Immutep Changes ADS Ratio for Nasdaq Compliance

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, Sept. 21, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Immutep Limited, a late-stage immunotherapy company targeting cancer and autoimmune diseases, today announced a significant change to the ratio of its American Depositary Shares (ADSs), which are currently quoted on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol IMMP. The change, effective from the commencement of trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on September 28, 2026 (US Eastern time), will see the ADS ratio change from one (1) ADS representing ten (10) ordinary shares to one (1) ADS representing two hundred (200) ordinary shares.

For holders of ADSs, the change has the same practical effect as a reverse split of the ADSs on the basis of one (1) new ADS for every twenty (20) ADSs held. The Company's ordinary shares quoted on the ASX remain unaffected by this change, as does the number of ordinary shares on issue. The change does not alter the proportionate economic interest of any shareholder or ADS holder in the Company, other than in respect of fractional entitlements as described below. The change does not require shareholder approval.

The reason for the change is rooted in the Company's compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements. As announced on April 30, 2026, Immutep received notification from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC that the closing bid price of its ADSs had been below US$1.00 for 30 consecutive business days, which led to the Company being not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Global Market under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1). To regain compliance, the closing bid price of the ADSs must be at or above US$1.00 for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days, which Nasdaq may in its discretion extend to up to 20 consecutive business days, before the end of the compliance period on October 26, 2026.

The change in ADS ratio is a technical step directed at that requirement. In setting the new ratio, the Board took into account that a further minimum bid price deficiency arising within 12 months of a ratio change does not attract an additional compliance period. The ratio has accordingly been set to provide a generous margin above the US$1.00 requirement rather than to reflect the current trading price of the ADSs.

The Company remains listed on the Nasdaq Global Market and its ordinary shares remain quoted on the ASX. The change in ratio does not affect the number of ordinary shares on issue, the Company's capital structure, its cash position or its clinical development programmes.

The change in ADS ratio will affect ADS holders. On the effective date, every twenty (20) existing ADSs will be exchanged for one (1) new ADS. The exchange is mandatory and occurs automatically for ADSs held in the Direct Registration System or through the Depository Trust Company, so no action is required by those holders. Any holder who still holds a physical ADR certificate should contact BNY or their broker. Only whole ADSs will be issued. BNY will aggregate and sell the ADSs representing fractional entitlements and distribute the cash proceeds to the holders entitled to them. No fee will be deducted from that payment, which BNY expects to make one to two days after the effective date. The Nasdaq ticker IMMP is unchanged, and the ISIN of the Company's ordinary shares is unchanged. A new CUSIP and a new ISIN will apply to the ADSs. BNY's books will be closed for all issuance and cancellation transactions on CUSIP 45257L108 from the close of business September 25, 2026. BNY anticipates that on September 28, 2026, the books will be opened for all issuance and cancellation transactions on CUSIP 45257L207. Holders with a conversion between ordinary shares and ADSs in progress over that period should contact their broker. A change in the ADS ratio may affect the fees payable by ADS holders under the deposit agreement, as those fees are charged by the depositary on a per-ADS basis. BNY will issue a notice of the change to the Depository Trust Company and to Nasdaq, and will post that notice on its depositary receipts website, adrbny.com. Holders who hold through a broker, bank or nominee should direct questions about their own holding to that intermediary. Holders of ordinary shares on the ASX need take no action; their holdings are unchanged.

The regulatory process and indicative timetable for the change in ADS ratio are as follows: The Company has lodged the Nasdaq Company Event Notification Form in respect of the change. A Form 6-K will be furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and the revised form of American Depositary Receipt will be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by the depositary pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3). The change does not require any corporate action in respect of the Company's ASX-quoted ordinary shares.

The change in ADS ratio does not affect the number of ordinary shares on issue, the Company's capital structure, its cash position or its clinical development programmes. The Company remains listed on the Nasdaq Global Market and its ordinary shares remain quoted on the ASX. The change in ratio does not alter the proportionate economic interest of any shareholder or ADS holder in the Company, other than in respect of fractional entitlements as described below. The change does not require shareholder approval. The Company's ordinary shares quoted on the ASX are not affected by the change.

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