Space Technology

“Interest Expense Years Ended December 31, (in thousands, except percentages) 2024 2023 $ Change % Change Interest expense $ (26,179) $ (17,525) $ (8,654) 49 % Interest expense increased by $8.7 million, or 49%, for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to an increase of interest expense incurred on senior convertible notes, partially offset by interest expense on secured borrowings.”

RKLB 10-K · 2026-02-26

“Research and Development, Net Three Months Ended June 30, (in thousands, except percentages) 2026 2025 $ Change % Change Research and development, net $ 82,429 $ 66,134 $ 16,295 25 % Research and development expenses increased by $16.3 million, or 25%, for the three months ended June 30, 2026 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to Neutron development progress, incremental research and development spend at recently acquired businesses, increased staff and staff-related expenses as a result of hiring and prototype spend focused on expanding our spacecraft and spacecraft components product portfolio.”

RKLB 10-Q · 2026-08-10

“wings under equipment financing agreement, are at variable rates of interest; • diluting the interests of our existing stockholders as a result of issuing shares of our common stock upon conversion of the notes; and • placing us at a possible competitive disadvantage with competitors that are less leveraged than us or have better access to capital.”

RKLB 10-K · 2026-02-26