Lixiang Education Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Requirement on Minimum Market Value of Publicly Held Shares

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Lixiang Education (NASDAQ: LXEH) has successfully regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum market value requirement for publicly held shares (MVPHS). The company, which had previously failed to maintain the required MVPHS of $5,000,000 as of August 29, 2024, has now demonstrated compliance for 16 consecutive business days from February 4 to February 25, 2025.

The company had been given a 180-day compliance period until February 25, 2025, to meet the requirement under Nasdaq Global Market Listing Rule 5450(b)(1)(C). Following this achievement, Nasdaq's Listing Qualification Department has confirmed that the matter is now closed.

Positive

• Regained Nasdaq listing compliance, avoiding potential delisting risk
• Maintained MVPHS above $5M for 16 consecutive trading days

Negative

• Previously failed to maintain required $5M MVPHS in August 2024

Insights

Financial Compliance Specialist

Lixiang Education's announcement about regaining Nasdaq compliance represents a critical regulatory reprieve for the company and its shareholders. After failing to maintain the minimum $5 million market value of publicly held shares (MVPHS) requirement, the company successfully cleared this hurdle for 16 consecutive business days, effectively removing an existential threat to its listing status.

This compliance recovery eliminates a significant near-term risk that could have forced the company into the OTC markets, which would have substantially reduced trading liquidity, institutional ownership potential, and access to capital markets. For microcap companies like LXEH with a modest $10.5 million market cap, maintaining Nasdaq listing requirements is particularly challenging but essential for investor confidence.

The sustained MVPHS improvement suggests either increased investor interest in publicly available shares or price appreciation during the measured period. However, investors should recognize that compliance with one listing requirement doesn't address fundamental business challenges the company might face in the Chinese private education sector, which has experienced significant regulatory pressures in recent years.

While this development removes an immediate existential threat, prudent investors should view this as a stabilizing event rather than a fundamental business improvement signal. The company will need to demonstrate sustainable business metrics to maintain compliance long-term.

LISHUI, China, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lixiang Education Holding Co., Ltd. (the “Company” or NASDAQ: LXEH), a prestigious private education service provider in China, today announced that on February 27, 2025, it received a letter from the Listing Qualification Department of Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (the “Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that it had regained compliance with the minimum market value of publicly held shares (“MVPHS”) as required by The Nasdaq Global Market set forth in Listing Rule 5450(b)(1)(C) (the “Rule”).

On August 29, 2024, the Company was notified by Nasdaq of its failure to maintain a MVPHS of $5,000,000 over the previous 30 consecutive business days as required under the Rule, and was given a compliance period of 180 calendar days, or until February 25, 2025 to regain compliance. The staff of Nasdaq has determined that “for the last 16 consecutive business days, from February 4 to February 25, 2025, the Company’s MVPHS has been $5,000,000 or greater. Accordingly, the Company has regained compliance with the Rule and this matter is now closed.”

About Lixiang Education Holding Co., Ltd.

Founded in Lishui City, China, Lixiang Education Holding Co., Ltd. is a prestigious private education service provider in Zhejiang Province. The Company’s education philosophy is to guide the healthy development of students and to establish a solid foundation for their lifelong advancement and happiness. For more information, please visit: www.lixiangeh.com. 

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For more information, please contact:

Siyi Ye
Tel: +86-578-2267142
Email: irlxeh@lsmxjy.com

FAQ

What was the minimum market value requirement that LXEH needed to meet for Nasdaq compliance?

LXEH needed to maintain a minimum market value of publicly held shares (MVPHS) of $5,000,000 over 30 consecutive business days to comply with Nasdaq Global Market requirements.

How long did LXEH maintain the required market value to regain compliance?

LXEH maintained an MVPHS of $5,000,000 or greater for 16 consecutive business days, from February 4 to February 25, 2025.

When was LXEH initially notified of its non-compliance with Nasdaq requirements?

LXEH was notified of its non-compliance with the MVPHS requirement on August 29, 2024.

What was the deadline given to LXEH to regain Nasdaq compliance?

LXEH was given a 180-day compliance period until February 25, 2025, to regain compliance with the MVPHS requirement.