Smart Share Global Limited Regains Compliance with the Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Requirement

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Smart Share Global , also known as Energy Monster, announced on May 23, 2024, that it has regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement of US$1.00 per share. The company had previously fallen below this threshold on June 22, 2023, which prompted Nasdaq to issue a non-compliance notice. Energy Monster was initially given 180 days to meet the requirement, followed by an additional 180-day extension, setting a deadline of June 17, 2024. The company's share price closed at or above US$1.00 for ten consecutive business days from May 8 to May 21, 2024, leading to the recent compliance notification from Nasdaq. The issue is now resolved.

Positive

• Regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement.
• Share price maintained at or above US$1.00 for ten consecutive business days.
• Issue of non-compliance is officially resolved.

Negative

• Previous non-compliance period lasting almost a year could indicate underlying financial instability.
• Extended period (360 days) required to meet compliance may concern investors about future performance.

SHANGHAI, China, May 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smart Share Global Limited (Nasdaq: EM) (“Energy Monster” or the “Company”), a consumer tech company providing mobile device charging service, today announced that it received a notification letter (the “Compliance Notification”) from the Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”), dated May 22, 2024, notifying the Company that it has regained compliance with the requirement of minimum bid price of US$1.00 per share set forth under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Minimum Bid Price Requirement”).

As previously announced, the Company received a letter from Nasdaq dated June 22, 2023, indicating that it was not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1), as the closing bid price of its American Depositary Shares (the “ADSs”) had been below US$1.00 per ADS for the previous 30 consecutive business days. The Company was given an initial period of 180 calendar days to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement. As announced on December 21, 2023, the Company was granted a second period of 180 calendar days, or until June 17, 2024, to regain compliance. To regain compliance, the closing bid price of the Company’s ADSs needs to be US$1.00 per share or higher for a minimum of ten consecutive business days on or prior to June 17, 2024.

On May 22, 2024, Nasdaq confirmed in the Compliance Notification that the closing bid price of the Company’s ADSs has been at US$1.00 per share or higher for the 10 consecutive business days from May 8, 2024 through May 21, 2024. Accordingly, the Company has regained the Minimum Bid Price Requirement, and the matter is now closed.

About Smart Share Global Limited

Smart Share Global Limited (Nasdaq: EM), or Energy Monster, is a consumer tech company with the mission to energize everyday life. The Company is the largest provider of mobile device charging service in China with the number one market share. The Company provides mobile device charging service through its power banks, which are placed in POIs such as entertainment venues, restaurants, shopping centers, hotels, transportation hubs and public spaces. Users may access the service by scanning the QR codes on Energy Monster’s cabinets to release the power banks. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had 9.2 million power banks in 1,234,000 POIs across more than 2,000 counties and county-level districts in China.

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FAQ

What is the Nasdaq minimum bid price requirement for Smart Share Global (EM)?

Nasdaq requires Smart Share Global (EM) to maintain a minimum bid price of US$1.00 per share.

When did Smart Share Global (EM) regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement?

Smart Share Global (EM) regained compliance on May 22, 2024.

What was the compliance deadline for Smart Share Global (EM) to meet Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement?

The compliance deadline was June 17, 2024.

How long did Smart Share Global (EM) maintain a share price of US$1.00 or higher?

Smart Share Global (EM) maintained a share price of US$1.00 or higher for ten consecutive business days.

What was the initial date of non-compliance for Smart Share Global (EM) with Nasdaq's minimum bid price?

The initial date of non-compliance was June 22, 2023.