Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ:XCUR) (the "Company") today announced that it received a notification letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") on June 5, 2026 indicating that the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1), which requires companies listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market to maintain a minimum of $2.5 million in stockholders' equity.

The notification has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company's common stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market. Under Nasdaq rules, the Company has 45 calendar days, or until July 20, 2026, to submit a plan to regain compliance. If Nasdaq accepts the Company's plan, Nasdaq may grant an extension of up to 180 calendar days from the date of the notice to regain compliance.