Venus Concept Inc. (Nasdaq: VERO) announced that its **Board of Directors has approved a plan to voluntarily delist its common stock from the Nasdaq Capital Market and deregister its shares with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) -- a major strategic shift that triggered a sharp sell-off in the company's stock. (turn0search13(RTTNews))

Delisting & Deregistration Plans

In a formal announcement, Venus Concept said it will file a Form 25 with the SEC on or about January 30, 2026, initiating the removal of its common stock from Nasdaq. The company expects the last trading day on Nasdaq to be around February 6, 2026. After that, it plans to file a Form 15 around February 9, 2026, which will suspend its periodic reporting obligations with the SEC, ending routine filings such as Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. (turn0search13)

Venus Concept stated that, although it currently meets Nasdaq's listing standards, the costs and administrative burdens of maintaining an SEC registration and public listing outweigh the benefits for the company and its shareholders. Management said the move is intended to reduce compliance expenses and allow greater focus on the company's turnaround plan and operational execution. (turn0search13)

Market Reaction: Shares Tumble

The delisting announcement sparked a significant negative reaction in the market, with Venus Concept's shares dropping sharply in pre-market trading. Reports indicated the stock plunged more than 50 % following the news, reflecting investor concern over the loss of public market liquidity and transparency. (turn0search3)

According to real-time market data, Venus Concept's stock was trading around $2.07-$2.38 -- down more than 50 % at one point -- after the news broke. (turn0search1)

Strategic Context & Rationale

Venus Concept is a medical aesthetic technology and hair restoration company developing minimally invasive and non-invasive platforms -- including Venus Versa, Venus Legacy, Venus Viva, Venus Bliss and robotic systems such as ARTAS iX -- marketed globally across more than 60 countries. (turn0search13)

The board's decision to exit the Nasdaq listing and deregister with the SEC is part of a broader turnaround and cost-containment strategy. Management noted that shedding the reporting and compliance obligations associated with a public listing can redirect resources to core operations and long-term value creation. (turn0search13)

The company also plans to continue working closely with Madryn Asset Management, which has been involved in strategic discussions and recently increased its stake in Venus Concept, including discussions around ways to reduce operating costs -- including potential delisting and deregistration. (turn0search9)

Implications for Shareholders & Liquidity

Once the delisting becomes effective and the company's registration is terminated:

• Venus Concept will no longer be subject to SEC periodic reporting obligations.
• Its stock will no longer trade on Nasdaq, reducing daily liquidity and potentially making it more challenging for retail investors to buy or sell shares unless Venus Concept finds an alternative trading venue (e.g., OTC markets).
• Transparency through SEC filings will end, though the company may choose to provide selective updates. (turn0search13)

Investors generally view deregistration as a material shift in reporting and market access, and such moves can reduce institutional interest -- factors likely contributing to the share price decline.

Outlook & Next Steps

Here's what to watch in the coming days:

• Filing of the Form 25 with the SEC (around January 30, 2026): Official notice of delisting start.
• Final Nasdaq trading day (expected around February 6, 2026): End of public exchange liquidity.
• Form 15 filing (expected around February 9, 2026): Cessation of routine SEC reporting.

As the company transitions out of the U.S. regulatory spotlight, investors and analysts will be watching how management reallocates saved resources toward operational priorities, and whether this move supports the turnaround strategy that Venus Concept has been pursuing.

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