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CXT’s Q2-25 10-Q shows top-line growth but sharp margin compression. Net sales rose 9.1% year-over-year to $404.4 m, driven by the May-25 De La Rue Authentication (DLR) acquisition and a $10 m currency tail-wind; underlying (core) revenue slipped 0.8% as Crane Payment Innovations volumes weakened while Security & Authentication Technologies (SAT) jumped 32% on M&A and stronger banknote demand.

Operating profit fell 29% to $47.9 m and margin contracted 640 bp to 11.8% as acquisition amortisation, $7.3 m of restructuring and higher SG&A outpaced pricing and productivity gains. Net income dropped 40% to $24.9 m (diluted EPS $0.43). Interest expense climbed 32% after funding DLR with a £300 m term loan; long-term debt increased to $862 m (from $541 m at FY-24) while cash declined to $153 m. YTD operating cash flow slid 34% to $43.7 m, weighed by a $48 m working-capital outflow; the $394 m DLR payment drove negative free cash and lifted goodwill/intangibles to $1.76 bn.

Management targets completing a $10-15 m SAT integration program in 2025. Remaining performance obligations stand at $591.6 m (70% expected to convert in 2025), providing some near-term revenue visibility.

Il 10-Q del secondo trimestre 2025 di CXT mostra una crescita del fatturato ma una netta compressione dei margini. Le vendite nette sono aumentate del 9,1% su base annua, raggiungendo 404,4 milioni di dollari, grazie all'acquisizione di De La Rue Authentication (DLR) a maggio 2025 e a un effetto favorevole di cambio di 10 milioni di dollari; i ricavi sottostanti (core) sono diminuiti dello 0,8% a causa del calo dei volumi di Crane Payment Innovations, mentre Security & Authentication Technologies (SAT) è cresciuta del 32% grazie a fusioni e acquisizioni e a una maggiore domanda di banconote.

Il profitto operativo è sceso del 29% a 47,9 milioni di dollari e il margine si è contratto di 640 punti base, arrivando all'11,8%, a causa dell'ammortamento delle acquisizioni, di 7,3 milioni di dollari di costi di ristrutturazione e di spese generali e amministrative più elevate che hanno superato i guadagni derivanti da prezzi e produttività. L'utile netto è calato del 40% a 24,9 milioni di dollari (EPS diluito di 0,43 dollari). Le spese per interessi sono aumentate del 32% dopo il finanziamento di DLR con un prestito a termine da 300 milioni di sterline; il debito a lungo termine è salito a 862 milioni di dollari (da 541 milioni a fine esercizio 2024), mentre la liquidità è diminuita a 153 milioni. Il flusso di cassa operativo da inizio anno è sceso del 34% a 43,7 milioni, penalizzato da un deflusso di capitale circolante di 48 milioni; il pagamento di 394 milioni per DLR ha generato un flusso di cassa libero negativo e ha portato l'avviamento e le attività immateriali a 1,76 miliardi.

La direzione punta a completare un programma di integrazione SAT da 10-15 milioni nel 2025. Gli obblighi di prestazione residui ammontano a 591,6 milioni (di cui il 70% previsto per il 2025), offrendo una certa visibilità sui ricavi a breve termine.

El formulario 10-Q del segundo trimestre de 2025 de CXT muestra crecimiento en los ingresos pero una fuerte compresión de márgenes. Las ventas netas aumentaron un 9,1% interanual hasta 404,4 millones de dólares, impulsadas por la adquisición de De La Rue Authentication (DLR) en mayo de 2025 y un efecto favorable de divisas de 10 millones; los ingresos subyacentes (core) disminuyeron un 0,8% debido a la debilidad en los volúmenes de Crane Payment Innovations, mientras que Security & Authentication Technologies (SAT) creció un 32% gracias a fusiones y adquisiciones y una mayor demanda de billetes.

