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Protagenic Therapeutics (PTIX) chair adds 2,220 shares in open-market buy

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Protagenic Therapeutics, Inc. director and executive chair Armen Garo H reported an open-market purchase of common stock. On 2026-08-11, he purchased 2,220 shares at $0.32 per share, bringing his directly held position to 34,199 common shares. The transaction was reported as a direct ownership purchase and not under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

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Insider ARMEN GARO H
Role EXEC. CHAIR & PRINCIPAL OFF
Bought 2,220 shs ($710.40)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Purchase COMMON STOCK 2,220 $0.32 $710.40
Holdings After Transaction: COMMON STOCK — 34,199 shares (Direct)
Shares purchased 2,220 shares Common stock bought on 2026-08-11
Purchase price $0.32 per share Price for 2,220 common shares on 2026-08-11
Shares owned after transaction 34,199 shares Directly held PTIX common stock following the purchase
Form 4 regulatory
"reported this open-market purchase on a Form 4 insider report"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
Rule 10b5-1 regulatory
"not identified as executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan"
Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.
open market or private transaction financial
"transaction code description notes a purchase in open market or private transaction"

FAQ

What insider transaction did PTIX report for Armen Garo H?

Armen Garo H reported a purchase of 2,220 PTIX common shares on 2026-08-11 at $0.32 per share, increasing his directly held stake to 34,199 shares according to the Form 4 disclosure.

At what price did the PTIX executive chair buy shares on 2026-08-11?

On 2026-08-11, the PTIX executive chair bought 2,220 common shares at a price of $0.32 per share. The transaction was categorized as an open-market or private purchase of non-derivative common stock.

How many Protagenic Therapeutics (PTIX) shares does Armen Garo H now hold?

After the reported transaction, Armen Garo H directly holds 34,199 PTIX common shares. This figure reflects his position following the 2,220-share open-market purchase disclosed for the 2026-08-11 transaction date.

Was the recent PTIX insider trade by Armen Garo H a buy or sell?

The reported PTIX insider trade was a buy. Armen Garo H purchased 2,220 common shares of Protagenic Therapeutics at $0.32 per share, with no sales reported in this Form 4 filing.

Was the PTIX insider purchase made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The filing indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox was not marked, so the reported purchase of 2,220 PTIX shares at $0.32 per share on 2026-08-11 is not identified as executed under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
ARMEN GARO H

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O AGENUS INC.
3 FORBES ROAD

(Street)
LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02421

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Protagenic Therapeutics, Inc.\new [ PTIX ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EXEC. CHAIR & PRINCIPAL OFF
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/11/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
COMMON STOCK08/11/2026P2,220A$0.3234,199D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
/s/ Garo H. Armen08/12/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)