Protagenic Therapeutics (NASDAQ: PTIX) delays Q4 2025 10-Q filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Protagenic Therapeutics, Inc. filed a Form 12b-25 notifying the SEC it cannot timely file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 2025. The company states it does not expect to file within the five-calendar-day extension under Rule 12b-25. The notice is signed by Alexander K. Arrow, Chief Financial Officer, on February 18, 2026.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 12b-25

NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING

(Check one): ☐ Form 10-K ☐ Form 20-F ☐ Form 11-K ☒ Form 10-Q ☐ Form 10-D  ☐ Form N-SAR  ☐ Form N-CSR

For Period Ended: December 31, 2025

	☐	Transition Report on Form 10-K
	☐	Transition Report on Form 20-F
	☐	Transition Report on Form 11-K
	☐	Transition Report on Form 10-Q
	☐	Transition Report on Form N-SAR

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

Protagenic Therapeutics, Inc.

Full Name of Registrant

Atrinsic, Inc.

Former Name if Applicable

149 Fifth Ave, Suite 500

Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)

New York, NY 10010

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 reason described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;
☒	(b)	The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition report on Form 10-K, Form 20-F, Form 11-K, Form N-SAR 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-SAR, N-CSR, or the transition report or portion thereof, could not be filed within the prescribed time period.

Protagenic Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) will not be able to file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 2025 by the prescribed due date without unreasonable effort or expense.

The Company is working to complete the remaining items as promptly as practicable but does not expect to file the Form 10-Q within the five-day extension period provided by Rule 12b-25.

PART IV - OTHER INFORMATION

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

Alexander Arrow		213		260-4342
(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). 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 ☐ 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.

Protagenic Therapeutics, Inc.

(Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

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

	PROTAGENIC THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Date: February 18, 2026	By:	/s/ Alexander Arrow
	Name:	Alexander K. Arrow, MD
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

Why did Protagenic Therapeutics (PTIX) file a Form 12b-25?

The company filed Form 12b-25 to notify the SEC that it cannot timely file its Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 2025. The notice explains the delay and states the company will not meet the five-day extension period under Rule 12b-25.

Will PTIX file the delayed Form 10-Q within the Rule 12b-25 extension?

No. The company explicitly states it does not expect to file the Form 10-Q within the five-calendar-day extension provided by Rule 12b-25. The company is working to complete remaining items as promptly as practicable, per the notification signed by the CFO.

Who signed Protagenic Therapeutics' Form 12b-25 notice?

The notice is signed by Alexander K. Arrow, Chief Financial Officer. The signature block shows the filing was executed on February 18, 2026 and provides a contact telephone number for further inquiries.

Does the Form 12b-25 state whether PTIX expects a material change in results?

The notice includes the standard question about significant changes in results, but it does not attach an anticipated earnings explanation in the provided excerpt. The filing does not present quantified or narrative anticipated changes in results within the excerpt.

What contact information is provided in the PTIX notification?

The filing lists Alexander Arrow as the contact with telephone area code 213 and number 260-4342. This contact is identified for inquiries regarding the late-filing notification and remaining completion matters.