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Business Summary

Artius II Acquisition Inc. is a blank check company, or Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), incorporated on July 25, 2024, in the Cayman Islands, with the sole purpose of effecting a business combination with one or more target businesses . The company has not engaged in any operations or generated any revenues to date, with its activities limited to organizational efforts, preparing for its Initial Public Offering (IPO), and identifying a suitable target for an initial business combination . While the company may pursue a target in any industry, its stated intention is to focus on technology-enabled businesses that offer specific technology solutions, broader technology software and services, or financial services to companies of all sizes .

The core business model of Artius II Acquisition Inc. is to identify and acquire a target business, leveraging its management team's experience in the technology sector. The company aims to generate attractive returns for shareholders and enhance value through operational improvements and new initiatives to organically or inorganically expand the acquired business . It expects to favor potential target businesses with characteristics such as long-term growth prospects, high barriers to entry, opportunities for consolidation, strong recurring revenues, sustainable operating margins, and attractive free cash flow characteristics . The company generates non-operating income from interest on marketable securities held in its Trust Account .

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, Artius II Acquisition Inc. reported a net income of $136,237 . This was primarily driven by interest income on marketable securities held in the Trust Account, which amounted to $8,079,786 . Offsetting this income were general and administrative expenses of $1,943,549 and advisory fees of $6,000,000 . The company had a working capital deficit of $1,205,642 as of December 31, 2025, and operating cash and cash equivalents of $32,193 . The total assets as of December 31, 2025, were $228,283,251 , with cash and marketable securities held in the Trust Account totaling $228,079,786 . Total liabilities stood at $13,994,548 , including an advisory fee payable of $6,000,000 and a deferred underwriting fee of $6,600,000 . The Class A shares subject to possible redemption were valued at $228,079,786 , representing 22,000,000 shares at a redemption value of $10.37 per share .

Comparing the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, to the period from July 25, 2024 (inception) through December 31, 2024, the company transitioned from a net loss of $85,274 to a net income of $136,237 . This shift is primarily attributable to the significant interest income generated from the Trust Account, which was established after the IPO on February 14, 2025 . In the prior period, the company only incurred general and administrative expenses of $85,274 and had no operating cash or marketable securities in the Trust Account . The IPO on February 14, 2025, generated gross proceeds of $220,000,000 from the sale of 22,000,000 Public Units , and an additional $1,750,000 from the private sale of 175,000 Private Placement Units .

Significant operational developments during the reported period include the completion of the Initial Public Offering on February 14, 2025, which raised $220,000,000 in gross proceeds and placed $220,000,000 into the Trust Account. The company also incurred $7,537,261 in transaction costs related to the IPO, comprising a $250,000 cash underwriting fee, a $6,600,000 deferred underwriting fee, and $687,261 in other offering costs. An advisory fee of $6,000,000 to Santander US Capital Markets LLC was also recorded, payable upon the closing of an initial business combination. The company's Founder, Boon Sim, and the board of directors have extensive experience in the technology sector, with Mr. Sim having founded Artius I, another SPAC that completed a business combination in June 2021 .

Business Outlook

Management's primary objective is to complete an initial business combination with a technology-enabled business that aligns with its investment criteria, which include long-term growth prospects, high barriers to entry, opportunities for consolidation, strong recurring revenues, sustainable operating margins, and attractive free cash flow characteristics . The company has until August 14, 2026, or February 14, 2027, if a definitive agreement for an initial business combination is executed by August 14, 2026, to consummate this combination . If an initial business combination is not completed within this timeframe, the company will liquidate, and Public Shareholders may receive approximately $10.37 per share from the Trust Account, while Rights will expire worthless .

The company explicitly identifies several growth areas it intends to focus on for its initial business combination. These include technology-enabled businesses, with a particular emphasis on fintech, software, and business services . In the fintech sector, management notes continued innovation driving business formation and financial investment, with over 4,500 venture capital, private equity, and M&A fintech deals in 2023 . This sector offers diverse investment opportunities such as electronic payments (B2B/B2C), cross-border payments, real-time capital deployment, mobile application development, big data and analytics, blockchain, and artificial intelligence, further supported by growing demand in emerging markets and small- and medium-sized businesses .

