Imperial Petroleum (NASDAQ: IMPPP) files Form 6-K with Q2 2025 results

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Imperial Petroleum Inc. submitted a Form 6-K as a foreign private issuer, providing investors with access to its latest unaudited financial and operating results. The filing forwards a press release dated September 5, 2025, covering the company’s performance for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025.

The Form 6-K also states that its contents, except for the section titled “CEO Harry Vafias Commented:”, are incorporated by reference into several existing registration statements, including a Form F-3, a post-effective amendment on Form F-3, and two Form S-8 registration statements. This links the newly reported information directly into Imperial Petroleum’s active securities offering and equity compensation documents.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of September 2025

Commission File Number 001-41095

IMPERIAL PETROLEUM INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

331 Kifissias Avenue, Erithrea 14561 Athens, Greece

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒   Form  40-F ☐

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT

Attached to this report on Form 6-K as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the press release of Imperial Petroleum Inc. dated September 5, 2025, announcing its unaudited financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025.

EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1 Imperial Petroleum Inc. Press Release dated September 5, 2025

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This report on Form 6-K, including exhibit 99.1 hereto (other than the section entitled “CEO Harry Vafias Commented:”), is hereby incorporated by reference into the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-3 (Reg. No. 333-268663), Post Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form F-1 on Form F-3 Registration Statement (Reg. No. 333-266031) and Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Reg. Nos. 333-275745 and 333-278813), including the prospectuses contained therein.

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.

Date: September 5, 2025

IMPERIAL PETROLEUM INC.
By:		/s/ Ifigenia Sakellari
Name:		Ifigenia Sakellari
Title:		Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What does Imperial Petroleum Inc. (IMPPP) report in this Form 6-K?

The company provides a press release with its unaudited financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, dated September 5, 2025.

Which period’s results does Imperial Petroleum Inc. (IMPPP) cover in this update?

The attached press release covers Imperial Petroleum’s unaudited financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025.

How is this Form 6-K used in Imperial Petroleum Inc.’s (IMPPP) registration statements?

The Form 6-K, including Exhibit 99.1 (excluding the “CEO Harry Vafias Commented:” section), is incorporated by reference into the company’s Form F-3, a post-effective amendment on Form F-1 on Form F-3, and two Form S-8 registration statements.

Who signed Imperial Petroleum Inc.’s (IMPPP) September 2025 Form 6-K?

The Form 6-K was signed on behalf of Imperial Petroleum Inc. by Ifigenia Sakellari, the Chief Financial Officer, dated September 5, 2025.

Does this Form 6-K indicate whether Imperial Petroleum Inc. files annual reports on Form 20-F or Form 40-F?

Yes. The filing references that the company files annual reports under cover of Form 20-F rather than Form 40-F.