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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Exicure, Inc. (XCUR) furnished a press release on August 8, 2025 announcing its financial and operational results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The press release is provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The company states that the information in Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished and explicitly is not to be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor incorporated by reference into registration statements except by specific reference.

This filing does not include the text of the earnings release or any financial tables within the 8-K itself; it confirms only that results were announced and that the press release is attached as an exhibit to the report.

Positive

• Company publicly announced quarterly results by furnishing a press release dated August 8, 2025 for the quarter ended June 30, 2025
• Disclosure follows standard SEC practice by furnishing Exhibit 99.1 and clarifying non-incorporation by reference

Negative

• No financial figures or operational metrics are included in the 8-K text provided here
• Cannot assess material impact because the substantive press release content (Exhibit 99.1) is not included in the provided content

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: XCUR furnished an earnings press release for Q2 2025 but provided no financial figures in the 8-K itself.

The filing is procedural: it furnishes a press release dated August 8, 2025 for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 and clarifies the exhibit is "furnished" not "filed," limiting certain liabilities and incorporation by reference. For investors, the material action is disclosure of reported results via Exhibit 99.1; however, because the 8-K text here contains no numerical results, balance sheet items, or management commentary, this filing by itself provides limited actionable financial information. Follow-up requires reviewing Exhibit 99.1 for the substance of the announced results.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: The company followed standard disclosure practice by furnishing its earnings release and limiting legal filing implications.

From a governance and compliance perspective, the company properly furnished its press release as an exhibit and included the customary reservation that the furnished information is not "filed" under Section 18. This preserves the typical legal protections while ensuring timely public disclosure of quarterly results. No governance or control issues are indicated in the provided text; the filing is a routine disclosure vehicle.

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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 8, 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:

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 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 August 8, 2025, Exicure, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial and operational results for the quarter ended June 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 August 8, 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: August 8, 2025			EXICURE, INC.
			By:			/s/ Andy Yoo
						Andy Yoo
						Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

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

The company furnished a press release dated August 8, 2025 announcing financial and operational results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025; the release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Does this 8-K include the financial results for Q2 2025?

No. The 8-K text confirms a press release was furnished but does not contain financial figures or tables within the provided content.

Is the press release "filed" under the Exchange Act?

No. The company states the information and Exhibit 99.1 are being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Where can investors find the actual numbers announced by Exicure?

Investors must review Exhibit 99.1 (the press release dated August 8, 2025) attached to the Current Report to see the substantive results and any financial metrics.

Does this filing indicate any material transactions or restatements?

No. The provided text does not disclose any material transactions, restatements, or other events beyond furnishing the earnings press release.