[8-K] Clene Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Clene Inc. furnished an 8-K announcing third quarter 2025 financial results and recent operating highlights for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The details are provided in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference. The Item 2.02 information is furnished, not filed, and is not subject to Section 18 liabilities. The filing also lists the company’s Nasdaq-listed common stock (CLNN) and warrants (CLNNW).

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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 13, 2025

CLENE INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-39834	85-2828339
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)		Identification No.)
6550 South Millrock Drive, Suite G50 Salt Lake City, Utah		84121
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(801) 676-9695

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(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)

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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
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value		CLNN		The Nasdaq Capital Market
Warrants, to acquire one-fortieth of one share of Common Stock for $230.00 per share		CLNNW		The Nasdaq Capital Market

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 13, 2025, Clene Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its third quarter 2025 financial results and recent operating highlights for its quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information furnished in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing made by the Company under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, regardless of any general incorporation language in any such filings, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number		by Exhibit Description
99.1		Press Release, dated November 13, 2025, announcing the Company’s third quarter 2025 financial results and recent operating highlights.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL).

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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.

	CLENE INC.
Date: November 13, 2025	By:	/s/ Robert Etherington
		Robert Etherington
		President and Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

What did CLNN announce in this 8-K?

The company furnished a press release announcing third quarter 2025 financial results and recent operating highlights.

Which period does Clene’s update cover?

It covers the quarter ended September 30, 2025.

What is Exhibit 99.1 in CLNN’s filing?

Exhibit 99.1 is a press release dated November 13, 2025 with the third quarter 2025 results and operating highlights.

Is the Item 2.02 information considered filed?

No. It is furnished, not filed, and is not subject to Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

What are Clene’s trading symbols and listings?

Common Stock trades as CLNN and Warrants as CLNNW on The Nasdaq Capital Market.

Who signed the report for CLNN?

It was signed by Robert Etherington, President and Chief Executive Officer.

What do CLNN’s listed warrants represent?

They are warrants to acquire one-fortieth of one share of Common Stock for $230.00 per share.