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8-K filed October 2, 2025, 7:59 PM ET ticker BOLT CIK 0001641281
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Bolt Biotherapeutics cuts workforce 50% and delays BDC-4182 data to Q3 2026

Bolt Biotherapeutics, Inc.

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Bolt Biotherapeutics, Inc. announced a restructuring with charges of between approximately $1.5 million to $2.0 million affecting the Company (approximately 20 employees, or approximately 50% of the Company’s workforce).

On October 1, 2025, Bolt Biotherapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), implemented a restructuring plan pursuant to which it will reduce overall operating expenses to preserve cash. The restructuring plan includes a reduction of the Company’s current workforce by approximately 20 employees, or approximately 50% of the Company’s workforce. The Company estimates that it will incur aggregate pre-tax charges between approximately $1.5 million to $2.0 million in connection with the reduction-in-force, primarily consisting of severance payments, employee benefits, and related costs.

SEC 8-K Item 2.05/2.06 confidence 0.9 SEC evidence

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On October 1, 2025, Bolt Biotherapeutics, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), implemented a restructuring plan pursuant to which it will reduce overall operating expenses to preserve cash. The restructuring plan includes a reduction of the Company’s current workforce by approximately 20 employees, or approximately 50% of the Company’s workforce. The Company estimates that it will incur aggregate pre-tax charges between approximately $1.5 million to $2.0 million in connection with the reduction-in-force, primarily consisting of severance payments, employee benefits, and related costs.

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