Angel Studios (NYSE: ANGX) amends 8-K on new directors’ related dealings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Angel Studios, Inc. filed an amendment to its prior report about recent board appointments to provide additional related-party disclosure. The company’s Board had elected Katie Liljenquist and Benton Crane as directors effective October 22, 2025. On November 6, 2025, the company determined there are currently no transactions with Ms. Liljenquist that require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. The company also determined that certain transactions involving Mr. Crane are required to be disclosed under that same related-party disclosure rule.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K/A

(Amendment No. 1)

CURRENT REPORT

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 22, 2025

Angel Studios, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware		001-41150		86-3483780
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
295 W Center St. Provo, UT 84601
(Address of principal executive offices)
(760) 933-8437
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share	ANGX	The New York Stock Exchange

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EXPLANATORY NOTE

As previously reported on a Form 8-K filed by Angel Studios, Inc. (the “Company”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 28, 2025 (the “Original Form 8-K”), the Board of Directors (“Board”) of the Company elected Katie Liljenquist and Benton Crane as members of the Board, effective as of October 22, 2025. At the time of their appointment, the Company had not yet made a determination with respect to whether there are any transactions with either Ms. Liljenquist or Mr. Crane that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. This Amendment No. 1 to the Original Form 8-K is being filed solely to amend and supplement Item 5.02 of the Original Form 8-K, as described below. This Amendment No. 1 makes no other amendments to the Original Form 8-K. 

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On November 6, 2025, the Company determined that there are currently no transactions with Ms. Liljenquist that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Also on November 6, 2025, the Company determined that the following transactions involving Mr. Crane are required to be disclosed under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K:

· Mr. Crane is an executive producer and Chairman of the Board at Black Autumn Show LLC, the creator of the Homestead film and television series. Mr. Crane is also a part-owner in Black Autumn Show LLC, both through direct ownership, as well as his ownership in 10 Ton Productions, which owns a portion of Black Autumn Show LLC. In April 2025, the Company entered into a non-binding term sheet to acquire Black Autumn Show LLC, including its Homestead film, television series and related assets, for stock consideration based on a valuation of up to $28.2 million. The Company has entered into a distribution agreement with the Homestead film and series resulting in payments of $0.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, and payments of $4.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2025.

· Mr. Crane is an executive producer and board member at Tuttle Twins Show LLC (“Tuttle Twins”). In July 2022, the Company purchased an 8% interest in Tuttle Twins for $1.70 million. In August 2023, the Company entered into negotiations to acquire Tuttle Twins in full. While negotiations are ongoing, the Company committed to funding the operations of Tuttle Twins through the entirety of season four, with a maximum commitment of $9.50 million. If the acquisition of Tuttle Twins by the Company is not consummated, any amount of operational funding contributed by the Company to Tuttle Twins after the consummation of the Business Combination will be converted into Tuttle Twins preferred units at $1.16 per share. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company funded $4.40 million related to supporting operations of Tuttle Twins and during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company funded an additional $2.8 million related to supporting operations of Tuttle Twins. Total payments, including royalties paid to Tuttle Twins, during the year ended December 31, 2024 and the nine months ended September 30, 2025, were $4.4 million and $2.8 million, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2024, total revenues recognized by the Company from Tuttle Twins was $3.30 million and during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, total revenues recognized by the Company from Tuttle Twins was $2.20 million.

· Mr. Crane is a part-owner of Harmon Brothers, LLC (“Harmon Brothers”), an advertising and marketing company. For the promotion and marketing services provided by Harmon Brothers, during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, the Company paid Harmon Brothers $0.5 million, and during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company paid Harmon Brothers $0.4 million. In February 2025, the Company entered into a non-binding term sheet to acquire Harmon Brothers for stock consideration based on a valuation of up to $6.3 million.

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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.

	ANGEL STUDIOS, INC.
Date: November 11, 2025	By:	/s/ Scott Klossner
		Scott Klossner
		Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What does Angel Studios (ANGX) disclose in this 8-K/A amendment?

Angel Studios amends a prior report on new board members to update related-party disclosures. It confirms no Item 404(a) transactions for director Katie Liljenquist and states that certain transactions involving director Benton Crane must be disclosed under that rule.

Why did Angel Studios (ANGX) file an amendment regarding its directors?

Angel Studios filed the amendment to supplement earlier information about new directors with Item 404(a) related-party disclosures. The company had initially not determined potential transactions and later clarified there are none for Katie Liljenquist and that some transactions involving Benton Crane require disclosure.

What did Angel Studios (ANGX) conclude about transactions with director Katie Liljenquist?

Angel Studios concluded on November 6, 2025 that there are currently no transactions with director Katie Liljenquist that require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K, indicating the company found no disclosable related-party dealings with her at this time.

How does this filing affect disclosures about director Benton Crane at Angel Studios (ANGX)?

The filing states Angel Studios determined that certain transactions involving director Benton Crane are required to be disclosed under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. This means the company identified related-party dealings with him that meet the SEC’s disclosure threshold.

What is the relationship between the original Angel Studios (ANGX) 8-K and this 8-K/A?

The original 8-K reported the election of Katie Liljenquist and Benton Crane to the board. This 8-K/A is filed solely to amend and supplement Item 5.02 of that report by adding the company’s later determinations about Item 404(a) related-party transactions involving the new directors.