Acuity Inc. (AYI) files update on quarter ended Nov. 30, 2025

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Acuity Inc., formerly known as Acuity Brands, Inc., reported that it has released a press release describing its results of operations for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2025. The company filed this current report to let investors know that the earnings information is available in the attached press release dated January 8, 2026. The press release, included as Exhibit 99.1, is incorporated by reference but is not treated as formally filed for certain liability purposes under securities laws.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

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): January 8, 2026

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ACUITY INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware

001-16583

58-2632672

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS. Employer Identification Number)

1170 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 1200, Atlanta, Georgia 30309

(Address of principal executive offices)

(404) 853-1400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Acuity Brands, Inc.

(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)

☐    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, $0.01 par value per share

AYI

New York Stock Exchange

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 January 8, 2026, Acuity Inc. (“we,” “our,” “us,” “the Company,” or similar references) issued a press release containing information about our results of operations for our fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, which is incorporated herein by reference. The information contained in this paragraph, as well as Exhibit 99.1 referenced herein, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall they be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1						Press Release dated January 8, 2026.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the inline XBRL document).

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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.

Date: January 8, 2026

ACUITY INC.
By:			/s/ Karen J. Holcom
			Karen J. Holcom
			Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What did Acuity Inc. (AYI) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Acuity Inc. disclosed that it issued a press release containing information about its results of operations for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2025, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Does this 8-K show Acuity Inc. (AYI) quarterly financial numbers?

This 8-K itself does not present specific financial figures; it states that the details are contained in a press release dated January 8, 2026 attached as Exhibit 99.1.

How is the Acuity Inc. (AYI) earnings press release treated under securities laws?

The company states that the information in the earnings press release and the related paragraph is not deemed “filed” under Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not automatically incorporated into Securities Act filings.

Which period do the disclosed Acuity Inc. (AYI) results cover?

The press release referenced in the 8-K covers the company’s fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2025.

What exhibits are included with this Acuity Inc. (AYI) 8-K?

The 8-K includes Exhibit 99.1, the press release dated January 8, 2026, and Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file embedded within the inline XBRL document.

Who signed this Acuity Inc. (AYI) 8-K report?

The report was signed on behalf of Acuity Inc. by Karen J. Holcom, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.