Armada Acquisition Corp. II current report, 11 September 2026

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K is a current report filed by Armada Acquisition Corp. II (the "Company") on September 11, 2026. The filing discloses a significant financing event related to the Company's pending business combination with Evernorth Holdings Inc. ("Pubco"), Pathfinder Digital Assets LLC, and Ripple Labs Inc. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing details a specific debt financing arrangement but does not provide historical revenue, profit, or cash flow data for the Company or Pubco.

  • Debt Issuance: Pubco agreed to issue $30.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.00% Convertible Senior PIK Notes due 2031.
  • Interest Rate: 4.00% (Payable in Kind).
  • Purchaser: NH Investment & Securities Co., as trustee of Kyobo AIM Corporate Finance General Private Investment Trust No. 3.
  • Liquidity: The filing does not provide specific liquidity metrics or cash balances.

Material Changes

The primary material change is the execution of the Note Purchase Agreement on September 11, 2026. This issuance is conditioned upon and expected to occur concurrently with the closing of the Business Combination. No other material changes to financial position or operations are disclosed in this specific filing.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Outlook and Timing: The Business Combination is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2026. The definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus was mailed to shareholders as of August 20, 2026, with the registration statement declared effective on August 27, 2026.

Risks and Contingencies:

  • Closing Conditions: The issuance of the Convertible Notes is contingent on the successful closing of the Business Combination.
  • Forward-Looking Statements: The filing contains forward-looking statements regarding the transaction timing and benefits, which are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.
  • Regulatory Status: The SEC has not approved or disapproved the proposed transactions or passed upon the merits or fairness of the Business Combination.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the final closing date of the Business Combination, currently targeted for Q4 2026.
  • Review the definitive Proxy Statement/Prospectus (Form S-4) for detailed terms of the Convertible Notes and the Business Combination.
  • Confirm the status of shareholder voting on the Proposed Transactions.
  • Assess the financial health of Pubco and the impact of the $30.0 million PIK note on future capital structure.