Xcel Brands (XELB) furnishes Q2 2025 earnings press release with non-GAAP data

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Xcel Brands, Inc. filed a current report to note that it issued a press release with its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, includes both U.S. GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures, along with explanations and reconciliations between them.

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, DC 20549

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 14, 2025

XCEL BRANDS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware		001-37527		76-0307819
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	​	(Commission File Number)	​	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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1333 Broadway, New York, New York	​	​	​	10018
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	​	​	​	(Zip Code)

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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (347) 727-2474

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Not Applicable

(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 ( see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ 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))

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. ☐

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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Title of each class	Trading Symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share	XELB	NASDAQ Global Select Market

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Conditions

On August 14, 2025, the Registrant issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. As noted in the press release, the Registrant has provided certain non-U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) financial measures, the reasons it provided such measures and a reconciliation of the non-U.S. GAAP measures to U.S. GAAP measures. Readers should consider non-GAAP measures in addition to, and not as a substitute for, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. A copy of the Registrant’s press release is being furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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99.1	Press Release of Xcel Brands, Inc. dated August 14, 2025.
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104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)	​

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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.

XCEL BRANDS, INC. (Registrant)			​
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By:	/s/ James F. Haran		​
	Name:	James F. Haran	​
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer	​
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Date: August 15, 2025			​

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FAQ

What did Xcel Brands (XELB) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Xcel Brands reported that it issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The 8-K mainly serves to furnish that press release as an exhibit and formally notify investors of the disclosure.

Which period do the reported Xcel Brands (XELB) results cover?

The results cover the quarter ended June 30, 2025. The company states that the accompanying press release contains its financial performance for this period, including certain non-GAAP measures reconciled to U.S. GAAP figures.

Does Xcel Brands (XELB) use non-GAAP measures in this earnings release?

Yes, Xcel Brands uses non-GAAP financial measures in its press release and provides reasons for presenting them. It also includes reconciliations that bridge these non-GAAP metrics back to comparable U.S. GAAP measures for transparency.

Where can investors find the detailed Xcel Brands (XELB) Q2 2025 results?

The detailed results are in Exhibit 99.1, the press release furnished with the report. That exhibit contains the quarter’s financial data, the non-GAAP measures, and reconciliations to the corresponding U.S. GAAP figures.

Is the Xcel Brands (XELB) earnings press release incorporated by reference?

Yes, the press release is incorporated by reference into this report. It is identified as Exhibit 99.1 and is treated as part of the disclosure package regarding the company’s quarter ended June 30, 2025 results.

Who signed the Xcel Brands (XELB) 8-K reporting Q2 2025 results?

The report was signed by James F. Haran, who is identified as the company’s Chief Financial Officer. His signature indicates the filing was authorized on behalf of Xcel Brands, Inc.