American Rebel Holdings files timely Nasdaq hearing request ahead of Aug. 27 deadline; hearing set Sept. 30; updates stockholders’ equity, corporate actions, and Form 8-K filings.
American Rebel Holdings (NASDAQ: AREB) has filed a timely hearing request with Nasdaq ahead of the August 27, 2025 deadline, with the hearing scheduled for September 30, 2025. This request temporarily stays any suspension of trading or delisting action pending the Panel's decision.
The company has implemented several measures to strengthen stockholders' equity, including conversion of $1.76 million debt to equity, securing a $2.1 million equity component with an additional $100,000 equity incentive, and issuing $2.0 million of preferred equity. The company's stockholders' equity deficit improved from $(8,012,673) in March 2025 to $(3,127,891) in June 2025, representing a $4.88 million improvement.
American Rebel must meet Nasdaq's minimum stockholders' equity requirement of $2.5 million to maintain its listing and plans to submit additional transactions to Nasdaq before the hearing.
American Rebel Holdings (NASDAQ: AREB) ha presentato una richiesta di udienza a Nasdaq entro la scadenza del 27 agosto 2025; l'udienza è fissata per il 30 settembre 2025. Tale richiesta sospende temporaneamente qualsiasi provvedimento di sospensione delle negoziazioni o di esclusione dalla quotazione in attesa della decisione del Panel.
La società ha adottato diverse misure per rafforzare il patrimonio netto degli azionisti, tra cui la conversione di 1,76 milioni di dollari di debito in capitale, l'ottenimento di una componente azionaria di 2,1 milioni di dollari con un ulteriore incentivo azionario di 100.000 dollari e l'emissione di 2,0 milioni di dollari di azioni privilegiate. Il deficit del patrimonio netto è migliorato da $(8.012.673) a marzo 2025 a $(3.127.891) a giugno 2025, con un miglioramento complessivo di 4,88 milioni di dollari.
Per mantenere la quotazione, American Rebel deve soddisfare il requisito minimo di patrimonio netto di 2,5 milioni di dollari imposto da Nasdaq e prevede di presentare ulteriori operazioni a Nasdaq prima dell'udienza.
American Rebel Holdings (NASDAQ: AREB) presentó puntualmente una solicitud de audiencia ante Nasdaq antes del plazo del 27 de agosto de 2025; la audiencia está programada para el 30 de septiembre de 2025. Dicha solicitud suspende temporalmente cualquier suspensión de la negociación o acción de exclusión mientras el Panel toma una decisión.
La compañía ha puesto en marcha varias medidas para reforzar el patrimonio de los accionistas, incluyendo la conversión de 1,76 millones de dólares de deuda a capital, la obtención de una componente de capital de 2,1 millones de dólares con un incentivo adicional de capital de 100.000 dólares y la emisión de 2,0 millones de dólares en capital preferente. El déficit del patrimonio de los accionistas mejoró de $(8,012,673) en marzo de 2025 a $(3,127,891) en junio de 2025, lo que supone una mejora de 4,88 millones de dólares.
Para conservar su cotización, American Rebel debe cumplir con el requisito mínimo de patrimonio de 2,5 millones de dólares de Nasdaq y tiene previsto presentar transacciones adicionales ante Nasdaq antes de la audiencia.
American Rebel Holdings (NASDAQ: AREB)는 2025년 8월 27일 마감일 전에 나스닥에 적시히 심리 요청을 제출했으며, 심리 일정은 2025년 9월 30일로 잡혔습니다. 이 요청은 패널의 결정이 있을 때까지 거래 정지 또는 상장폐지 조치를 일시적으로 중단시킵니다.
회사는 주주 자본을 강화하기 위해 여러 조치를 취했는데, 여기에는 176만 달러 부채의 자본 전환, 추가 10만 달러의 주식 인센티브를 포함한 210만 달러의 자본 구성 확보, 그리고 200만 달러의 우선주 발행이 포함됩니다. 주주 자본 부족액은 2025년 3월의 $(8,012,673)에서 2025년 6월의 $(3,127,891)로 개선되어 4.88백만 달러의 개선을 보였습니다.
상장 유지하려면 American Rebel은 나스닥의 최소 주주 자본 요건인 250만 달러를 충족해야 하며, 심리 전에 나스닥에 추가 거래 내역을 제출할 계획입니다.
American Rebel Holdings (NASDAQ: AREB) a déposé dans les délais une demande d'audience auprès du Nasdaq avant la date limite du 27 août 2025 ; l'audience est prévue le 30 septembre 2025. Cette demande suspend temporairement toute suspension des négociations ou mesure de radiation en attendant la décision du Panel.
