RKLB files 8-K with Q3 2025 release and director resignation

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Rocket Lab Corporation furnished a press release announcing financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, as Exhibit 99.1 to an 8-K. The Item 2.02 information is furnished and not deemed filed under the Exchange Act.

The company also disclosed that director Matt Ocko notified Rocket Lab of his resignation from the Board, effective November 30, 2025. The filing states his resignation is not due to any dispute or disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 2.02, 5.02, 9.01

3 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

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.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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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): November 7, 2025

ROCKET LAB CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware			001-39560			39-2182599
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)
3881 McGowen Street
Long Beach, California						90808
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)						(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 714 465-5737

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:

☐    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐    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

Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share

RKLB

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 November 10, 2025, Rocket Lab Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 (the “Section”) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

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

On November 7, 2025, Matt Ocko notified the Company of his resignation as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, effective November 30, 2025. Mr. Ocko’s resignation is not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. The Company and the Board thank Mr. Ocko for his invaluable insights, perspective, and commitment during his service on the Company’s Board.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit						Description
99.1						Press Release of Rocket Lab Corporation, dated November 10, 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, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

									ROCKET LAB CORPORATION
Date:			November 10, 2025			By:			/s/ Adam Spice
									Adam Spice Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Rocket Lab (RKLB) announce in its latest 8-K?

Rocket Lab furnished its Q3 2025 financial results press release (Exhibit 99.1) and disclosed director Matt Ocko’s resignation effective November 30, 2025.

Which period do Rocket Lab’s furnished results cover?

The press release covers the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Is the Q3 2025 press release considered filed or furnished?

It is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed filed under the Exchange Act.

Who is resigning from Rocket Lab’s Board and when?

Matt Ocko is resigning, effective November 30, 2025.

Did Rocket Lab cite any disagreement tied to the resignation?

No. The filing states the resignation is not due to any dispute or disagreement with the company.

Where can I find the detailed Q3 2025 results?

In Exhibit 99.1, the press release dated November 10, 2025.