Energous (NASDAQ: WATT) regains Nasdaq $1 bid price compliance and closes listing matter

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Energous Corporation reported that it has regained compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price listing requirement. The company had previously been granted until August 25, 2025 to lift its share price back above the required $1.00 per share minimum bid price under Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5550(a)(2). The Staff of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC notified Energous that for the 10 consecutive business days from August 11, 2025 to August 22, 2025, its minimum bid price was at or above $1.00.

Based on this 10-day trading period, Nasdaq determined that Energous again meets the Bid Price Rule for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market and informed the company that the compliance matter is now closed. This means Energous’ common stock remains listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the existing requirements.

Positive

• Energous regained compliance with Nasdaq’s $1.00 minimum bid price rule after its minimum bid price was at or above $1.00 for 10 consecutive business days from August 11–22, 2025, closing a prior listing deficiency matter.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Equity listing and market structure analyst

Energous regains Nasdaq bid-price compliance, removing delisting risk tied to the $1.00 threshold.

Energous Corporation received written confirmation from Nasdaq that it is back in compliance with the $1.00 per share minimum bid price requirement. The notice followed a 10 consecutive business-day period, from August 11, 2025 to August 22, 2025, during which the company’s minimum bid price was at or above the $1.00 level required by Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5550(a)(2).

This outcome closes a prior compliance episode in which Energous had been granted until August 25, 2025 to cure the deficiency. Regaining compliance removes the immediate procedural overhang related to potential delisting from the Nasdaq Capital Market that can arise when the bid price rule is not met. The company’s common stock continues to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under standard bid-price rules.

From a market-structure perspective, the key factor now is that Nasdaq has explicitly stated the matter is closed, which ends this specific listing-related review. Any future bid-price issues would depend on subsequent trading performance under Nasdaq’s rules and would be addressed, if necessary, through new notices or extension processes.

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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): August 25, 2025

ENERGOUS CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-36379		46-1318953
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

3590 North First Street, Suite 330

San Jose, California 95134

(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (408) 963-0200

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):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class registered		Trading symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.00001 per share		WATT		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 8.01. Other Events.

As previously disclosed in its Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 27, 2025, Energous Corporation d/b/a Energous Wireless Power Solutions (the “Company”) received a letter from the Listing Qualifications Department (the “Staff”) of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) granting the Company an additional 180 calendar days, or until August 25, 2025, to regain compliance with the $1.00 per share minimum bid price requirement required for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market pursuant to Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Bid Price Rule”).

On August 25, 2025, the Company received notice from the Staff notifying the Company that it had determined that for the 10 consecutive business days from August 11, 2025 to August 22, 2025, the Company’s minimum bid price had been $1.00 or greater. Accordingly, the Company had regained compliance with the Bid Price Rule for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market and that the matter is now closed.

SIGNATURES

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.

	ENERGOUS CORPORATION
Date: August 25, 2025	By:	/s/ Mallorie Burak
	Name:	Mallorie Burak
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Energous Corporation (WATT) announce in this 8-K filing?

Energous Corporation disclosed that Nasdaq has notified the company it has regained compliance with the $1.00 per share minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market, and that the related matter is now closed.

How did Energous regain compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price rule?

Nasdaq’s Listing Qualifications Staff determined that for the 10 consecutive business days from August 11, 2025 to August 22, 2025, Energous’ minimum bid price was $1.00 or greater, satisfying the bid price rule under Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5550(a)(2).

What prior issue did Energous have with Nasdaq before this notice?

Energous had previously received a letter granting an additional 180 days, until August 25, 2025, to regain compliance with the $1.00 per share minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

What does Nasdaq’s confirmation mean for Energous’ Nasdaq Capital Market listing?

Nasdaq’s confirmation that Energous has regained compliance with the Bid Price Rule means the company’s common stock continues to be listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the standard minimum bid price requirement, and the specific compliance matter has been closed.

What is the specific Nasdaq rule involved in Energous’ bid price compliance?

The relevant standard is Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5550(a)(2), which requires a $1.00 per share minimum bid price for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market.