[8-K] China Automotive Systems, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

China Automotive Systems, Inc. (CAAS) furnished a press release reporting its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The release is attached to this Current Report as Exhibit 99.1, and the filing also references a cover page interactive data file in Inline XBRL as Exhibit 104. The disclosure is furnished under Item 2.02 and is explicitly stated not to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18, so the 8-K text itself contains no numerical results or financial tables. Readers must consult the attached press release for the company’s reported figures and details.

Positive

• Press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 is furnished as Exhibit 99.1
• Inline XBRL cover page is referenced (Exhibit 104), supporting interactive data disclosure

Negative

• The 8-K text contains no financial figures or operating metrics; details must be obtained from Exhibit 99.1
• Information is furnished, not filed, which limits Section 18 filing treatment and related liabilities

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR Routine furnishing of a press release announcing Q2 results; the 8-K itself provides no financial detail to assess impact.

The filing notifies the market that China Automotive Systems has released its quarterly results for the period ending June 30, 2025, and attaches the press release as Exhibit 99.1 with an Inline XBRL cover page (Exhibit 104). Because this report furnishes the release rather than filing it, the 8-K text contains no numbers or metrics. There is no basis in this document alone to evaluate revenue, profit, or other operating trends.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR Disclosure is procedurally appropriate but limited; furnishing vs filing reduces Section 18 liability and provides reference to the press release.

The company complied with Item 2.02 by furnishing a press release and identifying exhibits, including an Inline XBRL cover page. The statement that the information is "furnished" and not "filed" is a standard disclosure practice that clarifies the legal treatment of the content. The 8-K does not include substantive governance changes, executive actions, or material transactions in this text.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 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

China Automotive Systems, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	000-33123	33-0885775
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

No. 1 Henglong Road, Yu Qiao Development Zone
Shashi District, Jing Zhou City
Hubei Province
The People's Republic of China
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (86) 27-8757 0027

(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	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value	CAAS	The Nasdaq Capital Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in 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, China Automotive Systems, Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in this Item 2.02 and in Exhibit 99.1 attached to this Form 8-K is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No		Description
99.1		Press Release of China Automotive Systems, Inc. dated August 13, 2025.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL in Exhibit 101)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	China Automotive Systems, Inc.
	(Registrant)
Date: August 13, 2025	By:	/s/ Hanlin Chen
		Hanlin Chen
		Chairman

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FAQ

What does this CAAS 8-K report contain?

The 8-K furnishes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) announcing financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, and references a cover page Inline XBRL file (Exhibit 104).

Are the company’s Q2 financial numbers included in the 8-K text?

No. The 8-K statement itself does not include numerical results or financial tables; those appear in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).

What does it mean that the information is "furnished" and not "filed"?

Furnished indicates the disclosure is provided under Item 2.02 but is not treated as "filed" for Section 18 liability purposes, per the filing language in the 8-K.

Where can I find the actual Q2 financial details for CAAS?

Consult Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) attached to this Current Report, which contains the company’s reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

Does this 8-K disclose any material transactions or governance changes?

No. The filing text does not report acquisitions, dispositions, executive changes, or other material transactions.