UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Table of Contents As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 2023 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Ares Acquisition Corporation II (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) Cayman Islands 6770 98-1592112 (Primary Standard Industrial Classification C ...