AQR reports 5.44% stake in Vernal Capital Acquisition

AQR Capital Management, LLC, AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, and AQR Arbitrage, LLC report beneficial ownership of Vernal Capital Acquisition Corp. ordinary shares.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AQR Capital Management, LLC, AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, and AQR Arbitrage, LLC report beneficial ownership of Vernal Capital Acquisition Corp. ordinary shares. They collectively beneficially own 719,650 ordinary shares, representing 5.44% of the outstanding class.

The AQR entities report no sole voting or dispositive power over these shares, but hold shared voting and shared dispositive power over 719,650 shares. AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, and AQR Arbitrage, LLC is deemed to be controlled by AQR Capital Management, LLC.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 719,650 shares Percent of class: 5.44% Shared voting power: 719,650 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares beneficially owned 719,650 shares Ordinary Shares, par value $0.0001 per share, reported as beneficially owned by AQR entities

Percent of class 5.44% Portion of Vernal Capital Acquisition Corp. ordinary share class beneficially owned by AQR entities

Shared voting power 719,650 shares Shares over which AQR Capital Management, LLC, AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, and AQR Arbitrage, LLC share voting power

Sole voting power 0 shares Shares over which each AQR entity reports sole power to vote or direct the vote

Shared dispositive power 719,650 shares Shares over which the AQR entities share the power to dispose or direct disposition

Key Terms

beneficially owned, shared voting power, shared dispositive power, Schedule 13G, +1 more

5 terms

beneficially owned financial

"Item 4. | Ownership (a) | Amount beneficially owned: 719,650"

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 power financial

"6 | Shared Voting Power 719,650.00"

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 power financial

"8 | Shared Dispositive Power 719,650.00"

Schedule 13G regulatory

"hereby agree that this is filed on behalf of each of the parties"

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.

parent holding company financial

"If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to (ii)(G)"

FAQ

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What percentage of Vernal Capital Acquisition Corp. (VECA) does AQR beneficially own?

AQR-related entities collectively beneficially own 5.44% of Vernal Capital Acquisition Corp.’s ordinary shares, corresponding to 719,650 shares as reported in the ownership disclosure.

How many Vernal Capital Acquisition Corp. (VECA) shares are reported by AQR entities?

The AQR entities report beneficial ownership of 719,650 ordinary shares of Vernal Capital Acquisition Corp., with shared voting and shared dispositive power over all of these shares.

Do AQR entities have sole or shared voting power over VECA shares?

The AQR entities report 0 shares with sole voting power and 719,650 shares with shared voting power, indicating all reported voting authority over Vernal Capital Acquisition Corp. shares is shared.

Which AQR entities are included in the beneficial ownership of VECA?

The reported beneficial owners are AQR Capital Management, LLC, AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, and AQR Arbitrage, LLC, all organized in the United States and acting as related entities.

What is the relationship among the AQR entities holding VECA shares?

The disclosure states that AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, and AQR Arbitrage, LLC is deemed to be controlled by AQR Capital Management, LLC.

Where are the principal offices of the AQR entities that hold VECA shares?

The principal business office for the AQR entities is listed as One Greenwich Plaza, Suite 130, Greenwich, Connecticut 06830, which serves as the address for their ownership reporting.

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Available on EDGAR 08/12/2026 - 02:25 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/12/2026 - 02:25 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Vernal Capital Acquisition Corp.

(Name of Issuer)

Ordinary Shares, par value $0.0001 per share

(Title of Class of Securities)

G93Y7F106

(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): G93Y7F106

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 719,650.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 719,650.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

719,650.00

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)

5.44 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): G93Y7F106

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 719,650.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 719,650.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

719,650.00

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)

5.44 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): G93Y7F106

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 719,650.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 719,650.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

719,650.00

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)

5.44 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Vernal Capital Acquisition Corp.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1 RAFFLES PLACE #50-00, SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE 048616
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: Ordinary Shares, par value $0.0001 per share
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): G93Y7F106
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: 719,650
(b)	Percent of class: 5.44 %
(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 - 719,650 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 719,650 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 719,650
	(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 - 719,650 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 719,650 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 719,650
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:	08/12/2026

AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	08/12/2026

AQR Arbitrage, LLC

Signature:	Henry Parkin
Name/Title:	Authorized Signatory
Date:	08/12/2026

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.