[8-K] ARTS WAY MANUFACTURING CO INC Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. filed a Current Report stating that it issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended August 31, 2025. The filing notes that the full press release text appears as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into the report. No financial statements, pro forma information, or shell company transactions are included in the filing itself.

The Item identifies the press release as the source of the announced results but clarifies that the information in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is not being "filed" for Section 18 liability purposes and will not be incorporated by reference into registration statements unless specifically stated. The report is signed by the company’s Chief Financial Officer.

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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): October 7, 2025

ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
000-05131		42-0920725
(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer
		Identification No.)

5556 Highway 9

Armstrong, Iowa 50514

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(712) 208-8467

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

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

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)

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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 $0.01 par value	ARTW	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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 October 7, 2025 Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended August 31, 2025. The full text of the press release is set forth in Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto and is incorporated by reference in this Current Report on Form 8-K as if fully set forth herein.

The information contained in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto and incorporated herein, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Financial statements: None

(b) Pro forma financial information: None

(c) Shell Company Transactions: None

(d) Exhibits:

Exhibit Number	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Press Release of Art’s-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc., dated October 7, 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.

Dated: October 8, 2025

ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING CO., INC.

/s/ Michael W. Woods

Michael W. Woods

Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Art's-Way (ARTW) report in this 8-K?

The company announced it issued a press release reporting its financial results for the three- and nine-month periods ended August 31, 2025; the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Are the company’s detailed financial statements included in the filing?

No. The filing states no financial statements and no pro forma information are provided in the report.

Where can investors find the actual financial results referenced?

The full text of the press release containing the results is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report.

Does the filing make the press release subject to Section 18 liability or incorporation by reference?

The filing expressly says the information in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed "filed" for Section 18 liability and will not be incorporated by reference into registration statements except by specific reference.

Who signed the Current Report for Art's-Way (ARTW)?

The report is signed by Michael W. Woods, Chief Financial Officer of Art's-Way Manufacturing Co., Inc.