[8-K] Arbutus Biopharma Corp Reports Material Event

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Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS) reported that it furnished a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company also made available an updated corporate presentation.

The press release is provided as Exhibit 99.1 under Item 2.02, and the corporate presentation is filed as Exhibit 99.2 under Item 8.01. Both were dated November 13, 2025 and are incorporated by reference.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  November 13, 2025

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Arbutus Biopharma Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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British Columbia, Canada	001-34949	98-0597776
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

701 Veterans Circle

Warminster, Pennsylvania 18974

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(267) 469-0914

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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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)
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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 Shares, without par value	ABUS	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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 November 13, 2025, Arbutus Biopharma Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025 and certain other information. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated by reference herein

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On November 13, 2025, the Company posted an updated corporate presentation on its website at www.arbutusbio.com. A copy of the presentation is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press release dated November 13, 2025
99.2		Corporate Presentation dated November 13, 2025
104		Cover page interactive data file (formatted as inline XBRL).

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.

	Arbutus Biopharma Corporation
Date: November 13, 2025	By:	/s/ Tuan Nguyen
		Tuan Nguyen
		Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did ABUS disclose in this 8-K?

ABUS furnished a press release announcing financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025 and filed an updated corporate presentation.

Which exhibits were included with ABUS’s 8-K?

Exhibit 99.1 is the press release dated November 13, 2025; Exhibit 99.2 is the corporate presentation dated November 13, 2025.

Which quarter does the ABUS update cover?

The update covers the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

How were the ABUS materials categorized in the 8-K?

The press release was furnished under Item 2.02; the corporate presentation was filed under Item 8.01.

Where can I find ABUS’s updated corporate presentation?

It is filed as Exhibit 99.2 and posted on the company’s website at www.arbutusbio.com.

What is the date of ABUS’s news items in this 8-K?

Both the press release and the presentation are dated November 13, 2025.