[8-K/A] Absci Corporation Amends Material Event Report

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Absci Corporation filed Amendment No. 1 to its Current Report to correct a clerical error in the Original Form 8-K. The amendment fixes an incorrect reference to the press release date, changing it from June 12, 2025 to August 12, 2025, and corrects coding for Item 9.01. On August 12, 2025 the company furnished a press release announcing results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Exhibit 99.1) and a corporate presentation with internal pipeline updates (Exhibit 99.2). The furnished materials are stated as "furnished" and not "filed."

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR Clerical correction clarifies disclosure dates; no change to underlying financial results or new financial data was introduced.

The amendment corrects a misdated press release reference and a coding omission in the Original 8-K. The company confirms it announced its Q2 2025 results on August 12, 2025 and furnished the press release and a corporate presentation as exhibits. There is no replacement or alteration of financial figures in this amendment; it is administrative in nature and maintains the original substance of the disclosure.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR Administrative amendment improves disclosure accuracy; this is a routine remedial filing rather than a material event.

The filing demonstrates the company addressing clerical errors by correcting the press release date and ensuring Item 9.01 was properly coded. Furnishing the press release and presentation as exhibits aligns with standard disclosure practices. The amendment explicitly states it does not change the Original report's contents, indicating the correction is procedural and not a substantive change to company disclosures.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K/A

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 12, 2025

ABSCI CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-40646

85-3383487

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

18105 SE Mill Plain Blvd

Vancouver, WA 98683

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(360) 949-1041

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share			ABSI			The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company  ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Absci Corporation (the “Company”) is filing this Amendment No. 1 (this “Amendment”) on Form 8-K/A to its Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2025 (the “Original Form 8-K”), solely to correct the reference to the date of the press release that was furnished with the Original Form 8-K as listed in Item 9.01(d) from June 12, 2025 to August 12, 2025. The date of the press release was incorrectly listed in the Original Form 8-K due to a clerical error. In addition, Item 9.01 of the Original Form 8-K was inadvertently not coded, so this Amendment also corrects that error. Except as expressly described above, this Amendment does not change the contents of the Original Form 8-K or the exhibits thereto.

Item 2.02.     Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 12, 2025, Absci Corporation (the “Company”) announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information contained in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, together with Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 8.01.     Other Events.

From time to time, the Company presents and/or distributes slides and presentations to the investment community to provide updates and summaries of its business. On August 12, 2025, the Company released a presentation which includes certain internal pipeline program updates, which is available on the “News & Events” section of the Company’s website. A copy of this presentation is filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1     Press Release issued by the Company on August 12, 2025, furnished herewith.

99.2     Absci Corporate Presentation Summer 2025

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			Absci Corporation
Date: August 12, 2025			By:			/s/ Shelby Walker
						Shelby Walker
						Chief Legal Officer

FAQ

What did Absci (ABSI) correct in the 8-K/A?

The amendment corrects the press release date from June 12, 2025 to August 12, 2025 and fixes an inadvertent coding omission for Item 9.01.

Did Absci (ABSI) provide new financial results in this amendment?

No. The amendment did not change financial results; it states the company announced Q2 2025 results on August 12, 2025 and furnished the press release as Exhibit 99.1.

What exhibits were furnished with the 8-K/A?

Exhibit 99.1 is the press release issued on August 12, 2025 and Exhibit 99.2 is the Absci Corporate Presentation Summer 2025 with pipeline updates.

Are the furnished materials considered "filed" with the SEC?

No. The filing states the information and exhibits are being furnished and shall not be deemed to be "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Does the amendment change the substance of the Original 8-K?

No. The amendment explicitly states it does not change the contents of the Original 8-K or its exhibits, except for the corrections described.