SCHEDULE 13G: Major Shareholder Discloses 20.5% Stake in Artius II Acquisition Inc.
Beneficial Ownership Report
Artius II Acquisition Partners LLC and Boon Sim have disclosed a combined beneficial ownership of 20.5% of Artius II Acquisition Inc.'s Class A Ordinary Shares.
Summary
- Artius II Acquisition Partners LLC and Boon Sim collectively beneficially own 5,675,000 Class A Ordinary Shares of Artius II Acquisition Inc.
- This ownership represents 20.5% of the total Class A Ordinary Shares outstanding, calculated based on a total of 27,675,000 shares.
- The 5,675,000 shares include 5,500,000 Class A ordinary shares obtainable upon conversion of Founder Shares (Class B ordinary shares) owned by the Sponsor.
- Additionally, the ownership includes 175,000 Class A ordinary shares underlying Private Placement Units acquired by the Reporting Person.
- Boon Sim, as the sole member of Aecus II Partners LLC and managing partner of Artius II Acquisition Partners LLC (the Sponsor), exercises shared voting and investment power over these shares.
- The calculation of the 20.5% stake assumes 22,000,000 Class A ordinary shares were outstanding as of February 14, 2025, plus the 5,500,000 convertible Founder Shares and 175,000 Class A shares from Private Placement Units.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The document is a factual disclosure of beneficial ownership and does not contain information that would significantly alter the company's perceived value or outlook, beyond confirming the sponsor's expected stake.
Positives
- Artius II Acquisition Partners LLC and Boon Sim, the managing partner of the Sponsor, hold a significant 20.5% beneficial ownership stake, indicating strong alignment with the company's future.
Future Outlook
The document indicates that the 5,500,000 Founder Shares will automatically convert into Class A ordinary shares at the time of the Issuer's initial business combination, or earlier at the option of the holder.
Management Comments
- Boon Sim, as the Managing Member of Aecus II Partners LLC (the managing partner of Artius II Acquisition Partners LLC), exercises voting and investment power with respect to the Founder Shares and Class A ordinary shares underlying the Private Placement Units.
Industry Context
This filing is a standard Schedule 13G for a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), Artius II Acquisition Inc., disclosing the significant beneficial ownership of its sponsor and related individuals. The structure of Founder Shares and Private Placement Units is typical for SPACs, where sponsors hold a substantial stake that converts upon a business combination, aligning their interests with the success of the merger.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding the significant ownership stake held by the company's sponsor and its managing partner, which can influence perceptions of control and alignment.
Next Steps
- Conversion of 5,500,000 Founder Shares into Class A ordinary shares at the time of the Issuer's initial business combination, or earlier at the option of the holder.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 02/14/2025 | Date of event which requires filing of this statement and the date the Schedule 13G was signed. |
Keywords
Artius II Acquisition Inc., Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Class A Ordinary Shares, Founder Shares, Private Placement Units, SPAC, Boon Sim, Artius II Acquisition Partners LLC
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