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Nasdaq notifies TransCode of shareholder approval violation; adds to delisting risk
Transcode Therapeutics, Inc.
- Received new Nasdaq deficiency letter on Sep 23, 2024 for failing to obtain shareholder approval for a deeply discounted offering.
- Offering on July 22, 2024 of 10M shares at $0.30/share (62% discount to Minimum Price) represented 137% of pre-transaction shares.
- Nasdaq determined discount >50% precludes public offering treatment, so shareholder approval was required under Rule 5635(d).
- This deficiency is an additional basis for delisting, beyond prior Minimum Bid Price and Stockholders' Equity deficiencies.
- Panel hearing scheduled for Oct 1, 2024 will consider all deficiencies; no assurance of continued listing on Nasdaq.