[8-K] OPTICAL CABLE CORP Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) filed an 8-K reporting that on September 11, 2025 it issued a press release announcing its third quarter of fiscal 2025 results and held an earnings call. The filing attaches the press release as Exhibit 99.1 and the earnings call transcript as Exhibit 99.2. No financial figures, results, or additional operational details are included in the 8-K text itself; the filing serves to disclose that the company has released earnings information and provided supporting materials as exhibits.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Routine earnings-disclosure filing noting press release and call; no financials provided in the 8‑K text.

The report confirms OCC followed standard disclosure practice by filing a Form 8-K to attach its third quarter fiscal 2025 press release and earnings call transcript. Because the 8-K contains no revenue, EPS, margin, or guidance data, investors must review Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for material financial metrics. The filing itself is neutral in impact but signals timely disclosure compliance.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Compliance-focused filing that documents release of earnings materials; no governance changes or material events reported.

The submission documents that the company provided its earnings materials and transcript as exhibits, aligning with disclosure obligations. There are no changes to leadership, control, or governance provisions disclosed. From a governance standpoint the filing is procedural and does not raise red flags or present new governance-related risks.

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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): September 11, 2025

OPTICAL CABLE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Virginia		000-27022		54-1237042
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
5290 Concourse Drive Roanoke, VA				24019
(Address of principal executive offices)				(Zip Code)

(540) 265-0690

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class	Trading Symbol	Name of exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par value	OCC	Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12B-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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. ☐

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition	3
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits	3
Signatures	4
Exhibits

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On September 11, 2025, Optical Cable Corporation issued a press release announcing its third quarter of fiscal year 2025 financial results. Also on September 11, 2025, Optical Cable Corporation held an earnings call. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and the transcript for the earnings call is attached as Exhibit 99.2.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

The following are filed as Exhibits to this Report.

Exhibit No.		Description of Exhibit
99.1		Press Release dated September 11, 2025 (FILED HEREWITH)
99.2		Transcript of earnings call on September 11, 2025 (FILED HEREWITH)
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.

OPTICAL CABLE CORPORATION
By:	/s/ Tracy G. Smith
Name:	Tracy G. Smith
Title:	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Dated: September 16, 2025

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FAQ

What did OCC disclose in the 8-K filed September 11, 2025?

The 8-K states that on September 11, 2025 Optical Cable Corporation issued a press release announcing Q3 fiscal 2025 results and held an earnings call; the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and the earnings-call transcript as Exhibit 99.2.

Does the 8-K include OCC's financial results or metrics?

No. The 8-K text does not include financial figures, revenue, net income, EPS, or guidance; it only notes that a press release and transcript were filed as exhibits.

Where can I find the actual Q3 2025 results for OCC?

The filing indicates the Q3 results are contained in Exhibit 99.1 (press release) and discussed in Exhibit 99.2 (earnings call transcript), which should be available with the 8-K filing on the SEC filings page or the company website.

Did the 8-K report any material events beyond the earnings release?

No. The 8-K only references the press release and earnings call exhibits and does not disclose other material transactions, leadership changes, or financial statements within the form itself.