---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001698530-24-000034"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "XCUR"
cik: "0001698530"
company_name: "EXICURE, INC."
filed_at: "2024-05-23T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-01T09:15:04.829167+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Exicure faces Nasdaq delisting for failure to file FY2023 10-K, Q1 2024 10-Q, and missing annual meeting

## Summary
- Nasdaq notified Exicure on May 21 of delisting; trading suspension effective May 30 unless appeal by May 28.
- Delinquencies: FY2023 Form 10-K (missed extended deadline May 20), Q1 2024 Form 10-Q, and 2023 annual meeting not held.
- Company intends to appeal by May 28; suspension stayed 15 days automatically; will seek longer stay.
- No assurance of regaining compliance; if delisted, Nasdaq will file Form 25-NSE to remove stock from exchange.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001698530-24-000034
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: XCUR
- cik: 0001698530
- company_name: EXICURE, INC.
- filed_at: 2024-05-23T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 3.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1698530/000169853024000034/0001698530-24-000034-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1698530/000169853024000034/xcur-20240521.htm

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