Odyssey Marine faces Nasdaq bid-price compliance deadline

Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. reported that Nasdaq notified the company its common stock no longer met the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for 30 consecutive business days under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2).

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. reported that Nasdaq notified the company its common stock no longer met the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for 30 consecutive business days under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). Odyssey has 180 calendar days, until January 19, 2027, to regain compliance by maintaining a closing bid of at least $1.00 per share for a minimum of ten consecutive business days.

The notice does not immediately affect the listing of Odyssey’s securities on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Stockholders previously approved a reverse stock split in a ratio range of 1-for-20 to 1-for-25, which the company expects will enable it to regain compliance before the effective time of its proposed merger with American Ocean Minerals Corporation.

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• Nasdaq bid price deficiency triggers Jan 19 2027 cure deadline.

Filing Explained

The reverse split is approved, not reported complete; failure to cure the Nasdaq deficiency by January 19, 2027 opens a conditional second-period or delisting path.

The approved reverse split is the disclosed mechanism for raising the per-share price to address the Nasdaq deficiency, but the filing presents it as expected before the merger rather than as a completed action.

A reverse split consolidates shares and proportionally raises the per-share price; the supplied definition states that the split itself does not change company value.

If compliance is not regained by January 19, 2027, Odyssey may qualify for another 180-calendar-day period only if it meets specified listing standards and notifies Nasdaq; otherwise, Nasdaq may issue a delisting notice, which Odyssey may appeal.

8-K Event Classification

Item 3.01 — Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing

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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, failed to satisfy a continued-listing rule or standard, or transferred its listing.

Key Figures

Minimum bid price requirement: $1.00 per share Trigger period below minimum bid: 30 consecutive business days Initial compliance period length: 180 calendar days +3 more

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Minimum bid price requirement $1.00 per share Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) for continued listing

Trigger period below minimum bid 30 consecutive business days Period during which OMEX did not satisfy the $1.00 bid requirement

Initial compliance period length 180 calendar days Time to regain minimum bid price compliance ending January 19, 2027

Compliance demonstration window 10 consecutive business days Required period with closing bid at or above $1.00 per share

Reverse split ratio range 1-for-20 to 1-for-25 Stockholder-approved reverse stock split of common stock

Fiscal year reference Year ended December 31, 2025 Period covered by latest referenced Form 10-K risk factors

Key Terms

minimum bid price requirement, Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), reverse stock split, Registration Statement on Form S-4, +1 more

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minimum bid price requirement regulatory

"did not satisfy the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for 30 consecutive"

A minimum bid price requirement is a rule that a stock must trade above a set price for a specified period to stay listed on an exchange. It matters to investors because falling below that threshold can trigger warnings or removal from the exchange, which can cut liquidity, reduce visibility, and often lead to sharper declines in share value—think of it like a venue’s minimum dress code that, if not met, can bar a performer from the stage.

Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) regulatory

"as required under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2)"

reverse stock split financial

"stockholders approved a reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock"

A reverse stock split reduces a company's number of outstanding shares while raising the price per share proportionally, so the total value of each investor's holding is unchanged; a 1-for-10 split turns 100 shares worth $1 each into 10 shares worth $10 each. Companies often do this to regain compliance with an exchange's minimum price rule or to attract investors who avoid very low-priced stocks.

Registration Statement on Form S-4 regulatory

"Odyssey has filed a Registration Statement on Form S-4, which includes"

A registration statement on Form S-4 is a formal filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission used when a company issues shares or other securities as part of a merger, acquisition, exchange offer or similar corporate deal. It bundles the transaction terms, financial statements, risk factors and shareholder vote materials so investors can assess the deal; think of it as a detailed prospectus or buyer’s packet that explains what you would own and how the deal could change your stake.

proxy statement/prospectus regulatory

"serves as a prospectus and proxy statement of Odyssey (the proxy statement/prospectus)"

A proxy statement or prospectus is a document that companies send to shareholders to provide important information about upcoming decisions or investments, such as voting on company issues or offering new shares to the public. It helps investors understand the details and risks involved, enabling them to make informed choices about their ownership or involvement with the company.

FAQ

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What Nasdaq notice did Odyssey Marine Exploration (OMEX) receive?

Nasdaq notified Odyssey Marine Exploration (OMEX) that its common stock no longer met the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). The notice followed 30 consecutive business days with a bid price below $1.00, starting a formal compliance period.

How long does OMEX have to regain Nasdaq bid-price compliance?

Odyssey Marine Exploration (OMEX) has 180 calendar days, until January 19, 2027, to regain compliance. It must show a closing bid price of at least $1.00 per share for a minimum of ten consecutive business days within this period.

What reverse stock split has OMEX stockholders approved?

OMEX stockholders approved a reverse stock split of Odyssey Marine Exploration’s common stock at a ratio between 1-for-20 and 1-for-25. The company expects this action to help it meet Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement before its planned merger with American Ocean Minerals.

Does the Nasdaq bid-price deficiency notice immediately affect OMEX’s listing?

The notice has no immediate impact on the listing of Odyssey Marine Exploration’s securities on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Delisting would only occur if the company fails to regain compliance and any appeals or additional compliance periods are exhausted.

How is the OMEX Nasdaq notice related to the merger with American Ocean Minerals?

Odyssey Marine Exploration (OMEX) expects its reverse stock split to restore compliance with Nasdaq listing rules before the effective time of its proposed merger with American Ocean Minerals Corporation. The merger is being pursued under a Registration Statement on Form S-4 and related proxy statement/prospectus.

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UNITED STATES

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 21, 2026

ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada		001-31895		84-1018684
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

205 S. Hoover Blvd., Suite 210

Tampa, Florida 33609

(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (813) 876-1776

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ 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 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-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 $0.0001 per share		OMEX		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 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§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 accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 3.01 Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.

