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: April 23, 2025 (Date of earliest event reported) TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Virginia (State or other jurisdiction of 001-01361 (Commission File Number) ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant ...