AAC / Ares Acquisition Corporation - Class A - SEC Filings, Annual Report, Proxy Statement

Ares Acquisition Corporation - Class A
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SEC Filings
All companies that sell securities in the United States must register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and file reports on a regular basis. These reports include company annual reports (10K, 10Q), news updates (8K), investor presentations (found in 8Ks), insider trades (form 4), ownership reports (13D, and 13G), and reports related to the specific securities sold, such as registration statements and prospectus. This page shows recent SEC filings related to Ares Acquisition Corporation - Class A
SEC Filings (Chronological Order)
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February 12, 2024 SC 13G/A

AAC / Ares Acquisition Corporation - Class A / ARISTEIA CAPITAL LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 formaressc13ga.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G (Rule 13d-102) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 2) Ares Acquisition Corporation (Name of Issuer) Class A Ordinary Shares, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) G33032106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing

February 9, 2024 SC 13G/A

AAC / Ares Acquisition Corporation - Class A / Ares Acquisition Holdings LP - SC 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 d755259dsc13ga.htm SC 13G/A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. 1)* Ares Acquisition Corporation (Name of Issuer) Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) G33032106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of th

December 11, 2023 SC 13G/A

AAC / Ares Acquisition Corporation - Class A / GLAZER CAPITAL, LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 aac20231130.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Name of Issuer) Class A Ordinary Share, $0.0001 par value per share (Title of Class of Securities) G33032106 (CUSIP Number) November 30, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the approp

November 20, 2023 15-12G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTIONS 13

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 15 CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 OR SUSPENSION OF DUTY TO FILE REPORTS UNDER SECTIONS 13 AND 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. Commission File Number 001-39972 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specifie

November 8, 2023 EX-3.1

Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association of Ares Acquisition Corporation

Exhibit 3.1 Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association of Ares Acquisition Corporation Registrar of Companies Government Administration Building 133 Elgin Avenue George Town Grand Cayman Ares Acquisition Corporation (ROC #359422) (the “Company”) TAKE NOTICE that by minutes of an extraordinary general meeting of the Company dated 1 August 2023, the following spe

November 8, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-39972 AR

November 7, 2023 EX-99.25

EX-99.25

NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES The New York Stock Exchange hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on November 20, 2023, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

November 3, 2023 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 2, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Co

November 3, 2023 425

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 2, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION

425 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 2, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

October 31, 2023 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Co

October 31, 2023 425

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION

425 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

October 31, 2023 8-K

Current Report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Co

October 31, 2023 425

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Co

October 31, 2023 EX-99.1

X-energy and Ares Acquisition Corporation Mutually Agree to Terminate Business Combination Agreement

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 X-energy and Ares Acquisition Corporation Mutually Agree to Terminate Business Combination Agreement ROCKVILLE, MD and NEW YORK – October 31, 2023 – X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC (“X-energy”), a leading developer of advanced small modular nuclear reactors and fuel technology for clean energy generation, and Ares Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: AAC) (“AAC”), a publicly-traded sp

October 31, 2023 EX-10.1

TERMINATION AGREEMENT

EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 TERMINATION AGREEMENT THIS TERMINATION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made as of October 31, 2023, by and between Ares Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Purchaser”), and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”). The Purchaser and the Company are sometimes referred to individually as a “Party” and collec

October 30, 2023 425

X-energy’s reactor technology “begins with the fuel”

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

October 26, 2023 425

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

October 26, 2023 425

U.S. Department of Energy Signs Cooperative Agreement to Further Develop X-energy’s Microreactor for Commercial Applications

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

October 26, 2023 425

X-energy CEO Clay Sell on SMRs, Going Public and Next Steps

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

October 26, 2023 425

[End of article.]

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

October 25, 2023 425

X-Energy’s Revolutionary Approach to Nuclear Power Can Lead Energy Transition

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

October 23, 2023 425

X-Energy Participates in SPAC Insider Podcast

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

October 20, 2023 425

PART 4 OF 4 ENDS [00:58:19]

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

October 20, 2023 425

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

October 19, 2023 425

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and

425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

October 19, 2023 425

X-Energy Announces Participation in IPO Edge Fireside Chat

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

October 18, 2023 425

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

October 16, 2023 425

Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Announce Effectiveness of Registration Statement and October 31, 2023 Extraordinary General Meeting to Approve Business Combination

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

October 13, 2023 424B3

PROXY STATEMENT FOR EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (A CAYMAN ISLANDS EXEMPTED COMPANY) AND PROSPECTUS FOR 45,604,260 SHARES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK AND 28,741,076 WARRANTS TO PURCHASE SHARES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK OF A

TABLE OF CONTENTS  Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)  Registration No.: 333-269400 PROXY STATEMENT FOR EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (A CAYMAN ISLANDS EXEMPTED COMPANY) AND PROSPECTUS FOR 45,604,260 SHARES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK AND 28,741,076 WARRANTS TO PURCHASE SHARES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK OF ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (TO BE RENAMED “X-ENERGY, INC.” FOLLOWIN

October 13, 2023 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.  )

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.  ) Filed by the Registrant ☒        Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by

October 11, 2023 CORRESP

Ares Acquisition Corporation c/o Ares Management LLC 245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor New York, NY 10167 October 11, 2023

Ares Acquisition Corporation c/o Ares Management LLC 245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor New York, NY 10167 October 11, 2023 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance Office of Trade & Services 100 F Street, N.

October 10, 2023 EX-10.24

SEVENTH LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT AND WAIVER

  Exhibit 10.24   SEVENTH LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT AND WAIVER   This SEVENTH LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT AND WAIVER (this “Agreement”), dated as of October 4, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), is entered into by and among X-ENERGY, LLC, a Maryland limited liability company, f/k/a X Energy, LLC (“X Energy”), X-ENERGY REACTOR COMPANY, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Reactor”, and together

October 10, 2023 S-4/A

As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on October 10, 2023.

TABLE OF CONTENTS As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on October 10, 2023.

October 10, 2023 CORRESP

Ares Acquisition Corporation 245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor New York, NY 10167 October 10, 2023

Ares Acquisition Corporation 245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor New York, NY 10167 October 10, 2023 VIA EDGAR Attention: Eiko Yaoita Pyles Kevin Stertzel Eranga Dias Evan Ewing United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.

October 10, 2023 EX-10.25

CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of October 4, 2023 X-ENERGY, LLC and X-ENERGY REACTOR COMPANY, LLC, as Borrowers, the other Loan Parties, ARES ACQUISITION HOLDINGS LP, as Lender Table of Contents

Exhibit 10.25 EXECUTION VERSION CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of October 4, 2023 among X-ENERGY, LLC and X-ENERGY REACTOR COMPANY, LLC, as Borrowers, the other Loan Parties, and ARES ACQUISITION HOLDINGS LP, as Lender Table of Contents Page Article I Definition of Terms 1 Section 1.01 Accounting Terms/Financial Statements 1 Section 1.02 Definitions 1 Section 1.03 Construction of Terms 15 Section 1.04

September 25, 2023 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.  )

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.  ) Filed by the Registrant ☒        Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☒ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by

September 22, 2023 EX-10.18

LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.18 LOB # 110-567 LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT THIS LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made effective as of this 14 day of June, 2022 (the “Effective Date”), by and among X ENERGY, LLC and X-ENERGY REACTOR COMPANY, LLC, their respective successors and assigns (jointly, severally and collectively, if more than one, the "Borrower” or “Obligors”); and LIVE OAK BANKING COMPANY,

September 22, 2023 EX-10.22

FIFTH LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.22 LOB # 110,567 FIFTH LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT THIS FIFTH LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made effective as of this 10 day of August, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), by and among X ENERGY, LLC and X-ENERGY REACTOR COMPANY, LLC, their respective successors and assigns (jointly, severally and collectively, if more than one, the “Borrower” or “Obligors”); and LIVE OAK BA

September 22, 2023 EX-10.23

SIXTH LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.23 LOB # 110,567 SIXTH LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT THIS SIXTH LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made effective as of this 23 day of August, 2023 (the “Effective Date”), by and among X ENERGY, LLC and X-ENERGY REACTOR COMPANY, LLC, their respective successors and assigns (jointly, severally and collectively, if more than one, the “Borrower” or “Obligors”); and LIVE OAK BA

September 22, 2023 EX-FILING FEES

CALCULATION OF FILING FEE TABLES FORM S-4 (Form Type) ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities

Exhibit 107 CALCULATION OF FILING FEE TABLES FORM S-4 (Form Type) ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered(1) Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Newly Registered Securities Fees to Be Paid — — — — — — — — Fees Previously Paid (8) Equity New X-energy Class A Common Stock (2)(3) 457(f)(l) 50,841,780 $10.

