Mitek Announces Receipt of Notice from Nasdaq

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Mitek Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MITK) received a notice from Nasdaq on December 16, 2022, indicating non-compliance with listing requirements due to the untimely filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. The company has until February 14, 2023, to submit a compliance plan to Nasdaq, which could allow for an extension of up to 180 days. Mitek aims to file the Form 10-K promptly to maintain its listing status.

Positive

• Mitek aims to file the Form 10-K promptly, showing intent to regain compliance.
• If Nasdaq accepts the compliance plan, an extension may be granted until June 12, 2023.

Negative

• Failure to file the Form 10-K on time raises concerns about operational transparency.
• Potential risk of delisting if the compliance plan is not accepted or executed.

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mitek Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MITK, www.miteksystems.com, “Mitek” or the “Company”), a global leader in digital identity and digital fraud prevention, today reported that it received a notice (the “Notice) on December 16, 2022 from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) advising the Company that it was not in compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements under the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) (the “Rule”) as a result of its failure to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 (the “Form 10-K”) in a timely manner.

Under Nasdaq rules, the Company has 60 calendar days from receipt of the Notice or until February 14, 2023, to submit a plan to regain compliance with the Rule. If Nasdaq accepts the Company’s plan, then Nasdaq may grant an exception of up to 180 calendar days from the due date of the Form 10-K, or until June 12, 2023, to regain compliance.

In response to the Notice, the Company intends to file the Form 10-K as promptly as possible in order to regain compliance with the Rule. However, if the Company does not submit the Form 10-K by February 14, 2023, the Company will submit a plan by such date to Nasdaq that outlines, as definitively as possible, the steps the Company will take to promptly file the Form 10-K.

About Mitek Systems, Inc.

Mitek (NASDAQ: MITK) is a global leader in digital identity and digital fraud prevention, with technology to bridge the physical and digital worlds. Mitek’s advanced identity verification technologies and global platform make digital access faster and more secure than ever, providing companies new levels of control, deployment ease and operation, while protecting the entire customer journey. More than 7,500 organizations use Mitek to enable trust and convenience for mobile check deposit, new account opening and more. Learn more at www.miteksystems.com.

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Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this news release relating to the Company or its management’s intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations or predictions of the future, including, but not limited to, statements relating to the filing of the Form 10-K and its ability to regain compliance with the Nasdaq continued listing standards constitute forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, risks related to the Company’s ability to file the Form 10-K and the Company’s ability to regain compliance with the Nasdaq continued listing standards.

Additional risks and uncertainties faced by the Company are contained from time to time in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including, but not limited to, the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, as filed with the SEC on December 13, 2021 and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K, which you may obtain for free on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Collectively, these risks and uncertainties could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those projected in its forward-looking statements and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update, amend or clarify these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

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Investor Contact:

Todd Kehrli or Jim Byers

MKR Investor Relations, Inc.

mitk@mkr-group.com

Source: Mitek Systems, Inc.

FAQ

What did Mitek Systems announce on December 16, 2022?

Mitek announced that it received a notice from Nasdaq due to non-compliance for not filing its Annual Report on Form 10-K timely.

What is the deadline for Mitek to regain compliance with Nasdaq?

Mitek has until February 14, 2023, to submit a compliance plan to Nasdaq.

What are the consequences if Mitek fails to submit the Form 10-K by February 14, 2023?

If Mitek does not submit the Form 10-K by the deadline, it must submit a compliance plan to Nasdaq to avoid potential delisting.

What could happen if Nasdaq accepts Mitek's compliance plan?

If accepted, Nasdaq may grant Mitek an extension of up to 180 days, until June 12, 2023, to regain compliance.