# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001167456
**File Stem:** 0001085146-23-001484
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
**Character Count:** 9965
**Document Hash:** 229b728cebc4a2fc4e4fe7fc9815378e
**Contains OCR:** False
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001085146-23-001484.hdr.sgml**: 20230323

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001085146-23-001484

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 4

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230321

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230323

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230323

**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** AQR Arbitrage LLC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001167456
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 4
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-40233
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23757232

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** ONE GREENWICH PLAZA
- **CITY:** GREENWICH
- **STATE:** CT
- **ZIP:** 06830
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 203-742-3600

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** ONE GREENWICH PLAZA
- **CITY:** GREENWICH
- **STATE:** CT
- **ZIP:** 06830

**FORMER NAME:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** CNH PARTNERS LLC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20020213
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001167557
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 4
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-40233
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23757233

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** ONE GREENWICH PLAZA
- **CITY:** GREENWICH
- **STATE:** CT
- **ZIP:** 06830
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 203-742-3600

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** ONE GREENWICH PLAZA
- **CITY:** GREENWICH
- **STATE:** CT
- **ZIP:** 06830
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001633376
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 4
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-40233
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23757234

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** ONE GREENWICH PLAZA
- **CITY:** GREENWICH
- **STATE:** CT
- **ZIP:** 06830
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 203-742-3600

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** ONE GREENWICH PLAZA
- **CITY:** GREENWICH
- **STATE:** CT
- **ZIP:** 06830
**ISSUER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** American Acquisition Opportunity Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001843656
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** PATENT OWNERS & LESSORS [6794]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 12115 VISIONARY WAY SUITE 174
- **CITY:** FISHERS
- **STATE:** IN
- **ZIP:** 46038
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 3173185737

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 12115 VISIONARY WAY SUITE 174
- **CITY:** FISHERS
- **STATE:** IN
- **ZIP:** 46038

### UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
**Washington, D.C. 20549**

## FORM 4

### STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

[x] Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

[ ] Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

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| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>ONE GREENWICH PLAZA<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>GREENWICH, CT 06830<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2023-03-21 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>American Acquisition Opportunity Inc. [ AMAO ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>ONE GREENWICH PLAZA<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>GREENWICH, CT 06830<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2023-03-21 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>American Acquisition Opportunity Inc. [ AMAO ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **1. Name and Address of Reporting Person**<sup>*</sup><br>AQR Arbitrage LLC<br><sub>(Last) (First) (Middle)</sub><br>ONE GREENWICH PLAZA<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>GREENWICH, CT 06830<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2023-03-21 | **5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer**<br>(Check all applicable)<br>[ ] Director [X] 10% Owner<br>[ ] Officer (give title below) [ ] Other (specify below)<br>_ _ |
| **2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>American Acquisition Opportunity Inc. [ AMAO ] | **4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  | **6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)**<br>[ ] Form filed by One Reporting Person<br>[X] Form filed by More than One Reporting Person |

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## Table I - Non-Derivative Securities

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Security | 2. Transaction Date | 2A. Deemed Execution Date | 3. Transaction Code (V) | 3. Transaction Code (V) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned | 6. Ownership Form | 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| 1. Title of Security | 2. Transaction Date | 2A. Deemed Execution Date | Code | V | Amount | (A) or (D) | Price | 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned | 6. Ownership Form | 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| Class A Common Stock | 2023-03-21 |  | S |  | 74925 | D | $10.25 | 0 | I | AQR Funds - AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund<sup>(1)</sup> |
| Class A Common Stock | 2023-03-21 |  | S |  | 39719 | D | $10.25 | 0 | I | AQR Absolute Return Master Account, L.P.<sup>(1)</sup> |
| Class A Common Stock | 2023-03-21 |  | S |  | 35206 | D | $10.25 | 0 | I | AQR Corporate Arbitrage Master Account, L.P.<sup>(1)</sup> |

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## Table II - Derivative Securities

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | 2. Conversion or Exercise Price | 3. Transaction Date | 3A. Deemed Execution Date | 4. Transaction Code (V) | 4. Transaction Code (V) | 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) | 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date | 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date | 7. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 7. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 8. Price of Derivative Security | 9. Number of Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned | 10. Ownership Form | 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | 2. Conversion or Exercise Price | 3. Transaction Date | 3A. Deemed Execution Date | Code | V | (A) | (D) | Date Exercisable | Expiration Date | Title | Amount or Number of Shares | 8. Price of Derivative Security | 9. Number of Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned | 10. Ownership Form | 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
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### Footnotes:

(1) AQR Capital Management, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC. AQR Arbitrage, LLC is deemed to be controlled by AQR Capital Management, LLC. AQR Capital Management, LLC and AQR Arbitrage, LLC act as investment manager to each of AQR Absolute Return Master Account, L.P. and AQR Corporate Arbitrage Master Account, L.P. AQR Capital Management, LLC serves as the investment manager, and AQR Arbitrage, LLC as sub-advisor, to the AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund, an open-end registered investment company. AQR Principal Global Asset Allocation, LLC is the general partner of AQR Absolute Return Master Account, L.P. AQR Corporate Arbitrage GP, LLC is the general partner of AQR Corporate Arbitrage Master Account, L.P

**Signature:** /s/ AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS, LLC, /s/ Henry Parkin, Authorized Signatory  
**Date:** 2023-03-23

**Signature:** /s/ AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, /s/ Henry Parkin, Authorized Signatory  
**Date:** 2023-03-23

**Signature:** /s/ AQR ARBITRAGE, LLC, /s/ Henry Parkin, Authorized Signatory  
**Date:** 2023-03-23

### Remarks:

Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.

* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).

** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).

Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.

**Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.**