Cheche Group Announces Receipt of Notification Letter from Nasdaq

Rhea-AI Summary

Cheche Group (NASDAQ: CCG) has received a notification from Nasdaq on November 15, 2024, indicating non-compliance with the minimum bid price requirement, as its Class A ordinary shares have traded below $1.00 for 30 consecutive business days. The company has until May 14, 2025 to regain compliance by maintaining a closing bid price of at least $1.00 for 10 consecutive business days. If unsuccessful, Cheche may be eligible for an additional 180-day compliance period. The notification does not affect current listing status, business operations, or SEC reporting requirements.

Positive

• Currently in compliance with all other Nasdaq listing standards
• Eligible for additional 180-day compliance period if May 2025 deadline is not met

Negative

• Stock trading below $1.00 minimum bid requirement for 30 consecutive days
• Risk of potential delisting if compliance is not achieved by May 14, 2025

Insights

Financial Analyst

This Nasdaq compliance issue raises significant concerns about CCG's market position and investor confidence. With a current market cap of $67.1M, falling below the $1 minimum bid requirement signals potential underlying weakness in market perception. While the company has until May 14, 2025 to regain compliance, this development could trigger increased selling pressure and volatility.

The 180-day compliance period, with possibility of extension, provides some breathing room, but historical patterns show that companies in this situation often struggle to organically regain compliance without taking corporate actions like reverse stock splits. This could lead to share dilution or other capital structure changes that may impact existing shareholders. The lack of immediate action plan in the announcement is particularly concerning.

Legal Expert

The notification represents a technical violation of Nasdaq's listing requirements but includes standard procedural safeguards. The dual compliance periods (initial 180 days plus potential additional 180 days) provide substantial runway for remediation. Key points of interest include:

• No immediate delisting risk
• Continued compliance with other listing standards
• Multiple paths to remedy, including potential reverse stock split

While concerning, this is a common occurrence for small-cap companies and the regulatory framework provides well-defined paths to resolution. However, investors should monitor the situation closely as failure to resolve could eventually lead to delisting.

BEIJING, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cheche Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CCG) ("Cheche" or the "Company"), China's leading auto insurance technology platform, today announced that it received a notification letter dated November 15, 2024 (the "Notification Letter "), from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market Inc. (the "Nasdaq"), indicating that the Company is no longer in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth in Rule 5550(a)(2) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules as the Company's closing bid price per Class A ordinary share, par value US$0.00001 per share, has been below US$1.00 for a period of 30 consecutive business days. The Notification Letter does not result in the immediate delisting of the Company's securities.

The Company would like to clarify that the Notification Letter has no current effect on the listing or trading of the Company's securities on Nasdaq. Pursuant to Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) of the Nasdaq Listing Rules, the Company has a compliance period of 180 calendar days, or until May 14, 2025 (the "Compliance Period"), to regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement. If at any time during the Compliance Period, the closing bid price per Class A ordinary share is at least US$1.00 for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days, Nasdaq will provide the Company a written confirmation of compliance and the matter will be closed.

In the event that the Company does not regain compliance by May 14, 2025, subject to the determination by the staff of Nasdaq, it may be eligible for an additional 180 calendar days compliance period if it meets the continued listing requirements for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards, with the exception of the bid price requirement of the Nasdaq, and provides written notice to Nasdaq of its intention to cure for the minimum bid price requirement.

The Company intends to monitor the closing bid price of its Class A ordinary shares between now and May 14, 2025, and is considering its options to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under the Nasdaq Listing Rules. The Company is currently in compliance with all other Nasdaq continued listing standards. The Notification Letter does not affect the Company's business operations, its U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reporting requirements or contractual obligations.

Safe Harbor Statements

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "target" or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements also include, but are not limited to, statements regarding existing and new partnerships and customer relationships, projections, estimation, and forecasts of revenue and other financial and performance metrics, projections of market opportunity and expectations, the Company's ability to scale and grow its business, the Company's advantages and expected growth, and its ability to source and retain talent, as applicable. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of the Company's management and are not predictions of actual performance. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the Company's actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to materially differ from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties, or factors is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the Company believes that it has a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained in this press release, the Company cautions you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known and projections of the future, which are inherently uncertain. The forward-looking statements in this press release represent the views of the Company as of the date of this press release. Subsequent events and developments may cause those views to change. Except as may be required by law, the Company does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements.

About Cheche Group Inc.

Established in 2014 and headquartered in Beijing, China, Cheche is a leading auto insurance technology platform with a nationwide network of around 108 branches licensed to distribute insurance policies across 25 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities in China. Capitalizing on its leading position in auto insurance transaction services, Cheche has evolved into a comprehensive, data-driven technology platform that offers a full suite of services and products for digital insurance transactions and insurance SaaS solutions in China. Learn more at https://www.chechegroup.com/en. 

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FAQ

Why did Cheche Group (CCG) receive a Nasdaq notification letter?

Cheche Group received a Nasdaq notification letter because its stock price traded below $1.00 for 30 consecutive business days, violating the minimum bid price requirement.

When must Cheche Group (CCG) regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement?

Cheche Group must regain compliance by May 14, 2025, by maintaining a closing bid price of at least $1.00 for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days.

What happens if Cheche Group (CCG) fails to meet the May 14, 2025 deadline?

If Cheche Group fails to meet the deadline, it may be eligible for an additional 180-day compliance period if it meets other continued listing requirements.