[8-K] EXICURE, INC. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Exicure, Inc. (XCUR) announced quarterly results via an 8‑K. On November 7, 2025, the company reported that a press release detailing financial and operational results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 was furnished under Item 2.02. The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 and, as furnished information, is not deemed filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act or incorporated by reference unless specifically stated. The filing was signed by Chief Executive Officer Andy Yoo.

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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): November 7, 2025

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EXICURE, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware			001-39011			81-5333008
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

400 Seaport Court, Suite 102

Redwood City, CA 94063

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 673-1700

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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:

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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 share

XCUR

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 o

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 November 7, 2025, Exicure, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial and operational results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information contained in this Item 2.02 in the Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto) is being furnished and 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 liability of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press release dated November 7, 2025
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.

Date: November 7, 2025			EXICURE, INC.
			By:			/s/ Andy Yoo
						Andy Yoo
						Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did Exicure (XCUR) disclose in this 8‑K?

A press release with financial and operational results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, furnished under Item 2.02.

Which exhibit contains Exicure’s Q3 2025 results?

The results press release is included as Exhibit 99.1.

Is the press release considered filed with the SEC?

No. It was furnished and is not deemed filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

When was the press release dated?

The press release is dated November 7, 2025.

Who signed the report for Exicure?

It was signed by Andy Yoo, Chief Executive Officer.

What is Exicure’s trading symbol and exchange?

XCUR on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC.