[8-K] Absci Corporation Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

On August 12, 2025, Absci Corporation announced that it is reporting its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 and furnished a press release as Exhibit 99.1. The filing states the press release and related information are being furnished rather than filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. On the same date the company released and made available a corporate presentation containing certain internal pipeline program updates, which is filed as Exhibit 99.2 and posted in the "News & Events" section of the company website. This Form 8-K notifies investors of the availability of the press release and presentation, but it does not include the underlying financial figures or detailed results within the body of the filing.

Positive

• Q2 results announced for the period ended June 30, 2025 and a press release was furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
• Corporate presentation with internal pipeline program updates was released and filed as Exhibit 99.2 and is available on the company website.

Negative

• The 8-K does not include any financial figures or detailed results within the filing; investors must review the exhibits for substantive metrics.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR Absci furnished Q2 results and a pipeline presentation, but the 8-K itself contains no financial figures.

The company formally announced second quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2025 and attached the announcements as exhibits (99.1 and 99.2). The filing emphasizes that the press release is being furnished and not filed, which is a standard disclosure practice for issuances of investor materials; the body of the 8-K provides notification and exhibit references but does not present revenue, profit, or other numeric financial detail. For analysts, the immediate action is to review Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 and the company website for the substantive financial metrics and any pipeline detail.

Industry Specialist

TL;DR Absci released a corporate presentation with internal pipeline updates alongside its Q2 results announcement; materiality depends on exhibit content.

The 8-K confirms a corporate presentation containing internal pipeline program updates was posted and filed as Exhibit 99.2. The filing itself does not summarize the pipeline information, so the significance for partners, collaborators, or investors cannot be assessed from this document alone. Stakeholders should consult the posted presentation to determine whether the pipeline updates are operationally or commercially material.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

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:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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.  ☐

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 June 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) announce in this Form 8-K?

The company announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 and furnished a press release (Exhibit 99.1); it also released a corporate presentation with internal pipeline updates (Exhibit 99.2).

Are the Q2 financial figures included in the 8-K for ABSI?

No. The Form 8-K states the press release containing the results is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1; the filing itself does not present the underlying numeric financial data.

Where can investors find the press release and presentation mentioned in the 8-K?

The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and the presentation is filed as Exhibit 99.2; the presentation is also available in the company’s News & Events section on its website.

Does the filing state whether the exhibits are 'filed' or 'furnished'?

Yes. The filing explicitly states the press release and related materials are being furnished and shall not be deemed to be filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

When is the quarter that Absci reported on in this 8-K?

The company reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025.