Aptose 8-K: Item 7.01 press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Aptose Biosciences Inc. furnished a press release under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD) via a Form 8-K. The release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference in this report.

Consistent with General Instruction B.2, the Item 7.01 information is deemed furnished, not filed, and is not incorporated by reference into Securities Act or Exchange Act filings unless expressly stated by specific reference.

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):  November 3, 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 November 3, 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 November 3, 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: November 3, 2025	By:	/s/ William G. Rice, Ph.D.
		William G. Rice, Ph.D.
		Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did APTOF disclose in this 8-K?

Aptose Biosciences furnished a press release under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD), attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Is the press release considered filed with the SEC?

No. Under General Instruction B.2, Item 7.01 information is furnished, not filed, unless specifically incorporated by reference.

Which exhibit contains the press release for APTOF?

The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1.

What items are covered in this 8-K for APTOF?

Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).

Does Aptose have securities registered under Section 12(b)?

The filing lists None for securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act.

Who signed the 8-K for APTOF?

It was signed by William G. Rice, Ph.D., Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer.