PyroGenesis Receives Nasdaq Notification Letter Regarding Minimum Bid Price Deficiency
November 25 2022 - 04:15PM
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PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (http://pyrogenesis.com) (TSX: PYR)
(NASDAQ: PYR) (FRA: 8PY), a TSX30® and a Deloitte Technology Fast
50
TM high-tech company (hereinafter referred to as
the “Company” or “PyroGenesis”), that designs, develops,
manufactures and commercializes advanced plasma processes and
sustainable solutions which are geared to reduce greenhouse gases
(GHG), announced today that on November 22, 2022, it received a
written notification (the “Notification Letter”) from the Nasdaq
Stock Market LLC (“NASDAQ”) indicating that, for the last thirty
consecutive business days, the closing bid price for the Company’s
common shares (the “Shares”) had closed below the minimum bid price
of US$1.00 per share listing requirement under NASDAQ Listing Rule
5550(a)(2).
The NASDAQ notification letter does not affect
day-to-day trading and does not result in the delisting of the
Company's Shares.
The Notification Letter is only a notification
of share price deficiency at this moment in time, and has no
immediate effect on the listing of the Shares, which will continue
to trade uninterrupted on NASDAQ under the ticker “PYR”. The Shares
are also listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, and the Nasdaq
Notification Letter does not affect the Company’s compliance status
with that listing.
The Company has been provided 180 calendar days,
or until May 22, 2023 – in accordance with the NASDAQ Listing Rule
5810(c)(3)(A) – to regain compliance with NASDAQ Listing Rule
5550(a)(2). To regain compliance, the Company's ordinary shares
must achieve a closing bid price of at least US$1.00 for a minimum
of 10 consecutive trading days. At the end of that initial 180-day
period on May 22, 2023, the Company may be eligible for an
additional 180-day calendar day compliance period to regain
compliance.
If at any time during the compliance period the
Company's closing bid price is at least US$1.00 for a minimum of 10
consecutive business days, NASDAQ will provide PyroGenesis with a
written confirmation of renewed compliance and the matter will be
resolved.
NASDAQ Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) requires listed
securities to maintain a minimum bid price of US$1.00 per
share, and Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) provides that a failure to
meet the minimum closing 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 ordinary shares for
the 30 consecutive business days from October 10,
2022, to November 21, 2022, the Company currently does
not meet the minimum bid price requirement.
PyroGenesis’ business operations are not
affected by the receipt of the Notification Letter. The Company
will continuously monitor its closing bid price between now and May
22, 2023 and will evaluate its available options to regain
compliance with NASDAQ’s minimum bid price rule within the
compliance period. The Company fully expects to resolve the
deficiency and regain compliance with the NASDAQ Listing Rules.
On a separate and unrelated matter, the Company
announces the departure of General Counsel Audrey
Haligua. Until further notice, the Company believes it
is better served by relying on outside counsel to fulfill the
responsibilities of the General Counsel role. We wish Ms. Haligua
well in her future endeavors.
About PyroGenesis Canada
Inc.
PyroGenesis Canada Inc., a high-tech company, is
a leader in the design, development, manufacture and
commercialization of advanced plasma processes and sustainable
solutions which reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) and are economically
attractive alternatives to conventional “dirty” processes.
PyroGenesis has created proprietary, patented and advanced plasma
technologies that are being vetted and adopted by multiple
multibillion dollar industry leaders in four massive markets: iron
ore pelletization, aluminum, waste management, and additive
manufacturing. With a team of experienced engineers, scientists and
technicians working out of its Montreal office, and its 3,800 m2
and 2,940 m2 manufacturing facilities, PyroGenesis maintains its
competitive advantage by remaining at the forefront of technology
development and commercialization. The operations are ISO
9001:2015 and AS9100D certified, having been ISO certified since
1997. For more information, please visit: www.pyrogenesis.com.
This press release contains certain
forward-looking statements, including, without limitation,
statements containing the words "may", "plan", "will", "estimate",
"continue", "anticipate", "intend", "expect", "in the process" and
other similar expressions which constitute "forward- looking
information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws.
Forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current
expectation and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks
and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those anticipated. These forward-looking statements
involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, our
expectations regarding the acceptance of our products by the
market, our strategy to develop new products and enhance the
capabilities of existing products, our strategy with respect to
research and development, the impact of competitive products and
pricing, new product development, and uncertainties related to the
regulatory approval process. Such statements reflect the current
views of the Company with respect to future events and are subject
to certain risks and uncertainties and other risks detailed from
time-to-time in the Company's ongoing filings with the securities
regulatory authorities, which filings can be found at
www.sedar.com, or at www.sec.gov. Actual results, events, and
performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The
Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward- looking statements either as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable
securities laws. Neither the Toronto Stock Exchange, its Regulation
Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the
Toronto Stock Exchange) nor the NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC accepts
responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press
release.
For further information please contact: Rodayna
Kafal, Vice President, IR/Comms. and Strategic BDPhone: (514)
937-0002, E-mail: ir@pyrogenesis.com RELATED LINK:
http://www.pyrogenesis.com/
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