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OKYO Pharma Limited Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Listing Minimum Market Value Rule New York and London

Key Takeaway: OKYO Pharma Limited has announced that it has regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum market value rule after previously falling below the $35 million threshold. The company confirmed it has maintained the minimum market value for over ten consecutive business days as of August 28, 2023. This compliance is crucial for its continued inclusion on the Nasdaq Capital Market. OKYO Pharma is focusing on developing treatments for dry eye disease, which addresses a substantial unmet need in a lucrative market.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Regained compliance with Nasdaq's listing minimum market value rule.
  • Maintained required market value for over 10 consecutive business days.
  • Focus on addressing significant unmet need in the dry eye disease market.

Full Press Release Details

Pharma Limited Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Listing Minimum Market Value Rule
York and London, August 29, 2023 - OKYO Pharma Limited (Nasdaq: OKYO) ("OKYO" or the "Company"),
an ophthalmology-focused bio-pharmaceutical company which is developing OK-101 to treat
dry eye disease (DED) to address the significant unmet need in this multi-billion-dollar market, today announced that it received notification
from the Listing Qualifications Department (the "Staff") of the Nasdaq Stock Market ("Nasdaq") notifying OKYO
that it has regained compliance with the minimum $35 million market value requirement for continued inclusion on the Nasdaq Capital
Market pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(2) (the "Market Value Rule").
was previously notified by Nasdaq on July 26, 2023 that it was not in compliance with the minimum market value requirement rule (under
Rule 5550(b)(2)) because the market value of OKYO's ordinary shares had closed below the minimum $35 million requirement for 30
consecutive business days. To regain compliance, the Company was required to maintain a market value of OKYO's ordinary shares
at $35 million or more for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days, which was met on August 28, 2023.
Pharma Limited (Nasdaq: OKYO) is a life sciences company focusing on the discovery and development of novel molecules to treat inflammatory
dry eye diseases and chronic pain. For further information, please visit www.okyopharma.com.
statements made in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but rather
are based on the Company's current expectations, estimates, and projections about its industry; its beliefs; and assumptions. Words
such as anticipates,' expects,' intends,' plans,' believes,' 'seeks,'
estimates,' and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees
of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company's
control, are difficult to predict, and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking
statements. The Company cautions security holders and prospective security holders not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements, which reflect the view of the Company only as of the date of this announcement. The forward-looking statements made in this
announcement relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. The Company will not undertake any obligation to
release publicly any revisions or updates to these forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances, or unanticipated events
occurring after the date of this announcement except as required by law or by any appropriate regulatory authority.
further information, please visit the Company's website at www.okyopharma.com
OKYO Pharma Limited Gary S. Jacob, Chief Executive Officer U.S. 917-497-7560
Investor Relations Paul Spencer +44 (0)20 7495 2379

Frequently Asked Questions

What recent compliance achievement did OKYO Pharma announce?

OKYO Pharma announced it regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum market value rule.

What is the market value requirement for Nasdaq compliance?

The minimum market value requirement for Nasdaq compliance is $35 million.

When did OKYO regain compliance with Nasdaq rules?

OKYO regained compliance on August 28, 2023, after meeting the market value requirement.

What does OKYO Pharma develop for dry eye disease?

OKYO Pharma is developing OK-101 to treat dry eye disease.

When was OKYO notified about non-compliance by Nasdaq?

OKYO was notified about non-compliance on July 26, 2023.

Last updated: Aug 29, 2023