On July 21, 2026, Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (the “Company”) was notified by the Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) that the Company did not satisfy the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for 30 consecutive business days, as required under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). In accordance with the Nasdaq Listing Rules, the Company has a 180-calendar day period, ending January 19, 2027, to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. To become compliant, the Company must evidence a closing bid price of at least $1.00 per share of its common stock for a minimum of ten consecutive business days.

If the Company does not regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement by January 19, 2027, the Company may be eligible for an additional 180-calendar day compliance period. To qualify, the Company would be required to meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards for the Nasdaq Capital Market, with the exception of the minimum bid price requirement, and would need to provide written notice to Nasdaq of its intention to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period. If it appears to the Nasdaq staff that the Company will not be able to cure the deficiency, or if the Company is otherwise not eligible for the additional compliance period, Nasdaq will provide written notice to the Company that its securities are subject to delisting, and at that time the Company may appeal the delisting determination to a hearing panel. The notice has no immediate impact on the listing of the Company’s securities on Nasdaq.

As previously disclosed on June 1, 2026, the Company’s stockholders approved a reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock at a ratio in the range of 1-for-20 and 1-for-25 (the “Reserve Stock Split”). The Company expects that the Reverse Stock Split will enable it to regain compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rules prior to the effective time of the merger with American Ocean Minerals Corporation (“AOM”) previously disclosed on April 8, 2026.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements based upon Odyssey’s and AOM’s current expectations. This communication contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are identified by terminology such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “project,” “plan,” “expect,” “goal,” “seek,” “future,” “likely,” or the negative or plural of these words or similar expressions. These statements are only predictions. Odyssey and AOM have based these forward-looking statements largely on their then-current expectations and projections about future events, as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond each of Odyssey’s and AOM’s control, and actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to: (i) the risk that the conditions to the closing or consummation of the proposed Merger are not satisfied, including the failure to obtain stockholder approval for the proposed Merger; (ii) uncertainties as to the timing of the consummation of the proposed Merger and the ability of each of Odyssey and AOM to consummate the transactions contemplated by the proposed Merger; (iii) risks related to Odyssey’s and AOM’s ability to

correctly estimate their respective operating expenses and expenses associated with the proposed Merger, as applicable, as well as uncertainties regarding the impact any delay in the closing would have on the anticipated cash resources of the resulting combined company upon closing and other events and unanticipated spending and costs that could reduce the combined company’s cash resources; (iv) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance or condition that could give rise to the termination of the proposed Merger by either Odyssey or AOM; (v) the effect of the announcement or pendency of the proposed Merger on Odyssey’s or AOM’s business relationships, operating results, and business generally; (vi) costs related to the proposed Merger; (vii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Odyssey, AOM, or any of their respective directors or officers related to the Merger Agreement or the transactions contemplated thereby; (viii) the ability of Odyssey or AOM to protect their respective intellectual property rights; (ix) competitive responses to the proposed Merger; (x) unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the proposed Merger; (xi) whether the combined business of AOM and Odyssey will be successful; (xii) legislative, regulatory, political and economic developments; and (xiii) additional risks described in the “Risk Factors” section of Odyssey’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on March 31, 2026 and Odyssey’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026, filed with the SEC on May 12, 2026. Additional assumptions, risks and uncertainties are described in detail in Odyssey’s registration statements, reports and other filings with the SEC, which are available on Odyssey’s website, and at www.sec.gov. Accordingly, you should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Neither Odyssey nor AOM can assure you that the events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur, and actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made in this communication relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, Odyssey and AOM undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Investors should not assume that any lack of update to a previously issued “forward-looking statement” constitutes a reaffirmation of that statement.

Additional Information about the Proposed Merger and Where to Find It

This Current Report on Form 8-K does not constitute an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities or a solicitation of any vote or approval. This Current Report on Form 8-K relates to the proposed Merger. In connection with the proposed Merger, Odyssey has filed a Registration Statement on Form S-4, which includes a document that serves as a prospectus and proxy statement of Odyssey (the “proxy statement/prospectus”), and Odyssey has filed and will file other documents regarding the proposed Merger with the SEC. No offering of securities shall be made, except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS AND OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY, WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT STOCKHOLDERS SHOULD CONSIDER BEFORE MAKING ANY DECISION REGARDING THE PROPOSED MERGER. A definitive proxy statement/prospectus will be sent to Odyssey’s stockholders. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain these documents (when available) free of charge from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and stockholders should note that Odyssey communicates with investors and the public using its website (www.odysseymarine.com), the investor relations website (https://www.ir.odysseymarine.com) where anyone will be able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed by Odyssey with the SEC, and stockholders are urged to read the proxy statement/prospectus and the other relevant materials when they become available before making any voting or investment decision with respect to the proposed Merger.

Participants in the Solicitation

Odyssey, AOM, and their respective directors and executive officers and other members of management and employees and certain of their respective significant stockholders may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Odyssey and AOM stockholders in respect of the proposed Merger. Information about Odyssey’s directors and executive officers is available in Odyssey’s proxy statement, which was filed with the SEC on April 21, 2026, for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Odyssey’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026, which was filed with the SEC on May 12, 2026. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holding or otherwise, will be contained in the proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC regarding the proposed Merger when they become available. Investors should read the proxy statement/prospectus carefully when it becomes available before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents from the SEC and Odyssey as indicated above.

No Offer or Solicitation

This Current Report on Form 8-K shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

				ODYSSEY MARINE EXPLORATION, INC.
Dated: July 24, 2026				By:		/s/ Mark D. Gordon
						Mark D. Gordon
						Chief Executive Officer

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