Highbridge Capital Management filed a Schedule 13G reporting ownership of 1,057,987 Ordinary Shares of Apex Tech Acquisition Inc. The filing states this equals 7.4% of the class, based on 14,281,102 Ordinary Shares outstanding as reported in the company prospectus and a Form 8-K. The shares are held by Highbridge Funds, including Highbridge Tactical Credit Master Fund, L.P., which holds more than 5% and has the right to receive dividends or sale proceeds. The statement was signed by Kirk Rule on 05/15/2026.
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Insights
Highbridge reports a significant passive stake in Apex Tech Acquisition.
The Schedule 13G lists 1,057,987 shares (Row 9) and a 7.4% ownership calculation tied to 14,281,102 Ordinary Shares outstanding from the prospectus and Form 8-K. The filing frames Highbridge as investment adviser to funds that directly hold the shares.
Disclosures show sole voting and dispositive power for 1,057,987 shares (Row 5 and Row 7). The filing identifies Highbridge Tactical Credit Master Fund, L.P. as having the right to receive proceeds for a >5% interest; timing anchors include 03/31/2026 and signature 05/15/2026. Future filings could update percentages if outstanding shares change.
Disclosure is consistent with passive institutional reporting under Schedule 13G.
The statement emphasizes the Reporting Person is an investment adviser to multiple Highbridge Funds and expressly notes it should not be construed as an admission of beneficial ownership for Section 13 purposes. It also identifies the business address and Delaware organization status for the Reporting Person.
The filing specifies voting and dispositive power counts and ties the percentage calculation to the company prospectus and 8-K. Monitor subsequent amendments if the issuer reports changes to shares outstanding or if Highbridge changes its status.
Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned:1,057,987 sharesPercent of class:7.4%Shares outstanding:14,281,102 Ordinary Shares+3 more
6 metrics
Shares beneficially owned1,057,987 sharesRow 9 / cover page for Reporting Person
Percent of class7.4%Item 4(b) percentage calculated from prospectus and Form 8-K
Shares outstanding14,281,102 Ordinary SharesProspectus under Rule 424(b)(4) and Form 8-K
Filing typeSchedule 13GForm type reported in metadata and cover language
Reporting person address390 Madison Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, NYItem 2(b) business office of Reporting Person
Signature date05/15/2026Signed by Kirk Rule
Key Terms
Schedule 13G, Beneficially owned, Sole dispositive power, Rule 424(b)(4), +1 more
5 terms
Schedule 13Gregulatory
"Item 1 and cover page reference to the statement type"
A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.
Beneficially ownedfinancial
"Item 4(a) 'Amount beneficially owned' phrase"
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.
Sole dispositive powerregulatory
"Cover page rows showing 'Sole Dispositive Power 1,057,987.00'"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Rule 424(b)(4)regulatory
"Item 4 references prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(4)"
Over-allotment optionmarket
"Item 4 mentions partial exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option"
An over-allotment option is a special agreement that allows underwriters to sell more shares than initially planned if demand is high. Think of it like a retailer offering extra units of a popular product to meet additional customer interest. This option helps ensure the full sale is completed and can also give investors extra shares if they want more.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
APEX Tech Acquisition Inc.
(Name of Issuer)
Ordinary Shares, par value $0.0001 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
G0R21F105
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(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):
G0R21F105
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Highbridge 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
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
1,057,987.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,057,987.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,057,987.00
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)
7.4 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA, OO
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
APEX Tech Acquisition Inc.
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
13501 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77079
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
This statement is filed by Highbridge Capital Management, LLC ("Highbridge" or the "Reporting Person"), a Delaware limited liability company and the investment adviser to certain funds and accounts (the "Highbridge Funds"), with respect to the ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share ("Ordinary Shares") of Apex Tech Acquisition Inc., a Cayman Islands exempted company with limited liability (the "Issuer"), directly held by the Highbridge Funds;
The filing of this statement should not be construed as an admission that any of the foregoing persons or the Reporting Person is, for the purposes of Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the beneficial owner of the securities reported herein.
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
The address of the business office of the Reporting Person is 390 Madison Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10017.
(c)
Citizenship:
Highbridge is a Delaware limited liability company.
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Ordinary Shares, par value $0.0001 per share
(e)
CUSIP Number(s):
G0R21F105
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:
The information required by Item 4(a) is set forth in Row 9 of the cover page for the Reporting Person and is incorporated herein by reference.
The percentage set forth in this Schedule 13G is calculated based upon an aggregate of 14,281,102 Ordinary Shares outstanding, as reported in the Company's Prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(4) with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2026 and in the Company's Current Report on For 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 3, 2026, after giving effect to the completion of the offering, the consummation of the simultaneous private placement and the partial exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option, all as described therein.
(b)
Percent of class:
7.4%
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
The information required by Item 4(c)(i) is set forth in Row 5 of the cover page for the Reporting Person and is incorporated herein by reference.
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
The information required by Item 4(c)(ii) is set forth in Row 6 of the cover page for the Reporting Person and is incorporated herein by reference.
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
The information required by Item 4(c)(iii) is set forth in Row 7 of the cover page for the Reporting Person and is incorporated herein by reference.
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
The information required by Item 4(c)(iv) is set forth in Row 8 of the cover page for the Reporting Person and is incorporated herein by reference.
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.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
See Item 2(a). The Highbridge Funds have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the shares of Ordinary Shares reported herein. Highbridge Tactical Credit Master Fund, L.P., a Highbridge Fund, has the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends or the proceeds from the sale of more than 5% of the outstanding Ordinary Shares.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
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.
What stake does Highbridge report in Apex Tech Acquisition (TRAD)?
Highbridge reports ownership of 1,057,987 Ordinary Shares, equal to 7.4% of the class. This percentage is calculated from 14,281,102 Ordinary Shares outstanding as cited in the prospectus and Form 8-K.
Which Highbridge fund holds more than 5% of Apex Tech Acquisition shares?
Highbridge Tactical Credit Master Fund, L.P. is named as a Highbridge Fund that has the right to receive dividends or proceeds and holds more than 5% of the outstanding Ordinary Shares.
Does Highbridge have voting or dispositive power over the reported shares?
Yes; the filing discloses sole voting power of 1,057,987 shares and sole dispositive power of 1,057,987 shares as shown on the cover page and incorporated into Item 4(c).
What source data underlies the percentage ownership calculation?
The 7.4% calculation is based on 14,281,102 Ordinary Shares outstanding, as reported in the company prospectus filed under Rule 424(b)(4) and the issuer's Form 8-K describing the offering and related transactions.
Who signed the Schedule 13G and when was it signed?
Kirk Rule, Executive Director, signed the Schedule 13G on 05/15/2026 on behalf of Highbridge Capital Management, LLC, the reporting investment adviser to the Highbridge Funds.
