ZK International Achieves Nasdaq Compliance and Provides Update on Bid Price Compliance Plan
ZK International Group Co., (Nasdaq: ZKIN) has announced two important updates regarding its Nasdaq listing status. Firstly, the company has regained compliance with Nasdaq's periodic filing requirements by timely filing its annual report on August 13, 2024. This resolves the previous notification of non-compliance received on February 20, 2024.
Secondly, ZKIN has been granted an additional 180-day period, until February 10, 2025, to regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum $1 bid price requirement. This extension was given based on the company's compliance with other listing requirements and its written intention to cure the deficiency. To regain compliance, ZKIN's closing bid price must meet or exceed $1.00 per share for at least 10 consecutive business days during this period.
ZK International Group Co., (Nasdaq: ZKIN) ha annunciato due aggiornamenti importanti riguardo il suo stato di quotazione al Nasdaq. In primo luogo, l'azienda ha riconquistato la conformità ai requisiti di deposito periodico del Nasdaq presentando tempestivamente il suo rapporto annuale il 13 agosto 2024. Questo risolve la precedente notifica di non conformità ricevuta il 20 febbraio 2024.
In secondo luogo, a ZKIN è stato concesso un ulteriore periodo di 180 giorni, fino al 10 febbraio 2025, per riconquistare la conformità con il requisito del prezzo minimo di offerta di $1 del Nasdaq. Questa estensione è stata concessa sulla base della conformità dell'azienda con altri requisiti di quotazione e della sua intenzione scritta di sanare la carenza. Per riconquistare la conformità, il prezzo finale di chiusura di ZKIN deve raggiungere o superare $1,00 per azione per almeno 10 giorni lavorativi consecutivi durante questo periodo.
ZK International Group Co., (Nasdaq: ZKIN) ha anunciado dos actualizaciones importantes sobre su estado de cotización en Nasdaq. Primero, la compañía ha recuperado el cumplimiento de los requisitos de presentación periódica de Nasdaq al presentar oportunamente su informe anual el 13 de agosto de 2024. Esto resuelve la notificación previa de incumplimiento recibida el 20 de febrero de 2024.
En segundo lugar, a ZKIN se le ha concedido un período adicional de 180 días, hasta el 10 de febrero de 2025, para recuperar el cumplimiento con el requisito de precio mínimo de oferta de $1 de Nasdaq. Esta extensión se otorgó basada en el cumplimiento de la compañía con otros requisitos de cotización y su intención escrita de subsanar la deficiencia. Para recuperar el cumplimiento, el precio de cierre de ZKIN debe alcanzar o superar los $1,00 por acción durante al menos 10 días hábiles consecutivos durante este período.
ZK International Group Co., (Nasdaq: ZKIN)는 나스닥 상장 상태에 관한 두 가지 중요한 업데이트를 발표했습니다. 첫째, 회사는 2024년 8월 13일에 연간 보고서를 적시에 제출하여 나스닥의 정기 제출 요구 사항을 재확인했습니다. 이는 2024년 2월 20일에 받은 비준수 통지를 해결합니다.
둘째, ZKIN은 나스닥의 최소 $1 입찰가 요건을 충족하기 위해 2025년 2월 10일까지 추가 180일 기간을 부여받았습니다. 이 연장은 회사가 다른 상장 요건을 준수하고 그 결점을 치료할 의사를 서면으로 표명한 것에 근거하여 주어졌습니다. 준수를 회복하기 위해, ZKIN의 종가가 이 기간 동안 최소 10일 연속 사업일 동안 주당 $1.00 이상에 도달해야 합니다.
ZK International Group Co., (Nasdaq: ZKIN) a annoncé deux mises à jour importantes concernant son statut de cotation à la Nasdaq. Premièrement, la société a retrouvé la conformité avec les exigences de dépôt périodique de la Nasdaq en soumettant son rapport annuel dans les délais le 13 août 2024. Cela résout la notification de non-conformité reçue le 20 février 2024.
Deuxièmement, ZKIN a été accordé une période supplémentaire de 180 jours, jusqu'au 10 février 2025, pour retrouver la conformité avec l'exigence du prix d'offre minimum de 1 $ de la Nasdaq. Cette extension a été accordée sur la base de la conformité de l'entreprise avec d'autres exigences de cotation et de son intention écrite de remédier à la carence. Pour retrouver la conformité, le prix de clôture de ZKIN doit atteindre ou dépasser 1,00 $ par action pendant au moins 10 jours ouvrables consécutifs pendant cette période.
