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Profusa (NASDAQ: PFSA) revises convertible note as Nasdaq listing risk rises

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Profusa, Inc. amended a promissory note with NorthView Sponsor I LLC, confirming an outstanding principal of $1,869,796, making it non‑interest bearing and extending maturity to December 31, 2026. The holder may convert the note into common stock after a resale registration becomes effective, at the greater of 95% of the closing share price on the conversion date or $0.35 per share, subject to a 4.99% beneficial ownership cap.

An amendment adds a covenant not to issue conversion shares above 19.99% of shares outstanding on the agreement date unless stockholders approve or a Nasdaq exception applies, and requires the company to seek approval within 90 days and every four months until obtained. Profusa also received notice from Nasdaq that it has not regained compliance with the $15,000,000 market value of publicly held shares requirement, which will be considered alongside existing bid‑price and market‑value‑of‑listed‑securities deficiencies, creating meaningful risk to its Nasdaq Global Market listing. Separately, Profusa amended a warrant for up to 3,333,333 shares at $0.50 per share by deleting provisions that had required automatic conversion or assumption in certain fundamental transactions.

Positive

  • None.

Negative

  • Heightened Nasdaq delisting risk: Profusa remains noncompliant with minimum market value of publicly held shares, minimum bid price, and minimum market value of listed securities requirements, and there is no assurance the Nasdaq Hearings Panel will grant continued listing.

Insights

Profusa restructures debt into a convertible note while facing Nasdaq listing risk.

Profusa’s revised note with NorthView Sponsor I LLC fixes $1,869,796 principal, extends maturity to December 31, 2026, and removes interest, easing near‑term cash outflow. The holder can instead convert into equity at the higher of 95% of market price or $0.35 per share, introducing potential dilution.

The 4.99% beneficial ownership limit and the 19.99% Exchange Cap tied to Nasdaq rules constrain immediate issuance, with stockholder approval required within 90 days of the amendment and then every four months. Actual dilution will depend on future share prices and whether stockholders approve higher issuance.

Nasdaq’s notice that Profusa has not met the $15,000,000 market value of publicly held shares requirement, in addition to bid‑price and market‑value‑of‑listed‑securities deficiencies, raises delisting risk. The company plans a written submission by May 5, 2026, but the Panel’s decision is uncertain and could affect trading venue and liquidity.

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Business
The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.
Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement Financial
The company incurred a new significant debt or off-balance-sheet obligation.
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.
Item 3.03 Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders Securities
A change was made that materially affects the rights of existing shareholders (e.g., dividend rights, voting rights).
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Note original principal capacity $2,500,000 Promissory note dated April 27, 2023, as amended
Outstanding note principal $1,869,796 As stated in the April 24, 2026 Agreement
Note maturity date December 31, 2026 Revised term under Note Modification and Conversion Agreement
Conversion price floor $0.35 per share Minimum conversion price for common stock
Market-based conversion discount 95% of closing price Conversion price vs. common stock closing price
Beneficial ownership limit 4.99% Maximum ownership from note conversion
Nasdaq MVPHS requirement $15,000,000 Minimum market value of publicly held shares
Warrant share amount 3,333,333 shares at $0.50 Warrant exercisable until April 20, 2031
Note Modification and Conversion Agreement financial
"Profusa, Inc. entered into that certain Note Modification and Conversion Agreement"
beneficial ownership limitation financial
"The conversion is subject to a beneficial ownership limitation of 4.99% of the outstanding shares"
A beneficial ownership limitation is a rule that caps the percentage of a company’s shares an investor can be treated as owning or controlling for voting, regulatory or tax purposes. It matters to investors because it can restrict how many shares a person or group can buy or vote, affect takeover chances, and influence share liquidity and value — like a speed limit that prevents any single driver from taking over the whole road.
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(1)(C) regulatory
"had not regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(1)(C)"
market value of publicly held shares financial
"maintain a minimum market value of publicly held shares of $15,000,000"
The market value of publicly held shares is the total dollar worth of a company’s shares that are available to outside investors, calculated by multiplying the current market price by the number of shares held by the public (the “float”). It matters because it tells investors how much of the company is actually tradable and how the market is pricing that tradable portion—like a price tag on the items on a store shelf, it affects liquidity, volatility and how easy it is to buy or sell a meaningful stake.
Fundamental Transactions financial
"Treatment of Consideration in Fundamental Transactions) of the Warrant was deleted"
Exchange Cap financial
"in excess of 19.99% of the number of shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding as of the date of the Agreement (the “Exchange Cap”)"
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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): April 24, 2026

