Portage Biotech Receives Extension of Time to Attain Compliance With Stock Exchange Continued Listing Requirements

DOVER, Del., Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Portage Biotech, Inc. (“Portage” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: PRTG), a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company with a portfolio of innovative therapeutics, today announced that on February 11, 2025, it received notification from The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC (“Nasdaq”) that Nasdaq has accepted Portage’s compliance plan and has granted the Company the extension to regain compliance with the continued listing standards on The Nasdaq Capital Market (the “Capital Market”) as set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) whereby the minimum shareholders’ equity is at least $2.5 million or meet either of the alternative continued listing standards for the Capital Market, relating to market value of listed securities of at least $35 million or net income from continued operations of at least $500,000 in the most recently completed fiscal year or in two of the last three most recently completed fiscal years.

Nasdaq will periodically review Portage’s adherence to the plan milestones. If Portage is not in compliance with the continued listing standards by June 9, 2025, or if Portage does not make progress consistent with the plan during the plan period, Nasdaq will initiate delisting proceedings as appropriate. At that time, the Company may appeal Nasdaq’s determination to a Hearings Panel.

About Portage Biotech, Inc.

Portage Biotech is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company advancing a pipeline of novel biologics to transform the immune system’s ability to fight cancer. For more information, visit .

Forward-Looking Statements

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Alexander Pickett, Chief Executive Officer