El beneficio operativo cayó un 29% hasta 47,9 millones de dólares y el margen se redujo 640 puntos básicos hasta el 11,8%, debido a la amortización de adquisiciones, 7,3 millones en reestructuraciones y mayores gastos de SG&A que superaron las ganancias por precios y productividad. El ingreso neto bajó un 40% a 24,9 millones de dólares (EPS diluido de 0,43 dólares). Los gastos por intereses aumentaron un 32% tras financiar la adquisición de DLR con un préstamo a plazo de 300 millones de libras; la deuda a largo plazo subió a 862 millones de dólares (desde 541 millones al cierre del año fiscal 2024), mientras que el efectivo disminuyó a 153 millones. El flujo de caja operativo acumulado cayó un 34% a 43,7 millones, afectado por una salida de capital de trabajo de 48 millones; el pago de 394 millones por DLR generó flujo de caja libre negativo y elevó el fondo de comercio e intangibles a 1,76 mil millones.

La gerencia apunta a completar un programa de integración SAT de 10-15 millones en 2025. Las obligaciones de desempeño pendientes ascienden a 591,6 millones (se espera que el 70% se convierta en 2025), proporcionando cierta visibilidad de ingresos a corto plazo.

CXT의 2025년 2분기 10-Q 보고서는 매출 성장과 함께 큰 폭의 마진 압박을 보여줍니다. 순매출은 전년 동기 대비 9.1% 증가한 4억 4백 40만 달러로, 2025년 5월 De La Rue Authentication(DLR) 인수와 1천만 달러의 환율 호조에 힘입었습니다. 핵심 매출은 Crane Payment Innovations의 물량 감소로 0.8% 하락한 반면, Security & Authentication Technologies(SAT)는 M&A와 은행권 수요 증가로 32% 급증했습니다.

영업이익은 29% 감소한 4,790만 달러, 마진은 640bp 축소되어 11.8%를 기록했으며, 이는 인수 관련 상각비, 730만 달러의 구조조정 비용 및 증가한 판매관리비가 가격 및 생산성 향상을 상회했기 때문입니다. 순이익은 40% 감소한 2,490만 달러(희석 주당순이익 0.43달러)였습니다. 이자 비용은 DLR 인수를 위해 3억 파운드의 장기 대출을 조달하면서 32% 상승했으며, 장기 부채는 2024 회계연도 말 5억 4,100만 달러에서 8억 6,200만 달러로 증가했고, 현금은 1억 5,300만 달러로 감소했습니다. 연초 이후 영업 현금 흐름은 34% 감소한 4,370만 달러로, 4,800만 달러의 운전자본 유출에 부담을 받았습니다. 3억 9,400만 달러의 DLR 지급으로 자유 현금 흐름은 마이너스를 기록했고, 영업권 및 무형자산은 17억 6천만 달러로 증가했습니다.

경영진은 2025년에 1,000만~1,500만 달러 규모의 SAT 통합 프로그램 완료를 목표로 하고 있습니다. 남은 이행 의무는 5억 9,160만 달러로, 이 중 70%가 2025년에 실현될 것으로 예상되어 단기 매출 가시성을 제공합니다.

Le rapport 10-Q du deuxième trimestre 2025 de CXT montre une croissance du chiffre d'affaires mais une forte compression des marges. Les ventes nettes ont augmenté de 9,1 % en glissement annuel pour atteindre 404,4 millions de dollars, stimulées par l'acquisition de De La Rue Authentication (DLR) en mai 2025 et un effet de change favorable de 10 millions de dollars ; les revenus sous-jacents (core) ont légèrement reculé de 0,8 % en raison d'une baisse des volumes de Crane Payment Innovations, tandis que Security & Authentication Technologies (SAT) a bondi de 32 % grâce aux fusions-acquisitions et à une demande accrue de billets de banque.

Le résultat opérationnel a chuté de 29 % à 47,9 millions de dollars et la marge s'est contractée de 640 points de base à 11,8 %, en raison de l'amortissement des acquisitions, de 7,3 millions de dollars de coûts de restructuration et de frais SG&A plus élevés qui ont dépassé les gains liés aux prix et à la productivité. Le résultat net a diminué de 40 % pour s'établir à 24,9 millions de dollars (bénéfice par action dilué de 0,43 dollar). Les charges d'intérêts ont augmenté de 32 % après le financement de DLR par un prêt à terme de 300 millions de livres sterling ; la dette à long terme est passée à 862 millions de dollars (contre 541 millions à la clôture de l'exercice 2024), tandis que la trésorerie a diminué à 153 millions. Le flux de trésorerie d'exploitation cumulé a chuté de 34 % à 43,7 millions, pénalisé par une sortie de fonds de roulement de 48 millions ; le paiement de 394 millions pour DLR a entraîné un flux de trésorerie libre négatif et porté le goodwill et les actifs incorporels à 1,76 milliard.

