[8-K] Rivian Automotive, Inc. / DE Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Rivian Automotive, Inc. announced a settlement of the securities class action pending in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, captioned Charles Larry Crews, Jr. v. Rivian Automotive, Inc., et al., Case No. 2:22-cv-01524-JLS-E. The company disclosed the development in an 8-K under Item 8.01 on October 23, 2025.

Rivian filed a related press release as Exhibit 99.1. The filing lists the company’s Class A common stock under the symbol RIVN on The Nasdaq Stock Market.

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Litigation & Risk Analyst

Settlement ends a long-running class action; terms not in excerpt.

Rivian reported that the securities class action (Case No. 2:22-cv-01524-JLS-E) has been settled, per an Item 8.01 disclosure on October 23, 2025. Settlements typically conclude related litigation risk and administrative burden.

The company furnished a press release as Exhibit 99.1, indicating formal communication of the outcome. Actual financial or operational effects depend on the settlement details and any court approval steps referenced in the press release.

Subsequent company disclosures may provide additional specifics, which would clarify any financial impact or changes to ongoing risk factors.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

October 23, 2025

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)

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Rivian Automotive, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

001-41042 (Commission File Number)

47-3544981 (IRS Employer Identification Number)

14600 Myford Road Irvine, California 92606

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

(888) 748-4261

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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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:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A common stock, $0.001 par value per share

RIVN

The Nasdaq Stock 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 8.01 - Other Events.

As previously disclosed, since March 2022 Rivian Automotive, Inc. (the “Company”) has been engaged in securities class action litigation in the United States District Court for the Central District of California captioned Charles Larry Crews, Jr. v. Rivian Automotive, Inc., et al., Case No. 2:22-cv-01524-JLS-E (the “Action”).

On October 23, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the settlement of the Action. A copy of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereunder.

Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits:

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press Release, dated October 23, 2025
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
Date: October 23, 2025			By:			/s/ Claire McDonough
			Name:			Claire McDonough
			Title:			Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Rivian (RIVN) announce in this 8-K?

Rivian announced a settlement of the securities class action captioned Charles Larry Crews, Jr. v. Rivian Automotive, Inc., et al., Case No. 2:22-cv-01524-JLS-E.

When did Rivian disclose the settlement?

The disclosure was made on October 23, 2025 under Item 8.01.

Which court handled the Rivian securities class action?

The United States District Court for the Central District of California.

Is there a related press release included?

Yes. A press release was filed as Exhibit 99.1.

What is Rivian’s trading symbol and exchange?

Rivian’s Class A common stock trades under RIVN on The Nasdaq Stock Market.

Which item of the 8-K covers this update?

Item 8.01 – Other Events.