EXICURE, INC. 8-K

What Happened

• Exicure, Inc. announced it received a notification from Nasdaq on May 28, 2026 that it was not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) due to the delayed filing of its Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
• The company stated the delay stemmed primarily from changes in its financial reporting personnel and related filing procedures. Exicure filed the Form 10‑Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 with the SEC on May 29, 2026 and believes it has regained compliance. A press release dated June 1, 2026 was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8‑K.

Key Details

• Nasdaq notice date: May 28, 2026.
• Form 10‑Q filed: May 29, 2026 (quarter ended March 31, 2026).
• Cited reason for delay: personnel changes in financial reporting and related filing procedures.
• Exhibits: Press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 (covering the disclosure).

Why It Matters

• For investors, the item is about regulatory compliance rather than new financial results: timely SEC filings are required by Nasdaq and are an important governance signal.
• The company reports it has remedied the filing lapse, which reduces near‑term regulatory risk (e.g., potential delisting proceedings) associated with late filings.
• The disclosure notes internal changes in financial reporting personnel/procedures; investors may want to watch subsequent filings and any comments in future SEC reports for impacts on disclosure controls or reporting quality.