Naked Brand Group Receives Extension to Regain Compliance with NASDAQ Minimum Bid Price Rule

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Naked Brand Group Limited (NASDAQ:NAKD) announced it received a 180-day extension until April 25, 2022, to meet Nasdaq's $1.00 minimum bid price requirement. The extension follows a notification on April 26, 2021, regarding non-compliance due to the share price falling below the minimum over 30 consecutive business days. To remain compliant, Naked must maintain a closing bid of $1.00 or higher for 10 consecutive trading days during the extension period.

Positive

• Received a 180-day extension to regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price rule.

Negative

• Failed to maintain the minimum bid price of $1.00 over the required period, raising concerns about compliance.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA / ACCESSWIRE / October 27, 2021 / Naked Brand Group Limited (NASDAQ:NAKD) ("Naked" or the "Company") today announced that the Company has been granted a 180-day extension, or until April 25, 2022, to regain compliance with Nasdaq's $1.00 minimum bid price requirement as set forth in Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the "Rule").

On April 26, 2021, Nasdaq had notified the Company that its ordinary shares had failed to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 over the previous 30 consecutive business days as required by the Rule. The notification letter stated that the Company would be afforded an initial 180 calendar days to regain compliance with the Rule.

On October 26, 2021, after the expiration of the initial 180-day compliance period, Nasdaq notified the Company of the extension. Nasdaq's staff had determined that the Company was eligible under Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) for an additional 180 calendar day period to regain compliance.

In order to regain compliance with the Rule, the Company is required to maintain a minimum closing bid price of $1.00 or more for a minimum of 10 consecutive trading days at any time during this additional time period.

About Naked Brand Group Limited:

Naked Brand Group Limited (NASDAQ:NAKD) is a leading e-commerce business in intimate apparel. The company is the exclusive seller and marketer of renowned intimate apparel brand Fredericks of Hollywood via its online store www.fredericks.com. For more information about the company, please visit www.nakedbrands.com.

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Investor Contact:

Chris Tyson
MZ North America
chris.tyson@mzgroup.us
949-491-8235

SOURCE: Naked Brand Group Limited

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FAQ

What is Naked Brand Group's current compliance status with Nasdaq?

Naked Brand Group has received a 180-day extension to regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement.

What is the deadline for Naked Brand Group to meet the $1.00 minimum bid price?

The deadline is April 25, 2022.

What must Naked Brand Group do to remain compliant with Nasdaq?

The company must maintain a closing bid price of $1.00 or more for at least 10 consecutive trading days.

When did Naked Brand Group first receive notice of non-compliance?

The company was notified on April 26, 2021.