[8-K] Prairie Operating Co. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Prairie Operating Co. furnished a Current Report on Form 8-K stating that on August 12, 2025 the company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The company attached the full press release as Exhibit 99.1 and provided a Cover Page Interactive Data File as Exhibit 104. The filing explicitly notes that the information, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished under Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference except as expressly stated.

The report identifies Prairie Operating Co. (trading as PROP on The Nasdaq Stock Market) and is signed by Gregory S. Patton, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, dated August 12, 2025.

Positive

• Timely disclosure: The company furnished a press release announcing quarterly results on August 12, 2025 for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.
• Exhibits included: Exhibit 99.1 (press release) and Exhibit 104 (interactive XBRL cover page) were provided with the filing.

Negative

• No financial details in this filing: The 8-K does not include revenue, earnings, or other quantitative results—those must be obtained from Exhibit 99.1.
• Furnished, not filed: The company states the press release is "furnished" and therefore is not automatically incorporated by reference into other Exchange Act or Securities Act filings.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: The company announced Q2 results via a furnished press release; no financial figures are included in this filing.

The 8-K notifies investors that Prairie issued a press release for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and attaches it as Exhibit 99.1. Because the company explicitly states the release is "furnished" and not "filed," the press release has limited incorporation effect under the Exchange Act. Investors seeking quantitative metrics must review Exhibit 99.1 or other filings; this 8-K itself contains no revenue, earnings, or balance-sheet figures.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Routine disclosure practice observed; filing properly distinguishes furnished versus filed materials.

The Form 8-K follows standard disclosure conventions by furnishing the press release under Item 2.02 and listing exhibits (99.1 and 104). The signature by the CFO and the exhibit references satisfy technical filing requirements. The explicit statement that the exhibit is not "filed" preserves the company’s limited incorporation exposure, which is material from a disclosure and legal-effect perspective but does not itself convey financial performance.

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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 12, 2025

Prairie Operating Co.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-41895		98-0357690
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

55 Waugh Drive
Suite 400
Houston, TX		77007
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(713) 766-1200

(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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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, par value $0.01 per share		PROP		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, Prairie Operating Co. announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 by issuing a press release. The full text of the press release issued in connection with the announcement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information being furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as may be 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 Date File-formatted as 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.

	PRAIRIE OPERATING CO.
	By:	/s/ Gregory S. Patton
	Name:	Gregory S. Patton
	Title:	Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Date: August 12, 2025

FAQ

What did Prairie Operating Co. (PROP) report on August 12, 2025?

The company announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 via a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.

Is the press release in the 8-K considered filed or furnished?

The 8-K states the press release and related information are furnished under Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference except as expressly set forth.

Where can I find the press release referenced in the filing?

The press release is attached to the Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1; the filing also includes a Cover Page Interactive Data File as Exhibit 104.

Who signed the Form 8-K for Prairie Operating Co.?

The Form 8-K is signed by Gregory S. Patton, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, dated August 12, 2025.

What is Prairie Operating Co.'s trading symbol and exchange?

Prairie Operating Co. is listed under the trading symbol PROP on The Nasdaq Stock Market.