Palladyne Ai Corp — Current Report (Form 8-K)

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

Palladyne AI Corp.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 14, 2026, Palladyne AI Corp. (the "Company") posted on the investor relations page of its website at www.palladayneai.com an investor presentation furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K (the "Investor Deck") and incorporated herein by reference. This presentation is expected to be used by the Company in connection with certain future presentations to investors and others. The information contained in the Investor Deck is summary information and contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including those set forth in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The information in the Investor Deck is as of January 14, 2026, except for information that is specifically identified as being as of an earlier date. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise the information contained in the Investor Deck or this Item 7.01, except as required by law, although it may do so from time to time. Any such updating may be made through the filing of other reports or documents with the SEC, press releases, disclosure on the Company’s website or other means of public disclosure.

The Company announces material information to the public through a variety of means, including filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, public conference calls, the Company’s website (https://www.palladyneai.com/), its investor relations website (https://investor.palladyneai.com/), and its news site (https://www.palladyneai.com/press/). The Company uses these channels, as well as its social media, including its X (@PalladyneAI) and LinkedIn accounts (https://www.linkedin.com/company/palladyneaicorp/), to communicate with investors and the public news and developments about the Company, its products and other matters. Therefore, the Company encourages investors, the media, and others interested in the Company to review the information it makes public in these locations, as such information could be deemed to be material information. The information that can be accessed through hyperlinks or website addresses included in this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is deemed not to be incorporated in or part of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

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.