[8-K] Coupang, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Coupang, Inc. reported a leadership change. On October 15, 2025, Pranam Kolari, Vice President of Search and Recommendations, notified the company of his intention to resign, effective November 14, 2025. The filing is an administrative update disclosing the planned departure of a senior product and technology leader.

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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

October 15, 2025

Date of Report

(Date of earliest event reported)

COUPANG, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-40115

27-2810505

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

720 Olive Way, Suite 600

Seattle, Washington 98101

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(206) 333-3839

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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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

CPNG

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 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

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 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain officers.

On October 15, 2025, Pranam Kolari, Vice President, Search and Recommendations of Coupang, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intention to resign from the Company, effective as of November 14, 2025.

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.

COUPANG, INC.
By:			/s/ Harold Rogers
Name:			Harold Rogers
Title:			General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer

Dated: October 20, 2025

FAQ

What did Coupang (CPNG) disclose in this 8-K?

The company disclosed that Pranam Kolari, Vice President of Search and Recommendations, intends to resign effective November 14, 2025.

Who is departing from Coupang (CPNG)?

Pranam Kolari, the Vice President, Search and Recommendations.

When is the resignation effective?

The resignation is effective on November 14, 2025.

When was the intent to resign communicated?

The intent was notified to Coupang on October 15, 2025.

Does the 8-K mention compensation or severance changes?

No such details are included in the provided excerpt.

Is there a successor named in the filing?

The provided excerpt does not name a successor.