Burcon NutraScience Corp.
BURCON NUTRASCIENCE ANNOUNCES RECEIPT OF NASDAQ LETTER REGARDING DEFICIENCY IN COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN LISTING RULES
DGAP-News: Burcon NutraScience Corp. / Key word(s): Miscellaneous BURCON NUTRASCIENCE ANNOUNCES RECEIPT OF NASDAQ LETTER REGARDING DEFICIENCY IN COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN LISTING RULES The Company has a compliance period of 180 calendar days, or until February 19, 2018, to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement. If at any time during the compliance period the Company’s closing bid price is at least US$1 for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days, Nasdaq will provide Burcon with a written confirmation of compliance and the matter will be closed. Burcon’s management is reviewing various options available to the Company, including regaining compliance and continued listing on The Nasdaq Global Market or applying for a transfer to The Nasdaq Capital Market. About Burcon NutraScience Corporation
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