In the software sector, the company believes there are highly attractive industry characteristics, with demand growing across all industries due to competitive forces requiring investment in new technology . Software's pervasive nature within organizations, from application and infrastructure to security, communication, and artificial intelligence, is expected to continue attracting capital due to supportive market and intrinsic business fundamentals . Lastly, the secular trends driving technology adoption are expected to fuel growth in tech-enabled services, which enhance productivity, enable new markets, and create innovative products, making these businesses attractive for stable and continuing growth .

Regarding its operational outlook, the company expects to continue incurring significant costs in pursuit of its acquisition plans . Management plans to address its working capital deficit of $1,205,642 as of December 31, 2025, by potentially raising additional capital through loans or investments from its Sponsor, stockholders, officers, directors, or third parties . The company has an agreement to pay an affiliate of its Sponsor $25,000 per month for administrative services, which commenced on February 14, 2025, and will continue until the earlier of the completion of the initial business combination or liquidation .

Planned capital allocation includes using substantially all funds held in the Trust Account, including interest earned (less income taxes payable), to complete the initial business combination . If share capital or debt is used as consideration, remaining Trust Account proceeds will be used as working capital for the target business, other acquisitions, and growth strategies . The Sponsor or affiliates may loan up to $1,500,000 for working capital, convertible into private placement shares at $10.00 per 1.1 shares at the lender's option. The company will bear the expenses incurred in connection with the filing of registration statements for the Founder Shares and Private Placement Shares .

Management has explicitly flagged several structural headwinds and execution risks. The company's status as a blank check company with no operating history and no revenues means there is no basis to evaluate its ability to achieve its business objective . The requirement to complete an initial business combination within the Completion Window may give potential target businesses leverage in negotiations and limit due diligence time . Furthermore, the company may face competition from other entities with similar business objectives, and its financial resources are relatively limited compared to many competitors . The ability of Public Shareholders to redeem their shares for cash may make the company's financial condition unattractive to potential targets and could substantially dilute investments for non-redeeming shareholders .

Geopolitical and regulatory factors are also identified as constraints. Current global geopolitical conflicts and rising tensions, including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and the conflict in the Middle East and Southwest Asia, could materially adversely affect the search for and consummation of an initial business combination . Changes in laws or regulations, or a failure to comply with them, may adversely affect the business, including the ability to negotiate and complete an initial business combination . Specifically, the SEC's new SPAC Rules and related guidance may increase costs and time needed to complete an initial business combination and could lead to the company being deemed an investment company, which would impose burdensome compliance requirements or restrict activities .

Risk Factors

The most material risks disclosed include the inherent uncertainty of being a blank check company with no operating history or revenues, making it difficult to evaluate the ability to achieve a business objective . There is a significant risk that the company may not complete an initial business combination within the Completion Window, which is August 14, 2026, or February 14, 2027, if a definitive agreement is executed by August 14, 2026, leading to liquidation and Public Shareholders receiving approximately $10.37 per share , while Rights expire worthless . The ability of Public Shareholders to redeem their shares for cash could make the company's financial condition unattractive to potential targets and may result in substantial dilution for non-redeeming shareholders, especially given the nominal purchase price paid by the Sponsor for Founder Shares, which could result in significant profit for the Sponsor even if Public Shares decline . Geopolitical conflicts, such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Israel-Hamas conflict, and rising global tensions, could lead to market disruptions, volatility, supply chain interruptions, and increased cyber-attacks, adversely affecting the search for and consummation of a business combination . Regulatory changes, particularly the SEC's new SPAC Rules, may increase costs, time, and compliance burdens, and there is a risk of being deemed an investment company under the Investment Company Act, which could restrict activities or force liquidation . Furthermore, the company's working capital deficit of $1,205,642 as of December 31, 2025, raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern without additional capital .

