[8-K] SmartKem, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

SmartKem, Inc. furnished a Form 8‑K announcing it issued a press release covering financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025. The press release is provided as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.

The information under Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is expressly designated as furnished, not filed, under the Exchange Act. The company’s common stock trades on Nasdaq under the symbol SMTK.

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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): November 13, 2025

SmartKem, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-42115	85-1083654
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

Manchester Technology Center, Hexagon Tower

Delaunays Road, Blackley

Manchester, M9 8GQ U.K.

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

011-44-161-721-1514

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(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 exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share		SMTK		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. ¨

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 13, 2025, SmartKem, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release regarding the Company’s financial results for its fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated by reference herein.

The information in this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any 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 a filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits:

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated November 13, 2025.
104		Cover Page Interactive Date File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

Signature

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.

	SMARTKEM, INC.
Dated: November 13, 2025	By:	/s/ Barbra C. Keck
		Barbra C. Keck
		Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did SmartKem (SMTK) disclose in this Form 8-K?

The company furnished a press release with financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025, as Exhibit 99.1.

Is the information in Item 2.02 considered filed or furnished?

The information in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is designated as furnished, not filed, under the Exchange Act.

Which period do the disclosed results cover for SMTK?

They cover the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Where can I find the press release mentioned by SmartKem?

It is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8‑K.

What is SmartKem’s trading symbol and exchange?

SmartKem’s common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol SMTK.

Who signed the Form 8-K for SmartKem?

It was signed by Barbra C. Keck, Chief Financial Officer.