La direction vise à achever un programme d'intégration SAT de 10 à 15 millions en 2025. Les obligations de performance restantes s'élèvent à 591,6 millions (dont 70 % devraient se concrétiser en 2025), offrant une certaine visibilité des revenus à court terme.

Der 10-Q-Bericht von CXT für das zweite Quartal 2025 zeigt Umsatzwachstum, aber eine deutliche Margenkompression. Der Nettoumsatz stieg im Jahresvergleich um 9,1 % auf 404,4 Mio. USD, getrieben durch die Übernahme von De La Rue Authentication (DLR) im Mai 2025 und einen Währungseffekt von 10 Mio. USD; der zugrunde liegende (Kern-)Umsatz sank um 0,8 %, da die Absatzmengen von Crane Payment Innovations zurückgingen, während Security & Authentication Technologies (SAT) durch M&A und stärkere Nachfrage nach Banknoten um 32 % zulegte.

Der Betriebsgewinn fiel um 29 % auf 47,9 Mio. USD, und die Marge schrumpfte um 640 Basispunkte auf 11,8 %, da Abschreibungen auf Akquisitionen, Restrukturierungskosten in Höhe von 7,3 Mio. USD und höhere SG&A-Kosten die Preis- und Produktivitätssteigerungen überstiegen. Der Nettogewinn sank um 40 % auf 24,9 Mio. USD (verwässertes EPS 0,43 USD). Die Zinsaufwendungen stiegen um 32 % nach der Finanzierung von DLR mit einem Terminkredit über 300 Mio. Pfund; die langfristigen Schulden erhöhten sich auf 862 Mio. USD (von 541 Mio. USD zum Geschäftsjahresende 2024), während die liquiden Mittel auf 153 Mio. USD sanken. Der operative Cashflow im laufenden Jahr sank um 34 % auf 43,7 Mio. USD, belastet durch einen Abfluss von 48 Mio. USD im Working Capital; die Zahlung von 394 Mio. USD für DLR führte zu negativem Free Cashflow und erhöhte den Firmenwert und immaterielle Vermögenswerte auf 1,76 Mrd. USD.

Das Management plant, im Jahr 2025 ein SAT-Integrationsprogramm im Wert von 10-15 Mio. USD abzuschließen. Die verbleibenden Leistungsverpflichtungen belaufen sich auf 591,6 Mio. USD (70 % sollen 2025 realisiert werden), was eine gewisse kurzfristige Umsatzsichtbarkeit bietet.

Positive
  • Net sales +9.1% YoY, with SAT segment up 32% and new authentication offerings broadening revenue base.
  • DLR acquisition closed; adds £300 m revenue opportunity and strengthens government authentication portfolio.
  • Currency translation gain of $50 m lifted other comprehensive income, reducing AOCI deficit to $-92 m.
  • Remaining performance obligations of $592 m provide revenue visibility, 70% due within 12 months.
Negative
  • Diluted EPS fell 40% to $0.43 and operating margin contracted 640 bp, signalling profitability pressure.
  • Operating cash flow down 34% to $43.7 m; free cash negative after $394 m acquisition spend.
  • Debt rose 59% to $1.13 bn total (short + long term), pushing interest expense up 32%.
  • CPI core sales declined 7.3% on weaker retail and gaming volumes, indicating cyclical softness.
  • Integration & restructuring charges of $7.3 m weighed on results and will continue through 2025.

Insights

TL;DR: Revenue up on M&A, but earnings, margins and cash flow deteriorated; leverage now elevated—overall negative.

The 9% sales lift is acquisition-led; organic demand is lacklustre, particularly at CPI. Gross and operating margins compressed materially as SAT integration costs, amortisation and inflation offset pricing. EPS fell 40% and cash generation weakened, raising concerns about the sustainability of dividend growth and buybacks. Net leverage (≈2.8× EBITDA pro forma) rises after drawing £300 m of term debt; higher rates magnify interest costs. Without faster synergy capture or CPI volume recovery, valuation multiples could compress. I rate the quarter negative.

