Liminatus Pharma Seeks Shareholder Approval for 1-for-50 Reverse Stock Split to Avoid Nasdaq Delisting
LIMN is trading near its 52-week low of $0.095 (14% above the low) on light trading volume (0.1× avg).
Summary
Liminatus Pharma is seeking shareholder approval for a reverse stock split of up to 1-for-50 shares, a critical measure aimed at increasing its stock price to meet Nasdaq's minimum bid requirements and avoid delisting.
Key Events · Corporate Governance and Compliance · LIMN
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Reverse Stock Split Proposal
Shareholders will vote on authorizing the Board of Directors to approve a reverse stock split of up to 1-for-50 shares, with the exact ratio to be determined by the Board.
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Nasdaq Delisting Threat
The primary purpose of the reverse split is to regain compliance with Nasdaq's $1 minimum bid price rule, following a delisting notice received on January 15, 2026, with a compliance deadline of July 14, 2026.
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Significant Share Reduction
If approved at a 1-for-50 ratio, the number of outstanding common shares would be reduced from approximately 50.6 million to about 1.01 million. Fractional shares will be rounded up.
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Board Discretion on Ratio and Timing
The Board will have discretion to determine the final reverse split ratio (up to 1-for-50) and the effective date, if the proposal is approved by shareholders.
Analysis · LIMN · Life Sciences
This preliminary proxy statement reveals Liminatus Pharma's critical proposal to shareholders for a reverse stock split of up to 1-for-50 shares. This drastic measure is explicitly aimed at increasing the per-share price to meet Nasdaq's minimum bid requirements and avoid delisting. Given the company's recent 10-Q filing reiterating substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern and a formal Nasdaq delisting notice received in May, this proposal is a high-stakes attempt to maintain its exchange listing. Failure to approve could force the stock to trade on less liquid over-the-counter markets, severely impacting investor confidence and access to capital.
At the time of this filing, LIMN was trading at $0.11 on NASDAQ in the Life Sciences sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $5.4M. The 52-week trading range was $0.10 to $17.55. This filing was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 9 out of 10.