AACT
Ares Acquisition Corporation II
stock NYSE

For everyone confused about Kodiak AI ($KDK):
1. Ticker Change & Merger – They only started trading as KDK on Sept 25, 2025 after merging with Ares Acquisition Corp II (AACT), which was a SPAC. Before that, the stock data you’re seeing comes from AACT’s listing. That’s why some charts look like a cliff…you’re basically looking at pre-merger SPAC data stitched onto the new ticker.
2. Not a Shell Anymore – Unlike many SPACs, Kodiak isn’t vaporware. They have a working product on the road, scaling shipments, and real revenue. This isn’t just hype, they’re already operational.
3. Institutional Backing – It’s not retail noise. Heavyweights like George Soros and Cathie Wood are backing this. That’s not something you see in 99% of penny/SPAC plays.
4. Early-Stage Advantage – Right now it’s only been a few days since the ticker change. The market hasn’t priced in fundamentals yet….that’s why it looks messy. These are the moments where early conviction pays off before mainstream coverage and big inflows arrive.
Botto line: If you’re dismissing this as “not worth investing” just because the chart looks rough post-merger, you’re missing the forest for the trees. The setup is there, the smart money is already moving, and the window to
get in early is right now.
But hey do your own research, this is not a financial advice. Just my research based analysis. Good luck!

13g posted today confirming Soros 5.7% holding.
https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/AACT/schedule-13g-ares-acquisition-corp-ii-sec-filing-1e64da64ca41.html

For everyone confused about Kodiak AI ($KDK):
1. Ticker Change & Merger – They only started trading as KDK on Sept 25, 2025 after merging with Ares Acquisition Corp II (AACT), which was a SPAC. Before that, the stock data you’re seeing comes from AACT’s listing. That’s why some charts look like a cliff…you’re basically looking at pre-merger SPAC data stitched onto the new ticker.
2. Not a Shell Anymore – Unlike many SPACs, Kodiak isn’t vaporware. They have a working product on the road, scaling shipments, and real revenue. This isn’t just hype, they’re already operational.
3. Institutional Backing – It’s not retail noise. Heavyweights like George Soros and Cathie Wood are backing this. That’s not something you see in 99% of penny/SPAC plays.
4. Early-Stage Advantage – Right now it’s only been a few days since the ticker change. The market hasn’t priced in fundamentals yet….that’s why it looks messy. These are the moments where early conviction pays off before mainstream coverage and big inflows arrive.
Botto line: If you’re dismissing this as “not worth investing” just because the chart looks rough post-merger, you’re missing the forest for the trees. The setup is there, the smart money is already moving, and the window to
get in early is right now.
But hey do your own research, this is not a financial advice. Just my research based analysis. Good luck!

13g posted today confirming Soros 5.7% holding.
https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/AACT/schedule-13g-ares-acquisition-corp-ii-sec-filing-1e64da64ca41.html