What is an NT 10-K or NT 10-Q? Late filing notices explained

An NT 10-K or NT 10-Q means a company says its annual or quarterly report will be late. What the grace period is and why late filings can matter.

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What it is

NT stands for notification of late filing (Form 12b-25). A company files an NT 10-K when its annual report won't be on time, and an NT 10-Q for a quarterly report.

The grace period

Filing it on time gives the company an extra 15 calendar days for a 10-K or 5 for a 10-Q, and it has to give a reason for the delay.

Why people watch them

Sometimes the reason is simple, like an acquisition that needs more accounting work. Sometimes it points to bigger problems, such as auditor issues or restatements. Repeated late filings can also lead to listing notices from the exchange.

Quick answers

How long is the extension from an NT 10-K?

15 calendar days; 5 for an NT 10-Q.

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