---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001829126-26-009454"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "KALA"
cik: "0001479419"
company_name: "KALA BIO, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-08-28T10:45:27+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-28T10:50:05.714951+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# KALA BIO receives Nasdaq delisting notice for bid price below $1.00

## Summary
- On Aug 27, 2026, Nasdaq notified KALA that bid price was below $1.00 for 30 consecutive business days (Jul 16–Aug 26, 2026).
- Company ineligible for 180-day compliance period due to 1-for-50 reverse stock split effected May 11, 2026.
- KALA intends to timely request a hearing before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel to appeal the determination.
- A timely hearing request stays suspension or delisting pending the Panel's decision; no assurance of continued listing.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001829126-26-009454
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: KALA
- cik: 0001479419
- company_name: KALA BIO, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-08-28T10:45:27+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 3.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1479419/000182912626009454/0001829126-26-009454-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1479419/000182912626009454/kalabio_8k.htm

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