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Exicure, Inc. Receives Extension from Nasdaq Hearings Panel CHICAGO, IL.

Key Takeaway: Exicure, Inc. has received a listing extension from the Nasdaq Hearings Panel, allowing until November 14, 2024, to meet compliance criteria. The company has recently regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement and exchanged $1,000,000 of debt for equity. However, concerns remain regarding its ability to address existing and potential deficiencies, raising the risk of delisting. Exicure is exploring strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value following its restructuring.

Market Sentiment Analysis

POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Exicure received an extension from Nasdaq to maintain its listing.
  • The company has regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement.
  • Exicure is working to satisfy the Panel's requests and maintain its listing.
  • The exchange of $1,000,000 of debt for equity strengthens its financial position.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • The company is under scrutiny for compliance with the listing criteria.
  • There is a risk of additional listing deficiencies occurring.
  • Potential delisting remains if the company cannot meet the Panel's terms.
  • The company's restructuring and suspension of clinical activities might impact future operations.

Full Press Release Details

Exicure, Inc. Receives Extension from Nasdaq Hearings Panel
CHICAGO, IL. - September 18, 2024 - Exicure, Inc. ("Exicure" or the "Company") (Nasdaq XCUR), announced today that on September 17, 2024, the Company received notice that the Nasdaq Hearings Panel ("Panel") granted an extension to continue the Company's listing subject to the Company evidencing compliance with all applicable criteria for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market by November 14, 2024. The Company is diligently working to timely satisfy the terms of the Panel's requests and to ensure the Company's continued listing on Nasdaq.
As previously announced, the Company has regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement and exchanged approximately $1,000,000 of indebtedness for equity at a conversion price of $3.00 per share.
Exicure, Inc. has historically been an early-stage biotechnology company focused on developing nucleic acid therapies targeting ribonucleic acid against validated targets. Following its recent restructuring and suspension of clinical and development activities, the Company is exploring strategic alternatives to maximize stockholder value, both with respect to its historical biotechnology assets and more broadly. For further information, see www.exicuretx.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There can be no assurance regarding our ability to comply with the Panel's decision and the applicable listing criteria by the deadline or thereafter. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual outcomes to differ materially from the outcomes expressed or implied by this report. Such risks include, among others, the possibility we will not be able to cure existing listing deficiencies, the possibility of additional deficiencies, the risk that the Company may not adequately comply with the terms of the Panel's decision, and the risk that Nasdaq will ultimately delist the Company's common stock. All such factors are difficult to predict and may be beyond the Company's control. The Company undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, except as required by law or regulation. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report.

Frequently Asked Questions

What extension did Exicure receive from Nasdaq?

Exicure received an extension to maintain its Nasdaq listing until November 14, 2024.

Has Exicure met any listing requirements recently?

Yes, Exicure has regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement.

What debt restructuring did Exicure undertake?

Exicure exchanged about $1,000,000 of debt for equity at a conversion price of $3.00 per share.

What is Exicure's focus area in biotechnology?

Exicure focuses on developing nucleic acid therapies targeting RNA against validated targets.

Are there any risks related to Exicure's compliance?

Yes, risks include potential failure to meet listing criteria and additional deficiencies.

Last updated: Sep 18, 2024