---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-316151"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "OMEX"
cik: "0000798528"
company_name: "ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION INC"
filed_at: "2026-07-24T20:30:04+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-24T20:31:18.442696+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Odyssey Marine receives Nasdaq delisting notice for bid price below $1.00

## Summary
- Nasdaq notified OMEX on July 21, 2026 of non-compliance with $1.00 minimum bid price rule.
- Company has 180 days, until Jan 19, 2027, to regain compliance by closing at $1.00+ for 10 consecutive days.
- Stockholders approved reverse stock split (1:20 to 1:25) on June 1, 2026; company expects split to cure deficiency before merger with AOM.
- If not cured by Jan 19, 2027, may be eligible for additional 180-day period if other listing standards met.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-316151
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: OMEX
- cik: 0000798528
- company_name: ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION INC
- filed_at: 2026-07-24T20:30:04+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 3.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/798528/000119312526316151/0001193125-26-316151-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/798528/000119312526316151/d153147d8k.htm

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