September 22, 2023 S-4/A

As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on September 21, 2023.

Table of Contents As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on September 21, 2023.

September 22, 2023 EX-10.19

SECOND LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.19 LOB # 110-567 SECOND LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT THIS SECOND LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made effective as of this 14 day of August, 2022 (the “Effective Date”), by and among X ENERGY, LLC and X-ENERGY REACTOR COMPANY, LLC, their respective successors and assigns (jointly, severally and collectively, if more than one, the "Borrower” or “Obligors”); and LIVE OAK

September 22, 2023 EX-4.5

THE BOARD OF THIS CORPORATION HAS THE AUTHORITY TO CREATE AND DETERMINE THE RELATIVE RIGHTS AND PREFERENCES OF CLASSES OR SERIES OF SHARES OF CAPITAL STOCK OTHER THAN COMMON STOCK. THIS CORPORATION WILL FURNISH TO ANY SHAREHOLDER UPON WRITTEN REQUEST

Exhibit 4.5 NUMBER SHARES COMMON INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR CERTAIN DEFINITIONS CUSIP TO COME THIS CERTIFIES THAT is the owner of FULLY PAID AND NON-ASSESSABLE SHARES OF CLASS A COMMON STOCK, $0.0001 PAR VALUE, OF X-ENERGY, INC. transferable on the books of the Corporation by the holder hereof in person or by Attorney upon surrender of this certificat

September 22, 2023 EX-99.10

Consent to be Named as a Director Nominee

Exhibit 99.10 Consent to be Named as a Director Nominee In connection with the filing by Ares Acquisition Corporation of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), I hereby consent, pursuant to Rule 438 of the Securities Act, to being named in the Registration Statement and any and all amen

September 22, 2023 EX-4.6

[FORM OF WARRANT CERTIFICATE]

Exhibit 4.6 [FORM OF WARRANT CERTIFICATE] [FACE] Number Warrants THIS WARRANT SHALL BE NULL AND VOID IF NOT EXERCISED PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE EXERCISE PERIOD PROVIDED FOR IN THE WARRANT AGREEMENT DESCRIBED BELOW X-Energy, Inc. Incorporated Under the Laws of the State of Delaware CUSIP [·] Warrant Certificate This Warrant Certificate certifies that [ ], or registered assigns, is the register

September 22, 2023 EX-21.1

List of Subsidiaries of Ares Acquisition Corporation

Exhibit 21.1 List of Subsidiaries of Ares Acquisition Corporation None.

September 22, 2023 EX-10.20

THIRD LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.20 LOB # 110-567 THIRD LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT THIS THIRD LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made effective as of this 7 day of September, 2022 (the “Effective Date”), by and among X ENERGY, LLC and X-ENERGY REACTOR COMPANY, LLC, their respective successors and assigns (jointly, severally and collectively, if more than one, the “Borrower” or “Obligors”); and LIVE OAK

September 22, 2023 EX-10.12

CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of June 15, 2021 X ENERGY, LLC X-ENERGY REACTOR COMPANY, LLC, as Borrowers, the Other Loan Parties, LIVE OAK BANKING COMPANY, as Lender

Exhibit 10.12 CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of June 15, 2021 among X ENERGY, LLC and X-ENERGY REACTOR COMPANY, LLC, as Borrowers, the Other Loan Parties, and LIVE OAK BANKING COMPANY, as Lender Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I Definition of Terms 1 Section 1.01 Accounting Terms/Financial Statements 1 Section 1.02 Definitions 1 Section 1.03 Construction of Terms 16 Section 1.04 Division. 17 ARTICLE II

September 22, 2023 EX-99.1

Proposal No. 1—The Business Combination Proposal — To consider and vote upon a proposal to approve by ordinary resolution the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of December 5, 2022, attached to this proxy statement/prospectus as Annex A-1 (the

Exhibit 99.1 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THE PROXY CARD IF YOU ARE VOTING ELECTRONICALLY. 22510 Ares. Acq. Proxy Card REV6 - Front PRELIMINARY - SUBJECT TO COMPLETION INTERNET – www.cstproxyvote.com Use the Internet to vote your proxy. Have your proxy card available when you access the above website. Follow the prompts to vote your shares. Vote at the Meeting – If you plan to

September 22, 2023 EX-3.6

STATE OF DELAWARE CERTIFICATE OF DOMESTICATION FROM A NON-DELAWARE CORPORATION TO A DELAWARE CORPORATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 388 OF THE DELAWARE GENERAL CORPORATION LAW

Exhibit 3.6 STATE OF DELAWARE CERTIFICATE OF DOMESTICATION FROM A NON-DELAWARE CORPORATION TO A DELAWARE CORPORATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 388 OF THE DELAWARE GENERAL CORPORATION LAW Ares Acquisition Corporation, presently a Cayman Islands exempted company, organized and existing under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the “Non-Delaware Corporation”), does hereby certify: 1) The Non-Delaware Corporati

September 22, 2023 EX-10.21

FOURTH LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.21 LOB # 110-567 FOURTH LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT THIS FOURTH LOAN MODIFICATION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made effective as of this 8 day of December, 2022 (the “Effective Date”), by and among X ENERGY, LLC and X-ENERGY REACTOR COMPANY, LLC, their respective successors and assigns (jointly, severally and collectively, if more than one, the “Borrower” or “Obligors”); and LIVE OAK

September 15, 2023 425

Department of Defense Expands X-energy Contract for Mobile Microreactor Prototype

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

September 14, 2023 425

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Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

September 13, 2023 EX-10.1

PREFERRED STOCK SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT September 12, 2023

Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION PREFERRED STOCK SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT September 12, 2023 Ares Acquisition Corporation 245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor New York, NY 10167 Ladies and Gentlemen: This Subscription Agreement (this “Subscription Agreement”) is being entered into as of the date set forth on the signature page to this Subscription Agreement, by and between Ares Acquisition Corporation, a Cayma

September 13, 2023 EX-10.2

LETTER AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.2 Execution Version LETTER AGREEMENT THIS LETTER AGREEMENT, dated as of September 12, 2023 (this “Letter Agreement”), is entered into by and among X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), Ares Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company, which shall be domesticated as a Delaware corporation (the “Domestication”) prior to the clo

September 13, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 12, 2023 ARES ACQUISITI

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 12, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (

September 13, 2023 EX-99.1

X-energy and Ares Acquisition Corporation Announce Additional Committed Capital and Attractive Strategic Updates to Business Combination Ares Management Upsizes Total Commitment to $80 Million with $50 million PIPE Investment X-energy Founder Kam Gha

