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    Amendment: SEC Form SCHEDULE 13G/A filed by The Generation Essentials Group

    8/14/25 12:21:06 PM ET
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    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
    Washington, D.C. 20549


    SCHEDULE 13G


    UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    (Amendment No. 2)


    Generation Essentials Group f/k/a Black Spade Acquisition II Co

    (Name of Issuer)


    Class A ordinary shares

    (Title of Class of Securities)


    G38268101

    (CUSIP Number)


    06/30/2025

    (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)


    Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
    Checkbox checked   Rule 13d-1(b)
    Checkbox not checked   Rule 13d-1(c)
    Checkbox not checked   Rule 13d-1(d)






    SCHEDULE 13G

    CUSIP No.
    G38268101


    1Names of Reporting Persons

    AQR Capital Management, LLC
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox not checked  (b)
    3Sec Use Only
    4Citizenship or Place of Organization

    UNITED STATES
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    5Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    6Shared Voting Power

    460,084.00
    7Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    8Shared Dispositive Power

    460,084.00
    9Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

    460,084.00
    10Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    11Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

    1.55 %
    12Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    IA


    SCHEDULE 13G

    CUSIP No.
    G38268101


    1Names of Reporting Persons

    AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox not checked  (b)
    3Sec Use Only
    4Citizenship or Place of Organization

    UNITED STATES
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    5Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    6Shared Voting Power

    460,084.00
    7Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    8Shared Dispositive Power

    460,084.00
    9Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

    460,084.00
    10Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    11Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

    1.55 %
    12Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    HC


    SCHEDULE 13G

    CUSIP No.
    G38268101


    1Names of Reporting Persons

    AQR Arbitrage, LLC
    2Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

    Checkbox not checked  (a)
    Checkbox not checked  (b)
    3Sec Use Only
    4Citizenship or Place of Organization

    UNITED STATES
    Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
    5Sole Voting Power

    0.00
    6Shared Voting Power

    460,084.00
    7Sole Dispositive Power

    0.00
    8Shared Dispositive Power

    460,084.00
    9Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

    460,084.00
    10Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

    Checkbox not checked
    11Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

    1.55 %
    12Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

    IA


    SCHEDULE 13G

    Item 1. 
    (a)Name of issuer:

    Generation Essentials Group f/k/a Black Spade Acquisition II Co
    (b)Address of issuer's principal executive offices:

    PO BOX 2681, HUTCHINS DRIVE, CRICKET SQUARE, GRAND CAYMAN, GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS KY1-1111
    Item 2. 
    (a)Name of person filing:

    AQR Capital Management, LLC AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC AQR Arbitrage, LLC
    (b)Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:

    ONE GREENWICH PLAZA SUITE 130 Greenwich, Connecticut 06830
    (c)Citizenship:

    AQR Capital Management, LLC - UNITED STATES AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - UNITED STATES AQR Arbitrage, LLC - UNITED STATES
    (d)Title of class of securities:

    Class A ordinary shares
    (e)CUSIP No.:

    G38268101
    Item 3.If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
    (a)Checkbox not checked   Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
    (b)Checkbox not checked   Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
    (c)Checkbox not checked   Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
    (d)Checkbox not checked   Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
    (e)Checkbox checked   An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
    (f)Checkbox not checked   An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
    (g)Checkbox checked   A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
    (h)Checkbox not checked   A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
    (i)Checkbox not checked   A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
    (j)Checkbox not checked   A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
           please specify the type of institution:
    (k)Checkbox not checked   Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
     
    Item 4.Ownership
    (a)Amount beneficially owned:

    460,084* *Warrants representing 460,084 shares of Class A Ordinary Shares
    (b)Percent of class:

    1.55  %
    (c)Number of shares as to which the person has:
     (i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:

    AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 0

     (ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:

    AQR Capital Management, LLC - 460,084 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 460,084 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 460,084

     (iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:

    AQR Capital Management, LLC - 0 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 0 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 0

     (iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:

    AQR Capital Management, LLC - 460,084 AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC - 460,084 AQR Arbitrage, LLC - 460,084

    Item 5.Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
     
    Checkbox checked    Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
    Item 6.Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
     
    Not Applicable
    Item 7.Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
     
    If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary.


    See Item 2(a) above.
    Item 8.Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
     
    Not Applicable
    Item 9.Notice of Dissolution of Group.
     
    Not Applicable

    Item 10.Certifications:
     
    By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

        SIGNATURE 
     
    After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

     
    AQR Capital Management, LLC
     
    Signature:Henry Parkin
    Name/Title:Authorized Signatory
    Date:08/14/2025
     
    AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC
     
    Signature:Henry Parkin
    Name/Title:Authorized Signatory
    Date:08/14/2025
     
    AQR Arbitrage, LLC
     
    Signature:Henry Parkin
    Name/Title:Authorized Signatory
    Date:08/14/2025
    Exhibit Information

    AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC, AQR Capital Management, LLC, and AQR Arbitrage, LLC hereby agree that this Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of the parties. 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.

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