SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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F O R M 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May 2026

TRINITY BIOTECH PLC

(Name of Registrant)

IDA Business Park

Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

(Address of Principal Executive Office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

This Form 6-K is being incorporated by reference into our Registration Statements on Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-182279, 333-195232 and 333-253070).

EXPLANATORY NOTE

On May 1, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Jerry Lydon as Head of North America Commercial Operations. The Company also provided an update on progress under its Comprehensive Transformation Plan and reported selected financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit

Description

99.1

Trinity Biotech Appoints Jerry Lydon to Lead North America Commercial Operations

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, thereunto duly authorized.

	TRINITY BIOTECH PLC
		Trinity Biotech plc
		(Registrant)

	By:	/s/ Paul Murphy
		Paul Murphy
		Interim Chief Financial Officer

Date: May 6, 2026

TRINITY BIOTECH PLC 6-K