IX Acquisition Corp. files Form 12b-25 for late 10-Q

IX Acquisition Corp. notified the SEC it could not timely file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

IX Acquisition Corp. notified the SEC it could not timely file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2026. The company states the financial statements could not be completed in time to obtain necessary review and signatures prior to the filing deadline. The notification, signed by Noah Aptekar on May 15, 2026, indicates all other periodic reports for the prior 12 months have been filed and that no significant change in results of operations is anticipated for the subject period.

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Compliance Officer

Late filing due to incomplete financial statement review and sign-off.

The filing states the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 could not be completed because the financial statements were not ready for review and signature. The registrant relies on Rule 12b-25 relief to extend the filing window.

All other periodic reports for the prior 12 months were reported as filed, and the company indicates no anticipated significant change in results versus the prior-year period. Subsequent filings should show whether the extended deadline was met.

Key Figures

Quarter end: March 31, 2026 Notification date: May 15, 2026 CUSIP: G5000D103 +2 more

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Quarter end March 31, 2026 Quarter covered by the delayed Form 10-Q

Notification date May 15, 2026 Date Form 12b-25 was signed

CUSIP G5000D103 Identifier shown on the Form 12b-25 cover table

Rule cited Rule 12b-25(b) Relief sought for late filing

Contact phone +44 (0) (203) 908-0450 Registrant contact provided in Part IV

Key Terms

Rule 12b-25, Form 10-Q, Form 12b-25

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Rule 12b-25 regulatory

"The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form could not be eliminated"

Rule 12b-25 is an SEC filing provision that lets a company notify regulators and the public that it cannot file a required periodic report (like a quarterly or annual report) on time and explains the reason for the delay. For investors, the notice is a formal heads-up that financial information will arrive late—similar to a company calling to say it will be late turning in homework—so it signals increased uncertainty and may affect trading and risk assessments until the filing is available.

Form 10-Q regulatory

"We could not timely file our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026"

A Form 10-Q is a detailed report that publicly traded companies are required to file with regulators three times a year, providing an update on their financial health and business activities. It is important for investors because it offers timely insights into a company's performance, helping them make informed decisions about buying or selling stocks. Think of it as a regular check-up report that shows how well a company is doing.

Form 12b-25 regulatory

"FORM 12b-25 | NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING"

Form 12b-25 is a notice a publicly traded company files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission when it cannot deliver a required periodic report (like a quarterly or annual financial report) on time. It explains the reason for the delay and gives the company a short, temporary window to finish the report without being marked as delinquent; investors watch it because late filings can signal accounting, operational, or control issues that may affect a company’s reliability and stock risk, much like a missed homework deadline can raise concerns about a student’s preparedness.

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What did IXAQF file with the SEC?

They filed a Form 12b-25 notification of a late filing for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The notice states financial statements were not completed in time for necessary review and signatures before the filing deadline.

Will IX Acquisition Corp. file the delayed Form 10-Q within the extension?

The company indicates it seeks relief under Rule 12b-25 and intends to file within the permitted extension window. The notice explains the delay was caused by completing financial statement review and obtaining required signatures.

Does the late filing signal reported operational changes for IXAQF?

No; the registrant checked that it does not anticipate a significant change in operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The notice therefore does not forecast material earnings variance versus the comparable prior period.

Who signed the Form 12b-25 for IX Acquisition Corp. and when?

The notice was signed by Noah Aptekar in his roles as CEO, CFO, COO and Director on May 15, 2026. Contact information and a UK telephone number are provided in the filing.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/15/2026 - 04:06 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

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

FORM 12b-25

	NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING	SEC FILE NUMBER
		001-40878
		CUSIP NUMBER
		G5000D103

(Check One): ¨ Form 10-K ¨ Form 20-F ¨ Form 11-K x Form 10-Q ¨ Form 10-D ¨ Form N-CEN ¨ Form N-CSR

Period Ended: March 31, 2026 

	¨	Transition Report on Form 10-K
	¨	Transition Report on Form 20-F
	¨	Transition Report on Form 11-K
	¨	Transition Report on Form 10-Q

For the Transition Period Ended: ____________________

Read Instruction (on back page) Before Preparing Form. Please Print or Type.

Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission has verified any information contained herein.

If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above, identify the Item(s) to which the notification relates:

PART I – REGISTRANT INFORMATION

IX Acquisition Corp.

Full Name of Registrant

N/A

Former Name if Applicable

53 Davies Street

Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)

London, W1K 5JH, United Kingdom

City, State and Zip Code

PART II – RULES 12b-25(b) AND (c)

If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort or expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the following should be completed. (Check box if appropriate)

	(a)	The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;
x	(b)	The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report on Form10-K, Form 20-F, Form 11-K, Form N-CEN or Form N-CSR, or portion thereof, will be filed on or before the fifteenth calendar day following the prescribed due date; or the subject quarterly report or transition report on Form 10-Q or subject distribution report on Form 10-D, or portion thereof, will be filed on or before the fifth calendar day following the prescribed due date; and
	(c)	The accountant’s statement or other exhibit required by Rule 12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.

PART III – NARRATIVE

State below in reasonable detail why Forms 10-K, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q, 10-D, N-CEN, N-CSR, or the transition report or portion thereof, could not be filed within the prescribed time period.

We could not timely file our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026 because the financial statements could not be completed in sufficient time to solicit and obtain the necessary review of the subject report and signatures thereto in a timely fashion prior to the due date of the report.

PART IV – OTHER INFORMATION

(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this notification

	Noah Aptekar	+44	(0) (203) 908-0450
	(Name)	(Area Code)	(Telephone Number)

(2)	Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed? If answer is no, identify report(s).	x Yes ¨ No
(3)	Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of operations from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be reflected by the earnings statements to be included in the subject report or portion thereof?	¨ Yes x No

If so, attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both narratively and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a reasonable estimate of the results cannot be made.

IX Acquisition Corp.

(Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date :  May 15, 2026	By:	/s/ Noah Aptekar
		Name: Noah Aptekar
		Title: Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Director

INSTRUCTION: The form may be signed by an executive officer of the registrant or by any other duly authorized representative. The name and title of the person signing the form shall be typed or printed beneath the signature. If the statement is signed on behalf of the registrant by an authorized representative (other than an executive officer), evidence of the representative’s authority to sign on behalf of the registrant shall be filed with the form.

ATTENTION

Intentional misstatements or omissions of fact constitute Federal Criminal Violations (See 18 U.S.C. 1001).