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Notification of NYSE MKT Listing Deficiency
BOSTON, MA - January 21, 2015 - InspireMD,
Inc. (NYSE MKT: NSPR) ("InspireMD" or the "Company"), a leader in embolic protection systems ("EPS"),
today announced the receipt of a notice indicating that InspireMD does not meet certain of the NYSE MKT LLC's (the "NYSE
MKT") continued listing standards as set forth in Part 10 of the NYSE MKT Company Guide ("Company Guide"). The
Exchange's notice has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company's common stock on the Exchange. The Company's management
is reviewing its options to address the deficiency and expects to submit a compliance plan on or before the deadline set by the
On January 20, 2015, InspireMD received a letter from the NYSE
MKT notifying InspireMD that it is not in compliance with Section 1003(a)(i), Section 1003(a)(ii) and Section 1003(a)(iii) of the
Company Guide because it reported stockholders' equity of less than $2 million, $4 million, and $6 million respectively,
as of September 30, 2014 and had net losses in its five most recent fiscal years ended June 30, 2013. In addition, the NYSE MKT
indicated that InspireMD is not in compliance with Section 1003(a)(iv) of the Company Guide because it has sustained losses that
are substantial in relation to its overall operations or its existing financial resources, or its financial condition has become
impaired such that it appears questionable, in the opinion of the NYSE MKT, as to whether InspireMD will be able to continue operations
and/or meet its obligations as they mature. As a result, InspireMD has become subject to the procedures and requirements of Section
1009 of the Company Guide.
In order to maintain its listing on the Exchange, InspireMD
must submit a plan of compliance to the NYSE MKT by February 19, 2015 addressing how it intends to regain compliance with Sections
1003(a)(i), 1003(a)(ii) and 1003(a)(iii) of the Company Guide by July 20, 2016 and Section 1003(a)(iv) of the Company Guide by
InspireMD's management believes that
the recent shift in the strategic focus of the Company outlined in November 2014, as well as subsequent reductions in spending
on headcount and clinical programs has improved the Company's near term financial outlook. Targeting both CGuard in
the carotid market and favorable bare metal stent (BMS) markets by geography, in combination with streamlined development and pre-clinical
drug eluting stent (DES) spending, has had an immediate positive financial impact to the Company. Additionally, the full board
of directors has converted 2015 cash compensation to equity- based compensation. The net financial impact of improving revenues
and recent organizational and spending reductions is anticipated to reduce the cash consumption rate of the company by 50% during
The Company is pursuing a number of financing transactions to
address the Company's financial requirements. Such financing activities may include equity financings, asset sales, strategic partnerships,
or other arrangements, in order to execute its operating plans. The Company intends to submit a Plan in the prescribed form to
the Exchange prior to the due date that management anticipates will address the concerns of the Exchange and regain compliance
with the Exchange's continued listing standards.
If InspireMD does not submit a plan or if the plan is not accepted,
delisting proceedings will commence. Furthermore, if the plan is accepted but InspireMD is not in compliance with the continued
listing standards by June 1, 2015 for Section 1003(a)(iv) of the Company Guide and July 20, 2016 for Sections 1003(a)(i), 1003(a)(ii)
and 1003(a)(iii) of the Company Guide, or if InspireMD does not make progress consistent with the plan during the applicable plan
period, the NYSE MKT will initiate delisting proceedings.
About InspireMD, Inc.
InspireMD seeks to utilize its proprietary
MGuard with MicroNetTM technology to make its products the industry standard for embolic protection and to provide
a superior solution to the key clinical issues of current stenting in patients with a high risk of distal embolization, no reflow
and major adverse cardiac events.
InspireMD intends to pursue applications
of this MicroNet technology in coronary, carotid (CGuardTM) and peripheral artery procedures. InspireMD's common stock
is quoted on the NYSE MKT under the ticker symbol NSPR.
Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking
statements." Such statements may be preceded by the words "intends," "may," "will," "plans,"
"expects," "anticipates," "projects," "predicts," "estimates," "aims,"
"believes," "hopes," "potential" or similar words. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees
of future performance, are based on certain assumptions and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many
of which are beyond the Company's control, and cannot be predicted or quantified and consequently, actual results may differ materially
from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks
and uncertainties associated with (i) market acceptance of our existing and new products, (ii) negative clinical trial results
or lengthy product delays in key markets, (iii) an inability to secure regulatory approvals for the sale of our products, (iv)
intense competition in the medical device industry from much larger, multinational companies, (v) product liability claims, (vi)
product malfunctions, (vii) our limited manufacturing capabilities and reliance on subcontractors for assistance, (viii) insufficient
or inadequate reimbursement by governmental and other third party payers for our products, (ix) our efforts to successfully obtain
and maintain intellectual property protection covering our products, which may not be successful, (x) legislative or regulatory
reform of the healthcare system in both the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions, (xi) our reliance on single suppliers for certain product
components, (xii) the fact that we will need to raise additional capital to meet our business requirements in the future and that
such capital raising may be costly, dilutive or difficult to obtain and (xiii) the fact that we conduct business in multiple foreign
jurisdictions, exposing us to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, logistical and communications challenges, burdens and
costs of compliance with foreign laws and political and economic instability in each jurisdiction. More detailed information about
the Company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward looking statements is set forth in the Company's filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Company's Transition Report on Form 10-KT and its Quarterly Reports
on Form 10-Q. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov.
The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise.
Todd Fromer / Garth Russell
KCSA Strategic Communications
Phone: 212-896-1215 / 212-896-1250
Email: tfromer@kcsa.com / grussell@kcsa.com
Phone: KCSA Strategic Communications