New York, January 16, 2026, 18:04 EST — After-hours
- Venus Concept’s shares surged 452% on Friday following a filing from a major holder
- Madryn mentioned talks about possible cost-saving steps, including delisting and deregistration
- Next up: any follow-on filings from the company, though U.S. markets will be closed Monday for MLK Day
Shares of Venus Concept Inc (VERO) exploded 451.9%, closing Friday at $7.89 and hovering near $8.00 in after-hours. The stock had ended Thursday at $1.43 but spiked to an intraday peak of $12.70 after Madryn Asset Management’s amended Schedule 13D revealed it owns roughly 91% of the company. The filing also flagged a possible “delisting and deregistration” tied to cost-cutting moves. Trading volume was heavy, with about 307 million shares swapping hands. Still, the price also slid to a low of $2.27 within the session. 1
This disclosure changes the trade dynamics. One major holder controls most of the stock, leaving a slim float that can tighten quickly. As a result, prices may swing sharply on even modest orders.
It throws corporate control right into the spotlight. Holding 91% means Madryn wields major sway over board moves and capital setup. This kind of stake can push investors to rethink what “public” ownership actually looks like in a microcap.
If delisting happens, the stock would drop off Nasdaq, usually slashing liquidity—the ability to trade without shaking the price. Deregistration takes it a step further, cutting down on ongoing reporting duties and leaving investors with fewer updates on financials.
Friday’s rally felt more like a frantic response to a filing than a genuine signal about clinic demand or product cycles. The sharp move and broad trading range revealed just how thin the tape really was.
That same filing driving the surge also underlines the risks: slashing costs may erode some public-market safeguards, and operational pressures don’t just disappear with a loftier share price. Just this month, the company revealed temporary waivers on minimum liquidity rules and pushed a bridge-loan maturity out to mid-January, signaling that near-term financing remains critical. 2
Traders now wonder if Friday’s jump has legs or if it’s just a blip. Any official moves—like delisting, restructuring deals, or new financing—should show up soon in updated filings.
Venus Concept, based in Toronto, markets medical aesthetic and hair-restoration devices along with related services. Its operations span the U.S. and other international markets. 3
The calendar plays a role here. U.S. stock markets shut down Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so the next regular trading day is Tuesday. Investors will be on alert for company news or regulatory filings ahead of that reopening. 4
