[8-K] Bakkt Holdings, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Bakkt Holdings, Inc. furnished a press release on August 11, 2025 reporting the company's results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and the company states the information is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" under the Exchange Act. The filing also references the interactive data file as Exhibit 104. The report is signed by Marc D'Annunzio, General Counsel and Secretary, on behalf of the registrant.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Routine 8-K furnishing a press release for Q2 2025; no financial figures are included, so investor impact is limited.

The filing discloses that Bakkt issued a press release on August 11, 2025 with results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and attached that press release as Exhibit 99.1. The company explicitly states the information is being furnished and not deemed "filed," which means the item is provided to the market but does not create the same incorporation-by-reference effect as a filed exhibit. The 8-K includes the interactive XBRL cover page as Exhibit 104. Because the filing contains no financial numbers or further detail, it provides limited actionable information for valuation or performance analysis.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Disclosure follows standard Form 8-K practice; signature by GC confirms authorized furnishing of the press release.

The document meets routine disclosure form requirements by furnishing the press release as Exhibit 99.1 and identifying the interactive data file as Exhibit 104. The company clarifies the exhibit is "furnished" and not "filed," limiting legal incorporation under the Exchange Act. The submission is executed by Marc D'Annunzio as General Counsel and Secretary, indicating proper corporate authorization of the disclosure. No governance issues or specific operational details are presented within this 8-K.

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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 11, 2025

Bakkt Holdings, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-39544

98-1550750

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

10000 Avalon Boulevard, Suite 1000, Alpharetta, Georgia						30009
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (678) 534-5849

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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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

Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share

BKKT

The New York Stock Exchange

Warrants to purchase Class A Common Stock

BKKT WS

The 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 Conditions.

On August 11, 2025, Bakkt Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding the Company’s results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or 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.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.			Description
99.1			Press release issued by Bakkt Holdings, Inc. on August 11, 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: August 11, 2025
			BAKKT HOLDINGS, INC.
			By:			/s/ Marc D'Annunzio
			Name:			Marc D’Annunzio
			Title:			General Counsel and Secretary

FAQ

What did Bakkt (BKKT) disclose in this Form 8-K?

The company furnished a press release reporting results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Is the press release in this 8-K considered "filed" with the SEC?

No. The company states the press release is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of the Exchange Act.

Which exhibits are included with the 8-K?

The filing references Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and Exhibit 104 (the cover page interactive data file).

When was this 8-K signed and who signed it?

The report is dated August 11, 2025 and is signed by Marc D'Annunzio, General Counsel and Secretary.

Does the 8-K include financial statements or detailed results?

No. The 8-K states a press release with results was furnished but the filing itself does not include detailed financial figures.