---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001698530-24-000101"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "XCUR"
cik: "0001698530"
company_name: "EXICURE, INC."
filed_at: "2024-09-13T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T04:56:59.900841+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Exicure converts $1M debt to equity at $3/share; regains Nasdaq compliance

## Summary
- Converted $700K promissory note from DGP Co., Ltd. into 237,233 shares at $3.00/share.
- Converted $300K promissory note from individual holder into 101,991 shares at $3.00/share.
- DGP is largest shareholder (~35% ownership pre-conversion); shares issued unregistered under Section 4(a)(2).
- Regained Nasdaq minimum bid price compliance after closing bid ≥ $1.00 for 10 consecutive sessions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001698530-24-000101
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: XCUR
- cik: 0001698530
- company_name: EXICURE, INC.
- filed_at: 2024-09-13T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 3.02, 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1698530/000169853024000101/0001698530-24-000101-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1698530/000169853024000101/xcur-20240912.htm

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