Odyssey Marine Exploration Reports Q1 2025 Results, Regains Nasdaq Compliance, and Announces New Capital Infusion

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMEX), an ocean exploration pioneer engaged in the discovery, development and extraction of critical minerals that provide solutions to global challenges, today announced its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, highlighted by the successful resolution of its Nasdaq listing compliance and the continued financial support of its long-term investors.

“Our team is advancing projects that address global challenges. With a strengthened balance sheet, regained Nasdaq compliance, and growing market awareness, Odyssey is well-positioned to build long-term value," said Mark Gordon, Odyssey CEO.

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“We are encouraged by the dedicated support of our long-term investors and the heightened focus by governments worldwide on ocean resource mineral exploration to secure critical mineral supplies,” said Mark Gordon, Chairman and CEO of Odyssey Marine Exploration. “Our team is advancing projects that address global challenges like food security and the energy transition. With a strengthened balance sheet, regained Nasdaq compliance, and growing market awareness, Odyssey is well-positioned to build long-term value for shareholders.”

On May 9, 2025, Odyssey received confirmation from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications staff that the company had regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) by maintaining a closing bid price of $1.00 or higher for ten consecutive business days. As a result, the previously announced delisting matter has been closed, and Odyssey remains listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

In addition, Odyssey announced that its existing investors have invested more than $2 million into the Company since April 29, 2025, by exercising their option to purchase additional shares of common stock under the Company’s Securities Purchase Agreement (SPA) entered into in December 2024 or by exercising warrants to purchase common stock. The Company has agreed with its investors on a short extension of the deadline to purchase additional shares of common stock under the SPA and anticipates that certain investors will exercise that option.

The recent U.S. Administration’s Executive Order on Offshore Critical Minerals highlights the urgent need to strengthen domestic supply chains by responsibly advancing America’s offshore mineral resources. Odyssey’s proven track record in securing licenses, validating resources, and navigating complex regulatory processes uniquely positions the company to help meet this national priority. Although based in the U.S., Odyssey’s work extends globally with a diverse portfolio of projects already in development in multiple jurisdictions. To learn more about Odyssey’s capabilities, visit: https://www.odysseymarine.com/capabilities.

Condensed consolidated financial statements are included in Odyssey’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2025, which is available on the company’s website at www.OdysseyMarine.com as well as at www.sec.gov .

About Odyssey Marine Exploration

Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (NASDAQ: OMEX) is a global leader in ocean exploration with over 30 years of experience. The company is committed to sustainable and responsible discovery, validation, and advancement of seafloor critical mineral projects, including polymetallic nodules for battery metals and subsea phosphate deposits for fertilizers. Offering comprehensive research, marine operations, and regulatory compliance support, Odyssey works with governments and seafloor rights holders worldwide. Odyssey develops its projects in collaboration with a global network of partners, academics, and industry professionals who share its commitment to environmentally sound solutions to obtain minerals that will address present and future global challenges. Learn more at www.odysseymarine.com.

Forward Looking Information

Odyssey Marine Exploration believes the information set forth in this Press Release may include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934. Certain factors that could cause results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements are set forth in "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2025. The financial and operating projections as well as estimates of mining assets are based solely on the assumptions developed by Odyssey that it believes are reasonable based upon information available to Odyssey as of the date of this release. All projections and estimates are subject to material uncertainties and should not be viewed as a prediction or an assurance of actual future performance. The validity and accuracy of Odyssey's projections will depend upon unpredictable future events, many of which are beyond Odyssey's control and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that Odyssey's assumptions will prove true or that its projected results will be achieved.