Windtree Regains Compliance with Nasdaq

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Windtree Therapeutics, Inc. (NasdaqCM: WINT) announced that it has regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement, as detailed in a Bid Price Compliance Letter received on March 13, 2023. The company had previously fallen below the $1.00 bid price threshold, receiving a notification on June 3, 2022. However, Windtree successfully maintained a closing bid price above $1.00 for ten consecutive trading days, achieving compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). This milestone supports Windtree's ongoing development of cardiovascular interventions, including istaroxime for acute heart failure.

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• Regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement.
• Success in maintaining a closing bid price above $1.00 for ten consecutive days.

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• None.

WARRINGTON, Pa., March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Windtree Therapeutics, Inc. (“Windtree” or the “Company”) (NasdaqCM: WINT), a biotechnology company focused on advancing late-stage interventions for cardiovascular disorders, today announced it has received a Bid Price Compliance Letter from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") informing Windtree that it has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market.

The Company was previously notified by Nasdaq on June 3, 2022 that it was not in compliance with the minimum bid price rule because its common stock failed to meet the closing bid price of $1.00 or more for 30 consecutive trading days, as required by the Nasdaq Listing Rules. To regain compliance with the Rule, the Company was required to maintain a minimum closing bid price of $1.00 or more for at least 10 consecutive trading days. This requirement was met on March 13, 2023, the tenth consecutive trading day of the Company’s common stock bid price closing above $1.00.

About Windtree Therapeutics, Inc.
Windtree Therapeutics, Inc. is advancing multiple late-stage interventions for cardiovascular disorders to treat patients in moments of crisis. Using new scientific and clinical approaches, Windtree is developing a multi-asset franchise anchored around compounds with an ability to activate SERCA2a, with lead candidate, istaroxime, being developed as a first-in-class treatment for acute heart failure and for early cardiogenic shock. Windtree’s heart failure platform includes follow-on oral pre-clinical SERCA2a activator assets as well. In pulmonary care, Windtree has focused on facilitating the transfer of the KL4 surfactant platform, to its licensee, Lee’s Pharmaceutical (HK) Ltd. Included in Windtree’s portfolio is rostafuroxin, a novel precision drug product targeting hypertensive patients with certain genetic profiles.

Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company may, in some cases, use terms such as "predicts," "believes," "potential," "proposed," "continue," "estimates," "anticipates," "expects," "plans," "intends," "may," "could," "might," "will," "should" or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on information available to the Company as of the date of this press release and are subject to numerous important factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from the Company’s current expectations. Examples of such risks and uncertainties include: risks and uncertainties associated with the economic and social consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, including any adverse impact on the Company’s clinical trials, clinical trial timelines or disruption in supply chain; the success and advancement of the clinical development programs for istaroxime and the Company’s other product candidates; the impacts of political unrest, including as a result of geopolitical tension, including the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of China (Taiwan), and any sanctions, export controls or other restrictive actions that may be imposed by the United States and/or other countries which could have an adverse impact on the Company’s operations, including through disruption in supply chain or access to potential international clinical trial sites, and through disruption, instability and volatility in the global markets, which could have an adverse impact on the Company’s ability to access the capital markets; the Company’s ability to secure significant additional capital as and when needed; the Company’s ability to access the debt or equity markets; the Company’s ability to manage costs and execute on its operational and budget plans; the results, cost and timing of the Company’s clinical development programs, including any delays to such clinical trials relating to enrollment or site initiation; risks related to technology transfers to contract manufacturers and manufacturing development activities; delays encountered by the Company, contract manufacturers or suppliers in manufacturing drug products, drug substances, and other materials on a timely basis and in sufficient amounts; risks relating to rigorous regulatory requirements, including that: (i) the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or other regulatory authorities may not agree with the Company on matters raised during regulatory reviews, may require significant additional activities, or may not accept or may withhold or delay consideration of applications, or may not approve or may limit approval of the Company’s product candidates, and (ii) changes in the national or international political and regulatory environment may make it more difficult to gain regulatory approvals and risks related to the Company’s efforts to maintain and protect the patents and licenses related to its product candidates; risks that the Company may never realize the value of its intangible assets and have to incur future impairment charges; risks related to the size and growth potential of the markets for the Company’s product candidates, and the Company’s ability to service those markets; the Company’s ability to develop sales and marketing capabilities, whether alone or with potential future collaborators; and the rate and degree of market acceptance of the Company’s product candidates, if approved. These and other risks are described in the Company’s periodic reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission and available at www.sec.gov. Any forward-looking statements that the Company makes in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this press release.

Contact Information:

Monique Kosse
LifeSci Advisors
212.915.3820 or monique@lifesciadvisors.com

FAQ

What is the significance of Windtree's compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement?

Windtree regained compliance, allowing its stock to remain listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, which is crucial for visibility and investor confidence.

When did Windtree Therapeutics regain compliance with Nasdaq?

Windtree regained compliance on March 13, 2023, after meeting the closing bid price requirement for ten consecutive days.

What was the previous notification from Nasdaq regarding Windtree?

Windtree was notified on June 3, 2022, that it was not in compliance with the minimum bid price rule due to its stock trading below $1.00.

What are Windtree's primary product development focuses?

Windtree is focused on late-stage interventions for cardiovascular disorders, particularly the development of istaroxime for acute heart failure.

How does Windtree's compliance status impact its stock performance?

Regaining compliance can enhance investor confidence and stabilize the stock price, positively impacting overall market perception.