GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2026 / Moolec Science S.A. ("Moolec" or the "Company") today announced that Nasdaq Staff has issued a memorandum to the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the "Panel") concluding that there is sufficient basis to grant Moolec an exception through June 29, 2026 to demonstrate compliance with the stockholders' equity requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) (the "Stockholders' Equity Requirement"), subject to certain disclosure conditions.
The Staff memo reflects Nasdaq's acknowledgment of the material improvement in Moolec's balance sheet following a series of accounting and corporate events completed during the fourth quarter of 2025, which the Company believes have restored compliance with the Stockholders' Equity Requirement.
During December 2025, bankruptcy proceedings involving certain subsidiaries resulted in the transfer of decision-making authority and the Company's loss of control over those entities. In accordance with IFRS 10.25, the loss of control constituted derecognition events, requiring the removal of the subsidiaries from Moolec's consolidated financial statements.
Specifically, on December 26, 2025, Bioceres S.A. commenced bankruptcy proceedings, resulting in Moolec's loss of control over Bioceres S.A. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Bioceres LLC. These derecognition events have resulted in a gain of approximately $91.0 million associated with the loss of control of Bioceres S.A. and an additional gain of approximately $5.2 million associated with the loss of control of Bioceres LLC.
In addition, on December 31, 2025, Theo I SCSp commenced bankruptcy proceedings, resulting in Moolec's loss of control over that entity and a further derecognition gain of approximately $4.6 million, also recognized in accordance with IFRS 10.25.
The foregoing derecognition events, together with the recognition of intercompany liabilities arising from the loss of control, which were previously eliminated in consolidation, as well as the conversion of certain preference into ordinary shares, have resulted in a substantial increase in Moolec's stockholders' equity.
Based on these developments, the Company believes it has regained compliance with the Stockholders' Equity Requirement. If the Panel grants an exception, Moolec intends to fully satisfy the conditions outlined in the Staff memo and any related Panel requests. Moolec remains focused on maintaining compliance with Nasdaq's continued listing standards while advancing its strategic priorities and strengthening its financial foundation.
About Moolec Science SA
Moolec Science is an innovation-driven company engineering plants and microbes to unlock scalable protein solutions for the global food system. By integrating Molecular Farming and precision fermentation, Moolec combines the cost efficiency of crops with the functionality and nutrition of animal proteins, creating sustainable and commercially viable ingredients. The Company's diversified pipeline includes alternative proteins, bioactive compounds, nutritional oils, and biological inputs for regenerative agriculture. Moolec has a robust intellectual property portfolio with more than 118 granted and pending patents across multiple technology platforms. With operations spanning the United States, Europe and South America, Moolec is advancing a seed-to-ingredient approach designed to transform the future of food production. Moolec is publicly listed on Nasdaq under the ticker "MLEC." For more information, please visit www.moolecscience.com and ir.moolecscience.com.
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SOURCE: Moolec Science
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