Dunxin Financial Holdings Announces Notification of NYSE American Continued Listing Deficiency

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Dunxin Financial Holdings Limited (NYSE American: DXF) received a deficiency letter from NYSE American on March 6, 2023, due to low trading prices of its ADSs, which violates listing standards. The company must demonstrate sustained price improvement or consider a reverse stock split by September 6, 2023. While the letter does not lead to immediate delisting or impact business operations, Dunxin is actively developing plans to regain compliance within the cure period. The company has suspended loan offerings since 2020 and is exploring Metaverse-related technologies.

Positive

• Company is actively engaged in discussions with NYSE American to regain compliance.
• No immediate delisting or impact on business operations.

Negative

• Received a deficiency letter for non-compliance with continued listing standards.
• Low trading prices of ADSs have persisted for a substantial period.
• Suspended loan offerings since 2020.

WUHAN, China, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunxin Financial Holdings Limited ("Dunxin" or the "Company") (NYSE American: DXF), a licensed microfinance lender servicing individuals and small and medium enterprises ("SMEs") in Hubei Province, China, today announced that it had received a deficiency letter ("Letter") from NYSE American LLC ("NYSE American" or the "Exchange") on March 6, 2023 stating that the Company is not in compliance with the continued listing standards as set forth in Section 1003(f)(v) of the NYSE American Company Guide ("Company Guide").

The Letter stated that because the Company's ADSs had been trading for a low price per share for a substantial period of time, the Company was not in compliance with Section 1003(f)(v) of the Company Guide. The NYSE American staff determined that the Company's continued listing is predicated on it demonstrating sustained price improvement within a reasonable period of time or effecting a reverse stock split of its securities, which the staff determined to be until September 6, 2023, which could be extended to the Company's next annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 2023. The Company intends to regain compliance with the NYSE American's continued listing standards by undertaking a measure or measures that are for the best interests of the Company and its stockholders.

The Letter has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company's common stock and the ADSs will continue to trade on the NYSE American under the symbol "DXF". Additionally, the Letter does not result in the immediate delisting of the Company's common stock from the NYSE American. The Company's receipt of the Letter does not affect the Company's business, operations or reporting requirements with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company is actively engaged in discussions with the Exchange and is developing plans to regain compliance with the NYSE American's continued listing standards within the cure period.

About Dunxin Financial Holdings Limited

Dunxin is a licensed microfinance lender serving individuals and SMEs in Hubei Province, China. Dunxin suspended offering loans to its customers since 2020 and is exploring new business opportunities based on Metaverse related technologies.

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SOURCE Dunxin Financial Holding Limited

FAQ

What did the deficiency letter for DXF entail?

The deficiency letter notified Dunxin Financial Holdings of non-compliance with NYSE American listing standards due to low trading prices of its ADSs.

What actions does Dunxin intend to take regarding the deficiency letter?

Dunxin plans to demonstrate sustained price improvement or consider a reverse stock split by September 6, 2023.

Is Dunxin Financial Holdings currently at risk of immediate delisting?

No, the letter does not result in immediate delisting of Dunxin's common stock.

How long has Dunxin suspended loan offerings?

Dunxin has suspended loan offerings since 2020.

What new opportunities is Dunxin exploring?

Dunxin is exploring new business opportunities based on Metaverse-related technologies.