 

PROFUSA, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-41177   86-3437271
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

626 Bancroft Way, Suite A

Berkeley, CA 94710

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (925) 997-6925

 

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:

 

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   PFSA   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

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 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

 

The information set forth under Item 2.03 and Item 3.03 below is hereby incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 2.03. Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

 

Note Modification and Conversion Agreement

 

On April 24, 2026, Profusa, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into that certain Note Modification and Conversion Agreement (the “Agreement”) with NorthView Sponsor I LLC (the “Holder”), to amend that certain Promissory Note dated as of April 27, 2023, as amended and restated on January 8, 2024 and as further amended on May 31, 2024 and March 20, 2026 (as so amended, the “Note”), in the original principal amount of up to $2,500,000.

 

Pursuant to the Agreement, the Note was amended to provide for the following terms: (i) the outstanding principal amount of the Note is $1,869,796; (ii) the Note is non-interest bearing; (iii) the maturity date is December 31, 2026; and (iv) the Holder has the option to convert all or any portion of the outstanding principal balance of the Note into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Common Stock”), at any time, or from time to time, following the effectiveness of a registration statement registering the resale of the shares issuable upon conversion (the “Conversion Shares”). The conversion price per share is equal to the greater of (i) ninety-five percent (95%) of the closing price of the Common Stock on the applicable conversion date and (ii) $0.35 per share. The number of Conversion Shares issuable upon conversion shall be determined by dividing the principal amount being converted by the conversion price. The conversion is subject to a beneficial ownership limitation of 4.99% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock.

 

The foregoing description of the Agreement is summary in nature and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Agreement, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 hereto and is incorporated by reference herein.

 

Amendment No. 1 to Note Modification and Conversion Agreement

 

On April 29, 2026, the Company entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Note Modification and Conversion Agreement (the “Amendment”) with the Holder, to amend the Agreement described above. Pursuant to the Amendment, the Agreement was amended to (i) add a covenant restricting the issuance of Conversion Shares in excess of 19.99% of the number of shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding as of the date of the Agreement (the “Exchange Cap”) unless and until the Company obtains stockholder approval in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations of Nasdaq (“Stockholder Approval”) or an exception to such Stockholder Approval requirements is available, and (ii) require the Company to seek Stockholder Approval at a meeting of stockholders (or by written consent) within 90 days following the date of the Amendment, and every four months thereafter if not obtained.

 

The foregoing description of the Amendment is summary in nature and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Amendment, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.2 hereto and is incorporated by reference herein.

 

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

 

On April 28, 2026, the Company received written notification from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Department (the “Staff”) of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) that the Company had not regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(1)(C), which requires companies listed on The Nasdaq Global Market to maintain a minimum market value of publicly held shares of $15,000,000 (the “MVPHS Rule”). The Staff originally notified the Company of this deficiency on October 27, 2025, and in accordance with Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(D), provided the Company 180 calendar days, or until April 27, 2026, to regain compliance. The Company did not regain compliance by the deadline. The Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Panel”) will consider this matter in connection with its pending decision regarding the Company’s separate deficiencies under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) and 5450(b)(2)(a), which require companies listed on The Nasdaq Global Market to maintain a minimum closing bid price of $1.00 per share (the “Bid Price Rule”) and a minimum market value of listed securities of $50 million (the “MVLS Rule”).

 

In connection with the April 28, 2026 deficiency letter described above, the Company has been provided with an opportunity to present its views regarding the deficiency under the MVPHS Rule to the Panel in writing no later than May 5, 2026. The Company intends to respond to the Panel and address the deficiency under the MVPHS Rule in its written submission. There can be no assurance that the Panel will grant the Company’s request for continued listing. 

 

Item 3.03. Material Modifications to Rights of Security Holders.

 

On April 29, 2026, the Company and Ascent Partners Fund LLC (the “Holder”) entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to that certain Warrant to Purchase Shares of Common Stock of the Company, dated as of April 20, 2026 (the “Warrant”). The Warrant was issued in connection with a Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 11, 2025, between the Company and the Holder.

 

The Warrant entitles the Holder to purchase up to 3,333,333 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), at an exercise price of $0.50 per share, subject to adjustment, exercisable until April 20, 2031. The Warrant is subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, including provisions relating to exercise procedures, adjustments upon certain corporate events, and notices.

