MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc. Receives Nasdaq Notification Regarding Minimum Market Value Deficiency
MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: MRM) has received a notification from Nasdaq indicating that it does not meet the minimum market value requirement of $35 million, as per Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(2). This deficiency was noted due to the market value from May 9 to June 28, 2022, but does not currently affect its listing status. The company has until December 27, 2022, to regain compliance by maintaining a market value above $35 million for at least 10 consecutive business days. MEDIROM's business operations remain unaffected by this notification.
- Company has 180 days until December 27, 2022, to regain compliance.
- Current listing on Nasdaq Capital Market remains unaffected.
- Failed to meet Nasdaq's minimum market value requirement of $35 million.
- Potential risk of delisting if compliance is not regained in time.
NEW YORK, July 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq CM: MRM), a holistic healthcare Company based in Japan (the “Company”), announced today that it has received a written notification (the “Notification Letter”) from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) dated June 29, 2022, notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with the minimum market value requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rules for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market. Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(2) requires companies to maintain a minimum market value of US
The Notification Letter does not impact the Company’s listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market at this time. In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(C), the Company has been provided 180 calendar days, or until December 27, 2022, to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(2). To regain compliance, the Company’s market value must exceed US
The Company intends to monitor its market value between now and December 27, 2022 and intends to cure the deficiency within the prescribed grace period. During this time, The Company expect that American Depositary Shares representing common shares of the Company will continue to be listed and trade on The Nasdaq Capital Market.
The Company’s business operations are not affected by the receipt of the Notification Letter.
Forward-Looking Statements
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About MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc.
MEDIROM, a holistic healthcare company, operates 308 (as of May 31, 2022) relaxation salons across Japan, Re.Ra.Ku®, being its leading brand, and provides healthcare services. In 2015, MEDIROM entered the health tech business, and launched new healthcare programs using on-demand training app called “Lav®”, which is developed by the company. MEDIROM also entered the device business in 2020 and is developing a smart tracker “MOTHER Bracelet®” (formerly known as “MOTHER Tracker®”). MEDIROM hopes that its diverse health related services and products offering will help it become a leader in the healthcare industry. For more information, visit https://medirom.co.jp/en.
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