AYI Files 8-K with May-End Quarter Results; Press Release Holds Key Numbers

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Acuity (NYSE:AYI) filed a Form 8-K to furnish its fiscal quarter ended May 31 2025 results under Item 2.02.

The Company attached a press release (Exhibit 99.1) detailing revenue, earnings and cash-flow metrics; however, those figures are not repeated in the 8-K body. Management designated the disclosure as "furnished," excluding it from Exchange Act §18 liability.

No other material events—such as guidance revisions, capital raises, or leadership changes—were reported. Investors must consult the exhibit for performance specifics that could influence valuation once digested by the market.

Insights

Financial Analyst

Earnings release furnished; market impact depends on undisclosed numbers.

The 8-K signals completion of AYI’s fiscal Q3 but omits quantitative detail, pushing investors to Exhibit 99.1 for revenue, EPS and margin trends. Because the information is "furnished," it carries lower legal liability and often precedes the 10-Q by several days, giving the market an early look. Without figures, it is impossible to assess beats or misses, so short-term direction will hinge on the press release. Absence of guidance updates or strategic commentary suggests no major surprises outside the headline numbers.

Risk Analyst

Limited disclosure reduces compliance risk; financial risk unknown pending exhibit review.

Furnishing rather than filing the earnings release shields AYI from certain liability, but it also withholds line-item transparency that would let stakeholders evaluate liquidity, backlog or cost inflation pressures. Any sharp deviation in margins or order intake—if present in Exhibit 99.1—could quickly translate into price volatility. Investors should monitor the forthcoming 10-Q and management call for context on demand trends in commercial lighting and IoT segments. Overall risk profile remains unchanged until numbers are known.

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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): June 26, 2025

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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 June 26, 2025, 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 May 31, 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 June 26, 2025.
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: June 26, 2025

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

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FAQ

What did AYI announce in its June 26, 2025 8-K filing?

Acuity furnished a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing results for the fiscal quarter ended May 31 2025.

Where can investors find AYI’s Q3 2025 revenue and EPS figures?

The detailed figures are provided exclusively in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.

Is the earnings information considered "filed" with the SEC?

No. AYI designated the data as "furnished," not "filed," limiting liability under Exchange Act §18.

What fiscal period does AYI’s latest earnings release cover?

The results relate to the fiscal quarter that ended on May 31 2025.

Did AYI provide any updated guidance or strategic changes in this 8-K?

No additional guidance, strategic actions, or governance changes were disclosed in this filing.