UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K þ Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 or ☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-34058 CAPRICOR THERAPEUTICS, INC. (Exact Name Of Registrant As Specified In Its Charter) Delaware 88-0363465 (State or other jurisdiction of (I ...