# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001998781
**File Stem:** 0001085146-25-005773
**Filing Date:** 2025-10
**Character Count:** 12613
**Document Hash:** fae227e1fa3d8aeccf973bc25f5b4075
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001085146-25-005773.hdr.sgml**: 20251001

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001085146-25-005773

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 3

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250924

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251001

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251001

**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** AQR Arbitrage LLC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001167456

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 3
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-41988
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251365546

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** ONE GREENWICH PLAZA
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 130
- **CITY:** GREENWICH
- **STATE:** CT
- **ZIP:** 06830
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 203-742-3600

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** ONE GREENWICH PLAZA
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 130
- **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

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 3
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-41988
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251365547

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** ONE GREENWICH PLAZA
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 130
- **CITY:** GREENWICH
- **STATE:** CT
- **ZIP:** 06830
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 203-742-3600

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** ONE GREENWICH PLAZA
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 130
- **CITY:** GREENWICH
- **STATE:** CT
- **ZIP:** 06830
**REPORTING-OWNER**: 

**OWNER DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001633376

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 3
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-41988
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251365548

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** ONE GREENWICH PLAZA
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 130
- **CITY:** GREENWICH
- **STATE:** CT
- **ZIP:** 06830
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 203-742-3600

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** ONE GREENWICH PLAZA
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 130
- **CITY:** GREENWICH
- **STATE:** CT
- **ZIP:** 06830
**ISSUER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** IB Acquisition Corp.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001998781
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** BLANK CHECKS [6770]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 05 Real Estate & Construction
- **EIN:** 852946784
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** NV
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0930

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2500 N MILITARY TRAIL, SUITE 160-A
- **CITY:** BOCA RATON
- **STATE:** FL
- **ZIP:** 33431
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 214-687-0020

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2500 N MILITARY TRAIL, SUITE 160-A
- **CITY:** BOCA RATON
- **STATE:** FL
- **ZIP:** 33431

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

## FORM 3

### INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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

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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>SUITE 130<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>GREENWICH, CT 06830<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>IB Acquisition Corp. [ IBAC ] | **5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  |
| **2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2025-09-24 | **4. 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>_ _ | **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>SUITE 130<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>GREENWICH, CT 06830<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>IB Acquisition Corp. [ IBAC ] | **5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  |
| **2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2025-09-24 | **4. 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>_ _ | **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>SUITE 130<br><sub>(Street)</sub><br>GREENWICH, CT 06830<br><sub>(City) (State) (Zip)</sub> | **3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol**<br>IB Acquisition Corp. [ IBAC ] | **5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)**<br>  |
| **2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)**<br>2025-09-24 | **4. 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>_ _ | **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 Beneficially Owned

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|  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Security | 2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned | 3. Ownership Form | 4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| Common Stock | 455698 | I | AQR Global Alternative Investment Offshore Fund, L.P.<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Common Stock | 185392 | I | AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund<sup>(1)</sup> |
| Common Stock | 132556 | I | AQR Absolute Return Master Account, L.P.<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Common Stock | 98692 | I | AQR Apex MS Master Account, L.P.<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Common Stock | 87205 | I | AQR TA Global Alpha Fund, L.P.<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Common Stock | 82838 | I | AQR Corporate Arbitrage Master Account, L.P.<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Common Stock | 34263 | I | AQR TA Legacy Fund, LLC<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Common Stock | 20677 | I | AQR UCITS Funds - AQR Apex UCITS Fund<sup>(1)</sup> |
| Common Stock | 7470 | I | AQR DELTA Master Account, L.P.<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Common Stock | 5358 | I | AQR UCITS Funds - AQR Corporate Arbitrage UCITS Fund<sup>(1)</sup> |
| Common Stock | 3497 | I | AQR Arbitrage MA Offshore Fund, L.P.<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |

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## Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned

