Secures $32M PIPE Investment to Fund Business Combination and Growth Initiatives

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Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II secured a $32 million PIPE investment, including convertible preferred stock, warrants, and common shares, to fund its proposed business combination with Ace Green Recycling and support growth initiatives.

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• $32 Million PIPE Investment Secured

  Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II and Ace Green Recycling, Inc. entered into securities purchase agreements for a $32 million Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) financing with certain third-party investors.

• Dilutive Securities Issued

  The PIPE includes the purchase of 3,333,333 shares of 12.0% Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (convertible into common stock at an initial price of $12.00 per share), warrants to purchase 5,000,000 shares of common stock (exercise price $12.00 per share), and an additional 1,000,000 shares of common stock as consideration for participation.

• Authorized Preferred Stock Increased

  The Business Combination Agreement was amended to increase the number of authorized shares of preferred stock from 1,000,000 to 5,000,000 to allow for the issuance of the Series A Preferred Stock in connection with the PIPE Investment.

• Funding for Growth and Business Combination

  Proceeds from the PIPE are intended to support the proposed business combination and fund capital expenditures related to the development of Ace's Texas recycling facility, as well as for general corporate purposes, including potential future acquisitions.

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This 8-K details a substantial $32 million Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) financing, which is critical for Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. II's proposed business combination with Ace Green Recycling, Inc. The financing, representing over 32% of Athena's current market capitalization, provides essential capital for Ace's Texas recycling facility development and broader growth initiatives, including potential M&A. While the issuance of convertible preferred stock, warrants, and additional common shares is significantly dilutive, securing this funding de-risks the business combination and provides a clear path for the combined entity's strategic expansion in sustainable battery recycling. The pricing of the convertible and warrant shares at $12.00, slightly below the current stock price of $12.50, indicates a market-aligned valuation for this crucial capital infusion. This filing provides the definitive terms of the PIPE, which was previously announced.