TL;DR: Strategic logic of DLR/OpSec solid, but integration drag will persist through 2025; payoff hinges on synergy execution.

DLR expands SAT’s portfolio and geographic reach; paying ~2.1× 2024 sales is sensible if projected synergies materialise. Non-controlling interest structure in Ghana adds complexity but offers emerging-market upside. Management expects $10-15 m of one-time integration cost—modest relative to deal size. However, immediate EPS dilution and debt load highlight execution risk. If SAT realises cross-selling potential and CPI stabilises, CXT could regain double-digit EPS growth from 2026. Near-term view is neutral-to-cautiously positive.

Il 10-Q del secondo trimestre 2025 di CXT mostra una crescita del fatturato ma una netta compressione dei margini. Le vendite nette sono aumentate del 9,1% su base annua, raggiungendo 404,4 milioni di dollari, grazie all'acquisizione di De La Rue Authentication (DLR) a maggio 2025 e a un effetto favorevole di cambio di 10 milioni di dollari; i ricavi sottostanti (core) sono diminuiti dello 0,8% a causa del calo dei volumi di Crane Payment Innovations, mentre Security & Authentication Technologies (SAT) è cresciuta del 32% grazie a fusioni e acquisizioni e a una maggiore domanda di banconote.

Il profitto operativo è sceso del 29% a 47,9 milioni di dollari e il margine si è contratto di 640 punti base, arrivando all'11,8%, a causa dell'ammortamento delle acquisizioni, di 7,3 milioni di dollari di costi di ristrutturazione e di spese generali e amministrative più elevate che hanno superato i guadagni derivanti da prezzi e produttività. L'utile netto è calato del 40% a 24,9 milioni di dollari (EPS diluito di 0,43 dollari). Le spese per interessi sono aumentate del 32% dopo il finanziamento di DLR con un prestito a termine da 300 milioni di sterline; il debito a lungo termine è salito a 862 milioni di dollari (da 541 milioni a fine esercizio 2024), mentre la liquidità è diminuita a 153 milioni. Il flusso di cassa operativo da inizio anno è sceso del 34% a 43,7 milioni, penalizzato da un deflusso di capitale circolante di 48 milioni; il pagamento di 394 milioni per DLR ha generato un flusso di cassa libero negativo e ha portato l'avviamento e le attività immateriali a 1,76 miliardi.

La direzione punta a completare un programma di integrazione SAT da 10-15 milioni nel 2025. Gli obblighi di prestazione residui ammontano a 591,6 milioni (di cui il 70% previsto per il 2025), offrendo una certa visibilità sui ricavi a breve termine.

El formulario 10-Q del segundo trimestre de 2025 de CXT muestra crecimiento en los ingresos pero una fuerte compresión de márgenes. Las ventas netas aumentaron un 9,1% interanual hasta 404,4 millones de dólares, impulsadas por la adquisición de De La Rue Authentication (DLR) en mayo de 2025 y un efecto favorable de divisas de 10 millones; los ingresos subyacentes (core) disminuyeron un 0,8% debido a la debilidad en los volúmenes de Crane Payment Innovations, mientras que Security & Authentication Technologies (SAT) creció un 32% gracias a fusiones y adquisiciones y una mayor demanda de billetes.

El beneficio operativo cayó un 29% hasta 47,9 millones de dólares y el margen se redujo 640 puntos básicos hasta el 11,8%, debido a la amortización de adquisiciones, 7,3 millones en reestructuraciones y mayores gastos de SG&A que superaron las ganancias por precios y productividad. El ingreso neto bajó un 40% a 24,9 millones de dólares (EPS diluido de 0,43 dólares). Los gastos por intereses aumentaron un 32% tras financiar la adquisición de DLR con un préstamo a plazo de 300 millones de libras; la deuda a largo plazo subió a 862 millones de dólares (desde 541 millones al cierre del año fiscal 2024), mientras que el efectivo disminuyó a 153 millones. El flujo de caja operativo acumulado cayó un 34% a 43,7 millones, afectado por una salida de capital de trabajo de 48 millones; el pago de 394 millones por DLR generó flujo de caja libre negativo y elevó el fondo de comercio e intangibles a 1,76 mil millones.

