[8-K] Karat Packaging Inc. Reports Material Event

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Karat Packaging Inc. (KRT) Form 8-K – Dividend Declaration

On 5 Aug 2025 the Board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per common share. The dividend will be paid on or about 27 Aug 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on 20 Aug 2025. A confirming press release dated 6 Aug 2025 is filed as Exhibit 99.1.

No additional financial metrics, guidance, or operational updates were disclosed. The filing strictly communicates the cash return to shareholders, implying confidence in ongoing cash generation but offering limited insight into broader performance.

Positive

• $0.45 quarterly cash dividend underscores management’s commitment to regular shareholder returns.

Negative

• No accompanying financial results make it difficult to assess long-term dividend sustainability.

Insights

Equity Analyst

TL;DR: $0.45 dividend signals sustained cash flow; limited new financial data, neutral market impact.

The repeat quarterly dividend at $0.45 suggests management’s continued commitment to capital returns and indicates that liquidity remains adequate. However, the 8-K provides no earnings, revenue, or cash-flow figures, so investors cannot gauge payout sustainability beyond prior trends. Absent supplementary context, the announcement is routine and unlikely to materially shift valuation multiples.

Income-Focused Portfolio Manager

TL;DR: Dividend maintains income stream; confirms reliability, not a catalyst.

For yield-oriented holders, a $0.45 dividend payable 27 Aug affirms predictable quarterly income. Record date (20 Aug) offers a clear timeline for positioning. Yet without updated financials, the filing does not alter risk or growth assessments; thus impact on portfolio weighting remains neutral.

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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 5, 2025

Karat Packaging Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			001-40336			83-2237832
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation			(Commission File Number			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6185 Kimball Avenue, Chino, CA 91708

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(626) 965-8882

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

N/A

(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:

o			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a -12)
o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o			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			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share			KRT			The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in 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 checkmark 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.o

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On August 5, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Karat Packaging Inc. (the “Company”) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 0.45 per share (the “Quarterly Dividend”) on the Company’s common stock, which will be paid on or about August 27, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on August 20, 2025.

On August 6, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing that the Board has declared the Quarterly Dividend.

A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number						Description
99.1						Press release, dated August 6, 2025
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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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.

DATE: August 6, 2025			KARAT PACKAGING INC.
			By:			/s/ Jian Guo
						Jian Guo
						Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What dividend did Karat Packaging (KRT) declare?

The Board approved a $0.45 per-share regular quarterly cash dividend.

When is the record date for KRT's dividend?

Shareholders must be on record by 20 August 2025 to receive the dividend.

When will Karat Packaging pay the dividend?

Payment is scheduled for on or about 27 August 2025.

Where can I read the official announcement?

The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K dated 6 August 2025.