SIMPPLE Ltd. Receives Nasdaq Notifications Regarding Minimum Stockholders’ Equity Deficiency and Annual Meeting Deficiency

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SIMPPLE (NASDAQ: SPPL) has received notifications from Nasdaq regarding two compliance issues. First, the company's stockholders' equity of $950,980 (as of June 30, 2024) falls below Nasdaq's minimum requirement of $2,500,000 for continued listing. Second, SIMPPLE failed to hold an annual shareholders' meeting within twelve months of its fiscal year end.

The company has until March 3, 2025 to submit a compliance plan to Nasdaq. If accepted, Nasdaq may grant up to 180 calendar days from the notification date for SIMPPLE to demonstrate compliance. The company is currently developing a plan to increase stockholders' equity and address these deficiencies.

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Negative

• Stockholders' equity ($950,980) is significantly below Nasdaq minimum requirement ($2,500,000)
• Non-compliance with annual meeting requirement risks Nasdaq listing status
• Company faces potential delisting risk if compliance plan is not accepted or executed successfully

Insights

Capital Markets Legal Expert

This Nasdaq compliance issue presents serious challenges for SIMPPLE. The $1.55M shortfall in stockholders' equity below the required $2.5M threshold indicates significant balance sheet weakness. The dual violation of failing to hold an annual shareholder meeting compounds the regulatory predicament and suggests potential governance issues. While the 45-day window to submit a compliance plan offers some breathing room, the company's options are and likely dilutive. Traditional remedies include equity raises, debt-to-equity conversions, or asset sales - all of which typically pressure share value. The 180-day maximum extension period, if granted, provides a critical timeline for execution. Historical precedent shows companies in similar situations often struggle to maintain their listings, with roughly 40% ultimately facing delisting. The March 3rd deadline for the compliance plan submission will be a important milestone.

Financial Analyst

The financial implications are concerning. With only $950,980 in stockholders' equity, SIMPPLE faces a precarious position that typically signals deeper operational challenges. For context, this represents just 38% of the required minimum, suggesting substantial capital erosion. The timing of these notifications amid challenging market conditions for PropTech companies could severely limit financing options. Most concerning is that this comes during a period when the company's market cap sits at just $15.6M, making any equity raise potentially highly dilutive to existing shareholders. The lack of an annual meeting also raises red flags about transparency and corporate governance. Companies receiving dual deficiency notices historically show a higher probability of eventual delisting, making this a critical juncture for SIMPPLE's future as a public entity.

Singapore, Jan. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SIMPPLE Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPPL) (“SIMPPLE” or “the Company”), an advanced technology solution provider in the emerging property-technology (“PropTech”) space, today announced that it has received letters from the Listing Qualification staff of The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that the Company does not meet the minimum stockholders’ equity requirement and annual meeting requirement.

As reported in the Company’s Form 6-K dated December 30, 2024, the Company’s stockholders’ equity of $950,980 for the period ended June 30, 2024, was below the minimum stockholders’ equity of $2,500,000. The minimum stockholders’ equity of $2,500,000 is required for continued listing on Nasdaq as set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rules 5550(b)(1).

The Company also did not hold an annual meeting of shareholders within twelve (12) months of the end of the Company’s fiscal year end, which does not comply with the Listing Rules for continued listing, in particular, Listing Rules 5620(a) and 5810(c)(2)(G), as well as IM-5629.

The Company has been provided with 45 calendar days, or until March 3, 2025, to submit a plan to regain compliance with the minimum stockholders’ equity standard and annual meeting requirement. If the Company’s plan to regain compliance is accepted, Nasdaq may grant an extension of up to 180 calendar days from the date of the notification letters to evidence compliance.

The Company is developing a plan with options to increase stockholders’ equity and regain compliance, with the goal of filing the plan with Nasdaq by the stated deadline. The Company will provide further updates on this matter as required.

About SIMPPLE LTD.

Headquartered in Singapore, SIMPPLE LTD. is an advanced technology solution provider in the emerging PropTech space, focused on helping facilities owners and managers manage facilities autonomously. Founded in 2016, the Company has a strong foothold in the Singapore facilities management market, serving over 60 clients in both the public and private sectors and extending out of Singapore into Australia and the Middle East. The Company has developed its proprietary SIMPPLE Ecosystem, to create an automated workforce management tool for building maintenance, surveillance and cleaning comprised of a mix of software and hardware solutions such as robotics (both cleaning and security) and Internet-of-Things ("IoT") devices. 

For more information on SIMPPLE, please visit: https://www.simpple.ai

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Email: ir@simpple.ai

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FAQ

What is SPPL's current stockholders' equity and how much does it need to reach?

SPPL's stockholders' equity is $950,980 as of June 30, 2024, and needs to reach $2,500,000 to meet Nasdaq's minimum requirement.

When is SPPL's deadline to submit a compliance plan to Nasdaq?

SPPL must submit its compliance plan to Nasdaq by March 3, 2025, which is 45 calendar days from the notification date.

What happens if SPPL's compliance plan is accepted by Nasdaq?

If SPPL's plan is accepted, Nasdaq may grant an extension of up to 180 calendar days from the notification date to demonstrate compliance.

What are the two main Nasdaq compliance issues SPPL is facing?

SPPL is facing two issues: insufficient stockholders' equity below the $2.5M minimum requirement and failure to hold an annual shareholders' meeting within the required timeframe.