HYFM 8-K: Press release and earnings presentation furnished for Q2 2025

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. announced on August 12, 2025 that it issued a press release reporting its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and provided an earnings presentation on its investor relations website. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and the earnings presentation as Exhibit 99.2. Both exhibits are expressly furnished, not filed, and the filing states they are not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

The Form 8-K identifies the company as a Delaware corporation trading Common Stock (HYFM) on Nasdaq and is signed by Chief Executive Officer B. John Lindeman. The filing also incorporates the press release's Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements into its Regulation FD disclosure and directs investors to https://investors.hydrofarm.com/ for the presentation.

Positive

• Timely disclosure: Company announced Q2 2025 results and furnished a press release on August 12, 2025.
• Earnings presentation available: The earnings presentation will be posted on the company's investor relations website.
• Regulation FD compliance: The filing furnishes an earnings presentation under Item 7.01 and incorporates a cautionary forward-looking statement.

Negative

• No financial metrics included: The 8-K does not present revenue, earnings, or other quantitative results—those are in furnished exhibits.
• Exhibits furnished, not filed: Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 are furnished and thus not subject to Section 18 liability, which may limit legal recourse related to their content.
• Insufficient detail in filing itself: Investors must access the exhibits to evaluate financial performance; the filing alone lacks substantive performance data.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Routine 8-K furnishing a press release and an earnings presentation for Q2 2025; no financial metrics are included in the filing.

The filing notifies the market that Hydrofarm released results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 via a press release and an earnings presentation, both furnished as exhibits rather than filed. This preserves the company’s disclosure while limiting Section 18 liability. The document does not include revenue, EPS, or other financial metrics, so investors must consult Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2 for substantive performance data. The disclosure is procedurally appropriate and timely but neutral in informational content until exhibits are reviewed.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Proper Form 8-K procedures followed; exhibits furnished and Reg FD disclosure made available on the investor site.

The company complied with Form 8-K requirements by furnishing both a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and an earnings presentation (Exhibit 99.2) and by using Item 7.01 to satisfy Regulation FD disclosure obligations. The filing explicitly states the cautionary forward-looking language is incorporated by reference into Item 7.01. The signature of CEO B. John Lindeman is included, evidencing appropriate authorization. Absent the actual exhibits, material governance or control issues cannot be assessed from this filing alone.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 2.02, 7.01, 9.01

3 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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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 12, 2025

Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-39773

81-4895761

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1510 Main Street

Shoemakersville, PA 19555

(Address of Principal Executive

Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (707) 765-9990

Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report: Not Applicable

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations 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 which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share			HYFM			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 12, 2025, Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. The full text 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 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, 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 (the "Securities Act"), or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 7.01    Regulation FD Disclosure.

On August 12, 2025, the Company provided an earnings presentation that will be made available on the investor relations section of the Company’s website at https://investors.hydrofarm.com/. The earnings presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein solely for purposes of this Item 7.01 disclosure.

The information in this Item 7.01 (including Exhibit 99.2) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of 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, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the text of the press release set forth under the heading entitled “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press Release, dated August 12, 2025.
99.2						Earnings Presentation, dated August 12, 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 hereunto duly authorized.

			Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc.
Date: August 12, 2025			By:			/s/ B. John Lindeman
						Name:			B. John Lindeman
						Title:			Chief Executive Officer
									(Principal Executive Officer)

FAQ

What did Hydrofarm (HYFM) announce in this 8-K?

Hydrofarm announced it issued a press release reporting financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and provided an earnings presentation on August 12, 2025.

Are the press release and presentation filed with the SEC?

No. Exhibits 99.1 (press release) and 99.2 (earnings presentation) are furnished, not filed, and thus are not subject to Section 18 liabilities.

Where can I find the earnings presentation for HYFM?

The filing states the earnings presentation will be available on Hydrofarm's investor relations website at https://investors.hydrofarm.com/.

Does this 8-K include specific Q2 financial figures for HYFM?

No. The 8-K notifies the issuance of results but does not include revenue, earnings, or other quantitative results; those are contained in the furnished exhibits.

Who signed the Form 8-K for Hydrofarm (HYFM)?

CEO B. John Lindeman signed the Form 8-K dated August 12, 2025 on behalf of Hydrofarm Holdings Group, Inc.