RCKT files 8-K on board change; Granadillo to leave Sept 30, 2025

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Rocket Pharmaceuticals reported a board change. Director Pedro Granadillo resigned from the Board of Directors, effective September 30, 2025. The company stated that his decision did not involve any disagreement on matters related to operations, policies, or practices.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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 29, 2025

Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-36829	04-3475813
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

9 Cedarbrook Drive, Cranbury, NJ		08512
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (646) 440-9100

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):

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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, $0.01 par value		RCKT		The 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 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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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 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On September 29, 2025, Pedro Granadillo resigned from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company, effective as of September 30, 2025. Mr. Granadillo’s decision to resign from the Board did not involve any disagreement on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

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.

	Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Date: October 3, 2025	By:	/s/ Martin Wilson
		Martin Wilson
		General Counsel and Chief Corporate Officer, SVP

FAQ

What did RCKT announce in this 8-K?

Rocket Pharmaceuticals announced that director Pedro Granadillo resigned from the Board of Directors.

When is Pedro Granadillo's resignation effective at RCKT?

His resignation is effective September 30, 2025.

Did Pedro Granadillo cite any disagreements with Rocket Pharmaceuticals?

The company stated his resignation did not involve any disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices.

What is the form type for this Rocket Pharmaceuticals update?

It is a Form 8-K disclosure.

What is Rocket Pharmaceuticals' ticker and exchange?

Ticker RCKT on The Nasdaq Global Market.