GCMG Files 8-K Furnishing Q2 Press Release and Presentation

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

GCM Grosvenor Inc. (GCMG) filed an 8-K dated August 7, 2025 stating the company reported financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025.

The filing indicates the full press release and earnings presentation are furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 and expressly states those materials are not "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. The exhibit table also lists Exhibit 104 (Cover Page Interactive Data File). The filing identifies registered securities: Class A common stock (GCMG) and warrants to purchase Class A common stock (GCMGW). The report is signed by Michael J. Sacks, Chief Executive Officer, dated August 7, 2025.

Positive

• Press release and earnings presentation furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2
• Registered securities clearly identified: Class A common stock (GCMG) and warrants (GCMGW)

Negative

• No financial figures or metrics are included in the body of this 8-K; investors must consult Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for results
• Materials are furnished, not filed, which limits Section 18 liability and incorporation by reference

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Routine 8-K furnishing Q2 results and presentation; the filing contains no financial figures, so it has limited immediate valuation impact.

The registrant reports that it has issued a press release and an earnings presentation for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2025, and those materials are furnished as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2. The 8-K explicitly states the materials are furnished and not "filed" under Section 18, which limits incorporation and Section 18 liability. Because the 8-K text does not include revenues, earnings, guidance, or metrics, investors must review the attached exhibits for material financial information before updating models or valuations.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Disclosure is procedural: exhibits furnished (not filed) and CEO-signed; governance/legal exposure is limited by the filing designation.

The form follows standard practice by furnishing a press release and presentation as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 and by stating those exhibits are furnished, not filed, under the Exchange Act. The filing includes the cover page interactive data file (Exhibit 104) and is signed by CEO Michael J. Sacks on August 7, 2025. From a governance and disclosure-compliance perspective, the form provides notice of the earnings release but does not expand disclosure obligations beyond the furnished exhibits.

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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 7, 2025

GCM Grosvenor Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-39716

85-2226287

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

900 North Michigan Avenue Suite 1100 Chicago, Illinois						60611
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

(312) 506-6500

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable

(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

Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share

GCMG

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Warrants to purchase one share of Class A common stock

GCMGW

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 August 7, 2025, GCM Grosvenor Inc. (the “Company”) reported financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. The full text of the press release and earnings presentation issued in connection with the announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, respectively, to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information contained in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, is furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for 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 it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly provided by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press Release, dated August 7, 2025
99.2						2025 Second Quarter Results—Earnings Presentation, dated August 7, 2025
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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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.

						GCM Grosvenor Inc.
Date: August 7, 2025						By:			/s/ Michael J. Sacks
						Name:			Michael J. Sacks
						Title:			Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

When did GCM Grosvenor (GCMG) report its Q2 results?

The company reported results on August 7, 2025 for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2025.

Where can I find the full Q2 press release and presentation for GCMG?

The full press release and earnings presentation are furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2 to the August 7, 2025 Form 8-K.

Are the exhibits in this 8-K considered filed for Section 18 purposes?

No. The filing explicitly states the press release and presentation are furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for Section 18 purposes.

What securities are registered by the company in this filing?

The filing lists Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (GCMG) and warrants to purchase Class A common stock (GCMGW) on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC.

Who signed the Form 8-K and when?

The Form 8-K is signed by Michael J. Sacks, Chief Executive Officer, dated August 7, 2025.