[Form 4] APPLIED DNA SCIENCES INC Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Applied DNA Sciences reported a director equity grant on a Form 4. On 10/17/2025, the reporting person acquired 22,511 shares of common stock at a price of $0, reflecting an equity award. Following the transaction, the director beneficially owns 22,512 shares directly.

The filing notes the award relates to restricted stock units that vest 100% after 90 days from the grant date, indicating a short vesting schedule tied to service.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

CATELL ROBERT B

(Last) (First) (Middle)

50 HEALTH SCIENCES DRIVE

(Street)

STONY BROOK NY 11790

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
APPLIED DNA SCIENCES INC [ BNBX ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/17/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock(1)	10/17/2025		A		22,511	A	$0	22,512	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. 100% of the restricted stock units vest upon 90 days from the date of grant

	/s/ Beth Jantzen, Attorney-in-Fact	10/20/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did APDN disclose in this Form 4?

A director acquired 22,511 shares of common stock at $0 on 10/17/2025 via an equity award.

How many APDN shares does the insider own after the transaction?

The filing shows beneficial ownership of 22,512 shares held directly after the transaction.

What is the vesting schedule for the APDN equity award?

The restricted stock units vest 100% 90 days from the grant date.

What was the transaction price in the APDN Form 4?

The reported price was $0, consistent with a stock award rather than an open-market purchase.

What role does the reporting person have at APDN?

The reporting person is identified as a Director of Applied DNA Sciences.

Was this a direct or indirect holding for APDN shares?

Post-transaction ownership is listed as Direct (D).