Rocket Lab filed this 8-K under Items 5.08 and 8.01 to disclose the date of its 2025 Annual Meeting as August 27, 2025, which shifts more than 30 days from the 2024 meeting anniversary, triggering an accelerated deadline for stockholder proposals. Rule 14a-8 proposals for proxy inclusion must be received by the Secretary by June 19, 2025, complying with SEC rules and company Bylaws. Similarly, Bylaw Section 2(a)(2) nominations or other business proposals are due the same date, over 60 days before the meeting due to the >60-day delay from prior year. Submissions go to 3881 McGowen Street, Long Beach, CA 90808. This ensures orderly proxy preparation; non-compliant proposals may be excluded. Event classified as Governance: shareholder matters.

Routine governance update with no near-term operational or financial impact. Strategic significance is minimal, ensuring SEC compliance and shareholder participation rights amid rescheduled meeting. Investors: Submit proposals by June 19 if interested; monitor for proxy materials. No action needed for most holders.