Banzai Announces Listing Transfer to Nasdaq Capital Market Pursuant to Nasdaq Compliance Plan

Rhea-AI Summary

Banzai International (NASDAQ: BNZI) has received approval to transfer its listing from the Nasdaq Global Market to the Nasdaq Capital Market, effective October 31, 2024. The transfer will not impact share trading, and the company will maintain its BNZI symbol. Following a hearing on September 19, 2024, the Nasdaq Hearings Panel granted this transfer request. Banzai must meet continued listing requirements by January 31, 2025. The company has recently launched initiatives to improve its financial position and net income while maintaining growth, including appointing MZ Group as their investor relations partner.

Positive

• Maintains Nasdaq listing status through transfer to Capital Market
• Implemented initiatives to improve financial position and net income

Negative

• Company faced listing compliance issues requiring transfer to lower-tier market
• Must meet continued listing requirements by January 31, 2025 to maintain listing

Insights

Financial Analyst

The transfer from Nasdaq Global Market to Nasdaq Capital Market indicates significant financial challenges for Banzai. This move typically occurs when companies can't meet the stricter requirements of the Global Market tier, particularly regarding minimum bid price or market value. The January 31, 2025 compliance deadline suggests ongoing concerns about meeting listing requirements.

The company's market cap of $10.6M is notably small and this transfer could impact institutional investor interest and trading liquidity. While management's commitment to improving financial position is noted, the delisting risk remains if compliance isn't achieved by the deadline. The engagement of MZ Group for investor relations suggests a strategic effort to improve market communication, but underlying financial fundamentals need substantial improvement.

SEATTLE, Nov. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNZI) (“Banzai” or the “Company”), a leading marketing technology company that provides essential marketing and sales solutions, announces that it has received approval from the Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market ("Nasdaq") to transfer their listing to the Nasdaq Capital Market. The Company's securities were transferred from the Nasdaq Global Market to the Nasdaq Capital Market at the opening of business on October 31, 2024.

The transfer of the Company's listing to The Nasdaq Capital Market is not expected to have any impact on trading in the Company's shares, and the Company's shares will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol BNZI.

On September 19, 2024, the Company had a hearing before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Panel”) and requested the transfer of its listing, pursuant to a plan to evidence compliance with the requirements for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market. Following the hearing, the Panel granted the Company’s request to transfer its listing to the Nasdaq Capital Market. The Company's continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market is subject to the company fulfilling the continued listing requirements by January 31, 2025.

“We look forward to further growth and development of Banzai on the Nasdaq with the support of our shareholders,” said Joe Davy, Founder and CEO of Banzai. “As we continue to invest in our software platforms and growth, we recently announced a comprehensive initiative aimed at improving our financial position and net income while maintaining a strong growth outlook. With the recent selection of MZ Group as our investor relations partner, we are committed to delivering on our value proposition to shareholders and the investment community.”

About Banzai

Banzai is a marketing technology company that provides essential marketing and sales solutions for businesses of all sizes. On a mission to help their customers achieve their mission, Banzai enables companies of all sizes to target, engage, and measure both new and existing customers more effectively. Banzai customers include Square, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Thinkific, Doodle and ActiveCampaign, among thousands of others. Learn more at www.banzai.io. For investors, please visit https://ir.banzai.io.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Investor Relations
Chris Tyson
Executive Vice President
MZ Group - MZ North America
949-491-8235
BNZI@mzgroup.us
www.mzgroup.us

Media
Rachel Meyrowitz
Director, Demand Generation, Banzai
media@banzai.io

FAQ

When did Banzai (BNZI) transfer from Nasdaq Global Market to Nasdaq Capital Market?

Banzai (BNZI) transferred from the Nasdaq Global Market to the Nasdaq Capital Market on October 31, 2024.

What is the deadline for Banzai (BNZI) to meet Nasdaq Capital Market listing requirements?

Banzai (BNZI) must meet the Nasdaq Capital Market continued listing requirements by January 31, 2025.

Will Banzai's (BNZI) stock symbol change after transferring to Nasdaq Capital Market?

No, Banzai will continue trading under the symbol BNZI on the Nasdaq Capital Market.