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Daily 8-K Digest — 2026-05-22

Generated May 22, 2026 at 9:42 PM ET · Covers May 22 trading day · 10 of 288 ready 8-Ks selected · AI-assisted overview

Multiple companies faced Nasdaq compliance issues: Tempest Therapeutics (TPST) and Ensysce Biosciences (ENSC) received notices for equity shortfalls, while DevvStream (DEVS) failed to regain net income compliance, elevating delisting risk. In M&A, Mission Produce (AVO) and Calavo obtained Mexican antitrust clearance, and the HSR waiting period expired for Lilly's acquisition of Centessa (CNTA). AH Realty Trust (AHRT) closed a $485M multifamily property sale, and Cavco Industries (CVCO) reported an 8% revenue increase in Q4. Polar Power (POLA) issued convertible notes and hired a restructuring advisor, Rise Gold (RYES) lost a summary judgment in a Clean Water Act suit, and Oncology Institute (TOI) confirmed patient data was compromised in a vendor cybersecurity incident.
TPST Tempest Therapeutics, Inc.
regulatory negative materiality 0.90 May 22, 2026 21:28 UTC

Tempest Therapeutics warned by Nasdaq for low equity and board independence; two directors resign

  • Stockholders' equity of $822k vs Nasdaq's $2.5M minimum; 45 days to submit compliance plan by July 6, 2026.
  • Directors Michael Raab and Christine Pellizzari resigned, causing non-compliance with majority independence and committee rules.
  • Company not eligible for standard cure period due to multiple vacancies; must submit plan for board compliance within 45 days.
ENSC Ensysce Biosciences, Inc.
regulatory negative materiality 0.85 May 22, 2026 20:55 UTC

Nasdaq notifies Ensysce of delisting risk for equity shortfall

  • Received Nasdaq notice on May 21, 2026 for non-compliance with $2.5M stockholders' equity requirement as of March 31, 2026.
  • Must submit a plan by July 6, 2026 (45 days) to regain compliance; if accepted, extension up to 180 days from May 21.
  • Company plans to submit a timely plan and explore options, but no assurance Nasdaq will accept or extension granted.
DEVS DevvStream Corp.
regulatory negative materiality 0.85 May 22, 2026 20:05 UTC

DevvStream receives Nasdaq notice of failure to regain net income compliance; delisting risk elevated

  • Extension to meet Nasdaq's $500K net income requirement expired May 18, 2026; company has not regained compliance.
  • Nasdaq panel will now also consider company's bid price deficiency (below $1.00 for 30 days) in delisting decision.
  • Company must submit written views to panel by May 27, 2026; no assurance of continued listing.
AHRT AH Realty Trust, Inc.
M&A positive materiality 0.85 May 22, 2026 20:58 UTC

AH Realty Trust closes $485M sale of nine multifamily properties, pays down debt

  • Closed sale of nine multifamily properties to Harbor Group International for $485M; two more under contract for $77M.
  • Approximately $465M of proceeds used to repay mortgages and revolver borrowings.
  • Company targets 5.5x-6.5x net debt/EBITDA leverage; retained Smith's Landing and actively marketing The Everly and Solis Gainesville.
AVO Mission Produce, Inc.
M&A positive materiality 0.70 May 22, 2026 21:12 UTC

Mission Produce and Calavo obtain Mexican antitrust clearance; closing expected May 28

  • Mexican antitrust clearance (COFECE) received for Mission Produce's acquisition of Calavo.
  • Closing expected on May 28, 2026, subject to satisfaction of remaining conditions.
  • COFECE approval satisfies a key closing condition under the merger agreement.
CNTA Centessa Pharmaceuticals plc
M&A positive materiality 0.70 May 22, 2026 20:15 UTC

HSR waiting period expires for Lilly's acquisition of Centessa; condition satisfied

  • Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period expired at 11:59 p.m. on May 21, 2026, clearing antitrust review.
  • Acquisition of Centessa by Eli Lilly announced March 31, 2026; remains subject to shareholder vote and court sanction.
  • Proxy statement filed May 7, 2026; shareholders urged to vote on the scheme of arrangement.
RYES Rise Gold Corp.
litigation negative materiality 0.70 May 22, 2026 21:26 UTC

Rise Gold subsidiary loses summary judgment in Clean Water Act suit; disputes ruling

  • US District Court granted summary judgment against Rise Grass Valley in CWA case 2:24-cv-03643.
  • Plaintiff CEA alleged discharges of metals (including arsenic) from historic mine shafts without permit.
  • Rise disputes ruling: does not own surface drains or top 200 ft of ground; water at depth shows no arsenic.
POLA Polar Power, Inc.
other material negative materiality 0.85 May 22, 2026 21:29 UTC

Polar Power issues $970.6K convertible notes, hires Mammoth Crest for restructuring, settles landlord eviction

  • Issued two 6% convertible notes totaling $970.6K principal; net proceeds $807.1K; conversion at 80% of 10-day VWAP.
  • Hired Mammoth Crest Capital to lead operational restructuring; pays $500K fee plus 4.5% equity; Board expands to 7 with two MCC appointees.
  • Paid $755K to settle landlord dispute and regain HQ access; $92.4K/month rent through April 2027; warehouse to vacate by Aug 31, 2026.
CVCO CAVCO INDUSTRIES, INC.
earnings positive materiality 0.75 May 22, 2026 14:35 UTC

Cavco Q4 revenue up 8% to $550M; diluted EPS $5.42 vs $4.47 YoY

  • Q4 net revenue $550M (+8% YoY); net income $42.5M, diluted EPS $5.42 vs $4.47.
  • Full-year net revenue $2,245M (+11.4%); net income $190.6M, diluted EPS $23.98 vs $20.71.
  • Record number of homes sold in FY2026; factory-built housing gross margin 22.1% vs 22.9% YoY.
TOI Oncology Institute, Inc.
cyber negative materiality 0.70 May 22, 2026 20:30 UTC

Oncology Institute patient data accessed in Vendor cybersecurity incident; operations sustained

  • On May 20, 2026, Kroll notified TOI that its Vendor detected unauthorized access to TOI patient data systems.
  • Incident previously disclosed voluntarily in November 2025; now confirmed patient information compromised.
  • TOI states operations continued in all material respects since detection; offering credit monitoring to affected patients.
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