[8-K] NET Power Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Net Power Inc. furnished a Current Report on Form 8-K stating that on August 11, 2025 it issued a press release reporting its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The press release is provided as Exhibit 99.1 and the filing also references the cover page interactive XBRL file (Exhibit 104). The company clarifies the information in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished rather than "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, limiting incorporation-by-reference and certain liabilities. The document shows Net Power is a Delaware corporation and indicates it is an emerging growth company.

Positive

• Press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 announcing financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025
• Emerging growth company status clearly indicated on the Form 8-K

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Company furnished its Q2 2025 earnings press release; the 8-K contains no financial detail itself.

The filing notifies investors that Net Power released quarterly results via a press release dated August 11, 2025, furnished as Exhibit 99.1. As the 8-K explicitly states the release is furnished, not filed, investors should look to Exhibit 99.1 for substantive numbers. From a reporting perspective, this is a routine disclosure that preserves boilerplate liability limits while ensuring timely public notice of results.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Routine Section 2.02 disclosure; company preserves limited liability by furnishing rather than filing the press release.

The 8-K follows standard practice by furnishing the earnings press release and noting the limitation on incorporation-by-reference. It also records the CEO's signature and the company’s emerging growth company status. There are no governance or control changes disclosed; the document serves primarily as formal notice of the press release and associated exhibits.

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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 11, 2025

NET POWER INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-40503

98-1580612

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

320 Roney St., Suite 200 Durham, North Carolina						27701
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

(919) 287-4750

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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:

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(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share

NPWR

The New York Stock Exchange

Warrants, each exercisable for one share of Class A Common Stock at a price of $11.50

NPWR WS

The 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 x

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. o

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 11, 2025, Net Power Inc., a Delaware corporation, issued a press release setting forth its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

The information set forth in this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the related information in Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is being furnished herewith, and 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 and shall not be incorporated by reference in any filing 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 therein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits.

Exhibit Number						Description
99.1						Press release dated August 11, 2025
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURE

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.

Dated:

August 11, 2025

NET POWER INC.

By:

/s/ Daniel J. Rice IV

Name:

Daniel J. Rice IV

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

When did Net Power (NPWR) announce its Q2 2025 results?

Net Power issued a press release on August 11, 2025 reporting financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.

Where can I find the press release referenced in NPWR's 8-K?

The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K filed on August 11, 2025.

Does the 8-K include the company’s financial statements or detailed numbers?

No. The Form 8-K states the press release is furnished; the 8-K itself does not present financial tables or results within Item 2.02.

Is the information in the press release considered 'filed' with the SEC?

No. The Form 8-K explicitly states the information and Exhibit 99.1 are being furnished and shall not be deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Who signed the Form 8-K for Net Power?

The Form 8-K is signed by Daniel J. Rice IV, Chief Executive Officer, dated August 11, 2025.