Rivian Automotive Files 8-K: Agreement Termination & New Obligation

TL;DR

Rivian terminated a deal and took on a new financial obligation, filing an 8-K on June 12, 2025.

AI Summary

On June 12, 2025, Rivian Automotive, Inc. filed an 8-K report detailing the termination of a material definitive agreement and the creation of a direct financial obligation. The filing also includes other events and financial statements and exhibits.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates significant changes in Rivian's contractual and financial standing, potentially impacting its operational agreements and financial obligations.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — The termination of a material agreement and the creation of a new financial obligation suggest potential shifts in the company's business strategy or financial health.

Key Players & Entities

• Rivian Automotive, Inc. (company) — Registrant
• June 12, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
• 001-41042 (other) — SEC File Number
• 14600 Myford Road Irvine, California 92606 (address) — Address of principal executive offices

FAQ

From the Filing

0001193125-25-140012.txt : 20250612 0001193125-25-140012.hdr.sgml : 20250612 20250612164819 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-25-140012 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 14 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250612 ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20250612 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250612 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Rivian Automotive, Inc. / DE CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001874178 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MOTOR VEHICLES & PASSENGER CAR BODIES [3711] ORGANIZATION NAME: 04 Manufacturing EIN: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-41042 FILM NUMBER: 251043541 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 14600 MYFORD ROAD CITY: IRVINE STATE: CA ZIP: 92618 BUSINESS PHONE: (888) 748-4261 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 14600 MYFORD ROAD CITY: IRVINE STATE: CA ZIP: 92618 8-K 1 d74520d8k.htm 8-K 8-K Rivian Automotive, Inc. / DE false 0001874178 0001874178 2025-06-12 2025-06-12     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): June 12, 2025     Rivian Automotive, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)       Delaware   001-41042   47-3544981 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 14600 Myford Road Irvine , California 92606 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (888) 748-4261 (Registrant’s telephone number, include area code) N/A (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:   ☐ 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 Symbols   Name of each exchange on which registered Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share   RIVN   The Nasdaq Stock 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 1.01. Entry Into or Amendment of a Material Definitive Agreement. On June 12, 2025, Rivian Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ Holdings ”), Rivian, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ Rivian LLC ”) and Rivian Automotive, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ Rivian Automotive ” and, together with Holdings and Rivian LLC, the “ C