Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item
1A. Risk Factors.
Except
as set forth below in this Item 1A and the Risk Factors included in our previous filings made with the SEC, there have been no material
changes to our risk factors from those disclosed in “Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report
on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 15, 2026.
Nasdaq has
established certain standards for the continued listing of a security on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The standards for continued listing
include, among other things, that the minimum bid price for the listed securities not fall below $1.00 per share for a period of 30 consecutive
trading days, that we maintain a minimum of $2,500,000 in shareholders’ equity and that our Market Value of Listed Securities (“MVLS”)
not fall below $5.0 million for a period of 30 consecutive trading days, as further discussed below.
We have
in the past fallen out of compliance with certain continued listing standards, including the minimum bid price requirement, although we
have subsequently been able to regain compliance. No assurance, however, can be given that we will continue to be in compliance with the
continued listing requirements of the Nasdaq Capital Market. Failure to meet applicable Nasdaq continued listing standards could result
in a delisting of our common stock. A delisting of our common stock from Nasdaq could materially reduce the liquidity of our common stock
and result in a corresponding material reduction in the price of our common stock. In addition, delisting could harm our ability to raise
capital through alternative financing sources on terms acceptable to us, or at all, and may result in the potential loss of confidence
by investors and employees and fewer business development opportunities.
On July
22, 2026, the SEC approved a new Nasdaq continued listing requirement applicable to companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market that would
require listed companies to maintain a minimum MVLS of at least $5.0 million. Under the approved rule, if a company’s MVLS remains below
$5.0 million for 30 consecutive business days, Nasdaq will issue a Staff Delisting Determination and immediately suspend trading in the
company’s securities and commence delisting proceedings. Unlike many other Nasdaq continued listing standards, the rule does not provide
a compliance or cure period before a delisting determination is issued. Although a company may appeal a delisting determination, the appeal
generally does not stay the suspension of trading, and the company’s securities would generally trade on an over-the-counter market during
the appeals process. In addition, any exception that may be granted by a Nasdaq Hearings Panel is limited. In particular, the Hearings
Panel may grant an exception of up to 180 days only if the company demonstrates that it can satisfy Nasdaq’s applicable initial listing
requirements, which are generally more stringent than Nasdaq’s continued listing standards. As a result, companies subject to a delisting
determination under the MVLS rule may have fewer opportunities to regain compliance than under other Nasdaq continued listing requirements.
However,
on July 29, 2026, the SEC notified Nasdaq that it had received notices of intention to petition for review of the approval order and,
pursuant to Rule 431(e) of the SEC’s Rules of Practice, the effectiveness of the approval order was automatically stayed pending further
review by the SEC. As a result, the ultimate implementation, timing and scope of the MVLS requirement remain uncertain. As of August 13,
2026, our MVLS was approximately $2.3 million, which is below the $5.0 million threshold contemplated by the rule. Accordingly,
if the stay is lifted, the rule becomes effective and we are unable to satisfy the MVLS requirement, our securities would become subject
to suspension and delisting from Nasdaq. Any such suspension or delisting could materially reduce the liquidity and market price of our
common stock, impair our ability to raise additional capital, reduce investor interest in our securities and adversely affect our business,
financial condition and prospects.
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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