Cerence (CRNC) reports FY 2025 results, posts 8-K exhibits

Cerence Inc. (CRNC) filed a current report to announce that it has released its financial results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cerence Inc. (CRNC) filed a current report to announce that it has released its financial results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. The company distributed a detailed press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1, and an earnings release investor presentation, attached as Exhibit 99.2, to discuss its full-year performance. Both exhibits include non-GAAP financial measures along with explanations of these metrics and reconciliations to GAAP figures, giving investors additional ways to review the company’s results. The materials are furnished under Item 2.02 of the report and are not treated as filed for liability purposes.

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, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

FAQ

What did Cerence Inc. (CRNC) announce in this 8-K filing?

Cerence Inc. announced that it released its financial results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, and provided related investor materials.

Which period do the Cerence (CRNC) results in this 8-K cover?

The results discussed in the filing cover Cerence’s fiscal year ended September 30, 2025.

What exhibits are included with the Cerence (CRNC) FY 2025 8-K?

The filing includes Exhibit 99.1, a press release announcing financial results, and Exhibit 99.2, an earnings release presentation, both dated November 19, 2025.

Does Cerence use non-GAAP financial measures in these FY 2025 materials?

Yes. The press release and earnings presentation include non-GAAP financial measures, along with descriptions of these measures and GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations.

Are the Cerence FY 2025 earnings materials considered filed or furnished?

The information under Item 2.02 and the attached exhibits are furnished and are not deemed to be filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Who signed the Cerence (CRNC) 8-K reporting FY 2025 results?

The report was signed on behalf of Cerence Inc. by Tony Rodriquez, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, dated November 19, 2025.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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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 19, 2025

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CERENCE INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

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Delaware

001-39030

83-4177087

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

25 Mall Road, Suite 416 Burlington, Massachusetts

01803

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (857) 362-7300

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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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:

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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, $0.01 par value

CRNC

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. o

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 19, 2025, Cerence Inc. (the “Company”) announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. The press release, including the financial information contained therein, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated herein by reference.

Also on November 19, 2025, the Company will use a presentation on its call with investors, discussing its financial results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, and such earnings release presentation is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2. The press release and earnings release presentation include certain non-GAAP financial measures. A description of the non-GAAP measures, the reasons for their use, and GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations are included in the press release and earnings release presentation.

The information in this Item 2.02 and the exhibits attached hereto are being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall they be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits.

Exhibit Number						Description
99.1						Press Release announcing financial results dated November 19, 2025.
99.2						Earnings Release Presentation dated November 19, 2025.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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 thereunto duly authorized.

			Cerence Inc.
Date: November 19, 2025			By:			/s/ Tony Rodriquez
						Name: Tony Rodriquez
						Title: Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer