Hyperion DeFi Faces Delisting Notice, Board Changes
Ticker: HYPD · Form: 8-K · Filed: Sep 8, 2025 · CIK: 1682639
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Hyperion Defi, INC. (HYPD) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Risk Level | high |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 4 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.0001, $2,500,000 |
| Sentiment | bearish |
Sentiment: bearish
Topics: delisting, listing-standards, corporate-governance
TL;DR
Nasdaq is threatening to delist Hyperion DeFi; board shakeup also happening.
AI Summary
Hyperion DeFi, Inc. (formerly EyenovIA, Inc.) filed an 8-K on September 8, 2025, reporting a change in its listing status. The company received a notice of delisting or failure to satisfy a continued listing rule or standard from the Nasdaq Stock Market. This filing also disclosed the departure of directors or certain officers, the election of directors, and compensatory arrangements for certain officers.
Why It Matters
This filing indicates potential delisting from a major stock exchange, which could significantly impact the company's liquidity, investor confidence, and stock price.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: high — A notice of delisting from a major exchange like Nasdaq poses a significant risk to the company's continued trading and market viability.
Key Players & Entities
- HYPERION DEFI, INC. (company) — Registrant
- EYENOVIA, INC. (company) — Former company name
- Nasdaq Stock Market (company) — Exchange issuing delisting notice
- September 2, 2025 (date) — Earliest event reported
- September 8, 2025 (date) — Filing date
FAQ
What specific listing rule or standard did Hyperion DeFi fail to satisfy, leading to the delisting notice?
The filing states that Hyperion DeFi, Inc. received a notice of delisting or failure to satisfy a continued listing rule or standard from the Nasdaq Stock Market, but does not specify the exact rule or standard in the provided text.
When was the earliest event reported in this 8-K filing?
The earliest event reported in this 8-K filing was on September 2, 2025.
What was Hyperion DeFi, Inc.'s former name?
Hyperion DeFi, Inc.'s former name was EYENOVIA, INC.
What other significant corporate events are disclosed in this filing besides the delisting notice?
The filing also discloses the departure of directors or certain officers, the election of directors, and compensatory arrangements of certain officers.
What is the business address of Hyperion DeFi, Inc.?
The business address of Hyperion DeFi, Inc. is 295 Madison Avenue, Suite 2400, New York, NY 10017.
Filing Stats: 952 words · 4 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 10.7 · Accepted 2025-09-08 16:12:49
Key Financial Figures
- $0.0001 — h registered) Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share HYPD The Nasdaq Stock Mar
- $2,500,000 — December 31, 2024 was below the minimum $2,500,000 required for continued listing under Li
Filing Documents
- tm2525486d1_8k.htm (8-K) — 29KB
- 0001104659-25-088248.txt ( ) — 192KB
- hypd-20250902.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- hypd-20250902_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 33KB
- hypd-20250902_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 22KB
- tm2525486d1_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB
01 Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing
Item 3.01 Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing. As previously reported, on April 29, 2025, Hyperion DeFi, Inc. (the "Company") received a notice from the staff (the "Staff") of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") stating that the Company's stockholders' equity as reported in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 was below the minimum $2,500,000 required for continued listing under Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) (the "Minimum Equity Requirement"). On September 2, 2025, the Company received a notice from the Staff indicating that the Company has regained compliance with the Minimum Equity Requirement. Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On September 2, 2025, Michael Rowe notified the Board of Directors (the "Board") of the Company of his intent to resign from his position as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Pending the effectiveness of Mr. Rowe's resignation, Hyunsu Jung, who is currently the Company's Chief Investment Officer and a member of the Board, will serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary of the Company. Mr. Jung will work with Mr. Rowe to ensure a smooth transition. In addition, on September 8, 2025, the Board of the Company expanded the size of the Board to six (6) members and appointed Happy Walters as a member of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Walters will serve as a director until the Company's 2026 annual meeting of stockholders and thereafter until his successor has been elected and qualified or until his earlier death, resignation or removal. Mr. Walters has also been appointed to serve on the Board's Nominating and Governance Committee . Mr. Walters, age 58, is the founder of and has been Chief Executive Officer of Blue Horizon Capital LLC since 2019, wher
01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit Number Description 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the inline XBRL document).
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. HYPERION DEFI, INC. Date: September 8, 2025 /s/ Hyunsu Jung Hyunsu Jung Interim Chief Executive Officer