPKL) shares?
No. Each reporting AQR entity reports 0 shares with sole voting or dispositive power and instead reports shared voting and dispositive power over the Spark I Acquisition Corp shares.
Which entities are included in AQR’s Schedule 13G/A for Spark I Acquisition Corp (SPKL)?
The filing lists AQR Capital Management, LLC, AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, AQR Arbitrage, LLC, AQR Global Alternative Investment Offshore Fund, L.P., and AQR Capital Management GP Ltd. as joint reporting persons on the Spark I Acquisition Corp position.
What is the role of AQR Capital Management GP Ltd. in the Spark I Acquisition Corp (SPKL) holding?
AQR Capital Management GP Ltd. is identified as the general partner of AQR Global Alternative Investment Offshore Fund, L.P. and shares voting and dispositive power over 359,806 Spark I Acquisition Corp Class A shares, or 5.77% of the class.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 2)
Spark I Acquisition Corp
(Name of Issuer)
Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 par value
(Title of Class of Securities)
G8316B100
(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):
G8316B100
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
437,689.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
437,689.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
437,689.00
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)
7.02 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
G8316B100
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
437,689.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
437,689.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
437,689.00
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)
7.02 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
G8316B100
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
437,689.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
437,689.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
437,689.00
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)
7.02 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
G8316B100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
AQR Global Alternative Investment Offshore Fund, L.P.
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
CAYMAN ISLANDS
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
359,806.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
359,806.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
359,806.00
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)
5.77 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
PN
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
G8316B100
1
Names of Reporting Persons
AQR Capital Management GP Ltd.
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
359,806.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
359,806.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
359,806.00
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)
5.77 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Spark I Acquisition Corp
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
3790 EL CAMINO REAL, UNIT #570, PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA
94306
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
AQR Capital Management, LLC
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC
AQR Arbitrage, LLC
AQR Global Alternative Investment Offshore Fund, L.P.
AQR Capital Management GP Ltd.
(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
AQR Global Alternative Investment Offshore Fund, L.P. - CAYMAN ISLANDS
AQR Capital Management GP Ltd. - UNITED STATES
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 par value
(e)
CUSIP No.:
G8316B100
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:
437,689
(b)
Percent of class:
7.02 %
(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
AQR Global Alternative Investment Offshore Fund, L.P. - 0
AQR Capital Management GP Ltd. - 0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
AQR Capital Management, LLC - 437,689
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 437,689
AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 437,689
AQR Global Alternative Investment Offshore Fund, L.P. - 359,806
AQR Capital Management GP Ltd. - 359,806
(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
AQR Global Alternative Investment Offshore Fund, L.P. - 0
AQR Capital Management GP Ltd. - 0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
AQR Capital Management, LLC - 437,689
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 437,689
AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 437,689
AQR Global Alternative Investment Offshore Fund, L.P. - 359,806
AQR Capital Management GP Ltd. - 359,806
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
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:
08/14/2026
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC
Signature:
Henry Parkin
Name/Title:
Authorized Signatory
Date:
08/14/2026
AQR Arbitrage, LLC
Signature:
Henry Parkin
Name/Title:
Authorized Signatory
Date:
08/14/2026
AQR Global Alternative Investment Offshore Fund, L.P.
Signature:
Henry Parkin
Name/Title:
Authorized Signatory
Date:
08/14/2026
AQR Capital Management GP Ltd.
Signature:
Henry Parkin
Name/Title:
Authorized Signatory
Date:
08/14/2026
Exhibit Information
AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, AQR Capital Management, LLC, AQR Arbitrage, LLC, AQR Global Alternative Investment Offshore Fund, L.P., and AQR Capital Management GP Ltd. 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. AQR Capital Management, LLC, and AQR Arbitrage, LLC act as investment manager to AQR Global Alternative Investment Offshore Fund, L.P. AQR Capital Management GP Ltd. is the general partner of AQR Global Alternative Investment Offshore Fund, L.P.
