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GeoVax Labs (NASDAQ: GOVX) flagged for Nasdaq $2.5M equity shortfall, delisting risk

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GeoVax Labs, Inc. received a notice from Nasdaq on July 7, 2026 that it is not in compliance with the $2,500,000 minimum stockholders’ equity requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1), and it also does not meet the alternative market value or net income standards. The company has 45 calendar days, until August 21, 2026, to submit a compliance plan, after which Nasdaq Staff may grant up to a 180-day extension. Trading of the company’s common stock under the symbol GOVX on the Nasdaq Capital Market continues for now, while GeoVax evaluates options and prepares a plan; there is a risk of eventual delisting if compliance is not regained.

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  • Nasdaq deficiency notice and delisting risk: GeoVax is below the $2,500,000 stockholders’ equity requirement and alternative standards, starting a process that could lead to Nasdaq delisting if compliance is not restored.

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Nasdaq equity deficiency creates real delisting risk if not remedied.

GeoVax Labs, Inc. has fallen below Nasdaq’s $2,500,000 minimum stockholders’ equity requirement and also fails the alternative market value and net income tests. This triggers a formal deficiency process under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1).

The company has 45 calendar days, until August 21, 2026, to submit a plan to regain compliance, and Nasdaq Staff may grant up to a 180‑day extension from the notice date. During this period, the stock continues to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol GOVX.

If Nasdaq does not accept the plan, or GeoVax cannot demonstrate compliance within any extension, Staff would issue a delisting determination. GeoVax could then request a hearing before a Nasdaq Hearings Panel, which would stay delisting while the panel reviews a further extension request.

Item 3.01 Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing Securities
The company received a delisting notice or transferred its listing to a different exchange.
Minimum stockholders’ equity requirement $2,500,000 Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) threshold for continued listing
Plan submission period 45 calendar days Time allowed to submit a plan to regain compliance, until August 21, 2026
Maximum extension period 180 calendar days Potential extension from the date of the Nasdaq notice if plan is accepted
Stockholders’ Equity Requirement financial
"it is not in compliance with the $2,500,000 minimum stockholders’ equity requirement for continued listing"
A stockholders’ equity requirement is a minimum amount of net assets — assets minus liabilities — that a company must keep on its balance sheet to meet rules set by regulators, lenders or stock exchanges. Think of it as a required safety buffer or minimum bank balance that shows the company has enough of its own capital to absorb losses; falling below it can limit dividends, trigger covenants or risk sanctions, so investors watch it as a sign of financial health and compliance.
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) regulatory
"requirement for continued listing pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1)"
Listing Qualifications Department regulatory
"received a notice from the Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC"
A listing qualifications department is the part of a stock exchange that checks whether a company meets the exchange’s rules for being listed and staying listed. Think of it as a gatekeeper or building inspector: it reviews financial statements, disclosure practices and corporate governance, flags problems and can require fixes or remove a company’s shares. Investors care because its decisions affect whether a stock remains tradable and how much trust to place in a company’s reporting.
Nasdaq Hearings Panel regulatory
"The Company would at that time be entitled to request a hearing before a Nasdaq Hearings Panel"
A Nasdaq hearings panel is a group of experts that reviews cases when a company's stock listing is at risk of being removed from the exchange. They evaluate whether the company has met certain standards and determine if it can keep trading on Nasdaq. This process matters to investors because it can affect a company's ability to raise money and maintain credibility in the market.
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What Nasdaq issue did GeoVax Labs (GOVX) disclose on July 7, 2026?

GeoVax Labs disclosed it is not in compliance with Nasdaq’s $2,500,000 minimum stockholders’ equity requirement and also does not meet the alternative market value or net income standards, triggering a formal deficiency process.

Does the Nasdaq notice immediately affect trading in GeoVax Labs (GOVX) stock?

The notice has no immediate effect on trading. GeoVax’s common stock continues to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol GOVX while the company works on a compliance plan.

How long does GeoVax Labs (GOVX) have to submit a Nasdaq compliance plan?

GeoVax has 45 calendar days, until August 21, 2026, to submit a plan to Nasdaq to regain compliance with Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) and related standards.

What extension period could GeoVax Labs (GOVX) receive from Nasdaq to regain compliance?

If Nasdaq Staff accepts GeoVax’s plan, they may grant an extension of up to 180 calendar days from the date of the notice, during which GeoVax must evidence compliance with the applicable listing rule.

What happens if GeoVax Labs (GOVX) cannot regain compliance with Nasdaq rules?

If GeoVax’s plan is not accepted or it fails to regain compliance in any extension, Nasdaq Staff would issue a delisting determination. GeoVax could then request a hearing, which would temporarily stay any delisting action.

Which specific Nasdaq rule is GeoVax Labs (GOVX) not meeting?

GeoVax is not meeting Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1), the Stockholders’ Equity Requirement of at least $2,500,000, and it also does not satisfy the alternative market value or net income criteria.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 
 

 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):  July 7, 2026 
 

 
GEOVAX LABS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
001-39563
 
87-0455038
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(Commission File No.)
 
(IRS Employee Identification No.)
 
1955 Lake Park Drive, Suite 300
SmyrnaGeorgia 30080
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
 
(678384-7220
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions.
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR240.14a-12)
 
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13(e)-4(c))
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
Trading
Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
GOVX
The Nasdaq Capital Market
 
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (Section 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Section 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company 
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial reporting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
 
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This Current Report on Form 8-K and other reports filed by GeoVax Labs, Inc. (the “Company,” “us” or “we”) from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (collectively the “Filings”) contain forward-looking statements and information that are based upon beliefs of, and information currently available to, the Company’s management as well as estimates and assumptions made by the Company’s management. When used in the Filings the words “believe,” “look forward to,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “could,” “desire,” “target,” “potential,” “is likely,” “will,” “expect” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions as they relate to the Company or the Company’s management identify forward looking statements.  Such statements reflect the current view of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors relating to the Company’s industry, operations and results of operations and any businesses that may be acquired by the Company. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ significantly from those anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended or planned. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.
 
Item 3.01         Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.
 
On July 7, 2026, the Company received a notice (the “Notice”) from the Listing Qualifications Department (the “Staff”) of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with the $2,500,000 minimum stockholders’ equity requirement for continued listing pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) (the “Stockholders’ Equity Requirement”) and, as of the date of the Notice, the Company did not meet the alternatives of market value of listed securities or net income from continuing operations (together with the Stockholders’ Equity Requirement, the “Listing Rule”).
 
In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rules, the Company has 45 calendar days, or until August 21, 2026, to submit a plan to regain compliance to Nasdaq. If the plan is accepted, the Staff may grant the Company an extension period of up to 180 calendar days from the date of the Notice to evidence compliance.
 
The notification received has no immediate effect on the Company’s Nasdaq listing. The Company’s common stock will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol “GOVX” at this time. The Company intends to timely submit a plan to regain compliance. The Company is currently evaluating its options for regaining compliance. There can be no assurance that the Staff will accept the Company’s plan to regain compliance with the Listing Rule or, if accepted, that the Company will evidence compliance with the Listing Rule during any extension period that the Staff may grant. If the Staff does not accept the Company’s plan or if the Company is unable to regain compliance within any extension period granted by the Staff, the Staff would be required to issue a delisting determination. The Company would at that time be entitled to request a hearing before a Nasdaq Hearings Panel to present its plan to regain compliance and to request a further extension period to regain compliance. The request for a hearing would stay any delisting action by the Staff.
 
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SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
Date: July 10, 2026
 
 
GEOVAX LABS, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Mark W. Reynolds
 
 
 
Mark W. Reynolds
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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