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE X-energy and Ares Acquisition Corporation Announce Additional Committed Capital and Attractive Strategic Updates to Business Combination Ares Management Upsizes Total Commitment to $80 Million with $50 million PIPE Investment X-energy Founder Kam Ghaffarian Commits Approximately $30 million X-Energy’s Pre-Money Equity Value Revised to $1.05 Billion Under Amended

September 13, 2023 EX-99.2

Disclaimer This presentation (the “presentation”) is being delivered to you by X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC (“X-energy”) and Ares Acquisition Corporation (“AAC”) to assist interested parties in making their own evaluation with respect to a potential

Exhibit 99.2 Clean • Safe • Secure • Affordable © 2023 X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, all rights reserved 1 1 © 2023 X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, all rights reserved Disclaimer This presentation (the “presentation”) is being delivered to you by X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC (“X-energy”) and Ares Acquisition Corporation (“AAC”) to assist interested parties in making their own evaluation with resp

September 13, 2023 425

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 12, 2023 ARES ACQUISITI

425 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 12, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporatio

September 13, 2023 EX-2.1

SECOND AMENDMENT TO BUSINESS COMBINATION AGREEMENT

Exhibit 2.1 SECOND AMENDMENT TO BUSINESS COMBINATION AGREEMENT This SECOND AMENDMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of September 12, 2023 to the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of December 5, 2022 (as amended by the First Amendment to Business Combination Agreement, dated as of June 11, 2023, the “Agreement”), by and among Ares Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the

August 8, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-39972 ARES AC

August 7, 2023 425

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and

425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

August 1, 2023 EX-3.1

Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association.

Exhibit 3.1 Ares Acquisition Corporation (the “Company”) MINUTES OF AN EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF THE COMPANY HELD VIRTUALLY AND AT THE OFFICES OF KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP, 601 LEXINGTON AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10022, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON AUGUST 1, 2023 AT 9.30AM (EASTERN TIME) Present: As set out in the Schedule In Attendance: As set out in the Schedule 1 Officers of the Meeting It was resolve

August 1, 2023 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 1, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

August 1, 2023 425

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 1, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION C

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 1, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

August 1, 2023 EX-99.1

Ares Acquisition Corporation Announces Successful Second Extension and Redemption Results

Exhibit 99.1 Ares Acquisition Corporation Announces Successful Second Extension and Redemption Results NEW YORK – August 1, 2023 – Ares Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: “AAC.U”, “AAC”, “AAC WS”) (“AAC” or the “Company”) today announced its shareholders approved a further extension of the period of time that the Company has to consummate its proposed business combination (the “Business Combination”)

July 26, 2023 EX-10.1

Amended and Restated Promissory Note, dated as of July 24, 2023, by and between Ares Acquisition Corporation and Ares Acquisition Holdings LP.

Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED PROMISSORY NOTE (THIS “NOTE”) HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”),. OR UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE. THIS NOTE IS SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFERABILITY AND RESALE. THIS NOTE HAS BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT ONLY AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED EXCEPT AS PERMI

July 26, 2023 8-K/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

July 26, 2023 425

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION

425 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporati

July 25, 2023 S-4/A

As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on July 25, 2023.

TABLE OF CONTENTS As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on July 25, 2023.

July 25, 2023 CORRESP

Ares Acquisition Corporation 245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor New York, NY 10167 July 25, 2023

Ares Acquisition Corporation 245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor New York, NY 10167 July 25, 2023 VIA EDGAR Attention: Eiko Yaoita Pyles Kevin Stertzel Eranga Dias Evan Ewing United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.

July 24, 2023 425

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CO

425 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation

July 24, 2023 EX-99.1

ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION ANNOUNCES CONTINUATION OF MONTHLY CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRUST ACCOUNT IN CONNECTION WITH PROPOSED SECOND EXTENSION Ares Acquisition Holdings LP will continue to make monthly deposits directly to the trust account of $0.0255 fo

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION ANNOUNCES CONTINUATION OF MONTHLY CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRUST ACCOUNT IN CONNECTION WITH PROPOSED SECOND EXTENSION Ares Acquisition Holdings LP will continue to make monthly deposits directly to the trust account of $0.0255 for each outstanding Class A ordinary share NEW YORK, NY – July 24, 2023 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Ares Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: “AAC

July 24, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (C

July 24, 2023 EX-10.1

Amended and Restated Promissory Note, dated as of July 24, 2023, by and between Ares Acquisition Corporation and Ares Acquisition Holdings LP.

EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED PROMISSORY NOTE (THIS “NOTE”) HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”),. OR UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE. THIS NOTE IS SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFERABILITY AND RESALE. THIS NOTE HAS BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT ONLY AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED EXCEPT AS PERMITTED UNDER

July 19, 2023 425

Energy Northwest and X-energy Sign Joint Development Agreement for Xe-100 Advanced Small Modular Reactor Project Project to potentially deploy up to 12 Xe-100 modules, 960 MW of Carbon-Free Power

425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

July 12, 2023 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

DEF 14A Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

July 3, 2023 S-4/A

As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on July 3, 2023.

TABLE OF CONTENTS As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on July 3, 2023.

July 3, 2023 CORRESP

Ares Acquisition Corporation 245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor New York, NY 10167 July 3, 2023

Ares Acquisition Corporation 245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor New York, NY 10167 July 3, 2023 VIA EDGAR Attention: Eiko Yaoita Pyles Kevin Stertzel Eranga Dias Evan Ewing United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.

July 3, 2023 425

X-energy Analyst Day Webcast Transcript

425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

June 28, 2023 EX-99.1

Reactor Company, LLC, all rights reserved

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Clean • Safe • Secure • Affordable © 2023 X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, all rights reserved Disclaimer This presentation (the “presentation”) is being delivered to you by X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC (“X-energy”) and Ares Acquisition Corporation (“AAC”) to assist interested parties in making their own evaluation with respect to a potential business combination o

June 28, 2023 425

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 28, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CO

425 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 28, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (C

June 28, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 28, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 28, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commi

June 16, 2023 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

PRE 14A Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

June 12, 2023 S-4/A

As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on June 12, 2023.

Table of Contents As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on June 12, 2023.

June 12, 2023 EX-FILING FEES

Filing Fees

Exhibit 107 CALCULATION OF FILING FEE TABLES FORM S-4 (Form Type) ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered(1) Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Newly Registered Securities Fees to Be Paid — — — — — — — — Fees Previously Paid (8) Equity New X-energy Class A Common Stock (2)(3) 457(f)(l) 52,126,558 $ 10.

June 12, 2023 EX-99.2

Disclaimer This presentation (the “presentation”) is being delivered to you by X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC (“X-energy”) and Ares Acquisition Corporation (“AAC”) to assist interested parties in making their own evaluation with respect to a potential

Exhibit 99.2 Clean • Safe • Secure • Affordable © 2023 X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, all rights reserved 1 1 © 2023 X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, all rights reserved Disclaimer This presentation (the “presentation”) is being delivered to you by X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC (“X-energy”) and Ares Acquisition Corporation (“AAC”) to assist interested parties in making their own evaluation with resp

June 12, 2023 EX-2.1

First Amendment to Business Combination Agreement, dated as of June 11, 2023, by and among Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC.

EX-2.1 2 d512343dex21.htm EX-2.1 Exhibit 2.1 Execution Version FIRST AMENDMENT TO BUSINESS COMBINATION AGREEMENT This FIRST AMENDMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of June 11, 2023 to the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of December 5, 2022 (the “Agreement”), by and among Ares Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Purchaser”), X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, a Dela

June 12, 2023 425

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 11, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CO

425 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 11, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (C

June 12, 2023 EX-10.2

First Amendment to Commitment Letter, dated as of June 11, 2023, by and among AAC Holdings II, LP, Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC.

