Vivopower Receives Notification of Recompliance with Nasdaq’s Minimum Bid Price Rule

Rhea-AI Summary

VivoPower International PLC (VVPR) has successfully regained compliance with Nasdaq's Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) on December 10, 2024. The company received official notification from Nasdaq's Listing Qualifications Department confirming that its common stock maintained a minimum bid closing price of $1.00 per share or greater for 10 consecutive business days, meeting the exchange's minimum bid price requirement.

Positive

• Regained Nasdaq listing compliance, eliminating immediate delisting risk
• Stock price maintained above $1.00 for 10 consecutive trading days

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

The regaining of Nasdaq compliance removes a significant regulatory overhang for VivoPower, but investors should remain cautious. With a micro-cap market value of just $9.2 million, the stock remains highly volatile and susceptible to price swings. While avoiding delisting is positive news, it doesn't address the fundamental business challenges or financial position of the company. The recent price recovery to meet the $1 minimum bid requirement appears to be primarily technical in nature rather than driven by operational improvements. Small-cap companies often face ongoing challenges maintaining listing requirements and this compliance status will need continuous monitoring.

LONDON, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On December 10, 2024, VivoPower International PLC (Nasdaq: VVPR) ("VivoPower" or the "Company") received a letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) indicating that the Company’s common stock has maintained a minimum bid closing price of $1.00 per share or greater for 10 consecutive business days. Accordingly, the Company has regained compliance with Listing Rule 5550(a)(2).

About VivoPower 

Established in 2014 and listed on Nasdaq since 2016, VivoPower is an award-winning global sustainable energy solutions B Corporation company focussed on electric solutions for off-road and on-road customised and ruggedised fleet applications as well as ancillary financing, charging, battery and microgrids solutions. VivoPower’s core purpose is to provide its customers with turnkey decarbonisation solutions that enable them to move toward net-zero carbon status. VivoPower has operations and personnel covering Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United States, the Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates.

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FAQ

What Nasdaq compliance rule did VivoPower (VVPR) regain compliance with in December 2024?

VivoPower regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), which requires maintaining a minimum bid closing price of $1.00 per share for at least 10 consecutive business days.

When did VivoPower (VVPR) receive confirmation of Nasdaq compliance?

VivoPower received confirmation of Nasdaq compliance on December 10, 2024, through a letter from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Department.

What was the minimum stock price VivoPower (VVPR) needed to maintain for Nasdaq compliance?

VivoPower needed to maintain a minimum bid closing price of $1.00 per share or greater for 10 consecutive business days to regain Nasdaq compliance.

What does regaining Nasdaq compliance mean for VivoPower (VVPR) shareholders?

Regaining Nasdaq compliance means VivoPower has eliminated the immediate risk of delisting, allowing the stock to continue trading on the Nasdaq exchange.