---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-392654"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "XCUR"
cik: "0001698530"
company_name: "EXICURE, INC."
filed_at: "2026-09-16T14:27:22+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-16T14:28:09.853777+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Exicure gets Nasdaq extension to Dec 2, 2026 for stockholders' equity compliance

## Summary
- Received Nasdaq extension through Dec 2, 2026 to regain compliance with $2.5M stockholders' equity requirement (Rule 5550(b)(1)).
- Original non-compliance notice received June 5, 2026; also failed alternative listing standards based on market value or net income.
- Must complete compliance initiatives and publicly demonstrate compliance by Dec 2, 2026; Nasdaq monitors via next periodic report.
- If not compliant, Nasdaq may delist common stock; company can appeal to Nasdaq Hearings Panel.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-392654
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: XCUR
- cik: 0001698530
- company_name: EXICURE, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-09-16T14:27:22+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 3.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1698530/000119312526392654/0001193125-26-392654-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1698530/000119312526392654/xcur-20260916.htm

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