Reliability Inc. (RLBY) delays Q1 2026 10-Q, expects higher revenue but net loss

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Reliability Incorporated notified the SEC that it could not file its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 on time and submitted a Form 12b-25 seeking the limited extension under Rule 12b-25. The company expects to file the Quarterly Report within the permitted extension period (on or before the fifth calendar day following the prescribed due date).

The company states it anticipates increased revenues for the quarter versus the prior-year period driven by its Employer of Record and Staffing Solutions segments, and it also anticipates reporting a net loss for the quarter. Final results remain subject to completion and review of the Form 10-Q.

Insights

Financial Reporting Specialist

Routine late filing with preliminary directional results; impact appears limited.

The filing is a procedural Rule 12b-25 notification explaining the need for extra time to complete internal review and approvals for the Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2026. The company commits to filing within the statutory five-calendar-day extension.

Disclosed operational direction—higher revenues and a net loss—is preliminary and lacks dollar metrics; subsequent Form 10-Q will provide exact figures and earnings detail.

Key Figures

Quarter end: March 31, 2026 Extension deadline: fifth calendar day following prescribed due date Notification date: May 15, 2026

3 metrics

Quarter end March 31, 2026 Quarter ended date for the delayed Form 10-Q

Extension deadline fifth calendar day following prescribed due date Permitted extension under Rule 12b-25

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

Key Terms

Rule 12b-25, Form 10-Q, Employer of Record, Staffing Solutions

4 terms

Rule 12b-25 regulatory

"submitted a Form 12b-25 seeking the limited extension under Rule 12b-25"

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

"the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter 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.

Employer of Record financial

"driven by growth in its Employer of Record and Staffing Solutions business segments"

Staffing Solutions financial

"driven by growth in its Employer of Record and Staffing Solutions business segments"

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 12b-25

NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING

Commission File Number: 0-7092

(Check One):

☒ Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026

☐ Form 10-K

☐ Form 20-F

☐ Form 11-K

☐ Form 10-D

☐ Form N-CEN

☐ Form N-CSR

For Period Ended: March 31, 2026

PART I — REGISTRANT INFORMATION

RELIABILITY INCORPORATED

22505 Gateway Center Drive
P.O. Box 71
Clarksburg, Maryland 20871

(202) 965-1100

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.

(a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;

(b) ☒ The subject quarterly report on Form 10-Q 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

The Company requires additional time to complete customary review and approval processes associated with the preparation of its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Accordingly, the Company was unable to file the report within the prescribed time period without unreasonable effort or expense. The Company currently expects to file the Quarterly Report within the extension period provided under Rule 12b-25.

PART IV — OTHER INFORMATION

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

Mark Speck
(202) 965-1100

(2) Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d) during the preceding 12 months been filed?
☒ 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?
☒ Yes ☐ No

The Company anticipates reporting increased revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 compared to the corresponding prior-year period, primarily driven by growth in its Employer of Record and Staffing Solutions business segments. The Company also anticipates reporting a net loss for the quarter. Final financial results remain subject to completion and review of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and therefore remain subject to change.

SIGNATURES

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

RELIABILITY INCORPORATED

By:	/s/ Mark Speck
	Mark Speck
	Chief Financial Officer

Date: May 15, 2026

FAQ

Why did Reliability Incorporated (RLBY) file a Form 12b-25?

The company filed Form 12b-25 to request a short extension while completing customary review and approval steps for its Form 10-Q. It expects to file the Quarterly Report within the permitted extension period (the fifth calendar day after the due date).

What preliminary results did RLBY disclose for Q1 2026?

Reliability anticipates increased revenues versus the prior-year period driven by Employer of Record and Staffing Solutions segments, and it also anticipates reporting a net loss. Exact amounts will appear in the completed Form 10-Q.

When will RLBY file the delayed Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2026?

The company states it will file the Form 10-Q on or before the fifth calendar day following the prescribed due date under Rule 12b-25. The specific calendar date depends on the original filing deadline.

Does the Form 12b-25 mean RLBY missed other reporting obligations?

No. The notification asks whether other periodic reports were filed during the prior 12 months and indicates compliance; the form does not allege other missed periodic filings during that period.

Who can investors contact about this filing?

The form lists Mark Speck, Chief Financial Officer, with telephone number (202) 965-1100 as the contact for inquiries regarding the notification and timing of the Form 10-Q filing.