Kinross Gold (NYSE: KGC) files Form 6-K with 2025 Annual Report
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Kinross Gold Corporation furnished a Form 6-K to provide investors with its 2025 Annual Report, which was filed on SEDAR+.
The 2025 Annual Report, attached as an exhibit, includes audited financial statements, accompanying notes, and management’s discussion and analysis for the period ended December 31, 2025. The Form 6-K is also incorporated by reference into several existing Form S-8 registration statements.
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Reporting period end: December 31, 2025
Form type: Form 6-K
Registration statements referenced: Form S-8 Nos. 333-262966, 333-217099, 333-180824, 333-180823, 333-180822
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Reporting period end
December 31, 2025
End of period covered by 2025 Annual Report
Form type
Form 6-K
Report of foreign private issuer for March 2026
Registration statements referenced
Form S-8 Nos. 333-262966, 333-217099, 333-180824, 333-180823, 333-180822
Form 6-K incorporated by reference into these filings
Key Terms
Form 6-K, foreign private issuer, Form 40-F, MD&A, +1 more
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Form 6-K regulatory
"FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER"
A Form 6-K is a report that companies listed in certain countries file to provide important updates, such as financial results, corporate changes, or other significant information, to regulators and investors. It functions like an official company update or news release, helping investors stay informed about developments that could affect their investment decisions.
foreign private issuer regulatory
"REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"
A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.
Form 40-F regulatory
"whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F"
A Form 40-F is a standardized annual filing used by certain Canadian companies that trade in U.S. markets to give U.S. regulators and investors the same core financial statements and key disclosures they file in Canada. Think of it as a translated, formally packaged annual report that lets investors in a different marketplace compare a company’s results, governance and risks more easily, which reduces uncertainty and helps investment decisions.
MD&A financial
"audited financial statements, notes and MD&A for the period ended December 31, 2025"
Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) is a section of a company’s financial filing where executives explain recent results, the reasons behind changes, risks faced, and expectations for the future in plain language alongside the numbers. Investors use it like an owner’s narrative to understand the story behind the raw financial data — what drove performance, potential pitfalls, and management’s plans — helping judge whether the company’s numbers are likely to improve or worsen.
Form S-8 regulatory
"incorporated by reference into Kinross Gold Corporation's Registration Statements on Form S-8"
A Form S-8 is a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission registration that lets a public company set aside shares for employee benefit plans and stock-based compensation. Think of it as opening a dedicated account that authorizes the company to issue or reserve stock for workers and directors; it matters to investors because it enables share dilution when those awards are granted or exercised and signals how management is compensated and incentivized.
FAQ
What does Kinross Gold (KGC) report in this March 2026 Form 6-K?
Kinross Gold uses this Form 6-K to furnish its 2025 Annual Report. The report, filed on SEDAR+, includes audited financial statements, notes, and MD&A for the period ended December 31, 2025.
Which period does Kinross Gold’s 2025 Annual Report on Form 6-K cover?
The 2025 Annual Report covers Kinross Gold’s financial results for the period ended December 31, 2025. It includes audited financial statements, detailed notes, and management’s discussion and analysis for that full year period.
How is this Kinross Gold (KGC) Form 6-K linked to existing registration statements?
The Form 6-K is specifically incorporated by reference into several Kinross Gold Form S-8 registration statements. This means the 2025 Annual Report’s information becomes part of those existing employee benefit plan registrations.
What documents are included as exhibits in Kinross Gold’s March 2026 Form 6-K?
The filing lists a 2025 Annual Report to shareholders as Exhibit 99.1. That report includes Kinross Gold’s audited financial statements, notes, and MD&A for the period ended December 31, 2025.
Why did Kinross Gold file its 2025 Annual Report via Form 6-K?
Kinross Gold filed the 2025 Annual Report via Form 6-K to provide U.S. investors access to the same information filed on SEDAR+. The company states the Form 6-K is furnished solely to provide that Annual Report.
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