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NT extensions under Rule 12b-25
A Form NT notice under Rule 12b-25 buys a short, defined extension.
- Rule
- Rule 12b-25
- Notice due
- 1 business day after the due date, ET
- Extension
- 15 days for a 10-K, 5 for a 10-Q
- Visibility
- A public filing on EDGAR
- Health score
- Counts three years of NT history
How the extension works
- 01Report will be late
- 02File the NT
- 03Extension granted
- 04File inside the window
The numbers
Miss the notice window and the Rule 12b-25 path is generally unavailable for that report. Extended due dates roll forward off weekends and SEC holidays. All deadlines ET.
What an NT signals
- Public noticeThe report will be late relative to the original statutory due date, visible on EDGAR like any other filing.
- Downstream effectsRepeated NT notices can affect exchange listing conversations, OTC tier maintenance, shelf eligibility planning, and investor diligence.
- Health scoreNT filings in the trailing three years are a scored factor, separate from outright missed statutory deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
When is an NT 10-K due?
No later than one business day after the original 10-K due date. A properly filed NT 10-K extends the 10-K by 15 calendar days. All deadlines ET.
How long does an NT 10-Q extend the quarterly report?
Five calendar days after the original 10-Q due date, with weekend and SEC holiday rolls. The NT 10-Q notice is due one business day after the original due date.
Is filing an NT the same as filing on time?
No. The NT is a late notice that preserves a short extension; the report is still late relative to the original due date, and the NT appears on EDGAR.
Does an NT hurt a compliance health score?
NT 10-K and NT 10-Q filings in the trailing three years are a factor; fewer notices score better. Confirm how counterparties treat your history with counsel.
Can TakePublic draft an NT notice?
Yes on Core, through the same counsel sign-off gate before EDGAR submission. TakePublic is not a law firm; counsel decides whether an NT is appropriate.
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