EX-10.2 4 d512343dex102.htm EX-10.2 Exhibit 10.2 Execution Version FIRST AMENDMENT TO COMMITMENT LETTER This FIRST AMENDMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of June 11, 2023 to the Commitment Letter, dated as of December 5, 2022 (the “Commitment Letter”), by and among AAC Holdings II LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “Investor”), Ares Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (

June 12, 2023 EX-10.1

First Amendment to Sponsor Support Agreement, dated as of June 11, 2023, by and among Ares Acquisition Corporation, X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, Ares Acquisition Holdings LP, Stephen Davis, Kathryn Marinello and Felicia Thornton.

EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version FIRST AMENDMENT TO SPONSOR SUPPORT AGREEMENT This FIRST AMENDMENT (this “Amendment”), dated as of June 11, 2023 to the Sponsor Support Agreement, dated as of December 5, 2022 (the “Agreement”), by and among Ares Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Purchaser”), the Persons set forth on Schedule I to the Agreement (the “Purchaser Su

June 12, 2023 EX-99.1

X-energy and Ares Acquisition Corporation Announce Strategic Update to Business Combination Terms to Reinforce Long-Term Value Creation Opportunity and Alignment with Shareholders Updated Terms Establish More Attractive Investment Entry Point for Sha

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE X-energy and Ares Acquisition Corporation Announce Strategic Update to Business Combination Terms to Reinforce Long-Term Value Creation Opportunity and Alignment with Shareholders Updated Terms Establish More Attractive Investment Entry Point for Shareholders Companies Reaffirm Commitment to Complete Transaction X-energy Completes Key Milestones for Advan

June 12, 2023 CORRESP

Ares Acquisition Corporation 245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor New York, NY 10167 June 12, 2023

Ares Acquisition Corporation 245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor New York, NY 10167 June 12, 2023 VIA EDGAR Attention:      Eiko Yaoita Pyles Kevin Stertzel Eranga Dias Evan Ewing United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.

June 12, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 11, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 11, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commi

May 22, 2023 425

2

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

May 16, 2023 425

2

425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

May 15, 2023 425

2

425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

May 15, 2023 425

2

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

May 15, 2023 425

Filed by

425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

May 11, 2023 425

###

425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

May 11, 2023 425

2

425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

May 8, 2023 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-39972 ARES A

April 3, 2023 425

2

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

March 30, 2023 425

2

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

March 30, 2023 425

X-energy Partners with Kinectrics for Helium Test Facility

425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

March 28, 2023 425

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 28, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION C

425 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 28, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (

March 28, 2023 EX-99.1

Disclaimer This presentation (the “presentation”) is being delivered to you by X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC (“X-energy”) and Ares Acquisition Corporation (“AAC”) to assist interested parties in making their own evaluation with respect to a potential

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Clean • Safe • Secure • Affordable © 2023 X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, all rights reserved 1 1 © 2023 X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, all rights reserved Disclaimer This presentation (the “presentation”) is being delivered to you by X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC (“X-energy”) and Ares Acquisition Corporation (“AAC”) to assist interested parties in making their own evaluation w

March 28, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 28, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION C

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 28, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Comm

March 24, 2023 EX-10

Credit Agreement, dated as of July 28, 2020, as amended, by and between X-Energy, LLC and Pershing LLC.

EX-10 4 aac-20211231xex10d12.htm EXHIBIT-10.12 Exhibit 10.12 Certain identified information has been excluded from this exhibit because it is both not material and is the type that the registrant treats as private or confidential. Information that was omitted has been noted in this document with a placeholder identified by the mark “[***]”. Statement of Purpose for an Extension of Credit by a Cred

March 24, 2023 EX-99

Consent of David B. Kaplan to be named as a director nominee.

EX-99 13 aac-20211231xex99d8.htm EXHIBIT-99.8 Exhibit 99.8 Consent to be Named as a Director Nominee In connection with the filing by Ares Acquisition Corporation of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), I hereby consent, pursuant to Rule 438 of the Securities Act, to being named in th

March 24, 2023 CORRESP

Ares Acquisition Corporation 245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor New York, NY 10167 March 24, 2023

Ares Acquisition Corporation 245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor New York, NY 10167 March 24, 2023 VIA EDGAR Attention: Eiko Yaoita Pyles Kevin Stertzel Eranga Dias Evan Ewing United States Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.

March 24, 2023 EX-10

Reimbursement Agreement and Guaranty, dated as of April 26, 2021, as amended, by and between X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC and Ghaffarian Enterprises, LLC.

Exhibit 10.11 REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT AND GUARANTY DATED AS OF APRIL 26, 2021 WHEREAS, during late July and on August 12, 2020, X-ENERGY REACTOR COMPANY, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ( “X-Energy”) and Pershing LLC, an affiliate of Bank of New York Mellon (the “Lender”), and in certain cases other parties, entered into a series of documents described on Exhibit A hereto (the “Loan Docu

March 24, 2023 EX-10

Credit Agreement, dated as of June 15, 2021, as amended, by and between X-Energy, LLC, X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, the Other Loan Parties and Live Oak Banking Company.

Exhibit 10.10 CREDIT AGREEMENT dated as of June 15, 2021 among X ENERGY, LLC and X-ENERGY REACTOR COMPANY, LLC, as Borrowers, the Other Loan Parties, and LIVE OAK BANKING COMPANY, as Lender Table of Contents Page ARTICLE I Definition of Terms 1 Section 1.01 Accounting Terms/Financial Statements 1 Section 1.02 Definitions 1 Section 1.03 Construction of Terms 16 Section 1.04 Division. 17 ARTICLE II

March 24, 2023 EX-99

Consent of Christopher F. Ginther to be named as a director nominee.

Exhibit 99.7 Consent to be Named as a Director Nominee In connection with the filing by Ares Acquisition Corporation of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), I hereby consent, pursuant to Rule 438 of the Securities Act, to being named in the Registration Statement and any and all amend

March 24, 2023 EX-99

Consent of Edward Sonnenschein to be named as a director nominee.

Exhibit 99.4 Consent to be Named as a Director Nominee In connection with the filing by Ares Acquisition Corporation of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), I hereby consent, pursuant to Rule 438 of the Securities Act, to being named in the Registration Statement and any and all amend

March 24, 2023 EX-99

Consent of Michael J. Wallace to be named as a director nominee.

Exhibit 99.5 Consent to be Named as a Director Nominee In connection with the filing by Ares Acquisition Corporation of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), I hereby consent, pursuant to Rule 438 of the Securities Act, to being named in the Registration Statement and any and all amend

March 24, 2023 EX-99

Consent of Kathleen W. Hyle to be named as a director nominee.

Exhibit 99.6 Consent to be Named as a Director Nominee In connection with the filing by Ares Acquisition Corporation of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), I hereby consent, pursuant to Rule 438 of the Securities Act, to being named in the Registration Statement and any and all amend

March 24, 2023 EX-99

Consent of Allyson Satin to be named as a director nominee.

Exhibit 99.9 Consent to be Named as a Director Nominee In connection with the filing by Ares Acquisition Corporation of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), I hereby consent, pursuant to Rule 438 of the Securities Act, to being named in the Registration Statement and any and all amend

March 24, 2023 EX-FILING FEES

Filing Fees

Exhibit 107 CALCULATION OF FILING FEE TABLES FORM S-4 (Form Type) ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered(1) Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Newly Registered Securities Fees to Be Paid - - - - - - - - Fees Previously Paid (8) Equity New X-energy Class A Common Stock (2)(3) 457(f)(l) 53,892,998 $ 10.