La gerencia apunta a completar un programa de integración SAT de 10-15 millones en 2025. Las obligaciones de desempeño pendientes ascienden a 591,6 millones (se espera que el 70% se convierta en 2025), proporcionando cierta visibilidad de ingresos a corto plazo.

CXT의 2025년 2분기 10-Q 보고서는 매출 성장과 함께 큰 폭의 마진 압박을 보여줍니다. 순매출은 전년 동기 대비 9.1% 증가한 4억 4백 40만 달러로, 2025년 5월 De La Rue Authentication(DLR) 인수와 1천만 달러의 환율 호조에 힘입었습니다. 핵심 매출은 Crane Payment Innovations의 물량 감소로 0.8% 하락한 반면, Security & Authentication Technologies(SAT)는 M&A와 은행권 수요 증가로 32% 급증했습니다.

영업이익은 29% 감소한 4,790만 달러, 마진은 640bp 축소되어 11.8%를 기록했으며, 이는 인수 관련 상각비, 730만 달러의 구조조정 비용 및 증가한 판매관리비가 가격 및 생산성 향상을 상회했기 때문입니다. 순이익은 40% 감소한 2,490만 달러(희석 주당순이익 0.43달러)였습니다. 이자 비용은 DLR 인수를 위해 3억 파운드의 장기 대출을 조달하면서 32% 상승했으며, 장기 부채는 2024 회계연도 말 5억 4,100만 달러에서 8억 6,200만 달러로 증가했고, 현금은 1억 5,300만 달러로 감소했습니다. 연초 이후 영업 현금 흐름은 34% 감소한 4,370만 달러로, 4,800만 달러의 운전자본 유출에 부담을 받았습니다. 3억 9,400만 달러의 DLR 지급으로 자유 현금 흐름은 마이너스를 기록했고, 영업권 및 무형자산은 17억 6천만 달러로 증가했습니다.

경영진은 2025년에 1,000만~1,500만 달러 규모의 SAT 통합 프로그램 완료를 목표로 하고 있습니다. 남은 이행 의무는 5억 9,160만 달러로, 이 중 70%가 2025년에 실현될 것으로 예상되어 단기 매출 가시성을 제공합니다.

Le rapport 10-Q du deuxième trimestre 2025 de CXT montre une croissance du chiffre d'affaires mais une forte compression des marges. Les ventes nettes ont augmenté de 9,1 % en glissement annuel pour atteindre 404,4 millions de dollars, stimulées par l'acquisition de De La Rue Authentication (DLR) en mai 2025 et un effet de change favorable de 10 millions de dollars ; les revenus sous-jacents (core) ont légèrement reculé de 0,8 % en raison d'une baisse des volumes de Crane Payment Innovations, tandis que Security & Authentication Technologies (SAT) a bondi de 32 % grâce aux fusions-acquisitions et à une demande accrue de billets de banque.

Le résultat opérationnel a chuté de 29 % à 47,9 millions de dollars et la marge s'est contractée de 640 points de base à 11,8 %, en raison de l'amortissement des acquisitions, de 7,3 millions de dollars de coûts de restructuration et de frais SG&A plus élevés qui ont dépassé les gains liés aux prix et à la productivité. Le résultat net a diminué de 40 % pour s'établir à 24,9 millions de dollars (bénéfice par action dilué de 0,43 dollar). Les charges d'intérêts ont augmenté de 32 % après le financement de DLR par un prêt à terme de 300 millions de livres sterling ; la dette à long terme est passée à 862 millions de dollars (contre 541 millions à la clôture de l'exercice 2024), tandis que la trésorerie a diminué à 153 millions. Le flux de trésorerie d'exploitation cumulé a chuté de 34 % à 43,7 millions, pénalisé par une sortie de fonds de roulement de 48 millions ; le paiement de 394 millions pour DLR a entraîné un flux de trésorerie libre négatif et porté le goodwill et les actifs incorporels à 1,76 milliard.

La direction vise à achever un programme d'intégration SAT de 10 à 15 millions en 2025. Les obligations de performance restantes s'élèvent à 591,6 millions (dont 70 % devraient se concrétiser en 2025), offrant une certaine visibilité des revenus à court terme.

