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TransCode Therapeutics Announces Nasdaq Extension to Regain Compliance

Key Takeaway: TransCode Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNAZ) has received an extension from Nasdaq to maintain its listing, contingent on meeting specific compliance requirements. As part of this extension, the company received a Public Reprimand Letter following a hearing held on October 1, 2024. TransCode is focused on developing RNA therapeutics for cancer treatment, particularly its lead candidate that targets metastatic tumors. Despite the positive news regarding Nasdaq compliance, the company still faces significant risks related to drug development and financing.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • TransCode Therapeutics has received notice of an extension to continue its listing on Nasdaq.
  • The company is actively working on innovative RNA therapeutics to fight cancer.
  • TransCode's lead candidate targets metastatic tumors with a unique biomarker, indicating specific therapeutic potential.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • TransCode has received a public reprimand letter, indicating non-compliance issues.
  • The company faces numerous risks inherent in drug discovery and development.
  • There is uncertainty regarding the timing and outcome of regulatory submissions.

BiopharmaWatch Analysis

From our catalyst data and publicly available data · not financial advice
Cash runway
~5 mo
High dilution risk
Lead asset
TTX-MC138
Phase 1 · Advanced Solid Tumor

Full Press Release Details

TransCode Therapeutics Announces Nasdaq Extension to Regain Compliance
BOSTON, November 5, 2024 - TransCode
Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNAZ), the RNA oncology company committed to more effectively treating cancer using RNA therapeutics, today
announced that it has received notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq) that the Nasdaq Hearings Panel before which TransCode
appeared on October 1, 2024, has determined to grant TransCode's request to continue its listing on The Nasdaq Stock Market subject
to certain conditions to regain compliance. The Panel has also issued a Public Reprimand Letter in accordance with Listing Rule 5815(c)(1)(D).
The listing standards of issue
included the bid price requirement in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2); the equity requirement in Listing Rule 5550(b); and Listing Rule
5635(d), concerning shareholder approval of transactions other than public offerings.
About TransCode Therapeutics
TransCode is a clinical-stage
oncology company focused on treating metastatic disease. The company is committed to defeating cancer through the intelligent design and
effective delivery of RNA therapeutics based on its proprietary TTX nanoparticle platform. The company's lead therapeutic candidate,
TTX-MC138, is focused on treating metastatic tumors which overexpress microRNA-10b, a unique, well-documented biomarker of metastasis.
In addition, TransCode is developing a portfolio of other first-in-class RNA therapeutic candidates designed to overcome the challenges
of RNA delivery and thus unlock therapeutic access to a variety of novel genetic targets that could be relevant to treating a variety
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, statements
concerning the continued listing of TransCode Therapeutics' stock on The Nasdaq Stock Market. Any forward-looking statements in
this press release are based on management's current expectations of future events and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties
that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from those set forth in or implied by such forward-looking statements.
These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: the risks associated with drug discovery and development; the risk that
the results of clinical trials will not be consistent with TransCode's pre-clinical studies or expectations or with results from
previous clinical trials; risks associated with the conduct of clinical trials; risks associated with TransCode's financial condition
and its need to obtain additional funding to support its business activities, including TransCode's ability to continue as a going
concern; risks associated with the timing and outcome of TransCode's planned regulatory submissions; risks associated with obtaining,
maintaining and protecting intellectual property; risks associated with TransCode's ability to enforce its patents against infringers
and defend its patent portfolio against challenges from third parties; risks of competition from other companies developing products for
similar uses; risks associated with TransCode's dependence on third parties; and risks associated with geopolitical events and pandemics,
including the COVID-19 coronavirus and military actions. For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, and other important
factors, any of which could cause TransCode's actual results to differ from those contained in or implied by the forward-looking
statements, see the section entitled "Risk Factors" in TransCode's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2023, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties and other important factors in any subsequent TransCode filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. All information in this press release is as of the date of this release; TransCode undertakes
no duty to update this information unless required by law.
For more information,
TransCode Therapeutics, Inc.
Tania Montgomery-Hammon, VP of Business Development

Frequently Asked Questions

What decision did Nasdaq make regarding TransCode Therapeutics?

Nasdaq granted TransCode's request to continue its listing, subject to conditions.

What is TransCode Therapeutics focused on?

TransCode is focused on treating metastatic disease with RNA therapeutics.

What is TransCode's lead therapeutic candidate?

The lead candidate is TTX-MC138, targeting metastatic tumors overexpressing microRNA-10b.

What risks does TransCode face according to the article?

TransCode faces risks in drug development, clinical trials, and financial stability.

Who should be contacted for more information about TransCode?

For inquiries, contact Tania Montgomery-Hammon, VP of Business Development.

Last updated: Nov 6, 2024