HOLMDEL, N.J., July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BIO-key^® International, Inc. (NASDAQ:BKYI), a global leader in Identity and Access Management and biometric authentication technologies, today announced that The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC has notified it that the trading of its common stock will recommence on the Nasdaq Capital Market effective with markets’ opening on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

Trading of BIO-key’s shares was restored following a June 16^th hearing with a Nasdaq Hearings Panel, in which the Panel determined the Company has regained compliance with the continued listing standards, including minimum bid price and SEC filing requirements. The Company will be subject to a Discretionary Panel Monitor pursuant to Nasdaq Rule 5815(d)(4)(B) for a period of one year until July 6, 2027.

BIO-key CEO Michael DePasquale commented, "We are grateful to Nasdaq and the Hearings Panel for working with us through this process to successfully restore our shares to Nasdaq trading. We have built a growing base of recurring revenue, expanding interest in our biometric technology’s ability to solve pervasive cybersecurity vulnerabilities, a solid financial position, and a streamlined cost structure. It is an exciting moment for BIO-key as we expect our business to deliver significantly improved results this year.

About BIO-key International, Inc. (www.BIO-key.com)

BIO-key is revolutionizing authentication and cybersecurity with biometric-centric, multi-factor identity and access management (IAM) software that secures access for over forty million users worldwide. BIO-key enables customers to choose the right authentication factors for diverse use cases, including phoneless, tokenless, and passwordless biometric options. Its cloud-hosted or on-premise PortalGuard IAM solution provides cost-effective, easy-to-deploy, convenient, and secure access to computers, information, applications, and high-value data and transactions.

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