GeoVax Labs, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOVX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing vaccines and immunotherapies against high-consequence infectious diseases and solid tumor cancers, announced on September 10, 2026, that it has requested a hearing before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel to appeal a delisting determination received on August 27, 2026. The determination relates to the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). The hearing is scheduled for October 13, 2026, and the request has stayed any suspension or delisting action pending the hearing and any extension period granted by the Panel. Consequently, GeoVax's common stock is expected to continue trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "GOVX" at least through that period. At the hearing, the company intends to present its plan to regain and maintain compliance with Nasdaq listing standards.
David Dodd, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GeoVax, commented, "We remain committed to maintaining GeoVax's Nasdaq listing and look forward to presenting our compliance plan to the Hearings Panel. Importantly, the Nasdaq process does not change our strategic priorities or our focus on execution. We continue to advance GEO-MVA toward its planned pivotal Phase 3 clinical program, pursue opportunities to strengthen our manufacturing and global preparedness capabilities, and engage potential strategic, funding and development partners across our portfolio." He added, "Our focus remains on building long-term value from GeoVax's vaccine and immuno-oncology programs while addressing the Company's near-term corporate and financing priorities. We believe the progress across our programs, together with the growing emphasis on vaccine supply resilience, biodefense preparedness and expanded global access, provides a strong foundation for our continued efforts."
The company reaffirmed its focus on key strategic priorities. GeoVax's priority program is GEO-MVA, an investigational Modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA)-based vaccine targeting mpox and smallpox. The program is advancing under an expedited regulatory pathway, with plans to initiate a pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial addressing the need for expanded orthopoxvirus vaccine supply and biodefense preparedness. In parallel, GeoVax continues to pursue manufacturing and product innovations intended to support broader access and preparedness, while evaluating strategic partnerships and funding opportunities aligned with its development priorities.
In oncology, GeoVax is developing Gedeptin®, a gene-directed enzyme prodrug therapy (GDEPT) designed to enhance immune checkpoint inhibitor activity. Gedeptin has completed a multicenter Phase 1/2 clinical trial in advanced head and neck cancer and is being advanced into combination strategies, including planned neoadjuvant and first-line settings. The company also maintains a broader MVA-based vaccine platform and intellectual property portfolio addressing high-consequence infectious diseases and global health preparedness. For more information, visit www.geovax.com.
The Nasdaq listing appeal is significant because it provides GeoVax with an opportunity to present a compliance plan and potentially avoid delisting, which would otherwise negatively impact the company's access to capital and investor confidence. Maintaining a Nasdaq listing is crucial for a clinical-stage biotechnology company like GeoVax, as it facilitates liquidity and supports ongoing financing needs for its expensive research and development programs. The company's ability to advance its pipeline, particularly the Phase 3 trial for GEO-MVA and the development of Gedeptin, depends on securing adequate funding. The growing global emphasis on vaccine supply resilience and biodefense preparedness, as highlighted by the company, may also present strategic opportunities. GeoVax's progress and the outcome of the Nasdaq hearing will be closely watched by investors and partners as the company seeks to build long-term value.
