Protagenic Therapeutics (OTC: PTIX) appoints William Nichols as President

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Protagenic Therapeutics, Inc. has appointed William (Bill) Nichols, Jr., age 51, as President effective February 3, 2026. He brings senior commercial leadership experience from bluebird bio, Dova Pharmaceuticals (now Sobi), and Bristol-Myers Squibb, all in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical space.

Under his employment agreement, Mr. Nichols will receive a base salary of $350,000 and is eligible for an annual target bonus equal to 40% of his base salary. The agreement also provides for a stock option grant equal to approximately 1.0% of the company’s fully diluted share count. The company states there are no special arrangements or family relationships related to his selection and no related-party transactions requiring disclosure.

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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): February 3, 2026

PROTAGENIC THERAPEUTICS, INC.

Protagenic Therapeutics, Inc.\new

(Exact name of Company as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-12555		06-1390025
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

149 Fifth Avenue, Suite 500, New York, NY		10010
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

212-994-8200

(Company’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Protagenic Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock		PTIX		OTC Markets
Protagenic Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock Warrants		PTIXW		OTC Markets

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On February 3, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Protagenic Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed William (Bill) Nichols, Jr., age 51, as President of the Company.

During the past five years, Mr. Nichols has held senior commercial leadership roles at bluebird bio, a biotechnology company, and previously held senior commercial leadership roles at Dova Pharmaceuticals (now Sobi) and Bristol-Myers Squibb, each a biopharmaceutical company.

Under the terms of his employment agreement, Mr. Nichols will receive an annual base salary of $350,000 and will be eligible for an annual target bonus equal to 40% of his base salary. The employment agreement also contemplates an option grant equal to approximately 1.0% of the Company’s fully diluted share count.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Nichols and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as an officer, there are no family relationships between Mr. Nichols and any of the Company’s directors or executive officers, and there are no transactions involving Mr. Nichols requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	PROTAGENIC THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Date: March 2, 2026	By:	/s/ Alexander K. Arrow
	Name:	Alexander K. Arrow
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What executive leadership change did Protagenic Therapeutics (PTIX) announce?

Protagenic Therapeutics appointed William (Bill) Nichols, Jr. as President effective February 3, 2026. He brings extensive commercial leadership experience from bluebird bio, Dova Pharmaceuticals (now Sobi), and Bristol-Myers Squibb, strengthening the company’s senior management team in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical sectors.

What is William Nichols’ compensation as President of Protagenic Therapeutics (PTIX)?

William Nichols will receive an annual base salary of $350,000 as President. He is also eligible for an annual target bonus equal to 40% of his base salary, plus a stock option grant representing approximately 1.0% of Protagenic’s fully diluted share count under his employment agreement.

What equity incentive will Protagenic Therapeutics (PTIX) grant to its new President?

Protagenic Therapeutics plans to grant William Nichols stock options equal to about 1.0% of its fully diluted share count. This equity incentive is part of his employment agreement and is designed to align his interests with the company’s long-term shareholder value and performance.

Does Protagenic Therapeutics (PTIX) disclose any related-party ties with William Nichols?

Protagenic Therapeutics reports no arrangements or understandings with other persons related to William Nichols’ selection. The company also states there are no family relationships with current directors or executive officers and no transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

What is William Nichols’ professional background before joining Protagenic Therapeutics (PTIX)?

Before joining Protagenic Therapeutics, William Nichols held senior commercial leadership roles at bluebird bio. He previously served in senior commercial positions at Dova Pharmaceuticals, now part of Sobi, and at Bristol-Myers Squibb, gaining extensive experience in biotechnology and biopharmaceutical markets.

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