GeoVax Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOVX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing vaccines and immunotherapies against high-consequence infectious diseases and solid tumor cancers, announced on September 10, 2026, that it has requested a hearing before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel to appeal a delisting determination received on August 27, 2026. The determination relates to the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). The hearing is scheduled for October 13, 2026. The request has stayed any suspension or delisting action pending the hearing and any extension period granted by the Panel, allowing GeoVax’s common stock to continue trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “GOVX” at least through that period.
The outcome of this appeal is critical for GeoVax, as maintaining its Nasdaq listing is essential for investor confidence, access to capital, and the company’s ability to fund its strategic priorities. At the hearing, GeoVax intends to present a plan to regain and maintain compliance with Nasdaq listing standards. Chairman and CEO David Dodd commented, “We remain committed to maintaining GeoVax’s Nasdaq listing and look forward to presenting our compliance plan to the Hearings Panel. Importantly, the Nasdaq process does not change our strategic priorities or our focus on execution.”
GeoVax’s lead program, GEO-MVA, is an investigational Modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA)-based vaccine targeting mpox and smallpox. It is advancing under an expedited regulatory pathway, with plans to initiate a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial in the second half of 2026 to address the need for expanded orthopoxvirus vaccine supply and biodefense preparedness. In oncology, the company is developing Gedeptin®, a gene-directed enzyme prodrug therapy (GDEPT) designed to enhance immune checkpoint inhibitor activity. Gedeptin has completed a multicenter Phase 1/2 clinical trial in advanced head and neck cancer and is being advanced into combination strategies, including planned neoadjuvant and first-line settings.
Mr. Dodd continued, “Our focus remains on building long-term value from GeoVax’s vaccine and immuno-oncology programs while addressing the Company’s near-term corporate and financing priorities. We believe the progress across our programs, together with the growing emphasis on vaccine supply resilience, biodefense preparedness and expanded global access, provides a strong foundation for our continued efforts.”
The company also maintains a broader MVA-based vaccine platform and intellectual property portfolio addressing high-consequence infectious diseases and global health preparedness. GeoVax continues to pursue manufacturing and product innovations intended to support broader access and preparedness, while evaluating strategic partnerships and funding opportunities aligned with its development priorities.
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