 

Pursuant to the Amendment, Section 4 (Treatment of Consideration in Fundamental Transactions) of the Warrant was deleted in its entirety and replaced with “Reserved.” Prior to the Amendment, Section 4 provided that (a) in certain Fundamental Transactions where the consideration payable to holders of the underlying securities consisted solely of cash and marketable securities and exceeded the exercise price, the Warrant would automatically convert into the right to receive the net consideration that would have been payable on the underlying shares, and (b) in other Fundamental Transactions, the acquiring or successor entity would assume the Warrant and the Company’s obligations thereunder. As a result of the Amendment, the Warrant no longer contains these automatic conversion or assumption provisions with respect to Fundamental Transactions. All other provisions of the Warrant remain in full force and effect.

 

The foregoing description of the Amendment is summary in nature and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Amendment, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.3 hereto and is incorporated by reference herein.

 

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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
10.1*   Note Modification and Conversion Agreement, dated as of April 24, 2026, by and between Profusa, Inc. and NorthView Sponsor I LLC
10.2   Amendment No. 1 to Note Modification and Conversion Agreement, dated as of April 29, 2026, by and between Profusa, Inc. and NorthView Sponsor I LLC
10.3   Amendment to Warrant to Purchase Shares of Common Stock, dated April 29, 2026, issued by the Company to Ascent Partners Fund LLC
104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

* Certain information has been redacted from this exhibit pursuant to Item 601(b)(10)(iv) of Regulation S-K because it is both not material and is the type of information that is treated as private or confidential by the Registrant. The Registrant hereby agrees to furnish an unredacted copy of the exhibit to the SEC upon request.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainty. All statements contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the outcome of the Panel’s pending decision regarding the Company’s compliance with the Bid Price Rule, MVLS Rule, and the MVPHS Rule, the Company’s ability to regain compliance with Nasdaq listing standards, the potential conversion of the Note into shares of Common Stock pursuant to the Note Modification and Conversion Agreement, and the effect of the Warrant Amendment on the Holder’s rights in connection with Fundamental Transactions. Words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” and “project” and other similar words and expressions are intended to signify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and conditions but rather are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond management’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to general economic conditions, market conditions, interest rates, and other factors. Investors are cautioned that there can be no assurance actual results or business conditions will not differ materially from those projected or suggested in such forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Please refer to the risks detailed from time to time in the reports we file with the SEC, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC, as well as other filings on Form 10-Q and periodic filings on Form 8-K, for additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated or implied by such forward-looking statements. We disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, unless required by law.

 

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SIGNATURE

 

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.

 

April 29, 2026 Profusa, Inc.
     
  By: /s/ Ben Hwang
  Name:  Ben Hwang
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

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FAQ

What changes did Profusa (PFSA) make to its promissory note with NorthView Sponsor I LLC?

Profusa amended its promissory note to fix outstanding principal at $1,869,796, make it non‑interest bearing, and extend maturity to December 31, 2026. The holder can convert principal into common stock after a resale registration, subject to pricing and ownership limits.

How can the amended note for Profusa (PFSA) be converted into common stock?

The holder may convert all or part of the note’s principal into Profusa common stock any time after a resale registration is effective. The conversion price is the greater of 95% of the closing share price on the conversion date or $0.35 per share, with a 4.99% ownership cap.

What is the 19.99% Exchange Cap mentioned in Profusa’s (PFSA) filing?

Profusa agreed not to issue conversion shares exceeding 19.99% of common shares outstanding on the agreement date unless stockholders approve or a Nasdaq exception applies. The company must seek this stockholder approval within 90 days of the amendment and every four months thereafter until obtained.

Why did Nasdaq notify Profusa (PFSA) about noncompliance with listing standards?

Nasdaq informed Profusa it failed to regain compliance with the $15,000,000 market value of publicly held shares requirement. This comes on top of earlier deficiencies for the $1.00 minimum bid price and $50 million market value of listed securities, putting its Nasdaq Global Market listing at risk.

What happens next in Profusa’s (PFSA) Nasdaq compliance process?

A Nasdaq Hearings Panel will consider Profusa’s new market‑value‑of‑publicly‑held‑shares deficiency alongside earlier bid‑price and market‑value‑of‑listed‑securities issues. Profusa can submit its views in writing by May 5, 2026, but there is no assurance the Panel will allow continued listing.

How was Profusa’s (PFSA) warrant with Ascent Partners Fund LLC amended?

Profusa amended a warrant for up to 3,333,333 shares at $0.50 per share by deleting its section on treatment of consideration in fundamental transactions. As a result, the warrant no longer automatically converts into deal consideration or requires assumption by a successor in such transactions.

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