ZK International Group Co., (Nasdaq: ZKIN) hat zwei wichtige Aktualisierungen zu seinem Status an der Nasdaq bekannt gegeben. Erstens hat das Unternehmen die Einhaltung der regelmäßigen Abgabeanforderungen von Nasdaq wiederhergestellt, indem es am 13. August 2024 seinen Jahresbericht fristgerecht eingereicht hat. Dies behebt die zuvor am 20. Februar 2024 erhaltene Mitteilung über die Nichteinhaltung.
Zweitens wurde ZKIN ein zusätzlicher Zeitraum von 180 Tagen bis zum 10. Februar 2025 gewährt, um die Einhaltung des Mindestgebots von $1 von Nasdaq wiederherzustellen. Diese Verlängerung wurde auf der Grundlage der Einhaltung anderer Listungsanforderungen des Unternehmens und seiner schriftlichen Absicht, den Mangel zu beheben, gewährt. Um die Einhaltung wiederherzustellen, muss der Schlusskurs von ZKIN für mindestens 10 aufeinanderfolgende Geschäftstage während dieses Zeitraums $1,00 pro Aktie erreichen oder übersteigen.
- Regained compliance with Nasdaq's periodic filing requirements
- Granted additional 180 days to meet minimum bid price requirement
- Maintains compliance with all other Nasdaq listing requirements except bid price
- Failed to meet $1 minimum bid price requirement within initial 180-day period
- May need to implement a reverse stock split to regain compliance
Insights
ZK International's Nasdaq compliance update presents a mixed picture for investors. The company's successful filing of its annual report, resolving the periodic filing issue, is a positive development. It demonstrates improved financial reporting and transparency, which are important for maintaining investor trust.
However, the ongoing bid price compliance issue is a significant concern. The extended deadline to February 2025 provides some breathing room, but the need for a potential reverse stock split signals underlying challenges. This could lead to share dilution and negative market perception. The company's inability to maintain a
Investors should closely monitor ZKIN's financial performance and any strategic initiatives to address the share price issue. The company's ability to organically increase its stock value will be important in avoiding more drastic measures and maintaining its Nasdaq listing.
The Nasdaq compliance update for ZK International reveals underlying market challenges for the company. While resolving the periodic filing issue is positive, the persistent low share price is a red flag for market perception and investor confidence.
The extended deadline for bid price compliance suggests that Nasdaq sees potential in ZKIN, but it also indicates the company's struggle to attract investor interest. This could be due to various factors, including:
- Broader market conditions affecting the steel pipe industry
- Company-specific performance issues
- visibility or appeal to investors
To regain compliance, ZKIN needs to focus on improving its fundamental business performance and enhancing its investor relations strategy. Without significant improvements, the company risks further market devaluation and potential delisting, which could severely impact its ability to raise capital and maintain market presence.
WENZHOU,
1. Compliance with Periodic Filing Requirements
On February 20, 2024, ZK International was notified by Nasdaq Staff that the Company no longer meet the periodic filing requirements under Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) due to a delayed filing of our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023. We are pleased to report that, based on the timely filing of our annual report on August 13, 2024, Nasdaq Staff has confirmed that ZK International is now in full compliance with the Rule. Accordingly, this matter is now officially closed.
2. Bid Price Compliance Plan
On February 15, 2024, ZK International was notified that the Company's listed security no longer meet the minimum
This extension is granted based on the Company's continued compliance with all other applicable listing requirements, except for the bid price, and our written notice of intention to cure the deficiency, including the potential use of a reverse stock split if necessary. To regain compliance, the closing bid price of the Company's ordinary shares must meet or exceed
About ZK International Group Co., Ltd.
ZK International Group Co., Ltd. is a China-based engineering company building and investing in innovative technologies for the modern world. With a focus on designing and implementing next-generation solutions through industrial, environmental and software engineering, ZKIN owns 46 patents, 46 trademarks, 5 Software Copyrights, 2 National Innovation Fund Awards, and 41 National and Industry Standard Awards.
ZKIN's core business is to engineer and manufacture patented high-performance stainless steel and carbon steel pipe products that effectively deliver high quality, highly sustainable and environmentally sound drinkable water to the Chinese,
For more information please visit www.ZKInternationalGroup.com. Additionally, please follow the Company on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Weibo. For further information on the Company's SEC filings please visit www.sec.gov.
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