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Daily 8-K Digest — 2026-11-13

Generated November 13, 2026 at 8:32 PM ET · Covers November 13 trading day · 10 of 287 ready 8-Ks selected · AI-assisted overview

Several of the day's filings concerned listing-standard failures: CN Healthy Food Tech Group received a second Nasdaq delisting determination tied to a CSRC letter, PSQ Holdings was delisted by NYSE over a sub-$15M market cap, and NextNRG was suspended from Nasdaq after a Hearings Panel denial. ESS Tech filed a voluntary Chapter 7 petition and ceased operations, stating it is unlikely common stockholders will receive any distribution. Deal news included INNOVATE's completed DBMG sale and $325M note redemption, WinVest's terminated combination with Embed Financial, and RAIN's agreement to merge with Tensor Networks at a $180M valuation with Tensor holders owning roughly 90% of the combined company. Elsewhere, Rezolute said its Phase 3 upLIFT study met the primary endpoint, Tonix filed a patent suit against Dr. Reddy's over a generic TONMYA ANDA, and Mobix Labs reported preliminary Q4 revenue growth alongside a 1-for-7 reverse split and the end of its SPD merger.
UCFI CN Healthy Food Tech Group Corp.
regulatory negative materiality 0.90 November 13, 2026, 4:17 PM ET

Nasdaq issues second delisting determination against CN Healthy Food Tech after CSRC letter

  • Nasdaq Staff issued a Nov 9, 2026 delisting determination under Rule 5101 and Misrepresentation Rules 5205(e)/5250(a)(1), citing a CSRC letter to the Staff dated Oct 30, 2026.
  • CSRC allegations concern the status of the company's CSRC filing compliance, authenticity of materials previously provided to Nasdaq Staff, responsiveness to CSRC inquiries, and its PRC counsel.
  • Company may submit written information to the Nasdaq Hearings Panel no later than Nov 16, 2026; the trading halt in UCFI and UCFIW remains in effect.
VATE INNOVATE Corp.
M&A positive materiality 0.95 November 13, 2026, 4:54 PM ET

INNOVATE closes DBMG sale to IES for ~$413M total cash and 430,974 IES shares; redeems $325M notes

  • INNOVATE closed the DBMG sale to IES on Oct. 5, 2026, receiving ~$378M cash plus 430,974 IES shares and a $35M tax-election payment, ~$413M total cash.
  • DBMG's $68.7M credit agreement was repaid and terminated; INNOVATE used $20.7M of DBMG proceeds to repay its MSD revolving line of credit.
  • INNOVATE redeemed $325.0M principal of its 10.50% 2027 senior secured notes on Oct. 15 for $332.0M total, including $7.0M accrued interest.
PSQH PSQ Holdings, Inc.
regulatory negative materiality 0.88 November 13, 2026, 4:06 PM ET

PSQ Holdings delisted by NYSE over sub-$15M market cap; trading suspended, moved to Pink Market

  • NYSE notified PSQ Holdings on Nov 9, 2026 that it will commence delisting proceedings; trading in Class A stock and warrants was suspended immediately.
  • Delisting cites non-compliance with Section 802.01B, which requires average global market cap of at least $15 million over 30 consecutive trading days.
  • Warrants (PSQH.WS, exercisable for 1/15 share at $172.50) were also deemed unsuitable for listing under Section 802.01D for 'abnormally low selling price.'
NXXT NEXTNRG, INC.
regulatory negative materiality 0.88 November 13, 2026, 4:05 PM ET

NextNRG suspended from Nasdaq Nov 12; stock now quoted on OTC Markets as NXXT

  • Nasdaq Hearings Panel denied NextNRG's request to keep listing; trading suspended at the open on Nov 12, 2026, postponed one day from Nov 11.
  • Postponement came because Nasdaq believed the Series C preferred conversion price was $1.35/share; the actual conversion price is $13.50/share.
  • Prior notices: March 16, 2026 for failing the $1.00 minimum bid price rule and Oct 21, 2026 for missing the $35M market value of listed securities standard.
WINV WinVest Acquisition Corp.
M&A negative materiality 0.85 November 13, 2026, 4:30 PM ET

