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Ares Acquisition Corporation II (AACT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: AACT (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 10.01% | Avg. Invested days 225 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 699.63M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 30.57 | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio 30.57 | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.01 | 52 Weeks Range 10.67 - 11.62 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 10.67 - 11.62 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.37 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) - |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -0.46% | Return on Equity (TTM) - |
Valuation
Trailing PE 30.57 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 703976028 | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value 703976028 | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 61859700 | Shares Floating 44593429 |
Shares Outstanding 61859700 | Shares Floating 44593429 | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions 81.89 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Ares Acquisition Corporation II
Company Overview
History and Background
Ares Acquisition Corporation II (AACT) is a blank check company, also known as a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. It was formed by Ares Management Corporation.
Core Business Areas
- SPAC: A blank check company focused on identifying and merging with a target business. AACT focuses on opportunities in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Leadership and Structure
Ares Acquisition Corporation II is led by its management team, backed by the expertise of Ares Management Corporation. The specific leadership team details can be found in their SEC filings. A SPAC is structured with a board of directors and a management team responsible for identifying and executing a merger.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- SPAC IPO: A initial public offering which raised capital to acquire a private company. Market share isn't directly applicable to SPACs in the same way as product-based companies. Competitors are other SPACs looking for target companies. Specific revenue is dependent on the acquired company.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The SPAC market involves companies going public via mergers with already-listed entities rather than traditional IPOs. SPAC market activity is influenced by investor sentiment, regulatory changes, and economic conditions. The market experiences booms and busts, highly sensitive to regulatory changes.
Positioning
AACT positions itself to identify and merge with a company, providing access to public markets. The competitive advantage lies in Ares Management's expertise, network, and deal-making capabilities. AACT faces competition from numerous other SPACs.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
TAM is large and varies based on sectors of interest (North America, Europe, and Asia). AACT's positioning depends on its ability to identify and acquire attractive targets; total market value of the industry it plays in is around $1 trillion and still growing.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Experienced Sponsor (Ares Management)
- Access to Capital
- Established Network
- Flexibility in Target Selection
Weaknesses
- Dependence on Sponsor Expertise
- Potential Conflicts of Interest
- Time Constraints to Complete a Deal
- Dilution from Sponsor Promote
Opportunities
- Attractive Valuation Opportunities in Private Markets
- Growing Interest in Alternative Investment Strategies
- Regulatory Changes Favoring SPAC Mergers
- Geographic Expansion (North America, Europe, Asia)
Threats
- Increased Regulatory Scrutiny
- Market Volatility
- Competition from Other SPACs
- Inability to Find Suitable Target
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Numerous US-listed SPACs (too many to list with symbols)
Competitive Landscape
AACT's competitiveness depends on the Ares Management team, the deal's attractiveness and the terms to shareholders compared to the other SPACs.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Not applicable until a merger is completed.
Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on the success of the acquired company. Analyst estimates are not available until a target is identified and acquired.
Recent Initiatives: Focus is on identifying and completing a merger.
Summary
Ares Acquisition Corporation II, as a SPAC, is in a transitional phase, with its success heavily reliant on identifying and acquiring a suitable target company. The strength lies in the expertise and resources of Ares Management, but it also faces the challenges of market volatility and intense competition from other SPACs. Its future trajectory is entirely contingent upon the quality and performance of the acquired entity. The company needs to look out for regulatory hurdles and potential dilution affecting shareholder value.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings, Company Website, Market Reports
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. SPACs are speculative investments.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Ares Acquisition Corporation II
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2023-06-12 | Co-Chairman & CEO Mr. David B. Kaplan | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Shell Companies | Full time employees - | |
Full time employees - | |||
Ares Acquisition Corporation II does not have significant operations. It intends to effect a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was incorporated in 2021 and is based in New York, New York.
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