LAZR files 8-K to furnish Q2 2025 earnings press release; iXBRL included

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Luminar Technologies announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 by issuing a press release on August 12, 2025; the full press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report. The filing does not include the numerical results within the 8-K text itself and instead attaches the press release and a cover page interactive XBRL file as Exhibit 104.

The company expressly states the information furnished in Item 2.02 (including Exhibit 99.1) is not "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not incorporated by reference in other filings, which affects the filing’s legal status but does not, by itself, present the underlying financial metrics in this report.

Positive

• Press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 provides timely public disclosure of Q2 2025 results
• Interactive XBRL cover page (Exhibit 104) is included, supporting structured data delivery

Negative

• No financial figures or metrics are included in the 8-K text, requiring review of the attached press release for results
• Information is expressly "not filed" under Section 18 and is not incorporated by reference, limiting its legal filing status

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR Routine 8-K furnishing a Q2 2025 press release; the filing provides disclosure but contains no standalone financial metrics.

The report notifies the market that Luminar released its second-quarter results via a press release dated August 12, 2025 and attaches that release as Exhibit 99.1 while also providing an iXBRL cover page as Exhibit 104. Because the 8-K furnishes rather than files the release, the filing itself does not present audited or summarized financial statements and carries limited Section 18 liability. This is standard disclosure practice and is neutral in immediate financial impact, pending review of the actual press release content.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR Procedural filing: furnishing the press release and disclaiming Section 18 filing status is standard and preserves limited liability.

The company’s clear statement that the information is "furnished" and not "filed" is a deliberate legal posture to limit Section 18 exposure and avoid automatic incorporation by reference into other filings. The inclusion of Exhibit 99.1 and an iXBRL cover page reflects timely disclosure practices, but the 8-K itself does not change governance, financial controls, or provide substantive new metrics within the filing text.

Luminar Technologies, Inc./DE0001758057false00017580572025-08-122025-08-12

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

LUMINAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-38791

83-1804317

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2603 Discovery Drive, Suite 100

Orlando, Florida 32826

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 532-2417

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:

☐			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

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A Common Stock, par value of $0.0001 per share

LAZR

The 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, Luminar Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 by issuing a press release. The full text of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibits 99.1 furnished herewith) shall not be deemed “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, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number						Description
99.1						Press release, dated August 12, 2025.
104						Cover page interactive data file formatted in Inline XBRL.

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.

			Luminar Technologies, Inc.
Date: August 12, 2025			By:			/s/ Thomas J. Fennimore
			Name:			Thomas J. Fennimore
			Title:			Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Luminar (LAZR) report in this 8-K?

The company furnished a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 as Exhibit 99.1 and provided a cover page interactive XBRL file as Exhibit 104.

When was the press release announcing the results issued?

The press release was issued on August 12, 2025 and is furnished with this Current Report.

Does this 8-K include the actual financial statements or numerical results?

No. The 8-K furnishes the press release but does not include numerical financial statements or summarized metrics within the filing text.

Is the attached press release considered "filed" with the SEC?

No. The filing states the information in Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is not "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not incorporated by reference in other filings.

Who signed the 8-K on behalf of Luminar?

The report is signed by Thomas J. Fennimore, Chief Financial Officer.