Washington, D.C. 20549 As filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on April 18, 2023 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. No. 333-270951 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 Ares Acquisition Corporation II (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Cayman Islands 6770 98-1592112 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Primary Standard Industrial ...