Press Releases April 22, 2026 04:45 PM

BIO-key Receives Notice of Non-Compliance from Nasdaq Related to Delay of its Form 10-K Filing

BIO-key Receives Nasdaq Notice for Delay in 2025 Annual Report Filing; Plans to File Soon

By Maya Rios BKYI
BIO-key Receives Notice of Non-Compliance from Nasdaq Related to Delay of its Form 10-K Filing
BKYI

BIO-key International, Inc., a leader in biometric identity and access management technologies, received a notification from Nasdaq for non-compliance due to a delayed filing of its 2025 annual report (Form 10-K). The company is working closely with auditors and expects to file the report next week. This notice does not immediately affect the trading status of its shares.

Key Points

  • BIO-key failed to timely file its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, triggering Nasdaq non-compliance notice.
  • No immediate impact on the listing or trading of BIO-key's common stock on Nasdaq Capital Market.
  • BIO-key is finalizing the annual report and expects to file it shortly, aiming to regain compliance quickly.

HOLMDEL, N.J., April 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BIO-key International, Inc. (Nasdaq: BKYI), a global leader in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and biometric authentication technologies, announced today that it has received a notification letter from The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC informing the Company that it was not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), which requires listed companies to timely file all required periodic financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission, due to the Company’s failure to timely file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. The Notification Letter has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company’s common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

BIO-key is working with its auditors to finalize its Form 10-K which it expects to file next week.

About BIO-key International, Inc. (www.BIO-key.com)

BIO-key is revolutionizing authentication and cybersecurity with biometric-centric, multi-factor identity and access management (IAM) software securing access for over forty million users. BIO-key allows customers to choose the right authentication factors for diverse use cases, including phoneless, tokenless, and passwordless biometric options. Its cloud hosted or on-premise PortalGuard IAM solution provides cost-effective, easy-to-deploy, convenient, and secure access to computers, information, applications, and high-value transactions.

Engage with BIO-key:

Facebook – Corporate:https://www.facebook.com/BIOkeyInternational/ LinkedIn – Corporate:https://www.linkedin.com/company/bio-key-international X – Corporate:@BIOkeyIntlX – Investors:@BIO_keyIRStockTwits:BIO_keyIR  

Investor Contacts:
William Jones, David Collins
Catalyst IR
[email protected]
212-924-9800


Risks

  • Ongoing delays or further issues in financial reporting could lead to sanctions or delisting from Nasdaq, impacting investor confidence.
  • The delay might signal internal control or audit challenges, generating uncertainty about the company's financial health.
  • Market and technology sectors involved in IAM and cybersecurity may experience indirect impacts due to reputation and compliance concerns with BIO-key.

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