March 24, 2023 EX-10

Profits Interest Plan of X-Energy Management, LLC and forms of award agreements thereunder.

Exhibit 10.14 PROFITS INTEREST PLAN OF X-ENERGY MANAGEMENT, LLC X-Energy Management, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Company”), has adopted this Profits Interest Plan of X-Energy Management, LLC (the “Plan”), as of June 13, 2022 (the “Effective Date”), for the benefit of its eligible employees and other service providers. The purpose of the Plan is to provide such eligible employee

March 24, 2023 S-4/A

As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on March 24, 2023.

Table of Contents As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on March 24, 2023.

March 22, 2023 425

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Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

March 21, 2023 425

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425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

March 13, 2023 425

2

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

March 13, 2023 425

TRISO-X Successfully Completes Fuel Test to Power Nuclear Thermal Propulsion in Space

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

March 10, 2023 425

X-Energy & Cavendish Nuclear Welcome Hartlepool Extended Life Plans as a Bridge to the Future The two firms are developing proposals for an advanced small modular nuclear reactor in Hartlepool

425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

March 10, 2023 425

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Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

March 10, 2023 425

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425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

March 10, 2023 10-K/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A (Amendment No. 1) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPO

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K/A (Amendment No. 1) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 0

March 8, 2023 425

2

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

March 8, 2023 425

X-energy CEO J. Clay Sell to Speak at S&P Global’s CERAWeek

425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

March 7, 2023 425

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425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

March 7, 2023 425

X-energy to Open First Plant Support Center for Xe-100 Advanced Small Modular Reactor Fleet

425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

March 6, 2023 425

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425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

March 6, 2023 425

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425

425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

March 3, 2023 425

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Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

March 2, 2023 425

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425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

March 1, 2023 425

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425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

March 1, 2023 425

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Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

February 28, 2023 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTI

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-39972 ARES ACQUIS

February 13, 2023 SC 13G/A

AAC / Ares Acquisition Corporation Class A Ordinary Shares / ARISTEIA CAPITAL LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 sc13gaaresacquisition.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 SCHEDULE 13G/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 1) Ares Acquisition Corporation (Name of Issuer) Class A Ordinary Shares, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) G33032106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this

February 8, 2023 425

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425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

February 8, 2023 425

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Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

February 3, 2023 EX-3.1

First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of AAC’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on February 3, 2023 (File No. 001-39972)).

EX-3.1 2 d266650dex31.htm EX-3.1 Exhibit 3.1 Ares Acquisition Corporation (the “Company”) MINUTES OF AN EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF THE COMPANY HELD VIRTUALLY AND AT THE OFFICES OF KIRKLAND & ELLIS LLP, 601 LEXINGTON AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10022, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ON FEBRUARY 2, 2023 AT 9.30AM (EASTERN TIME) Present: As set out in the Schedule In Attendance: As set out in the Schedule 1 Off

February 3, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Co

February 3, 2023 425

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 2, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Co

February 1, 2023 425

NRC Begins Public Engagement for TRISO-X Advanced Nuclear Fuel Facility License Application

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

February 1, 2023 425

2

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

February 1, 2023 425

2

425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

January 30, 2023 425

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

January 30, 2023 425

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Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

January 27, 2023 425

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425 1 d421658d425.htm 425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No. 001-39972) NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE X-energy UK and Cavendish Nuclear conv

January 27, 2023 425

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425 1 d424361d425.htm 425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No. 001-39972) On January 27, 2023, X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC (“X-energy”), publishe

January 26, 2023 425

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 26, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 26, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

January 26, 2023 EX-10.1

Promissory Note, dated as of January 26, 2023, by and between Ares Acquisition Corporation and Ares Acquisition Holdings LP (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of AAC’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 26, 2023 (File No. 001-39972)).

EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version THIS PROMISSORY NOTE (THIS “NOTE”) HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”), OR UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY STATE. THIS NOTE IS SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFERABILITY AND RESALE. THIS NOTE HAS BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT ONLY AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED EXCEPT AS PERMITTED UNDER THE

January 26, 2023 EX-99.1

ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION ANNOUNCES MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION TO TRUST ACCOUNT IN CONNECTION WITH PROPOSED EXTENSION Ares Acquisition Holdings LP will make monthly deposits directly to the trust account of $0.03 for each outstanding Class A ordinary sh

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION ANNOUNCES MONTHLY CONTRIBUTION TO TRUST ACCOUNT IN CONNECTION WITH PROPOSED EXTENSION Ares Acquisition Holdings LP will make monthly deposits directly to the trust account of $0.03 for each outstanding Class A ordinary share up to a maximum of $1.2 million per month NEW YORK, NY – January 26, 2023 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Ares Acquisition Corporation (NYS

January 26, 2023 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

January 26, 2023 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 26, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 26, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

January 25, 2023 EX-99.3

Consent of J. Clay Sell to be named as a director nominee.

Exhibit 99.3 Consent to be Named as a Director Nominee In connection with the filing by Ares Acquisition Corporation of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), I hereby consent, pursuant to Rule 438 of the Securities Act, to being named in the Registration Statement and any and all amend

January 25, 2023 EX-FILING FEES

Filing Fees

Exhibit 107 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables FORM S-4 (Form Type) ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered and Carry Forward Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation or Carry Forward Rule Amount Registered(1) Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit Maximum Aggregate Offering Price Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Newly Registered Securities Fees to Be Paid Equity New X-energy Class A Common Stock (2)(3) 457(f)(l) 112,500,000 $ 10.

January 25, 2023 425

X-energy and Ares Acquisition Corporation Announce Filing of Registration Statement on Form S-4 in Connection with Their Proposed Business Combination

425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

January 25, 2023 S-4

As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on January 25, 2023.

TABLE OF CONTENTS As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on January 25, 2023.

January 25, 2023 EX-99.2

Consent of Kamal Ghaffarian to be named as a director nominee.

Exhibit 99.2 Consent to be Named as a Director Nominee In connection with the filing by Ares Acquisition Corporation of the Registration Statement on Form S-4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), I hereby consent, pursuant to Rule 438 of the Securities Act, to being named in the Registration Statement and any and all amend

January 20, 2023 425

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

January 19, 2023 425

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425 1 d446486d425.htm 425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No. 001-39972) On January 19, 2023, X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC (“X-energy”), publishe

January 18, 2023 425

ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION ANNOUNCES CHANGE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING DATE

425 1 d427658d425.htm 425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No. 001-39972) ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION ANNOUNCES CHANGE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL ME

January 18, 2023 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Definitive Proxy State

January 18, 2023 EX-99.1

ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION ANNOUNCES CHANGE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING DATE

Exhibit 99.1 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION ANNOUNCES CHANGE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING DATE NEW YORK, NY – January 18, 2023 (BUSINESS WIRE) – Ares Acquisition Corporation (“AAC” or the “Company”) (NYSE: “AAC.U”, “AAC”, “AAC WS”) announced today that its extraordinary general meeting of shareholders (the “Shareholder Meeting”) originally scheduled for January 24, 2023, is being postponed to Fe

January 18, 2023 425

Share Conference Transcript

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

January 18, 2023 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 18, 2023 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

January 17, 2023 425

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and

425 1 d428781d425.htm 425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No. 001-39972) On January 17, 2023, X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC (“X-energy”), publishe

