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 (date of earliest event reported): January 8, 2026 Standard BioTools Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) 001-34180 (Commission Fi ...