Signal Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGNL) Files An 8-K Other EventsItem 8.01 Other Events.
On November 28, 2016, Signal Genetics, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that it had received a letter from The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (“NASDAQ”) notifying the Company that it had regained compliance with NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 5550(a)(2), as the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock had been at or above $1.00 per share for at least ten consecutive trading days as of November 21, 2016. The letter further stated that this matter, which had been previously communicated to the Company in NASDAQ’s noncompliance notice dated November 24, 2015, is now closed. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Additional Information about the Proposed Merger and Where to Find It
In connection with the previously disclosed proposed merger between Signal Genetics, Inc. and Miragen Therapeutics, Inc., Signal and Miragen intend to file relevant materials with the SEC, including a registration statement on Form S-4 that will contain a proxy statement/prospectus/information statement. Investors and security holders of Signal and Miragen are urged to read these materials when they become available because they will contain important information about Signal, Miragen and the proposed merger. The proxy statement/prospectus/information statement and other relevant materials (when they become available), and any other documents filed by Signal with the SEC, may be obtained free of charge at the SEC web site at www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Signal by directing a written request to: Signal Genetics, Inc., 5740 Fleet Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008, Attention: Investor Relations. Investors and security holders are urged to read the proxy statement/prospectus/information statement and the other relevant materials when they become available before making any voting or investment decision with respect to the proposed merger.
This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities in connection with the proposed merger shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Reference is made to the Exhibit Index included with this Current Report on Form 8-K.
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About Signal Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGNL)
Signal Genetics, Inc. is a commercial stage, molecular genetic diagnostic company. The Company is focused on providing diagnostic services that help physicians to make decisions concerning the care of cancer patients. The Company’s diagnostic service is the Myeloma Prognostic Risk Signature (MyPRS) test. The MyPRS test is a microarray-based gene expression profile (GEP), assay that measures the expression level of specific genes and groups of genes that are designed to predict an individual’s long-term clinical outcome/prognosis, giving a basis for personalized treatment options. The Company’s MyPRS test provides a whole-genomic expression profile of a patient’s multiple myeloma (MM). The Company offers MyPRS test in its laboratory located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Company is licensed to sell its test in all 50 states. Signal Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGNL) Recent Trading Information
Signal Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:SGNL) closed its last trading session 00.00 at 9.79 with 38,761 shares trading hands.