January 17, 2023 425

X-energy Announces Strategic Investment from DL E&C and Doosan Enerbility to Advance the Deployment of the Xe-100 Generation IV Advanced Small Modular Reactor Respected nuclear industry players, DL E&C and Doosan Enerbility, will make a strategic inv

425 1 d432727d425.htm 425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No. 001-39972) NEWS RELEASE X-energy Announces Strategic Investment from DL E&C and Doos

January 13, 2023 425

X-energy Announces Participation in IPO Edge Fireside Chat

425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

January 13, 2023 425

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

January 11, 2023 425

X-energy Announces Participation at the Shareholder Equity Conference

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

January 11, 2023 425

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

January 10, 2023 SC 13G

AAC / Ares Acquisition Corporation Class A Ordinary Shares / GLAZER CAPITAL, LLC Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 aac20221231.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Ares Acquisition Corporation (Name of Issuer) Class A Ordinary Shares, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) G33032106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropria

January 3, 2023 DEFA14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

DEFA14A 1 d409380ddefa14a.htm DEFA14A UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ☒ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as

December 21, 2022 425

X-energy Completes Key Safety System Prototype for Xe-100 Advanced Nuclear Reactors

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

December 21, 2022 DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

DEF 14A Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

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December 15, 2022 425

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Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

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December 14, 2022 425

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

December 12, 2022 425

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

December 12, 2022 425

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425

Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

December 6, 2022 425

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425 1 d239922d425.htm 425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No. 001-39972) On December 6, 2022, X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC (“X-energy”), published the following posts on LinkedIn

December 6, 2022 425

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425 1 d406644d425.htm 425 Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No. 001-39972) Set forth below is a transcript of the conference call held on December 6, 2022 announcing the proposed bus

December 6, 2022 EX-10.3

Commitment Letter, dated as of December 5, 2022, by and among Ares Acquisition Corporation, X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC and AAC Holdings II LP.

Exhibit 10.3 AAC HOLDINGS II LP 2000 AVENUE OF THE STARS SUITE 1200 LOS ANGELES, CA 90067 December 5, 2022 X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC 801 Thompson Ave., Suite 400 Rockville, Maryland 20852 Ares Acquisition Corporation 245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor New York, New York Re: Commitment Letter Ladies and Gentlemen: Reference is made to the Business Combination Agreement, dated on or about the date of t

December 6, 2022 PRE 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14

December 6, 2022 EX-2.1

Business Combination Agreement, dated as of December 5, 2022, by and among Ares Acquisition Corporation, X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC and, solely for purposes of Section 1.01(f), Section 6.25 and Article IX of the Business Combination Agreement, each of The Kamal S. Ghaffarian Revocable Trust, IBX Company Opportunity Fund 1, LP, IBX Company Opportunity Fund 2, LP, IBX Opportunity GP, Inc., GM Enterprises LLC, and X-Energy Management, LLC.

Exhibit 2.1 Execution Version Dated December 5, 2022 Business Combination Agreement by and between Ares Acquisition Corporation, as the Purchaser, X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, as the Company, and solely for purposes of Section 1.01(f), Section 6.25 and Article IX, each of The Kamal S. Ghaffarian Revocable Trust, IBX Company Opportunity Fund 1, LP, IBX Company Opportunity Fund 2, LP, IBX Opportun

December 6, 2022 425

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 5, 2022 ARES ACQUISITION

425 1 d411466d425.htm 425 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 5, 2022 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or other juri

December 6, 2022 425

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Filed by Ares Acquisition Corporation pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended Subject Company: Ares Acquisition Corporation (File No.

December 6, 2022 EX-10.1

Sponsor Support Agreement, dated December 5, 2022, by and among Ares Acquisition Holdings, L.P., Ares Acquisition Corporation, X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, Ares Acquisition Holdings L.P., Stephen Davis, Kathryn Marinello and Felicia Thornton.

Exhibit 10.1 Execution Version SPONSOR SUPPORT AGREEMENT This SPONSOR SUPPORT AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) is dated as of December 5, 2022 (the ?Effective Date?), by and among Ares Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (which shall domesticate as a Delaware corporation prior to the Closing) (the ?Purchaser?), the Persons set forth on Schedule I to this Agreement (the ?Purchase

December 6, 2022 8-K

Regulation FD Disclosure, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 5, 2022 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

December 6, 2022 EX-99.2

Disclaimer This presentation (the “presentation”) is being delivered to you by X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC (“X-energy”) and Ares Acquisition Corporation (“AAC”) to assist interested parties in making their own evaluation with respect to a potential

Clean ? Safe ? Secure ? Affordable Exhibit 99.2 Disclaimer This presentation (the ?presentation?) is being delivered to you by X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC (?X-energy?) and Ares Acquisition Corporation (?AAC?) to assist interested parties in making their own evaluation with respect to a potential business combination of X-energy and AAC and related transactions (the ?proposed business combination

December 6, 2022 EX-10.2

Member Support Agreement, dated December 5, 2022, by and among Ares Acquisition Corporation, the persons set forth on Schedule I thereto and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC.

Exhibit 10.2 Execution Version MEMBER SUPPORT AGREEMENT This MEMBER SUPPORT AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) is dated as of December 5, 2022 (the ?Effective Date?), by and among Ares Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (which shall domesticate as a Delaware corporation prior to the Closing) (the ?Purchaser?), the Persons set forth on Schedule I to this Agreement (the ?Company Me

December 6, 2022 EX-99.1

X-energy, a Leading Developer of Small Modular Nuclear Reactor and Fuel Technology for Clean Energy Generation, to Go Public via Business Combination with Ares Acquisition Corporation

Exhibit 99.1 X-energy, a Leading Developer of Small Modular Nuclear Reactor and Fuel Technology for Clean Energy Generation, to Go Public via Business Combination with Ares Acquisition Corporation ? X-energy is developing a more advanced small modular reactor (?SMR?) and proprietary fuel that can safely and efficiently deliver affordable zero-carbon energy to people around the world. ? X-energy?s

November 14, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-39972 AR

August 10, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-39972 ARES AC

May 11, 2022 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-39972 ARES A

March 4, 2022 EX-10.9

WORKING CAPITAL LOAN AGREEMENT

Exhibit 10.9 WORKING CAPITAL LOAN AGREEMENT As of March 1, 2022 Ares Acquisition Corporation (the ?Company?) promises to pay to the order of Ares Acquisition Holdings LP or its successors or assigns (the ?Sponsor?) the principal sum of up to Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000) in lawful money of the United States of America, on the terms and conditions described below. 1. Princi

March 4, 2022 EX-4.5

DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OF ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Exhibit 4.5 DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OF ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 As of December 31, 2021, Ares Acquisition Corporation (the ?Company,? ?we,? ?us? and ?our?) had three classes of securities registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the ?Act?): Units, consisting of one Class A ordinary

March 4, 2022 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTI

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-39972 ARES ACQUIS

February 14, 2022 SC 13G

AAC / Ares Acquisition Corporation Class A Ordinary Shares / ARISTEIA CAPITAL LLC - SC 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. *) Ares Acquisition Corporation (Name of Issuer) Class A Ordinary Shares, $0.0001 par value (Title of Class of Securities) G33032106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designa

February 11, 2022 SC 13G

AAC / Ares Acquisition Corporation Class A Ordinary Shares / Ares Acquisition Holdings LP - SC 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (Amendment No. )* Ares Acquisition Corporation (Name of Issuer) Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (Title of Class of Securities) G33032106 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the Appropriate Box

January 3, 2022 10-Q/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q/A (Amendment No. 1) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 ☐ TRANSI

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q/A (Amendment No. 1) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission F

December 29, 2021 8-K

Non-Reliance on Previously Issued Financial Statements or a Related Audit Report or Completed Interim Review

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) December 27, 2021 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

November 12, 2021 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-39972 AR

August 16, 2021 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO S

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-39972 ARES AC

May 17, 2021 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File No. 001-39972 ARES A

March 25, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) March 25, 2021 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.

