Aptose Biosciences (APTOF) files 8-K furnishing October 16, 2025 press release

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Aptose Biosciences Inc. filed a current report to furnish a press release issued on October 16, 2025. The company is using this filing to make the press release publicly available under Regulation FD, which is intended to provide fair disclosure of information to all investors at the same time. The press release itself is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference only as specifically indicated in future filings.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 7.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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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):  October 16, 2025

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Aptose Biosciences Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Canada	001-32001	98-1136802
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

66 Wellington Street West, Suite 5300

TD Bank Tower, Box 48

Toronto, Ontario M5K 1E6
Canada

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(647) 479-9828

(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)
☐	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
None	N/A	N/A

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 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 16, 2025, the Registrant issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall such information be deemed 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 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press Release dated October 16, 2025
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (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.

	Aptose Biosciences Inc.
Date: October 16, 2025	By:	/s/ William G. Rice, Ph.D.
		William G. Rice, Ph.D.
		Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did Aptose Biosciences Inc. (APTOF) disclose in this 8-K?

Aptose Biosciences Inc. furnished a press release dated October 16, 2025 as a Regulation FD disclosure, attaching it as Exhibit 99.1.

What is the main purpose of this Aptose Biosciences (APTOF) filing?

The filing serves to furnish a company press release under Regulation FD, making the information broadly available to the market.

Which exhibit is included in Aptose Biosciences’ (APTOF) 8-K?

The filing includes Exhibit 99.1, a press release dated October 16, 2025, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file.

Does this Aptose Biosciences (APTOF) 8-K contain financial statements?

No separate financial statements are listed; the filing primarily furnishes a press release as Exhibit 99.1.

Who signed the Aptose Biosciences (APTOF) 8-K report?

The report was signed on behalf of Aptose Biosciences Inc. by William G. Rice, Ph.D., its Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer.