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Nasdaq bid-price warning puts Rockwell Medical (RMTI) at risk of delisting

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Rockwell Medical, Inc. reported that Nasdaq notified the company on May 8, 2026 that its common stock no longer meets the Nasdaq Capital Market’s Minimum Bid Price Requirement, which requires a minimum closing bid price of $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days.

The notice does not immediately affect trading, and the shares will remain listed while Rockwell has 180 calendar days, until November 4, 2026, to regain compliance by having a closing bid price of at least $1.00 for ten consecutive business days. Rockwell has included a proposal for a reverse stock split in its 2026 proxy statement, which it believes could restore compliance if approved and implemented, though it cautions there is no assurance it will regain or maintain compliance or receive additional relief from Nasdaq.

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Nasdaq bid‑price deficiency raises delisting risk for Rockwell Medical.

Rockwell Medical has fallen out of compliance with Nasdaq’s $1.00 minimum bid price rule after 30 consecutive business days below that level. The stock remains on the Nasdaq Capital Market, but the company has a defined window to correct the deficiency.

Nasdaq granted an initial 180‑day compliance period, until November 4, 2026, during which the closing bid must reach at least $1.00 for ten consecutive business days. Failure to achieve this could lead to delisting proceedings unless additional time is granted.

The company has proposed a reverse stock split in its 2026 proxy, which it believes would restore compliance if approved and implemented. Actual outcomes depend on shareholder approval, market pricing after any split, and any further decisions by Nasdaq, all of which the company notes are uncertain.

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.
Nasdaq minimum bid price $1.00 per share Required closing bid price under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2)
Deficiency measurement period 30 consecutive business days Period during which Rockwell Medical’s bid was below $1.00
Initial compliance period length 180 calendar days Grace period granted to regain Nasdaq bid price compliance
Compliance deadline November 4, 2026 End of initial 180‑day Nasdaq compliance period
Required compliant trading span Ten consecutive business days Minimum period with bid at or above $1.00 to cure deficiency
Minimum Bid Price Requirement regulatory
"requires listed securities maintain a minimum closing bid price of $1.00 per share (the “Minimum Bid Price Requirement”)"
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
"not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirements set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2)"
Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) regulatory
"Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) provides that a failure to meet the Minimum Bid Price Requirement exists"
reverse stock split financial
"included in the Proxy Statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders a proposal to effect a reverse stock split"
A reverse stock split is when a company reduces the number of its shares outstanding, making each share more valuable. For example, if you own 100 shares worth $1 each, a 1-for-10 reverse split would turn your 100 shares into 10 shares worth $10 each. Companies often do this to boost their stock price and appear more stable to investors.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"We make, or incorporate by reference, “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
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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):  May 8, 2026
 
ROCKWELL MEDICAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware000-2366138-3317208
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
30142 S. Wixom Road, Wixom, Michigan 48393
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
(248) 960-9009
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
N/A
(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)
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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 Name of Each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 RMTI 
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 May 8, 2026, Rockwell Medical, Inc. (the “Company”) received written notice (the “Notice”) from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirements set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market. Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) requires listed securities maintain a minimum closing bid price of $1.00 per share (the “Minimum Bid Price Requirement”), and Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) provides that a failure to meet the Minimum Bid Price Requirement exists if the deficiency continues for a period of 30 consecutive business days. Based on the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock for the 30 consecutive business days prior to the date of the Notice, the Company currently does not meet the Minimum Bid Price Requirement.

The Notice has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company’s common stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market. Pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company has been provided an initial compliance period of 180 calendar days, or until November 4, 2026, to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement. During the compliance period, the Company’s common stock will continue to be listed and traded on The Nasdaq Capital Market. To regain compliance, the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock must meet or exceed $1.00 per share for a minimum of ten consecutive business days during the 180-calendar day grace period. In the event that the Company does not regain compliance by November 4, 2026, the Company may be eligible for additional time to reach compliance with the minimum bid price requirement.

The Company has included in the Proxy Statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders a proposal to effect a reverse stock split. If the proposal is approved by the Company’s stockholders and the reverse stock split is implemented, the Company believes it would regain compliance with the applicable Nasdaq continued listing requirements, including the Minimum Bid Price Requirement, although there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to regain or maintain compliance with all applicable Nasdaq listing standards.

Forward Looking Statements

We make, or incorporate by reference, “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, in this Current Report on Form 8-K. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and include information about our current expectations and possible or assumed future results of our operations. When we use words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” “could,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “forecast,” “project,” “intend,” "focus on," or similar expressions, or make statements regarding our intent, belief, or current expectations, we are making forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that the Company will meet the Minimum Bid Price Requirement during any compliance period or otherwise in the future, that the proposed reverse stock split will be approved or effected, that the Company will otherwise regain or maintain compliance with Nasdaq standards, or that Nasdaq will grant the Company any relief from delisting as necessary or whether the Company can agree to or ultimately meet applicable Nasdaq requirements for any such relief. Because these forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions that are subject to significant uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control or are subject to change, actual results could be materially different from the anticipated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. Reference is also made to other factors detailed from time to time in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including the its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and other filings that the Company makes from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, and could cause actual results to vary from expectations.

The forward-looking statements made in this Current Report on Form 8-K relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this Current Report on Form 8-K to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. The Company may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.





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.
 
 ROCKWELL MEDICAL, INC.
   
Date: May 8, 2026By: /s/ Mark Strobeck
  Mark Strobeck
  Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What Nasdaq issue did Rockwell Medical (RMTI) disclose in this 8-K?

Rockwell Medical disclosed it is no longer in compliance with Nasdaq’s $1.00 per share minimum bid price rule. The stock traded below this level for 30 consecutive business days, triggering a formal deficiency notice and a time-limited window to regain compliance.

How long does Rockwell Medical (RMTI) have to regain Nasdaq bid price compliance?

Rockwell Medical has an initial 180 calendar day compliance period, ending November 4, 2026, to regain compliance. During this period, its shares remain listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market while it works to meet the minimum bid requirement.

What must Rockwell Medical’s share price do to cure the Nasdaq deficiency?

To cure the deficiency, Rockwell Medical’s common stock must achieve a closing bid price of at least $1.00 per share for a minimum of ten consecutive business days. Meeting this standard within the 180‑day compliance period would restore compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid rule.

How is Rockwell Medical addressing the Nasdaq listing issue?

Rockwell Medical has included a proposal for a reverse stock split in its 2026 Annual Meeting proxy statement. If shareholders approve and the split is implemented, the company believes it would regain compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing standards, though this outcome is not assured.

Does the Nasdaq notice immediately affect trading in Rockwell Medical stock?

The Nasdaq notice has no immediate effect on trading; Rockwell Medical’s common stock continues to be listed and traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The notice formally sets a timetable for regaining compliance before any potential delisting actions might be considered.

Could Rockwell Medical receive more time beyond November 4, 2026 to comply?

The company states it may be eligible for additional time if it does not regain compliance by November 4, 2026. Any extension or relief would depend on Nasdaq’s determinations and Rockwell Medical’s ability to meet applicable requirements for such relief.

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