VerifyMe Reclaims Nasdaq Compliance as Graphene Manufacturing Sees Volatility

Market activity was mixed early Monday, highlighted by a significant regulatory win for VerifyMe Inc. (NASDAQ: VRME). The stock climbed 3.5% in pre-market trading after the company announced it had officially satisfied Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirements, effectively removing the threat of delisting that had loomed since late last year.

Regulatory Turnaround for VerifyMe

The Rochester-based provider of brand protection and specialized logistics received formal notification from Nasdaq confirming that it has regained compliance with Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). This rule mandates a minimum closing bid price of $1.00 per share. VerifyMe successfully closed at or above this threshold for ten consecutive business days, spanning from January 13 through January 29, 2026.

This resolution comes after a period of uncertainty triggered on December 12, 2025, when Nasdaq notified the company that its share price had languished below the $1.00 mark for 30 consecutive trading days. The recent rally ensures the company will maintain its listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker VRME.

“We are pleased to have promptly regained compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement,” said Adam Stedham, VerifyMe’s Chief Executive Officer and President. “We are heavily focused on executing our strategy and creating long-term value for our shareholders.” The company continues to operate its dual-pronged business model, offering logistics for time-and-temperature-sensitive products alongside its anti-counterfeiting technology.

Graphene Manufacturing Group Slides

While VerifyMe stabilized its position, Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. faced downward pressure during the trading session. The stock dropped 6.67%, shedding $0.17 to close at $2.38. Volatility has been a defining characteristic for the company over the past year, with the share price swinging wildly between a 52-week low of $0.51 and a high of $3.98.

Despite opening the day at $2.55, the stock failed to hold its ground, fluctuating between $2.38 and $2.59 throughout the session. The company currently holds a market capitalization of roughly $300.32 million with 117.77 million shares outstanding. Financials indicate some headwinds, with the company reporting an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.08.

Capital Pool Activity

In the broader investment landscape, activity continues within the capital pool sector, exemplified by Toronto-based Cuspis Capital Ltd. Founded in October 2018, Cuspis operates as a capital pool company (CPC), a distinct corporate structure designed not to sell products, but to identify and acquire assets.

The firm’s primary mandate involves evaluating businesses or properties for potential acquisition or participation. These transactions, often serving as a vehicle for private companies to go public, are subject to strict regulatory oversight and, in many cases, require shareholder approval before being finalized on the exchange.