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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001731122-26-000957"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AVXL"
cik: "0001314052"
company_name: "ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP."
filed_at: "2026-07-20T12:59:34+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-20T13:00:08.643605+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Anavex submits Nasdaq compliance plan to regain listing after late Q1 filing

## Summary
- Submitted compliance plan on July 20, 2026 to Nasdaq Staff regarding late Form 10-Q for March 31, 2026.
- Plan addresses non-compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) for timely periodic reports.
- Nasdaq Staff reviewing plan; if accepted, extension may be granted; if not, hearing available.
- No immediate effect on listing; common stock continues trading on Nasdaq under symbol AVXL.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001731122-26-000957
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AVXL
- cik: 0001314052
- company_name: ANAVEX LIFE SCIENCES CORP.
- filed_at: 2026-07-20T12:59:34+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1314052/000173112226000957/0001731122-26-000957-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1314052/000173112226000957/e7790_8-k.htm

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