form8-k.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
September 23, 2010
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
EMCORE CORPORATION
Exact Name of Company as Specified in its Charter
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New Jersey
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0-22175
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22-2746503
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State of Incorporation
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Commission File Number
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IRS Employer Identification Number
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10420 Research Road, SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123
Address of principal executive offices, including zip code
(505) 332-5000
Company's telephone number, including area code
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Company under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 3.01 Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.
On September 23, 2010, EMCORE Corporation (the “Company”) received a notification from the NASDAQ Stock Market (the “NASDAQ”) indicating that the minimum bid price of the Company’s common stock has been below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days and as a result, the Company is not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing set forth in NASDAQ Listing Rule 5450(a)(1). The NASDAQ notice has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company’s common stock.
Under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company has a grace period of 180 calendar days, or until March 22, 2011, in which to regain compliance with the minimum bid price rule. To regain compliance, the closing bid price of he Company’s common stock must meet or exceed $1.00 per share for a minimum of ten consecutive business days during this 180-day grace period.
If the Company does not regain compliance before March 22, 2011, the NASDAQ stated that it will provide the Company with written notice that its securities are subject to delisting. At that time, the Company may appeal the NASDAQ’s determination to a NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Panel, which would stay any further delisting action by the NASDAQ pending a final decision by the panel. Alternatively, the Company may be eligible for an additional grace period if it meets the initial listing standards, with the exception of bid price, for the NASDAQ Capital Market, and the Company successfully applies for a transfer of its securities to that market. Such a transfer would provide the Company with an additional 180 calendar day period to regain compliance with the minimum bid requirement.
The Company actively monitors the price of its common stock and will consider available options, including, but not limited to, a reverse stock split, to regain compliance with the continued listing standards of the NASDAQ.
The Company issued a press release on September 29, 2010, disclosing its receipt of the notification from the NASDAQ. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release, dated September 29, 2010, issued by EMCORE Corporation.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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EMCORE CORPORATION
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Dated: September 29, 2010
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By: /s/ Reuben F. Richards, Jr.
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Name: Reuben F. Richards, Jr.
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Title: Executive Chairman and Interim Chief Financial Officer
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