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Rocket Lab Corporation (RKLB) furnishes Q2 2026 financial results press release

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Rocket Lab Corporation reported that it has released its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company states that these results are described in a press release dated August 10, 2026.

The press release is provided as Exhibit 99.1 and is furnished, rather than filed, under the rules of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Because it is furnished, the information is not subject to the liability provisions of Section 18 and is not automatically incorporated into other Securities Act or Exchange Act filings unless specifically referenced. The report is signed on behalf of Rocket Lab by its Chief Financial Officer, Adam Spice.

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
furnished regulatory
"The information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished"
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"shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act"
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FAQ

What did Rocket Lab (RKLB) disclose in this 8-K filing?
Rocket Lab disclosed that it issued a press release announcing its second quarter 2026 financial results for the period ended June 30, 2026, and furnished that release as Exhibit 99.1.

Which period do the Rocket Lab (RKLB) results in this filing cover?
The results discussed relate to Rocket Lab’s second quarter ended June 30, 2026. The detailed financial information appears in the company’s press release, which is attached to the report as Exhibit 99.1.

How are Rocket Lab’s (RKLB) Q2 2026 results provided to investors?
Rocket Lab provides its Q2 2026 results through a press release dated August 10, 2026. This release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the report rather than being included directly in the body text.

Are Rocket Lab’s (RKLB) Q2 2026 results considered filed with the SEC?
No. Rocket Lab states that the information in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished and not filed, so it is not subject to Section 18 liabilities or automatically incorporated into other filings.

Who signed the Rocket Lab (RKLB) 8-K regarding Q2 2026 results?
The report is signed on behalf of Rocket Lab Corporation by Adam Spice, the company’s Chief Financial Officer, dated August 10, 2026, indicating executive-level authorization of the submission.
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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 10, 2026
ROCKET LAB CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware001-3956039-2182599
(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 shareRKLBNasdaq Global Select 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 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On August 10, 2026, Rocket Lab Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. 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 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
ExhibitDescription
99.1
Press Release of Rocket Lab Corporation, dated August 10, 2026
104Cover 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:August 10, 2026By: /s/ Adam Spice
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer

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