SAN DIEGO, CA – Aethlon Medical (TASE:PMCN), Inc. (NASDAQ:AEMD), a medical device company currently trading at $0.86 per share, has been granted an additional 180-day period, until June 23, 2025, to comply with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement, the company disclosed in a recent 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
According to InvestingPro analysis, the company maintains a Fair Value above its current trading price, suggesting potential upside despite its compliance challenges. The extension follows the company's failure to maintain the required $1.00 minimum bid price per share over a span of 31 consecutive trading days as of June 27, 2024.
The initial notice from Nasdaq had given Aethlon until December 24, 2024, to address the deficiency. However, the company did not meet the minimum bid price requirement within this timeframe, despite showing strong momentum with a 106% price return over the past six months. The latest extension allows Aethlon more time to boost its stock price above the $1.00 threshold for at least 10 consecutive trading days to regain compliance.
The company's stock will continue to trade on The Nasdaq Capital Market during the extension period. While InvestingPro data shows the company maintains a healthy current ratio of 3.06 and holds more cash than debt, it faces challenges with rapid cash burn. The recent correspondence from Nasdaq does not affect Aethlon's SEC reporting obligations but serves as a reminder of the conditions required for continued listing on the exchange.
Aethlon is evaluating its options to meet the Nasdaq's standards and regain compliance. If the company fails to meet the minimum bid price requirement by the end of the extended period, it may face delisting. The company would then have the opportunity to appeal Nasdaq's delisting decision, although there is no guarantee that such an appeal would be successful.
Investors and stakeholders are keeping a close watch on Aethlon's stock performance and the company's efforts to satisfy the exchange's requirements. The medical device manufacturer, known for its work in the field of surgical and medical instruments, must now navigate this challenge while continuing its business operations.
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This news is based on a press release statement and reflects the latest developments regarding Aethlon Medical's compliance with Nasdaq listing standards.
In other recent news, Aethlon Medical reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, revealing a lower net loss of $2.8 million, compared to the previous year's $3 million. This decrease was attributed to reduced operating expenses and professional fees. The company also noted the initiation of patient enrollment for an oncology trial in Australia and an upcoming trial in India.
Aethlon Medical's operating expenses declined to $2.9 million, down from $3.2 million a year earlier, and the company has a cash balance of approximately $6.9 million. The Australian trial has the potential to reduce trial expenses due to an expected 43% cash rebate on project costs from the Australian government.
Moreover, the Hemopurifier therapy, a key focus of Aethlon Medical, is undergoing a sequential escalating cohort study, with initial safety data anticipated in January 2025. The company is also expanding its trial footprint, with a third site in Australia awaiting ethics committee approval and a separate trial in India designed to consider genetic and comorbidity differences in patient populations.
These recent developments underline Aethlon Medical's strategic efforts to advance its clinical programs while maintaining fiscal responsibility. The company has committed to providing updates on the progress of the trials and its financial position, demonstrating its dedication to transparency and progress in its clinical endeavors.
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