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|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) | 2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) | 3. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 3. Title and Amount of Underlying Securities | 4. Conversion or Exercise Price | 5. Ownership Form | 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| 1. Title of Derivative Security | Date Exercisable | Expiration Date | Title | Amount or Number of Shares | 4. Conversion or Exercise Price | 5. Ownership Form | 6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership |
| Rights | <sup>(3)</sup> | <sup>(3)</sup> | Common Stock | 402687 | <sup>(3)</sup> | I | AQR Global Alternative Investment Offshore Fund, L.P.<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Rights | <sup>(3)</sup> | <sup>(3)</sup> | Common Stock | 43870 | <sup>(3)</sup> | I | AQR Diversified Arbitrage Fund<sup>(1)</sup> |
| Rights | <sup>(3)</sup> | <sup>(3)</sup> | Common Stock | 51712 | <sup>(3)</sup> | I | AQR Apex MS Master Account, L.P.<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Rights | <sup>(3)</sup> | <sup>(3)</sup> | Common Stock | 49910 | <sup>(3)</sup> | I | AQR TA Global Alpha Fund, L.P.<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Rights | <sup>(3)</sup> | <sup>(3)</sup> | Common Stock | 84248 | <sup>(3)</sup> | I | AQR Absolute Return Master Account, L.P.<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Rights | <sup>(3)</sup> | <sup>(3)</sup> | Common Stock | 65671 | <sup>(3)</sup> | I | AQR Corporate Arbitrage Master Account, L.P.<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Rights | <sup>(3)</sup> | <sup>(3)</sup> | Common Stock | 17813 | <sup>(3)</sup> | I | AQR UCITS Funds - AQR Corporate Arbitrage UCITS Fund<sup>(1)</sup> |
| Rights | <sup>(3)</sup> | <sup>(3)</sup> | Common Stock | 14969 | <sup>(3)</sup> | I | AQR TA Legacy Fund, LLC<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Rights | <sup>(3)</sup> | <sup>(3)</sup> | Common Stock | 9073 | <sup>(3)</sup> | I | AQR DELTA Master Account, L.P.<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Rights | <sup>(3)</sup> | <sup>(3)</sup> | Common Stock | 1641 | <sup>(3)</sup> | I | AQR Arbitrage MA Offshore Fund, L.P.<sup>(1)(2)</sup> |
| Equity Swap | <sup>(4)</sup> | 2030-04-10 | Common Stock | 27685 | <sup>(4)</sup> | I | AQR UCITS Funds - AQR Corporate Arbitrage UCITS Fund<sup>(1)</sup> |

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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 Global Alternative Investment Offshore Fund, L.P., AQR Corporate Arbitrage Master Account, L.P., AQR TA Global Alpha Fund, L.P., AQR Absolute Return Master Account, L.P., AQR Apex MS Master Account, L.P., AQR TA Legacy Fund, LLC, AQR DELTA Master Account, L.P., AQR Arbitrage MA Offshore Fund, 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, to AQR UCITS Funds - AQR Apex UCITS Fund, and to AQR UCITS Funds - AQR Corporate Arbitrage UCITS Fund.

(2) AQR Capital Management GP Ltd. is the general partner of AQR Global Alternative Investment Offshore Fund, L.P. AQR Corporate Arbitrage GP, LLC is the general partner of AQR Corporate Arbitrage Master Account, L.P. AQR Tax Advantaged GP II, LLC is the general partner of AQR TA Global Alpha Fund, L.P. AQR Principal Global Asset Allocation, LLC is the general partner of AQR Absolute Return Master Account, L.P. AQR Apex MS GP, LLC is the general partner of AQR Apex MS Master Account, L.P. AQR Capital Management II, LLC is the general partner of AQR TA Legacy Fund, LLC. CNH Principal Partners I, LLC is the general partner of AQR Arbitrage MA Offshore Fund, L.P. AQR Capital Management III, LLC is the general partner of AQR DELTA Master Account, L.P.

(3) The rights will receive one-twentieth (1/20) of one share of Common Stock upon consummation of the issuer's initial business combination.

(4) These Swap transactions are cash settled, which entitle either the Reporting Person or Counterparty to cash payment based on prevailing prices at the time of settlement.

**Remarks:**
This Form 3 is being filed to solely due to the redemption of 10,009,120 shares of the issuer's Common Stock by Company stockholders other than the Reporting Persons, after which the Reporting Persons' aggregate beneficial ownership was above 15% based on 5,739,970 shares of Common Stock remaining outstanding, as of Sep 24, 2025, following such redemption.

**Signature:** /s/ AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS, LLC, /s/ Henry Parkin, Authorized Signatory  
**Date:** 2025-10-01

**Signature:** /s/ AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, /s/ Henry Parkin, Authorized Signatory  
**Date:** 2025-10-01

**Signature:** /s/ AQR ARBITRAGE, LLC, /s/ Henry Parkin, Authorized Signatory  
**Date:** 2025-10-01

### 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.**