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Iridex Corporation Receives Formal Notification of Nasdaq Listing Compliance

Key Takeaway: Iridex Corporation has received formal notification from Nasdaq confirming its compliance with continued listing requirements. This follows a previous notification of non-compliance due to insufficient stockholders' equity. The company has now met the minimum requirement of $2.5 million, closing the matter. Iridex specializes in laser-based medical systems for ophthalmology.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Iridex has regained compliance with Nasdaq listing standards.
  • The company satisfied the minimum stockholders' equity requirement.
  • The matter of non-compliance is now closed.

Full Press Release Details

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Iridex Corporation (Nasdaq: IRIX), a worldwide leader providing innovative and versatile laser-based medical systems, delivery devices, and procedure probes for the treatment of glaucoma and retinal diseases, today announced that it has received formal notice from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) indicating that Iridex has evidenced compliance with the continued listing requirements.
As previously reported, on May 14, 2025, Iridex received a notification of non-compliance from Nasdaq’s Listing Qualifications Department notifying the Company that, based upon its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 29, 2025 that was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on May 13, 2025, the Company was not in compliance with the continued listing standards set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b).
On August 27, 2025, the Company received formal notification from Nasdaq confirming that the Company had regained compliance with the continued listing standards of Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b) by satisfying the minimum stockholders’ equity requirement of $2,500,000 for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) based upon its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 28, 2025 that was filed with the SEC on August 12, 2025. The matter is now closed.

About Iridex Corporation

Iridex Corporation is a worldwide leader in developing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative and versatile laser-based medical systems, delivery devices and consumable instrumentation for the ophthalmology market. The Company’s proprietary MicroPulse®technology delivers a differentiated laser treatment that provides safe, effective, and proven treatment for targeted sight-threatening eye conditions. Iridex’s current product line is used for the treatment of glaucoma and diabetic macular edema (DME) and other retinal diseases. Iridex products are sold in the United States through a direct sales force and internationally primarily through a network of independent distributors into more than 100 countries. For further information, visit the Iridex website at www.iridex.com.
MicroPulse®is a registered trademark of Iridex Corporation, Inc. in the United States, Europe and other jurisdictions.  © 2025 Iridex Corporation.  All rights reserved.

Investor Relations ContactPhilip TaylorGilmartin Groupinvestors@iridex.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What notification did Iridex receive from Nasdaq?

Iridex received formal notice confirming compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements.

What was the reason for Iridex's previous non-compliance?

The company was previously non-compliant due to insufficient stockholders' equity.

What is the minimum equity requirement for Nasdaq listing?

The minimum stockholders' equity requirement for Nasdaq listing is $2.5 million.

What does Iridex specialize in?

Iridex specializes in laser-based medical systems for treating eye conditions.

Last updated: Sep 9, 2025