Pyxis Tankers Receives 180-day Extension from Nasdaq to Meet Minimum Bid Price Rule
Pyxis Tankers Inc. (NASDAQ: PXS) announced on December 14, 2021, that it received a 180-day extension from Nasdaq to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. The deadline for compliance is June 13, 2022, during which the Company's share price must be at least $1.00 for 10 consecutive business days. The Company is considering options, including a reverse stock split, to meet this requirement. Despite this situation, PXS shares will remain listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, and the Company's operations will not be affected.
- Received a 180-day extension from Nasdaq for compliance.
- Continues to be listed and traded on Nasdaq.
- Considering options like a reverse stock split to regain compliance.
- Must achieve a share price of $1.00 or higher within the compliance period.
- Non-compliance could lead to future delisting.
Maroussi, Greece, December 14, 2021 – Pyxis Tankers Inc. (NASDAQ: PXS) (the “Company”), an international maritime transportation company focused on the product tanker sector, announced today that on December 14, 2021, it received a notification letter from the Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”), granting the Company an additional 180-day extension, or until June 13, 2022 (the “Second Compliance Period”), to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq’s listing rules.
The Company can cure this deficiency if the closing bid price of its common shares is
About Pyxis Tankers Inc.
Pyxis Tankers Inc. owns a modern fleet of six tankers engaged in seaborne transportation of refined petroleum products and other bulk liquids. We are focused on growing our fleet of medium range product tankers, which provide operational flexibility and enhanced earnings potential due to their “eco” features and modifications. Pyxis Tankers believes it is positioned to opportunistically expand and maximize the value of its fleet due to competitive cost structure, strong customer relationships and an experienced management team, whose interests are aligned with those of its shareholders. For more information, visit: http://www.pyxistankers.com. The information discussed contained in, or that can be accessed through, Pyxis Tankers Inc.’s website, is not incorporated into, and does not constitute part of this press release.
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Company
Pyxis Tankers Inc.
59 K. Karamanli Street
Maroussi 15125 Greece
info@pyxistankers.com
Visit our website at www.pyxistankers.com
Company Contact
Henry Williams
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: +30 (210) 638 0200 / +1 (516) 455-0106
Email: hwilliams@pyxistankers.com
Source: Pyxis Tankers Inc.
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