Der 10-Q-Bericht von CXT für das zweite Quartal 2025 zeigt Umsatzwachstum, aber eine deutliche Margenkompression. Der Nettoumsatz stieg im Jahresvergleich um 9,1 % auf 404,4 Mio. USD, getrieben durch die Übernahme von De La Rue Authentication (DLR) im Mai 2025 und einen Währungseffekt von 10 Mio. USD; der zugrunde liegende (Kern-)Umsatz sank um 0,8 %, da die Absatzmengen von Crane Payment Innovations zurückgingen, während Security & Authentication Technologies (SAT) durch M&A und stärkere Nachfrage nach Banknoten um 32 % zulegte.

Der Betriebsgewinn fiel um 29 % auf 47,9 Mio. USD, und die Marge schrumpfte um 640 Basispunkte auf 11,8 %, da Abschreibungen auf Akquisitionen, Restrukturierungskosten in Höhe von 7,3 Mio. USD und höhere SG&A-Kosten die Preis- und Produktivitätssteigerungen überstiegen. Der Nettogewinn sank um 40 % auf 24,9 Mio. USD (verwässertes EPS 0,43 USD). Die Zinsaufwendungen stiegen um 32 % nach der Finanzierung von DLR mit einem Terminkredit über 300 Mio. Pfund; die langfristigen Schulden erhöhten sich auf 862 Mio. USD (von 541 Mio. USD zum Geschäftsjahresende 2024), während die liquiden Mittel auf 153 Mio. USD sanken. Der operative Cashflow im laufenden Jahr sank um 34 % auf 43,7 Mio. USD, belastet durch einen Abfluss von 48 Mio. USD im Working Capital; die Zahlung von 394 Mio. USD für DLR führte zu negativem Free Cashflow und erhöhte den Firmenwert und immaterielle Vermögenswerte auf 1,76 Mrd. USD.

Das Management plant, im Jahr 2025 ein SAT-Integrationsprogramm im Wert von 10-15 Mio. USD abzuschließen. Die verbleibenden Leistungsverpflichtungen belaufen sich auf 591,6 Mio. USD (70 % sollen 2025 realisiert werden), was eine gewisse kurzfristige Umsatzsichtbarkeit bietet.


As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 6, 2025
Registration No. 333-
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM S-8
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

GERON CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware75-2287752
(State or other jurisdiction incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
919 E. Hillsdale Blvd, Suite 250
Foster City, California
94404
(Addresses of Principal Executive Offices)
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Geron Corporation 2018 Inducement Award Plan
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Dawn C. Bir
Interim President and Chief Executive Officer
Geron Corporation
919 E. Hillsdale Blvd, Suite 250
Foster City, California 94404
(650) 473-7700
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EXPLANATORY NOTE AND GENERAL INSTRUCTION E INFORMATION
This Registration Statement on Form S-8 is being filed by Geron Corporation (the “Company”) for the purpose of registering an additional 11,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”) issuable under the Company’s 2018 Inducement Award Plan, as amended (the “2018 Inducement Plan”).
The shares of the Company’s Common Stock previously reserved for issuance under the 2018 Inducement Plan were registered on the Registrant’s Registration Statements on Form S-8 (File nos. 333-230171, 333- 239324, 333-258864, 333-266795, 333-273669, and 333-284209) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on March 8, 2019, June 19, 2020, August 16, 2021, August 11, 2022, August 3, 2023, and January 10, 2025 respectively (the “Prior Forms S-8”).
This Registration Statement relates to securities of the same class as those to which the Prior Forms S-8 relate and is submitted in accordance with General Instruction E of Form S-8. Pursuant to General Instruction E of Form S-8, the contents of Prior Forms S-8 are incorporated by reference herein.

