Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II 8-K

What Happened

• Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II filed an 8-K on January 6, 2026 disclosing that on January 5, 2026 the company deposited $497.74 into its trust account to extend the deadline to consummate its initial business combination by one month—from January 14, 2026 to February 14, 2026.
• The filing states this Monthly Extension is the fifth of up to nine monthly extensions permitted under the company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.

Key Details

• Deposit amount: $497.74 was placed into the company’s trust account on January 5, 2026.
• Original deadline: January 14, 2026; new deadline after extension: February 14, 2026.
• Extension count: This is the fifth monthly extension available under the charter (up to nine total).
• Filing: Reported on Form 8-K filed January 6, 2026.

Why It Matters

• For investors, the extension means Athena II has more time to complete or negotiate its initial business combination (the SPAC transaction) without liquidating or winding up immediately at the prior deadline.
• Repeated monthly extensions indicate the company is using charter provisions to delay a closing; investors should monitor future filings for progress on a deal, further extensions, or redemption/liquidation decisions.