[8-K] NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Nektar Therapeutics filed an 8-K stating it has furnished a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company attached the press release as Exhibit 99.1 titled “Nektar Therapeutics Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results.”

The information is furnished under Item 2.02 and is expressly stated as not deemed “filed” under Section 18 of the Exchange Act and not incorporated by reference into other SEC filings. Nektar’s common stock trades on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol NKTR.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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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): November 6, 2025

NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware		0-24006		94-3134940
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

455 Mission Bay Boulevard South

San Francisco, California 94158

(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (415) 482-5300

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, $0.0001 par value		NKTR		Nasdaq Capital Market

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 November 6, 2025, Nektar Therapeutics, a Delaware corporation (“Nektar”), issued a press release (the “Press Release”) announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the Press Release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this report, including the exhibit hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information contained herein and in the accompanying exhibit shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission made by Nektar, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press release titled “Nektar Therapeutics Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results.”
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.

	NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS
Date: November 6, 2025	By:	/s/ Mark A. Wilson
		Mark A. Wilson
		Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

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FAQ

What did NKTR disclose in this 8-K?

Nektar furnished a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Is the information in the 8-K considered 'filed' with the SEC?

No. The company states the information is furnished and not deemed “filed” under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Which exhibit contains Nektar’s Q3 2025 results?

Exhibit 99.1 is the press release titled “Nektar Therapeutics Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results.”

What period do the results cover for NKTR?

The press release covers financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.

What is Nektar’s trading symbol and exchange?

Nektar’s common stock trades under NKTR on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

Will the furnished information be incorporated by reference into other filings?

No. The company states it will not be incorporated by reference into other SEC filings.