Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
In addition to the other information set forth
in this report, you should carefully consider the factors set forth below and discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors”
in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC, which are incorporated herein by reference. The risks described in such
reports are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem
to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.
If we are unable to maintain compliance
with the listing requirements of The Nasdaq Capital Market by July 15, 2024, our common stock will be delisted from The Nasdaq Capital
Market which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and could make it more difficult for shareholders to sell
their shares.
Our common stock is listed
on The Nasdaq Capital Market, and we are therefore subject to its continued listing requirements, including requirements with respect
to the market value of publicly-held shares, market value of listed shares, minimum bid price per share, and minimum stockholder's equity,
among others, and requirements relating to board and committee independence. If we fail to satisfy one or more of the requirements, we
may be delisted from The Nasdaq Capital Market.
On August 17, 2023, we
were notified by the Listing Qualifications Department (the “Staff”) of the Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”)
that we were not in compliance with the minimum $2,500,000 stockholders’ equity requirement for continued listing set forth in Listing
Rule 5550(b). On February 27, 2024, the Staff notified us that we did not comply with the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement set forth
under Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). On February 14, 2024, we were notified that because we had not regained compliance with the Nasdaq equity
requirement, our securities would be delisted unless it requested a hearing. On February 21, 2024, we requested a hearing, which was held
on April 18, 2024.
On May 6, 2024, we received
notification from the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (“Panel”) that it has granted an extension until July 15, 2024, to demonstrate
compliance with Listing Rules 5550(a)(2) and 5550(b). We intend to implement a plan to meet the milestones set forth by the Panel prior
to July 15, 2024, but such plan will require, among other items, the completion of a significant financing for which we have no commitments.
Delisting from The Nasdaq
Capital Market would adversely affect our ability to raise additional financing through the public or private sale of equity securities,
may significantly affect the ability of investors to trade our securities and may negatively affect the value and liquidity of our common
stock. Delisting also could have other negative results, including the potential loss of employee confidence, the loss of institutional
investors or interest in business development opportunities.
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Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
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