Cerus reports record Q3 2025 and lifts 2025 product guidance

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Cerus Corporation (CERS) reported its third-quarter 2025 results for the period ended September 30, 2025. The company furnished a press release titled “Cerus Corporation Announces Record Results for Third Quarter 2025 and Raises Full Year 2025 Product Revenue Guidance” as Exhibit 99.1.

The information was furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed filed for liability purposes. An Inline XBRL cover page was included as Exhibit 104.

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

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): November 06, 2025

CERUS CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware			000-21937	68-0262011
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1220 Concord Avenue, Suite 600
Concord, California				94520
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 925 288-6000

(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, par value $0.001 per share		CERS		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 November 6, 2025, Cerus Corporation (the “Company”) announced its financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the Company’s press release, entitled “Cerus Corporation Announces Record Results for Third Quarter 2025 and Raises Full Year 2025 Product Revenue Guidance,” is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

The information in this report, including the exhibit hereto, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of Section 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The information contained herein and in the accompanying exhibit shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission made by the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

The following exhibit is furnished with this report:

99.1 Press release, dated November 6, 2025, entitled “Cerus Corporation Announces Record Results for Third Quarter 2025 and Raises Full Year 2025 Product Revenue Guidance.”

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

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.

			CERUS CORPORATION
Date:	November 6, 2025	By:	/s/ Kevin D. Green
			Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Cerus (CERS) announce in this 8-K?

Cerus announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, and furnished a related press release as Exhibit 99.1.

Did Cerus (CERS) change guidance?

Yes. The press release title states the company raised its full-year 2025 product revenue guidance.

Where can I find the detailed Q3 2025 results for Cerus (CERS)?

Details are in Exhibit 99.1, the press release titled “Cerus Corporation Announces Record Results for Third Quarter 2025 and Raises Full Year 2025 Product Revenue Guidance.”

Is the information considered filed or furnished?

The information is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

What exhibits are included in this 8-K from Cerus (CERS)?

Exhibit 99.1 is the press release dated November 6, 2025, and Exhibit 104 is the Inline XBRL cover page.

What period does Cerus’s Q3 2025 report cover?

The third quarter ended September 30, 2025.