SPRO 8-K: Q3 2025 press release and investor presentation furnished

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Spero Therapeutics (SPRO) furnished materials related to its third-quarter update. The company provided a press release announcing results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 and an investor presentation, both dated November 13, 2025.

The materials are furnished, not filed, which limits their legal exposure under the Exchange Act and Securities Act. The investor presentation is available on the company’s investor relations website.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 2.02, 7.01, 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 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

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 13, 2025

SPERO THERAPEUTICS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-38266		46-4590683
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

675 Massachusetts Avenue, 14th Floor
Cambridge, Massachusetts		02139
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (857) 242-1600

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, $0.001 par value		SPRO		The Nasdaq 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 November 13, 2025, Spero Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release issued in connection with the announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information contained in this Item 2.02 and in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 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 or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission made by the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On November 13, 2025, the Company released an investor presentation (the “Investor Presentation”), which includes updates regarding the Company’s business and operations that management intends to use from time to time in investor communications and conferences. A copy of the Investor Presentation is attached and furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is also available on the “Investor Relations” portion of the Company’s website at https://www.sperotherapeutics.com/investor-relations/stock-information.

The information in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.2, is intended to be furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section or sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press release issued by Spero Therapeutics, Inc. on November 13, 2025
99.2		Corporate Investor Presentation of Spero Therapeutics, Inc. as of November 13, 2025
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document and incorporated as Exhibit 101)

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.

Date: November 13, 2025				SPERO THERAPEUTICS, INC.
				By:		/s/ Esther Rajavelu
						Esther Rajavelu
						Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Business Office

FAQ

What did Spero Therapeutics (SPRO) announce in this 8-K?

It furnished a press release with results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 and an investor presentation, both dated November 13, 2025.

Are the Q3 2025 materials considered filed or furnished?

They are furnished, not filed, and therefore are not subject to certain liabilities under the Exchange Act and Securities Act.

Where can I find Spero Therapeutics’ investor presentation?

It is attached as Exhibit 99.2 and available on the company’s investor relations website.

Which exhibits accompany the SPRO 8-K?

Exhibit 99.1 is the press release dated November 13, 2025; Exhibit 99.2 is the corporate investor presentation; Exhibit 104 is the cover page interactive data file.

What period do the announced results cover for SPRO?

The results are for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Who signed the SPRO 8-K?

It was signed by Esther Rajavelu, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Business Officer.

What is Spero Therapeutics’ trading symbol and exchange?

SPRO on The Nasdaq Global Select Market.