WinVest Acquisition and Embed Financial terminate business combination agreement

  • Termination and Release Agreement dated Nov. 9, 2026 mutually ends the amended business combination agreement signed May 26, 2026.
  • Parties abandon the proposed merger and release claims tied to the transaction documents, with confidentiality agreements surviving.
  • WinVest drew $30,000 on Nov. 10, 2026 under its $180,000 unsecured promissory note to sponsor WinVest SPAC LLC.
RAIN Rain Enhancement Technologies Holdco, Inc.
M&A neutral materiality 0.85 November 13, 2026, 9:18 AM ET

RAIN to merge with Tensor Networks at $180M valuation; Tensor holders to own ~90% of combined company

  • RAIN, Merger Sub and Tensor Networks signed a merger agreement on Nov. 12, 2026; Tensor would become a wholly owned RAIN subsidiary, with closing expected in February 2027.
  • Exchange ratio values RAIN at $20M and Tensor Networks at $180M; Tensor pre-merger holders to own ~90% of combined company, RAIN shareholders ~10% fully diluted.
  • Closing conditions include at least $25M gross cash from Financing less Tensor SAFEs; Tensor may raise up to $5M via SAFEs pre-close; no definitive financing agreements signed yet.
GWH ESS Tech, Inc.
other material negative materiality 1.00 November 13, 2026, 4:05 PM ET

ESS Tech files Chapter 7, ceases operations; CEO Buckley and CFO Suhadolnik among all employees terminated

  • On November 13, 2026 ESS Tech filed a voluntary Chapter 7 petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware after considering all strategic alternatives; operations ceased.
  • A court-appointed Chapter 7 trustee assumes control of assets and liabilities, stripping the board and officers of authority; assets will be liquidated and claims paid per Bankruptcy Code priorities.
  • Company states it is unlikely holders of its common stock will receive any payment or distribution; it warns post-petition trading is highly speculative with substantial risk of loss.
TNXP Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp.
litigation negative materiality 0.60 November 13, 2026, 4:00 PM ET

Tonix sues Dr. Reddy's over TONMYA generic; ANDA filing triggers up to 30-month FDA approval stay

  • Dr. Reddy's sent an Oct. 1, 2026 notice that it filed an ANDA with a Paragraph IV certification for generic TONMYA (cyclobenzaprine HCl) sublingual tablets, 2.8 mg.
  • Tonix filed a patent infringement complaint Nov. 13, 2026 in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey against Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
  • Complaint asserts Orange Book patents 9,636,408; 9,956,188; 10,117,936; and 10,864,175, and seeks FDA approval no earlier than the last patent's expiration.
RZLT Rezolute, Inc.
other material positive materiality 0.85 November 13, 2026, 6:27 AM ET

Rezolute's Phase 3 upLIFT study of ersodetug in tumor hyperinsulinism hits primary endpoint

  • 13 of 16 participants met the ≥50% GIR reduction responder criterion, including 12 with complete IV glucose discontinuation; threshold was ≥9 responders (≥56%).
  • Primary endpoint achievement based on preliminary results from a November 5, 2026 data evaluation; topline and statistical analysis expected by mid-December 2026.
  • One participant discontinued early to enter home hospice and died a week later from cancer progression; classified as a non-responder.
MOBX MOBIX LABS, INC
earnings positive materiality 0.70 November 13, 2026, 9:50 AM ET

Mobix Labs Q4 revenue jumps 129% to $1.81M; sets 1-for-7 reverse split, ends SPD merger

  • Preliminary Q4 revenue ~$1.81M vs $789K in prior quarter (+129%), above $1.4M-$1.8M guidance; product revenue $1.43M (+171%), though total revenue fell ~4% YoY.
  • GAAP gross margin expanded to 44.5% from 12.9%; gross profit $804K vs $102K; operating loss narrowed to $6.56M from $7.35M; net loss $9.09M vs $16.80M.
  • FY2026 preliminary GAAP net loss was $41.86M, including $23.43M of charges: $12.30M stock-based compensation, $1.21M D&A and $9.91M note/preferred/warrant losses.
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