SciSparc Ltd. Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Notification

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SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq: SPRC) announced on March 10, 2023, that it received a notice from Nasdaq indicating non-compliance with the minimum bid price requirement of $1.00 per share. The company has until September 5, 2023, to regain compliance, with a grace period of 180 days to achieve this by maintaining the minimum bid price for at least ten consecutive business days. Failure to do so could lead to delisting, although an additional compliance period may be available if other listing requirements are met. Currently, there is no immediate effect on the company's Nasdaq listing, and shares will continue to trade under the symbol SPRC.

Positive

• The company has 180 days to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement.
• Shares will continue to trade on Nasdaq without immediate delisting.

Negative

• Received notice of non-compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement.
• Risk of delisting if compliance is not regained within the set timeframe.

TEL AVIV, Israel, March 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq: SPRC), a specialty clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focusing on the development of therapies to treat disorders of the central nervous system (the “Company” or “SciSparc”), today announced it has received a written notice (the “Notice”) from Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) indicating that the Company is not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), which requires listed securities to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share. Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company has been granted a period of 180 calendar days to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. The Notice has no immediate effect on the Company’s Nasdaq listing or the trading of its ordinary shares, and during the grace period, as may be extended, the Company’s ordinary shares will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol “SPRC”.

According to the Notice, the Company has until September 5, 2023 to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. The Company can regain compliance, if at any time during this 180-day period, the closing bid price of its ordinary shares is at least $1.00 for a minimum of ten consecutive business days, in which case the Company will be provided with written confirmation of compliance and this matter will be closed. In the event that the Company does not regain compliance after the initial 180-day period, the Company may then be eligible for an additional 180-day compliance period if it meets the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards for The Nasdaq Capital Market, with the exception of the minimum bid price requirement. In this case, the Company will need to provide written notice of its intention to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period.

If the Company cannot demonstrate compliance by the allotted compliance period(s), Nasdaq’s staff will notify the Company that its ordinary shares are subject to delisting.

About SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq:SPRC):

SciSparc Ltd. is a specialty clinical-stage pharmaceutical company led by an experienced team of senior executives and scientists. SciSparc’s focus is on creating and enhancing a portfolio of technologies and assets based on cannabinoid pharmaceuticals. With this focus, the Company is currently engaged in the following drug development programs based on THC and/or non-psychoactive cannabidiol (CBD): SCI-110 for the treatment of Tourette Syndrome, for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and agitation; SCI-160 for the treatment of pain; and SCI-210 for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder and status epilepticus. The Company also has a wholly-owned subsidiary whose business focusses on the sale of hemp-based products on the Amazon.com marketplace. 

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. For example, SciSparc is using forward-looking statements when it discusses regaining compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements, and timing and effect thereof. Because such actions deal with future events and are based on the Company’s current expectations, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties, and actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this press release. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on SciSparc's current expectations, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties and actual results, performance or achievements of SciSparc could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this press release. The forward-looking statements contained or implied in this press release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in SciSparc's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 28, 2022, and in subsequent filings with the SEC. Except as otherwise required by law, SciSparc disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.

Investor Contact:

IR@scisparc.com
Tel: +972-3-6167055

FAQ

What is the deadline for SciSparc to regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement?

SciSparc has until September 5, 2023, to regain compliance.

What happens if SciSparc fails to meet the Nasdaq minimum bid price requirement?

If SciSparc does not regain compliance within the compliance period, it may face delisting.

What is the minimum bid price required by Nasdaq for SciSparc?

Nasdaq requires a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share for continued listing.

How long does SciSparc have to regain compliance after receiving the notice from Nasdaq?

SciSparc has a total of 180 calendar days to regain compliance.

Can SciSparc apply for an extension to the compliance period?

Yes, if it meets other listing requirements, SciSparc may be eligible for an additional 180-day compliance period.