Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: CSCW) Announces Receipt of Continued Listing Standards Letter from Nasdaq

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Color Star Technology Co. (NASDAQ: CSCW) announced on October 27, 2021, that it has received a notification from Nasdaq regarding non-compliance with the minimum bid price requirement, as its share price has been below $1.00 for 30 consecutive business days. The company has a 180-day compliance period until April 25, 2022, to meet the requirement. If successful, Nasdaq will confirm compliance. CEO Basil Wilson assured stakeholders of the company's commitment to regain compliance and maintain its Nasdaq listing.

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• CEO's assurance of commitment to regain compliance with Nasdaq requirements.

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• Received notification from Nasdaq for non-compliance with minimum bid price requirement.
• Share price has been below $1.00 for 30 consecutive business days.
• Compliance period of only 180 days to regain Nasdaq compliance.

NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: CSCW) (hereinafter referred to as "Color Star" or the "Company"), an entertainment technology company with a global network that focuses on the application of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in the entertainment industry, today announced that on October 27, 2021, it received a letter from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq"), notifying the Company that it is currently not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) because the closing bid price of the Company's ordinary shares was below $1.00 per share for a period of 30 consecutive business days. This press release is issued pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(b), which requires prompt disclosure of receipt of a deficiency notification. The notification has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company's ordinary shares, which will continue to trade uninterrupted on Nasdaq under the ticker "CSCW".

Pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company has a compliance period of 180 calendar days, or until April 25, 2022 (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 share of the Company's ordinary shares is at least $1.00 for a minimum of 10 and up to 20 consecutive business days, Nasdaq will provide the Company a written confirmation of compliance and the matter will be closed. If the Company does not regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement within 180 calendar days, the Company may be eligible for additional time, assume the absence of other deficiencies.

Mr. Basil Wilson, CEO of Color Star, commented: "We are committed to regaining Nasdaq compliance. We care about our Nasdaq Capital Market listing and the value, prestige, and access to capital that it provides us and the platform it provides our shareholders. Color Star wishes to assure its investors and other constituencies that we plan to take all necessary and reasonable steps to maintain a listing on the Nasdaq stock exchange."

About Color Star Technology

Color Star Technology Co, Ltd. (Nasdaq CM: CSCW) is an entertainment and education company that provides online entertainment performances and online music education services. Its business operations are conducted through its wholly-owned subsidiaries Color China Entertainment Ltd. and CACM Group NY, Inc. The Company's online education is provided through its Color World music and entertainment education platform. More information about the Company can be found at www.colorstarinternational.com.

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements are not guarantee of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following:  the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development, including cooperation to locate suitable venues; product and service demand and acceptance; the Company's ability to return to and maintain compliance with Nasdaq continued listing requirements; changes in technology; economic conditions; the growth of the educational and training services market in China and other countries where CSCW conducts its business; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward–looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof unless required by applicable laws, regulations or rules.

 

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SOURCE Color Star Technology Co., Ltd.

FAQ

What did Color Star Technology announce on October 27, 2021?

Color Star Technology announced receiving a notification from Nasdaq for non-compliance with the minimum bid price requirement.

What is the minimum share price requirement for Nasdaq?

The minimum share price requirement for Nasdaq is $1.00.

What is the compliance period for Color Star Technology to regain Nasdaq compliance?

The compliance period is 180 calendar days, ending on April 25, 2022.

What happens if Color Star Technology does not regain compliance with Nasdaq?

If compliance is not regained within 180 days, the company may be eligible for additional time, assuming no other deficiencies.

What assurance did the CEO of Color Star Technology provide to investors?

The CEO assured investors of the company's commitment to regaining Nasdaq compliance and maintaining its listing.