[8-K] Applied Therapeutics, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Applied Therapeutics (APLT) reported two updates. The company disclosed that Executive Chairman and director John H. Johnson resigned from the board, effective immediately on November 9, 2025. The company stated his resignation was not due to any disagreement with management, the board, or company practices.

Applied Therapeutics also furnished a press release with its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The release was provided as an exhibit and designated as furnished rather than filed under the Exchange Act. The 8‑K was signed by Interim CEO and CFO Les Funtleyder.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

Leadership change disclosed; Q3 results furnished without details.

Applied Therapeutics announced the immediate resignation of Executive Chairman and director John H. Johnson on November 9, 2025. The company noted there was no disagreement with management, the board, or company policies, which lowers the risk of governance conflict signals.

The company also furnished Q3 results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 via a press release exhibit. Because the numbers are not included in this excerpt and the press release is furnished (not filed), the disclosure is largely administrative here.

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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): November 9, 2025

APPLIED THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-38898		81-3405262
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

545 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1400 New York, NY		10017
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 220-9226

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		APLT		The Nasdaq Capital 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 November 13, 2025, Applied Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information contained in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for 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, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any of the Company’s filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment

of Principal Officers.

On November 9, 2025, John H. Johnson, Executive Chairman of the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”), provided notice of his resignation as Executive Chairman of the Board and as a director, effective immediately. Mr. Johnson’s resignation was not a result of any disagreement with the Company, the Company’s management or the Board on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

The following exhibit is attached with this current report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated November 13, 2025.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page iXBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document.

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.

	APPLIED THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Dated: November 13, 2025	By:	/s/ Les Funtleyder
	Name:	Les Funtleyder
	Title:	Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did APLT disclose in its latest 8-K?

The company announced the immediate resignation of Executive Chairman and director John H. Johnson on November 9, 2025, and furnished Q3 2025 financial results as an exhibit.

Why did John H. Johnson resign from APLT's board?

The company stated his resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company, its management, or the board on operations, policies, or practices.

When did APLT furnish its Q3 2025 results?

The press release with results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 on November 13, 2025.

Is the APLT earnings press release filed or furnished?

It was designated as furnished under Item 2.02, not filed under the Exchange Act.

Who signed APLT’s 8-K?

Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Les Funtleyder signed the report.

What exchange does APLT trade on?

Applied Therapeutics’ common stock trades on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol APLT.