STEP files 8-K; Q2 FY2025 results press release as Exhibit 99.1

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

StepStone Group Inc. (STEP) reported that it issued a press release announcing financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company furnished the release as Exhibit 99.1 to an 8‑K dated November 6, 2025.

The information under Item 2.02 is furnished and not deemed filed under the Exchange Act, and is incorporated by reference only if specifically referenced in future filings.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

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.

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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

November 6, 2025

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)

STEPSTONE GROUP INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			001-39510						84-3868757
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)			(Commission File Number)						(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
277 Park Avenue, 45th Floor			New York,			NY			10172
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)									(Zip Code)

(212) 351-6100

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

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
Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share			STEP			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 6, 2025, StepStone Group Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second fiscal 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 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.02 as if fully set forth herein.

The information included in, or furnished with, this Item 2.02 of the report shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall it 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 filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press Release of StepStone Group Inc. dated November 6, 2025 regarding financial results
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.

						STEPSTONE GROUP INC.
Date: November 6, 2025			By:			/s/ David Y. Park
						David Y. Park
						Chief Financial Officer
						(Principal Financial Officer and Authorized Signatory)

FAQ

What did STEP announce in this 8-K?

STEP furnished a press release announcing financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Which period do the results cover for STEP (STEP)?

The results cover the second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Where can I find the detailed results for STEP?

The detailed results are in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8‑K.

Is the information in STEP’s 8-K considered filed with the SEC?

No. The Item 2.02 information is furnished, not filed, under the Exchange Act.

What exhibits were included with STEP’s 8-K?

Exhibit 99.1 (press release dated November 6, 2025) and Exhibit 104 (Cover Page Inline XBRL data).

What is STEP’s trading symbol and exchange?

The Class A common stock trades under STEP on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC.