[8-K] KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

KinderCare Learning Companies reported that it furnished a press release announcing its results of operations for the second quarter ended June 28, 2025. The Current Report states the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is not being "filed" for purposes of the Exchange Act, and that a Cover Page Interactive Data File is included as Exhibit 104. The 8-K itself does not include the numerical financial results or analysis within the filing text; it instead references the separately furnished press release for the substantive operating and financial details.

Positive

• Press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1, indicating the company disclosed its second-quarter results through formal SEC channels.
• Cover Page Interactive Data File included (Exhibit 104), supporting machine-readable disclosure and data accessibility.
• Filing follows standard disclosure procedures by using Form 8-K to notify investors of results availability.

Negative

• No financial figures or operating metrics are included in the 8-K text; investors must open Exhibit 99.1 to see the substantive results.
• Press release is expressly "furnished, not filed", meaning the content is not incorporated by reference and carries different legal treatment.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: The filing notifies investors that results were released via a furnished press release; the 8-K contains no financial figures.

The registrant used Form 8-K to furnish a press release covering quarterly results, which preserves limited legal status by marking the release as "furnished, not filed." That distinction is important for disclosure control and liability considerations but does not change the substance of the underlying press release. Investors must consult Exhibit 99.1 for the actual metrics; the 8-K confirms the availability of an Inline XBRL cover page (Exhibit 104), which supports machine-readable data access.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Procedurally standard 8-K furnishing; shows timely disclosure practice but provides limited standalone information.

From a governance perspective, furnishing a press release via 8-K is routine and demonstrates a formal channel for communicating quarterly results. The filing’s explicit statement that the release is "not filed" reduces incorporation risk for subsequent filings. The presence of an Inline XBRL cover page indicates compliance with interactive data requirements. Because the 8-K text omits substantive financial numbers, stakeholders should rely on the referenced exhibit for material financial information.

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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

KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware			001-42367	87-1653366
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
5005 Meadows Road
Lake Oswego, Oregon				97035
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (503) 872-1300

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 which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share		KLC		New York Stock Exchange

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, KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the second quarter ended June 28, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit		Description
99.1		Press Release 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.

			KinderCare Learning Companies, Inc.
Date:	August 12, 2025	By:	/s/ Anthony Amandi
		Name: Title:	Anthony Amandi Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did KinderCare (KLC) disclose in this 8-K?

The company furnished a press release announcing its results of operations for the second quarter ended June 28, 2025 (Exhibit 99.1) and included an Inline XBRL cover page (Exhibit 104).

Is the press release in the 8-K considered "filed" with the SEC?

No. The 8-K states the press release is "furnished" and therefore is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Where can I find the actual financial results referenced by KLC?

The substantive financial results are contained in Exhibit 99.1 (the press release); the 8-K text does not include numerical results.

Does the 8-K include machine-readable financial data for KLC?

Yes. The filing lists a Cover Page Interactive Data File as Exhibit 104 (Inline XBRL embedded).

Who signed the 8-K for KinderCare (KLC)?

The report lists Anthony Amandi, Chief Financial Officer, as the signatory.