PART II

INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT

Item 3. Incorporation of Documents by Reference
The following documents filed by the Registrant with the Commission are incorporated by reference into this Registration Statement:
the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the Commission on February 27, 2025;
the Registrant’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025, filed with the Commission on May 7, 2025 and August 6, 2025, respectively;
the Registrant’s Current Reports on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on March 11, 2025, March 17, 2025, May 27, 2025 and August 6, 2025;
the information specifically incorporated by reference into the Registrant’s 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K referred to above from the Registrant’s definitive proxy statement relating to the Registrant’s 2025 annual meeting of stockholders, filed with the Commission on April 8, 2025; and
the description of the Registrant’s common stock set forth in the Registrant’s registration statement on Form 8-A, filed with the Commission on June 13, 1996, including any amendments or reports filed for purpose of updating such description.
All reports and other documents filed by the Registrant pursuant to Section 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), other than Current Reports furnished under Item 2.02 or Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and exhibits furnished on such form that relate to such items, after the date of this Registration Statement and prior to the filing of a post-effective amendment which indicates that all securities offered hereby have been sold or which deregisters all securities then remaining unsold, shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference herein and to be a part of this Registration Statement from the date of filing such reports and documents. Any statement contained in a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated herein by reference shall be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this Registration Statement to the extent that
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a statement herein or in any other subsequently filed document which also is or is deemed to be incorporated by reference herein modifies or supersedes that statement. Any such statement so modified or superseded shall not constitute a part of this Registration Statement, except as so modified or superseded.

Item 8. Exhibits
  Incorporation by Reference
Exhibit NumberDescriptionExhibit NumberFilingFiling DateFile No.
4.1
Restated Certificate of Incorporation
3.38-KMay 18, 2012000-20859
4.2
Certificate of Amendment of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation
3.18-KMay 18, 2012000-20859
4.3
Certificate of Amendment of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation
3.18-KJune 7, 2019000-20859
4.4
Certificate of Amendment of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation
3.18-KMay 13, 2021000-20859
4.5
Certificate of Amendment of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation
3.18-KJune 2, 2023000-20859
4.6
Amended and Restated Bylaws
3.18-KDecember 15, 2023000-20859
4.7
Form of Common Stock Certificate
4.110-KMarch 15, 2013000-20859
5.1
Opinion of Cooley LLP*
23.1
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, independent registered public accounting firm*
23.2
Consent of Cooley LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1)*
24.1
Power of Attorney (included on the signature page to this Registration Statement)*
99.1
Geron Corporation 2018 Inducement Award Plan, as amended
10.38-KAugust 6, 2025000-20859
107
Filing Fee Table*
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*    Filed herewith.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-8 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Foster City, State of California, on August 6, 2025.
GERON CORPORATION
By:
/s/Michelle Robertson
 
Michelle Robertson
 
Executive Vice President, Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENT, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Michelle Robertson and Scott A. Samuels, and each of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents, each with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this Registration Statement, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in order to effectuate the same as fully, to all intents and purposes, as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorneys-in-fact and agents, or any of them, or their or his substitutes or substitute may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the date indicated.
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Signature Title Date
/s/Dawn C. Bir
 Interim President and Chief Executive Officer and August 6, 2025
DAWN C. BIR Director (Principal Executive Officer)  
/s/Michelle Robertson
 Executive Vice President, Finance, Chief August 6, 2025
MICHELLE ROBERTSON 
Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
  
/s/Gaurav Aggarwal
 Director August 6, 2025
GAURAV AGGARWAL
    
/s/V. Bryan Lawlis
 Director August 6, 2025
V. BRYAN LAWLIS    
/s/John McDonald
 Director August 6, 2025
JOHN MCDONALD    
/s/Susan M. Molineaux
 Director August 6, 2025
SUSAN M. MOLINEAUX    
/s/Elizabeth G. O’Farrell
 Director August 6, 2025
ELIZABETH G. O’FARRELL    
/s/Robert J. Spiegel
 Director August 6, 2025
ROBERT J. SPIEGEL    
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FAQ

How did Crane NXT (CXT) EPS perform in Q2 2025?

Diluted EPS dropped to $0.43, down 40% from $0.72 in Q2 2024.

What drove the revenue increase for CXT in Q2 2025?

Growth was mostly from the De La Rue (DLR) and OpSec acquisitions and a favourable FX impact; core sales dipped 0.8%.

How much debt does Crane NXT now carry?

Long-term debt rose to $861.8 m and short-term borrowings to $267.4 m following the £300 m term loan draw.

What are the expected costs of the 2025 restructuring program?

Management guides to $10-15 m in total SAT integration charges, with $6.1 m already recorded in Q2.

How did each segment perform?

CPI sales fell 5.8% and operating profit 20.2%; SAT sales surged 32% but profit fell 25% due to acquisition costs.

What is Crane NXT’s cash position after the DLR acquisition?

Cash and equivalents stood at $152.5 m on 30 June 2025, down from $165.8 m at year-end 2024.
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