Above Food Ingredients Inc. Achieves Full Listing Compliance with NASDAQ
- Company has regained full NASDAQ compliance, removing listing concerns
- Successfully completed restructuring and eliminated corporate debt
- Achieved transition to profitability
- Strategic merger with Palm Global to be completed imminently
- Previous non-compliance with NASDAQ listing requirements indicates past financial challenges
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Above Food regained NASDAQ compliance, removing barriers to completing its strategic merger with Palm Global and accelerating growth plans.
Above Food Ingredients (NASDAQ: ABVE) has received official confirmation from NASDAQ that it has regained full listing compliance, resolving previous deficiencies related to minimum market value of publicly held shares and minimum bid price requirements. The company had previously announced partial compliance on June 6, but this latest determination confirms complete resolution of all listing issues.
This compliance milestone carries significant regulatory importance as it removes a major obstacle that could have potentially led to delisting. For companies facing NASDAQ compliance issues, the consequences of failing to meet requirements can be severe, potentially forcing them to trade on less prestigious exchanges with reduced liquidity and investor interest.
According to management, this development will enable the company to expedite its pending merger with Palm Global Technologies. This strategic transaction appears to be a cornerstone of Above Food's transformation strategy, which has already included restructuring, debt elimination, and a shift toward profitability. The merger is described as "transformational" and appears designed to position the combined entity in AI-powered agri-tech, food-tech, and fintech markets.
The compliance achievement signals improved financial health and market perception of Above Food. For a company that has undergone restructuring, regaining compliance indicates successful execution of its recovery strategy thus far. The merger with Palm Global, which is now expected to complete "in the coming days," represents the next phase in the company's strategic evolution.
While specific financial metrics aren't provided, the press release indicates the company has eliminated corporate debt and is transitioning to profitability, suggesting a material improvement in its financial position compared to prior periods.
Regina, Saskatchewan--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2025) - Above Food Ingredients Inc. (NASDAQ: ABVE) ("the Company"), is pleased to announce it has received the official compliance determination letter from NASDAQ confirming that the Company now meets full compliance and has satisfied all of the requirements under Listing Rules 5450(b)(3)(C), 5810(c)(3)(A) and 5450(a)(1).
As referenced within our press release dated June 6, the Company regained compliance with listing Rule 5450(b)(3)(C), regarding the minimum market value of its publicly held shares, on May 27, 2025. In addition, compliance was achieved with listing Rules 5450(a)(1) and 5810(c)(3)(A), regarding the minimum bid price of the Company's shares, on May 23, 2025.
The receipt of NASDAQ's full compliance determination allows the Company to expedite the completion of its transformative strategic merger with Palm Global, accelerate its growth plans, and build on the success of its recent restructuring and strategic pivot.
Lionel Kambeitz, Executive Chairman and CEO of Above Food, commented: "Achievement of full compliance marks a significant milestone as we continue to execute on our restructuring and ambitious growth plans. Following our recent restructuring and return towards profitability, regaining full compliance now allows us to execute on a number of key strategic objectives, including the completion of our transformational merger with Palm Global. We anticipate completing the merger in the coming days, marking a pivotal step in our mission to become a global leader in food, agritech, and fintech."
Peter Knez, Chairman and CEO of Palm Global Technologies, commented: "Since beginning our journey with Above Food earlier this year, the Company has made significant strides, completing its restructuring, eliminating corporate debt and transitioning to profitability. With full NASDAQ compliance now secured and no further hurdles ahead, we eagerly anticipate finalizing the merger and leveraging our exceptional position to become a global leader in AI powered agri-tech, food-tech, and fintech markets."
About Above Food Ingredients Inc.
Above Food Ingredients Inc. (NASDAQ: ABVE) is an ingredient company that delivers products made with real, nutritious, flavorful ingredients produced with transparency. The Company's vision is to create a healthier world — one seed, one field, and one bite at a time. With a robust chain of custody of plant proteins, enabled by scaled operations and infrastructure in primary agriculture and processing, and proprietary seed development capabilities that leverage the power of artificial intelligence-driven genomics and agronomy, the Company delivers nutritious ingredients to businesses and consumers with traceability and sustainability.
About Palm Global
Palm Global is a next-generation innovator in financial products, platforms, AgTech and sustainability, operating out of San Francisco, Dubai, Hong Kong, and Singapore. With Palm Global’s platforms it delivers highly scalable solutions that drive economic empowerment and financial inclusion for all.
As part of its offering, Palm Global’s AgTech division serves millions of farmers across Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Americas, facilitating access to credit, insurance, and advanced agricultural technologies through its platforms and super-apps, driving sustainable growth and food security at scale.
Through strategic partnerships with governments, global institutions, and NGOs, Palm Global is accelerating the adoption of digital solutions that transform global agriculture and strengthen financial resilience in underserved markets. The Palm Global website is available at www.palmglobal.ai.
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