March 25, 2021 EX-99.1

Ares Acquisition Corporation Announces the Separate Trading of its Class A Ordinary Shares and Warrants Commencing March 25, 2021

Exhibit 99.1 Ares Acquisition Corporation Announces the Separate Trading of its Class A Ordinary Shares and Warrants Commencing March 25, 2021 NEW YORK, NY, March 25, 2021 - Ares Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: AAC.U) (the ?Company?) announced today that, commencing March 25, 2021, holders of the units sold in the Company?s initial public offering of 100,000,000 units, completed on February 4, 2021

February 10, 2021 8-K

Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 10, 2021 (February 4, 2021) ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or other jurisdiction of

February 10, 2021 EX-99.1

ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT Page Financial Statement of Ares Acquisition Corporation Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm F-2 Balance Sheet as of February 4, 2021 F-3 Notes to Financial Statement F-4

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT Page Financial Statement of Ares Acquisition Corporation Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm F-2 Balance Sheet as of February 4, 2021 F-3 Notes to Financial Statement F-4 F-1 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of Ares Acquisition Cor

February 5, 2021 EX-10.5

Administrative Services Agreement between the Company and the Sponsor

EX-10.5 Exhibit 10.5 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION c/o Ares Management LLC 245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor New York, NY 10167 February 1, 2021 Ares Acquisition Holdings LP c/o Ares Management LLC 245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor New York, NY 10167 Ladies and Gentlemen: This letter agreement by and between Ares Acquisition Corporation , a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”) and Ares Acquisition H

February 5, 2021 EX-10.3

Registration and Shareholder Rights Agreement among the Company, the Sponsor and certain other equityholders named therein

Exhibit 10.3 REGISTRATION AND SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS AGREEMENT THIS REGISTRATION AND SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of February 1, 2021, is made and entered into by and among Ares Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”), Ares Acquisition Holdings LP, a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership (the “Sponsor”), and the undersigned parties

February 5, 2021 EX-3.1

Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association

EX-3.1 Exhibit 3.1 THE COMPANIES ACT (AS REVISED) OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS COMPANY LIMITED BY SHARES AMENDED AND RESTATED MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (ADOPTED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION DATED 1 FEBRUARY 2021 AND EFFECTIVE ON 1 FEBRUARY 2021) THE COMPANIES ACT (AS REVISED) OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS COMPANY LIMITED BY SHARES AMENDED AND RESTATED MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATI

February 5, 2021 EX-4.1

Warrant Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of AAC’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on February 5, 2021).

EX-4.1 Exhibit 4.1 WARRANT AGREEMENT ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION and CONTINENTAL STOCK TRANSFER & TRUST COMPANY Dated February 1, 2021 THIS WARRANT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated February 1, 2021, is by and between Ares Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”), and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, a New York corporation, as warrant agent (in such

February 5, 2021 EX-1.1

Underwriting Agreement between the Company and UBS Securities LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

EX-1.1 Exhibit 1.1 Ares Acquisition Corporation 87,000,000 Units1 Underwriting Agreement February 1, 2021 UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 Citigroup Global Markets Inc. 388 Greenwich Street New York, New York 10013 As representatives (each, a “Representative” and collectively, the “Representatives”) of the several Underwriters named in Schedule I hereto, Ladi

February 5, 2021 EX-10.4

Letter Agreement among the Company, the Sponsor and the Company’s officers and directors

EX-10.4 Exhibit 10.4 February 1, 2021 Ares Acquisition Corporation c/o Ares Management LLC 245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor New York, NY 10167 Re: Initial Public Offering Ladies and Gentlemen: This letter (this “Letter Agreement”) is being delivered to you in accordance with the Underwriting Agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) entered into by and among Ares Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Island

February 5, 2021 EX-10.1

Private Placement Warrants Purchase Agreement between the Company and the Sponsor

Exhibit 10.1 PRIVATE PLACEMENT WARRANTS PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS PRIVATE PLACEMENT WARRANTS PURCHASE AGREEMENT (as it may from time to time be amended and including all exhibits referenced herein, this “Agreement”), dated as of February 1, 2021, is entered into by and between Ares Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”), and Ares Acquisition Holdings LP, a Cayman

February 5, 2021 8-K

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Financial Statements and Exhibits

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 5, 2021 (February 1, 2021) ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Cayman Islands 001-39972 98-1538872 (State or other jurisdiction of i

February 5, 2021 EX-10.2

Investment Management Trust Account Agreement between Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company and the Company

EX-10.2 Exhibit 10.2 INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT TRUST AGREEMENT This Investment Management Trust Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made effective as of February 1, 2021 by and between Ares Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”), and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, a New York corporation (the “Trustee”). WHEREAS, the Company’s registration statement on Form

February 3, 2021 424B4

Ares Acquisition Corporation 87,000,000 Units

424B4 Table of Contents Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(4) Registration No. 333-252163 PROSPECTUS Ares Acquisition Corporation $870,000,000 87,000,000 Units Ares Acquisition Corporation is a blank check company newly incorporated as a Cayman Islands exempted company for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combinatio

February 1, 2021 8-A12B

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8-A12B 1 d119151d8a12b.htm 8-A12B UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Cayman Islands 98-1538872 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or or

February 1, 2021 S-1MEF

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S-1MEF As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on February 1, 2021 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

January 28, 2021 CORRESP

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UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 Citigroup Global Markets Inc.

January 28, 2021 CORRESP

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Ares Acquisition Corporation c/o Ares Management LLC 245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor New York, NY 10167 January 28, 2021 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance 100 F Street, N.

January 26, 2021 EX-10.3

Form of Private Placement Warrants Purchase Agreement between the Registrant and the Sponsor. *

EX-10.3 Exhibit 10.3 PRIVATE PLACEMENT WARRANTS PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS PRIVATE PLACEMENT WARRANTS PURCHASE AGREEMENT (as it may from time to time be amended and including all exhibits referenced herein, this “Agreement”), dated as of [ ], 2021, is entered into by and between Ares Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”), and Ares Acquisition Holdings LP, a Cayman

January 26, 2021 EX-4.3

Specimen Warrant Certificate of AAC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of AAC’s Registration Statement on Form S-1/A (Reg. No. 333-252163) filed with the SEC on January 26, 2021).

