Solidion Technology Inc. Granted Compliance Extension By NASDAQ

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Solidion Technology (NASDAQ: STI) has received an extension from Nasdaq to maintain its listing compliance after failing to meet the minimum bid price requirement of $1.00 per share. The company, which initially received notice on August 7, 2024, was given until January 28, 2025 to regain compliance by maintaining a closing bid price above $1.00 for 10 consecutive business days.

After failing to meet this requirement, STI faced potential delisting from the Nasdaq Global Market on February 7, 2025. However, following an appeal to the Hearings Panel on February 5, 2025, the company has been granted an additional extension until May 16, 2025 to implement necessary measures, including a potential reverse stock split, to regain compliance by May 30, 2025.

Positive

• Received extension until May 30, 2025 to regain compliance
• Successfully appealed initial delisting determination

Negative

• Stock trading below $1.00 for extended period
• Risk of potential delisting from Nasdaq Global Market
• May need to implement reverse stock split, which typically signals company distress

Insights

Financial Analyst

Solidion Technology's compliance extension from NASDAQ represents a concerning development for the company. With its stock trading at just $0.1612 - significantly below the $1.00 minimum requirement - STI faces substantial hurdles to maintain its NASDAQ listing. The granted extension until May 30, 2025 provides temporary breathing room, but the company will likely need to implement a reverse stock split by May 16 to achieve compliance.

Reverse splits are generally viewed unfavorably by the market as they're typically associated with distressed companies. With STI's current price, they would need approximately a 1-for-7 reverse split to exceed the $1.00 threshold. While this mechanical adjustment would maintain listing status, it doesn't address the underlying factors that drove the share price down in the first place.

The prolonged sub-$1.00 trading (since at least July 2024) signals persistent investor concerns about the company's fundamentals or growth prospects. Delisting would significantly impact STI's access to capital, liquidity, institutional ownership, and overall market perception. With a $21.6 million market cap, the company faces an uphill battle to convince investors of its long-term viability beyond this immediate compliance issue.

Company will take necessary steps to maintain listing

DALLAS, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Solidion Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: STI), an advanced battery technology solutions provider previously disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 7, 2024, Solidion Technology, Inc. (the "Company") received a notice from the Listing Qualifications staff (the "Staff") of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") that because the closing bid price for the Company's common stock had fallen below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days, the Company no longer complied with the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Global Market under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) (the "Bid Price Rule").

Pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), at the time, the Company had been provided an initial compliance period of 180 calendar days, or until January 28, 2025, to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. To regain compliance, the closing bid price of the Company's common stock must meet or exceed $1.00 per share for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days prior to January 28, 2025.

On January 29, 2025, the Company received a Staff determination letter that stated the Company had not regained compliance with the Bid Price Rule, and, as a result, the Company's common stock was subject to delisting from the Nasdaq Global Market at the opening of business on February 7, 2025. The Company submitted a written request to appeal the Staff's determination to a Hearings Panel on February 5, 2025.

In response to the Company's Written Request, on March 5, 2025, the Company received written notification (the "Extension Notice") from the Panel notifying the Company that the Panel had granted the Company's request for an additional period, during which the Company will remain listed on Nasdaq, to regain compliance with the Bid Price Rule. Pursuant to the Extension Notice, the Panel granted the Company an additional period until May 16, 2025 to effect a reverse stock split, if necessary, to regain compliance with the Bid Price Rule by May 30, 2025.

For more information, please visit www.solidiontech.com or contact Investor Relations.

About Solidion Technology, Inc.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas with pilot production facilities in Dayton, Ohio, Solidion's (NASDAQ: STI) core business includes manufacturing of battery materials and components, as well as development and production of next-generation batteries for energy storage systems and electric vehicles for ground, air, and sea transportation. Solidion holds a portfolio of over 550 patents, covering innovations such as high-capacity, non-silane gas and graphene-enabled silicon anodes, biomass-based graphite, advanced lithium-sulfur and lithium-metal technologies.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Solidion Technology Inc., (NASDAQ: STI) (the "Company," "Solidion," "we," "our" or "us") desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words "forecasts" "believe," "may," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "should," "plan," "could," "target," "potential," "is likely," "expect" and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

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SOURCE Solidion Technology, Inc.

FAQ

What is the deadline for Solidion Technology (STI) to regain Nasdaq compliance?

STI must regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement by May 30, 2025, with measures including a potential reverse stock split to be implemented by May 16, 2025.

What is the minimum share price requirement for STI to maintain Nasdaq listing?

STI must maintain a closing bid price of at least $1.00 per share for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days.

When did STI first receive the Nasdaq non-compliance notice?

STI received the initial non-compliance notice on August 7, 2024, after its stock traded below $1.00 for 30 consecutive business days.

What actions can STI take to regain Nasdaq compliance by May 2025?

The company may implement a reverse stock split to increase its share price above the $1.00 minimum requirement.