[8-K] TENAX THERAPEUTICS, INC. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Tenax Therapeutics (TENX) filed an 8-K stating it issued a press release announcing financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and, as noted under Item 2.02, is not deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. The company’s common stock trades on Nasdaq under the symbol TENX.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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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): November 12, 2025

Tenax Therapeutics, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-34600		26-2593535
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

101 Glen Lennox Drive, Suite 300

Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27517 

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

919-855-2100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share	TENX	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company  ☐ 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. 

On November 12, 2025, Tenax Therapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.  A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.

The information in this Item 2.02 (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits 

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press release dated November 12, 2025.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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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.

Date: November 12, 2025	Tenax Therapeutics, Inc.
	By:	/s/ Christopher T. Giordano
		Christopher T. Giordano
		President and Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

What did Tenax Therapeutics (TENX) announce in this 8-K?

The company announced it issued a press release with financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Where can I read the detailed Q3 2025 results for TENX?

Details are in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.

Is the press release considered 'filed' under the Exchange Act?

No. The information under Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and not deemed filed for Section 18 purposes.

What period does the announcement cover?

It covers the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.

What is Tenax Therapeutics’ trading symbol and exchange?

The common stock trades on Nasdaq under the symbol TENX.

What other exhibit is included with this filing?

Exhibit 104 is the Cover Page Interactive Data File embedded within the Inline XBRL document.