EX-4.3 Exhibit 4.3 [FACE] Number Warrants THIS WARRANT SHALL BE NULL AND VOID IF NOT EXERCISED PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE EXERCISE PERIOD PROVIDED FOR IN THE WARRANT AGREEMENT DESCRIBED BELOW Ares Acquisition Corporation Incorporated Under the Laws of the Cayman Islands CUSIP [•] Warrant Certificate This Warrant Certificate certifies that [ ], or registered assigns, is the registered holder of

January 26, 2021 EX-10.1

Form of Investment Management Trust Agreement between Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company and the Registrant. *

EX-10.1 Exhibit 10.1 INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT TRUST AGREEMENT This Investment Management Trust Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made effective as of [•], 2021 by and between Ares Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”), and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, a New York corporation (the “Trustee”). WHEREAS, the Company’s registration statement on Form S-1, Fi

January 26, 2021 EX-3.2

Form of Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association. *

EX-3.2 Exhibit 3.2 THE COMPANIES ACT (AS REVISED) OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS COMPANY LIMITED BY SHARES AMENDED AND RESTATED MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (ADOPTED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION DATED [DATE] AND EFFECTIVE ON [DATE]) THE COMPANIES ACT (AS REVISED) OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS COMPANY LIMITED BY SHARES AMENDED AND RESTATED MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION OF ARES ACQUISI

January 26, 2021 EX-10.2

Form of Registration and Shareholder Rights Agreement among the Registrant, the Sponsor and the Holders signatory thereto. *

EX-10.2 Exhibit 10.2 REGISTRATION AND SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS AGREEMENT THIS REGISTRATION AND SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated as of [•], 2021, is made and entered into by and among Ares Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”), Ares Acquisition Holdings LP, a Cayman Islands exempted limited partnership (the “Sponsor”), and the undersigned parties

January 26, 2021 EX-10.8

Form of Letter Agreement between the Registrant and the Sponsor and each director and executive officer of the Registrant. *

EX-10.8 Exhibit 10.8 [•], 2021 Ares Acquisition Corporation c/o Ares Management LLC 245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor New York, NY 10167 Re: Initial Public Offering Ladies and Gentlemen: This letter (this “Letter Agreement”) is being delivered to you in accordance with the Underwriting Agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) entered into by and among Ares Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exemp

January 26, 2021 EX-4.2

Specimen AAC Class A Ordinary Share Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of AAC’s Registration Statement on Form S-1/A (Reg. No. 333-252163) filed with the SEC on January 26, 2021).

EX-4.2 Exhibit 4.2 SPECIMEN CLASS A ORDINARY SHARE CERTIFICATE NUMBER SHARES ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES SEE REVERSE FOR CERTAIN DEFINITIONS CUSIP [ ] This Certifies that is the owner of FULLY PAID AND NON-ASSESSABLE CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES OF THE PAR VALUE OF USD $0.0001 EACH OF ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION (THE “COMPANY”)

January 26, 2021 EX-10.5

Form of Administrative Services Agreement between the Registrant and the Sponsor. *

EX-10.5 Exhibit 10.5 ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION c/o Ares Management LLC 245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor New York, NY 10167 [•], 2021 Ares Acquisition Holdings LP c/o Ares Management LLC 245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor New York, NY 10167 Ladies and Gentlemen: This letter agreement by and between Ares Acquisition Corporation , a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”) and Ares Acquisition Holdings

January 26, 2021 EX-3.1

Memorandum and Articles of Association. *

EX-3.1 Exhibit 3.1 THE COMPANIES LAW (2020 REVISION) OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS COMPANY LIMITED BY SHARES MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION OF ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION THE COMPANIES LAW (2020 REVISION) OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS COMPANY LIMITED BY SHARES MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION OF ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION 1 The name of the Company is Ares Acquisition Corporation 2 The Registered Office of the

January 26, 2021 EX-4.1

Specimen Unit Certificate of AAC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of AAC’s Registration Statement on Form S-1/A (Reg. No. 333-252163) filed with the SEC on January 26, 2021).

EX-4.1 Exhibit 4.1 SPECIMEN UNIT CERTIFICATE NUMBER UNITS U- SEE REVERSE FOR CERTAIN DEFINITIONS CUSIP [•] ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION UNITS CONSISTING OF ONE CLASS A ORDINARY SHARE AND ONE-FIFTH OF ONE REDEEMABLE WARRANT, EACH WHOLE ENTITLING THE HOLDER TO PURCHASE ONE CLASS A ORDINARY SHARE THIS CERTIFIES THAT is the owner of Units. Each Unit (“Unit”) consists of one (1) Class A ordinary share,

January 26, 2021 EX-10.4

Form of Indemnity Agreement. *

EX-10.4 Exhibit 10.4 INDEMNITY AGREEMENT THIS INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made as of [•], 2021, by and between Ares Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”), and (“Indemnitee”). WHEREAS, highly competent persons have become more reluctant to serve publicly held companies and corporations as directors, officers or in other capacities unless they are p

January 26, 2021 EX-10.7

Securities Subscription Agreement, dated June 5, 2020, between the Registrant and the Sponsor. *

EX-10.7 Exhibit 10.7 Ares Acquisition Corporation c/o Ares Management LLC 245 Park Avenue, 42nd Floor New York, New York 10167 Ares Acquisition Holdings LP June 5, 2020 c/o Ares Management LLC 245 Park Avenue, 42nd Floor New York, New York 10167 RE: Securities Subscription Agreement Ladies and Gentlemen: We are pleased to accept the offer Ares Acquisition Holdings LP, a Cayman Islands exempted lim

January 26, 2021 EX-1.1

Form of Underwriting Agreement. *

EX-1.1 2 d61603dex11.htm EX-1.1 Exhibit 1.1 Ares Acquisition Corporation 72,500,000 Units1 Underwriting Agreement [•], 2021 UBS Securities LLC 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10019 Citigroup Global Markets Inc. 388 Greenwich Street New York, New York 10013 As representatives (each, a “Representative” and collectively, the “Representatives”) of the several Underwriters named in Sched

January 26, 2021 S-1/A

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S-1/A Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 26, 2021.

January 26, 2021 EX-4.4

Form of Warrant Agreement between Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company and the Registrant. *

EX-4.4 Exhibit 4.4 WARRANT AGREEMENT ARES ACQUISITION CORPORATION and CONTINENTAL STOCK TRANSFER & TRUST COMPANY Dated [ ], 2021 THIS WARRANT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), dated [ ], 2021, is by and between Ares Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”), and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, a New York corporation, as warrant agent (in such capacity, the

January 15, 2021 EX-99.1

Consent of Stephen Davis

EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 CONSENT OF STEPHEN DAVIS Ares Acquisition Corporation (the “Company”) intends to file a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (together with any amendments or supplements thereto, the “Registration Statement”) registering securities for issuance in its initial public offering. As required by Rule 438 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the undersigned hereby consents to

January 15, 2021 EX-10.6

Amended & Restated Promissory Note, dated as of December 31, 2020, between the Registrant and the Sponsor.

EX-10.6 Exhibit 10.6 THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED PROMISSORY NOTE (“NOTE”) HAS NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE “SECURITIES ACT”). THIS NOTE HAS BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT ONLY AND MAY NOT BE SOLD, TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED IN THE ABSENCE OF REGISTRATION OF THE RESALE THEREOF UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL REASONABLY SATISFACTORY IN FORM, SCOPE

January 15, 2021 S-1

Power of Attorney (included on signature page to the Registrant’s Prior Registration Statement (File No. 333-252163) filed on January 15, 2021).

S-1 Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 15, 2021.

January 15, 2021 EX-99.3

Consent of Felicia Thornton

EX-99.3 6 d61603dex993.htm EX-99.3 Exhibit 99.3 CONSENT OF FELICIA THORNTON Ares Acquisition Corporation (the “Company”) intends to file a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (together with any amendments or supplements thereto, the “Registration Statement”) registering securities for issuance in its initial public offering. As required by Rule 438 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the

January 15, 2021 EX-99.2

Consent of Kathryn Marinello

EX-99.2 5 d61603dex992.htm EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 CONSENT OF KATHRYN MARINELLO Ares Acquisition Corporation (the “Company”) intends to file a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (together with any amendments or supplements thereto, the “Registration Statement”) registering securities for issuance in its initial public offering. As required by Rule 438 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the

January 15, 2021 CORRESP

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Ares Acquisition Corporation c/o Ares Management LLC 245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor New York, NY 10167 January 15, 2021 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Corporation Finance Office of Manufacturing 100 F Street, NE Washington, D.

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