[8-K] SkyWater Technology, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

What happened: SkyWater furnished a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 29, 2025.

Why it matters: The company has made its quarterly results available to investors, but this Form 8-K itself does not include the financial figures. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is expressly stated to be "not deemed to be filed", which limits statutory liability. The filing also notes SkyWater is an emerging growth company.

Positive

• Press release furnished announcing second-quarter results for the period ended June 29, 2025, indicating timely disclosure.
• Emerging growth company status is disclosed, which may affect reporting transitions.

Negative

• No financial details or performance metrics are included in this Form 8-K; investors must refer to Exhibit 99.1 for the numbers.
• Information is furnished, not filed, which limits Section 18 liability and may affect reliance in registration statements.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Routine earnings disclosure furnished to the SEC; the filing contains no numbers, so investors must read the press release for financial impact.

This Form 8-K notifies the market that SkyWater has released its second-quarter results for the period ended June 29, 2025, but it does not present revenues, profit, cash flow, or other metrics. From an analyst perspective, the 8-K confirms timely disclosure practice but provides no data to update models. Investors should consult Exhibit 99.1 to evaluate performance, margins, guidance, or drivers that could change valuation assumptions.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: The company furnished rather than filed the press release, a common practice that limits Section 18 liability while still informing investors.

As a governance note, the filing follows standard disclosure protocol: the press release is provided as Exhibit 99.1 and expressly stated to be "not deemed to be filed," which reduces legal exposure under the Exchange Act. The document also identifies SkyWater as an emerging growth company, which may affect its future reporting accommodations. The 8-K is procedural; material assessment requires the Exhibit content.

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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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 6, 2025

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SkyWater Technology, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware			001-40345			37-1839853
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2401 East 86th Street Bloomington, Minnesota			55425
(Address of principal executive offices)			(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (952) 851-5200

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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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

o			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share

SKYT

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 x

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.  o

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On August 6, 2025, SkyWater Technology, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 29, 2025. The press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in that filing.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

The following documents are filed as exhibits to this report:

Exhibit Number						Description of Exhibit
99.1						Press release dated August 6, 2025.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

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.

			SkyWater Technology, Inc.
Date: August 6, 2025			/s/ Thomas J. Sonderman
			Name:			Thomas J. Sonderman
			Title:			Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did SkyWater (SKYT) report in this Form 8-K?

The company furnished a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended June 29, 2025; the release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Where can I find the press release for SKYT's Q2 results?

The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K (press release dated August 6, 2025 per the filing).

Is the press release in this 8-K considered filed with the SEC?

No. The filing states the press release is furnished and not deemed to be filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Does this Form 8-K include the actual financial statements or earnings figures?

No. The 8-K announces the results but does not include financial tables or metrics; those details are in Exhibit 99.1.

Is SkyWater identified as an emerging growth company in this filing?

Yes. The Form 8-K indicates SkyWater is an emerging growth company.

Who signed the Form 8-K for SkyWater?

The report is signed on behalf of the registrant by Thomas J. Sonderman, Chief Executive Officer.