Management Priorities

Management's message to shareholders emphasizes its commitment to identifying and completing an initial business combination, focusing on technology-enabled businesses, particularly in fintech, software, and business services, leveraging the team's extensive experience and networks . They acknowledge the significant costs associated with pursuing acquisitions and the inherent uncertainty of success . A key strategic priority is to address the company's working capital deficit of $1,205,642 as of December 31, 2025, by potentially securing additional loans or investments from the Sponsor, stockholders, officers, directors, or third parties . Management also highlights the critical deadline of August 14, 2026 (or February 14, 2027, if a definitive agreement is executed by August 14, 2026) for completing an initial business combination, beyond which mandatory liquidation will occur, resulting in Public Shareholders receiving approximately $10.37 per share and Rights expiring worthless . The overall tone reflects a proactive approach to navigating the challenges of being a SPAC, including managing liquidity, mitigating regulatory risks, and striving to deliver shareholder value through a successful business combination.

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  26. [26] Item 5, Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities; Use of Proceeds from Registered Offerings
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  30. [30] Item 1, Business — General
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  32. [32] Item 5, Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities; Use of Proceeds from Registered Offerings
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  36. [36] Item 7, MD&A — Results of Operations
  37. [37] Item 1, Business — Management Team
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  39. [39] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Risks Relating to our Search for, Consummation of or Inability to Consummate, a Business Combination
  40. [40] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Risks Relating to our Search for, Consummation of or Inability to Consummate, a Business Combination
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  57. [57] Item 6, Commitments — Registration Rights
  58. [58] Item 1A, Risk Factors — General Risk Factors
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  61. [61] Item 1A, Risk Factors — The ability of our Public Shareholders to exercise redemption rights with respect to a large number of our shares and the amount of deferred underwriting compensation may not allow us to complete the most desirable initial business combination or optimize our capital structure, and may substantially dilute your investment in us.
  62. [62] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our search for an initial business combination, and any target business with which we may ultimately consummate an initial business combination, may be materially adversely affected by current global geopolitical conflicts and rising tensions around the world, including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and the conflict in the Middle East and Southwest Asia.
  63. [63] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Changes in laws or regulations, or a failure to comply with any laws and regulations, may adversely affect our business, including our ability to negotiate and complete our initial business combination, and results of operations.
  64. [64] Item 1A, Risk Factors — If we are deemed to be an investment company under the Investment Company Act, we may be required to institute burdensome compliance requirements and our activities may be restricted, which may make it difficult for us to complete our initial business combination.
  65. [65] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Summary of Risk Factors
  66. [66] Item 1A, Risk Factors — We may not be able to complete our initial business combination within the Completion Window, in which case we would redeem our Public Shares and our Distributable Shares will not be issued.
  67. [67] Item 1A, Risk Factors — We may not be able to complete our initial business combination within the Completion Window, in which case we would redeem our Public Shares and our Distributable Shares will not be issued.
  68. [68] Item 1A, Risk Factors — The nominal purchase price paid by Sponsor for the Founder Shares may result in significant dilution to the implied value of your Public Shares upon the consummation of our initial business combination, and Sponsor is likely to make a substantial profit on its investment in us in the event we consummate an initial business combination, even if the business combination causes the trading price of the Public Shares to materially decline.
  69. [69] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Our search for an initial business combination, and any target business with which we may ultimately consummate an initial business combination, may be materially adversely affected by current global geopolitical conflicts and rising tensions around the world, including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and the conflict in the Middle East and Southwest Asia.
  70. [70] Item 1A, Risk Factors — Changes in laws or regulations, or a failure to comply with any laws and regulations, may adversely affect our business, including our ability to negotiate and complete our initial business combination, and results of operations.
  71. [71] Item 7, MD&A — Liquidity and Capital Resources
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  77. [77] Item 1A, Risk Factors — We may not be able to complete our initial business combination within the Completion Window, in which case we would redeem our Public Shares and our Distributable Shares will not be issued.
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  79. [79] Item 1A, Risk Factors — We may not be able to complete our initial business combination within the Completion Window, in which case we would redeem our Public Shares and our Distributable Shares will not be issued.

Analysis on 5/22/2026