ATA Creativity Global Regains Compliance with Nasdaq's Minimum Bid Price Requirement

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ATA Creativity Global (NASDAQ:AACG), an international educational services provider, has successfully regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement. The company received confirmation from Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Staff on August 7, 2025.

The compliance was achieved as AACG's American Depositary Shares maintained a closing bid price of $1.00 or higher from July 21 to August 6, 2025, satisfying Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). With this requirement met, the matter has been closed by Nasdaq.

Positive

• Regained Nasdaq listing compliance, eliminating delisting risk
• Maintained ADS price above $1.00 for required period

Negative

• Previous trading below $1.00 minimum bid requirement indicates recent stock price weakness

BEIJING, CN / ACCESS Newswire / August 12, 2025 / ATA Creativity Global ("ACG" or the "Company", Nasdaq:AACG), an international educational services company focused on providing quality learning experiences that cultivate and enhance students' creativity, today announced that it has received a letter from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Staff, dated August 7, 2025, notifying the Company that it has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under the Listing Rules of The Nasdaq Stock Market. The closing bid price of the Company's American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") has been at $1.00 per share or greater from July 21 to August 6, 2025. Accordingly, the Staff has determined that the Company has regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), and the matter is now closed.

About ATA Creativity Global

ATA Creativity Global is an international educational services company focused on providing quality learning experiences that cultivate and enhance students' creativity. ATA Creativity Global offers a wide range of education services consisting primarily of portfolio training, research-based learning services, overseas study counselling and other educational services through its training center network. For more information, please visit ACG's website at www.atai.net.cn.

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For more information on our company, please contact the following individuals:

At the Company		Investor Relations
ATA Creativity Global		The Equity Group Inc.
Ruobai Sima, CFO		Lena Cati, Senior Vice President
+86 10 6518 1133 x 5518		212-836-9611
simaruobai@acgedu.cn		lcati@theequitygroup.com
		Alice Zhang, Associate
		212-836-9610
		azhang@theequitygroup.com

SOURCE: ATA Creativity Global

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FAQ

What did AACG announce regarding Nasdaq compliance on August 12, 2025?

AACG announced it has regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement, as its ADSs maintained a closing price of $1.00 or higher from July 21 to August 6, 2025.

How long did AACG need to maintain its stock price above $1.00 to regain Nasdaq compliance?

AACG maintained its ADS price above $1.00 from July 21 to August 6, 2025, approximately a two-week period, to meet the compliance requirement.

What is the minimum bid price requirement for Nasdaq listing that AACG had to meet?

According to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), companies must maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share to remain listed on the exchange.

What happens now that AACG has regained Nasdaq compliance?

With AACG regaining compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement, the matter has been closed by Nasdaq, and the company will continue its normal listing on the exchange.