HeartCore Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Listing Requirements

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HeartCore Enterprises (Nasdaq: HTCR) has successfully regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement of $1.00, ensuring its continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The company had previously received a non-compliance notice on October 22, 2024, and was scheduled for an appeal hearing on December 17, 2024, which has now been cancelled following the compliance confirmation. HeartCore, a Tokyo-based enterprise software and data consulting services company, will maintain its listing status on The Nasdaq Stock Market.

Positive

• Regained Nasdaq listing compliance, avoiding potential delisting
• Maintains access to public capital markets through continued Nasdaq listing

Negative

• Recent trading history showed stock price below $1.00, triggering initial non-compliance notice

Insights

Financial Analyst

Regaining Nasdaq compliance is a important development for HeartCore, removing a significant near-term risk of delisting. With a micro-cap valuation of $22.4M, maintaining Nasdaq listing is vital for market visibility and investor access. The swift compliance achievement, likely through natural price appreciation rather than a reverse split, suggests improving market sentiment. However, investors should note that small-cap stocks often face recurring listing compliance challenges and the company must sustain a bid price above $1.00 to avoid future deficiency notices. The stock's continued Nasdaq presence provides better trading liquidity and institutional investment opportunities compared to OTC markets.

NEW YORK and TOKYO, Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTCR) (“HeartCore” or “the Company”), a leading enterprise software and data consulting services company based in Tokyo, announced today that it has received written notice from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC that the Company demonstrated compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Minimum Bid Price Requirement”) and that the Company is therefore in compliance with the Nasdaq Capital Market’s listing requirements. As a result, the Company’s securities will continue to be listed and traded on The Nasdaq Stock Market.

As previously disclosed, on October 22, 2024, the Company received written notice from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Department indicating that it was then not in compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. HeartCore was set to appeal the determination at hearing scheduled for December 17, 2024. The hearing has now been cancelled as the Company regained compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement.

About HeartCore Enterprises, Inc.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, HeartCore Enterprises is a leading enterprise software and consulting services company. HeartCore offers Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions to enterprise customers in Japan and worldwide. The Company also provides data analytics services that allow enterprise businesses to create tailored web experiences for their clients through best-in-class design. HeartCore’s customer experience management platform (CXM Platform) includes marketing, sales, service and content management systems, as well as other tools and integrations, which enable companies to enhance customer experience and drive engagement. HeartCore also operates a digital transformation business that provides customers with robotics process automation, process mining and task mining to accelerate the digital transformation of enterprises. HeartCore’s GO IPO^SM consulting services helps Japanese-based companies go public in the U.S. Additional information about the Company's products and services is available at https://heartcore-enterprises.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release are forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “believed,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “potential,” “continue,” or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties, and there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors, risks, and uncertainties are discussed in HeartCore’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors should not place any undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond HeartCore’s control which could, and likely will materially affect actual results, and levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects HeartCore’s current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties, and assumptions relating to operations, results of operations, growth strategy, and liquidity. HeartCore assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future. The contents of any website referenced in this press release are not incorporated by reference herein.

HeartCore Investor Relations Contact:
Gateway Group, Inc.
Matt Glover and John Yi
HTCR@gateway-grp.com 
(949) 574-3860

FAQ

When did HeartCore (HTCR) regain Nasdaq compliance?

HeartCore regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement in November 2024, as announced on November 5, 2024.

What was the minimum bid price requirement HeartCore (HTCR) needed to meet?

HeartCore needed to meet Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement of $1.00 per share to maintain its listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

When did HeartCore (HTCR) receive the initial Nasdaq non-compliance notice?

HeartCore received the initial non-compliance notice from Nasdaq on October 22, 2024.