Spruce Biosciences Awaits Stockholder Vote for Nasdaq Relisting

Deal News | Jun 12, 2025 | HealthCap Venture Capital

Spruce Biosciences Awaits Stockholder Vote for Nasdaq Relisting

Spruce Biosciences, Inc., a late-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in therapies for neurological disorders, has secured conditional approval from The Nasdaq Stock Market to resume trading of its common stock. This approval is contingent upon obtaining stockholder approval for a proposed reverse stock split during the company's 2025 Annual Meeting. Spruce's management believes the reverse split will help meet Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement, thereby enhancing stockholder value and attracting potential investors. The meeting will be held virtually on July 22, 2025, at which point stockholders are urged to vote on the proposal. The company emphasizes the potential benefits of a higher stock price, which include increased investor interest and eligibility for institutional investments. The trading on Nasdaq is anticipated by August 5, 2025.

Sectors

  • Biopharmaceuticals
  • Financial Markets

Geography

  • United States – Spruce Biosciences is based in South San Francisco, California, and its trading and regulatory actions are U.S.-based, specifically concerning Nasdaq.

Industry

  • Biopharmaceuticals – Spruce Biosciences operates in the biopharmaceutical industry, focusing on novel therapies for neurological disorders.
  • Financial Markets – The article discusses the company's Nasdaq trading status and compliance measures related to financial market regulations.

Financials

  • N/A – Financial figures such as stock price or transaction value are not disclosed in this article.

Participants

NameRoleTypeDescription
Spruce Biosciences, Inc.Target CompanyCompanyA late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on treatments for neurological disorders.
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLCSecurities ExchangeCompanyThe stock exchange where Spruce’s stock is planning to resume trading.
Samir GharibPresident and CFOPersonExecutive at Spruce Biosciences actively discussing the relisting efforts.
HealthCap Venture CapitalPrivate Equity FirmCompanyA PE firm involved in funding Spruce Biosciences.
Inizio Evoke CommsPR FirmCompanyPublic Relations representative for Spruce Biosciences.