AQMS Files 8-K to Furnish Second-Quarter 2025 Operational and Financial Results

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Aqua Metals reported its operating and financial results for the second quarter of 2025 via a press release attached to a Form 8-K. The filing states the press release is furnished (not filed) and is included as Exhibit 99.1. The cover page interactive XBRL file is included as Exhibit 104. This Form 8-K not itself disclose numerical results in the body of the filing; instead it notifies investors that detailed operational and financial information has been released in the attached press release.

The report was executed on behalf of the company by Chief Financial Officer Eric West. Investors seeking the full figures, commentary, and any explanatory disclosures should consult Exhibit 99.1 for the complete press release and Exhibit 104 for the interactive data file.

Positive

• Press release furnished announcing second-quarter 2025 operating and financial results via Exhibit 99.1
• Interactive XBRL cover page included as Exhibit 104, facilitating machine-readable data access

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: This 8-K furnishes a Q2 2025 results press release; the filing itself contains no financial data, so impact depends on the attached release.

The Form 8-K serves as a notification that Aqua Metals has released operational and financial results for the quarter via a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 and has provided an Inline XBRL cover page as Exhibit 104. Because the body of the 8-K does not include numbers or management commentary, the filing is procedural. Material implications for valuation or credit must be drawn from the content of Exhibit 99.1 rather than from this cover filing.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: The 8-K is a routine furnishing of results with a formal signature; governance processes appear followed but substance is in the press release.

The report indicates the company followed standard disclosure practice by furnishing a press release and embedding interactive data. The filing is executed by the Chief Financial Officer, reflecting appropriate officer-level attestation to the submission. No governance issues or departures are evident from this filing alone; any assessment of disclosure quality or transparency requires review of the attached Exhibit 99.1.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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): August 13, 2025

AQUA METALS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware	001-37515	47-1169572
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

5370 Kietzke Lane, Suite 201

Reno, Nevada 89511

(Address of principal executive offices)

(775) 446-4418

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

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: Par value $.001	AQMS	Nasdaq Capital Market

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations 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 240.14d-2(b)

☐ 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)

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 August 13, 2025 Aqua Metals, Inc. issued a press release announcing its operational and financial results for the second quarter of 2025. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The press release shall be deemed furnished, not filed, for purposes of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01       Financial Statements and Exhibits.

The following exhibits are being filed herewith:

Exhibits	Description
99.1	Press Release dated August 13, 2025
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

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.

	AQUA METALS, INC.
Dated: August 13, 2025	/s/ Eric West
	Eric West
	Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Aqua Metals (AQMS) report in this Form 8-K?

The company furnished a press release announcing its operating and financial results for the second quarter of 2025, attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Is the press release in the filing considered filed or furnished?

The filing states the press release is furnished, not filed for purposes of the Current Report.

Where can I find the detailed figures and narrative for AQMS Q2 2025 results?

Consult Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) for detailed figures and commentary and Exhibit 104 for the interactive XBRL cover page.

Does the Form 8-K body include financial numbers for Q2 2025?

No. The body of this Form 8-K does not disclose numerical results; it notifies investors that those results are provided in the attached press release.

Who signed the Form 8-K for Aqua Metals (AQMS)?

The filing is executed on behalf of the registrant by Eric West, Chief Financial Officer.