Kodiak Robotics clears SPAC vote, undergoes steep redemptions

Core Insights - Kodiak Robotics is set to begin trading on Nasdaq following the approval of its $2.5 billion SPAC deal by Ares Acquisition Corp. II shareholders [1][2] - The approval meeting saw nearly 67% of voting power present, with approximately 88% voting in favor of the business combination [2] - Kodiak will be listed under the ticker symbols KDK for common stock and KDKRW for warrants [2] Financial Overview - Ares Acquisition Corp. II's trust account had $562 million in cash as of August 18, but heavy shareholder redemptions reduced this to $62.9 million before expenses [3] - Despite the reduced funding from the trust, Kodiak has secured over $200 million from institutional investors [4] - The company initially aimed for a $100 million private investment in public equity, and the new funding is expected to support its long-term success [5]