La société a mis en place plusieurs mesures pour renforcer les capitaux propres des actionnaires, notamment la conversion de 1,76 million de dollars de dette en capitaux propres, l'obtention d'une composante en capital de 2,1 millions de dollars avec une incitation en actions supplémentaire de 100 000 dollars, et l'émission de 2,0 millions de dollars de capitaux privilégiés. Le déficit des capitaux propres est passé de (8 012 673 $) en mars 2025 à (3 127 891 $) en juin 2025, soit une amélioration de 4,88 millions de dollars.
Pour conserver sa cotation, American Rebel doit satisfaire à l'exigence minimale de capitaux propres de 2,5 millions de dollars imposée par le Nasdaq et prévoit de soumettre des transactions supplémentaires au Nasdaq avant l'audience.
American Rebel Holdings (NASDAQ: AREB) hat fristgerecht vor dem Stichtag 27. August 2025 eine Anhörungsanfrage bei der Nasdaq eingereicht; die Anhörung ist für den 30. September 2025 angesetzt. Diese Anfrage setzt vorläufig jegliche Handelsaussetzung oder Delisting-Maßnahmen bis zur Entscheidung des Panels aus.
Das Unternehmen hat mehrere Schritte unternommen, um das Eigenkapital der Aktionäre zu stärken, darunter die Umwandlung von 1,76 Mio. USD Schulden in Eigenkapital, die Sicherung einer Eigenkapitalkomponente von 2,1 Mio. USD mit einem zusätzlichen Aktienanreiz von 100.000 USD sowie die Ausgabe von 2,0 Mio. USD Vorzugsaktien. Das Eigenkapitaldefizit verbesserte sich von $(8.012.673) im März 2025 auf $(3.127.891) im Juni 2025, was einer Verbesserung von 4,88 Mio. USD entspricht.
Um die Notierung beizubehalten, muss American Rebel die Mindestanforderung an das Eigenkapital der Nasdaq von 2,5 Mio. USD erfüllen und beabsichtigt, vor der Anhörung weitere Transaktionen bei der Nasdaq einzureichen.
- Stockholders' equity deficit improved by $4.88 million from March to June 2025
- Successfully converted $1.76 million of debt to equity
- Secured $2.1 million equity component plus $100,000 equity incentive
- Obtained $2.0 million in preferred equity financing
- Temporary stay on delisting action pending Panel decision
- Company remains in stockholders' equity deficit of $(3,127,891) as of June 2025
- Still needs to meet Nasdaq's minimum $2.5 million stockholders' equity requirement
- Faces potential delisting risk if unable to satisfy Nasdaq requirements
- Deteriorating stockholders' equity from $(3,828,740) in Sept 2024 to $(8,012,673) in March 2025
Insights
American Rebel faces Nasdaq delisting risk due to negative equity, but has implemented financial restructuring and secured a hearing to present its compliance plan.
American Rebel Holdings is navigating a critical Nasdaq compliance issue centered on its failure to maintain the minimum $2.5 million stockholders' equity requirement under Rule 5550(b)(1). The company has secured a September 30th hearing with a Nasdaq Panel, which temporarily stays any delisting action. This hearing represents a crucial opportunity for management to demonstrate their path to compliance.
The financial data reveals a concerning pattern of negative stockholders' equity, though with recent improvement. From a
Since June 30th, management has implemented several strategic financial maneuvers to address this deficit, including:
- Converting
$1.76 million of debt to equity - Securing
$2.1 million in equity contributions (plus a$100,000 equity incentive) - Issuing
$2.0 million of preferred equity tied to a secured debt purchase
The mathematics suggest these actions could potentially transform the
Investors should closely monitor the outcome of the September 30th hearing, as a negative decision could potentially lead to delisting, which would significantly impact liquidity and institutional ownership possibilities for the stock.
Nashville, TN, Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AREB) (“American Rebel” or the “Company”), a designer and marketer of branded safes, personal security products and American Rebel Light Beer, today announced that it submitted its request for a hearing before a Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Panel”) prior to the 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time deadline on August 27, 2025. The hearing has been scheduled for September 30, 2025. A timely hearing request stays any suspension of trading or delisting action pending the Panel’s decision in accordance with Nasdaq’s listing rules.
“The timely hearing request preserves our listing while we continue executing on measures to improve stockholders’ equity and advance our business,” said Andy Ross, Chief Executive Officer of American Rebel Holdings, Inc. “We remain focused on operational execution and prudent balance sheet actions with the objective of regaining full compliance, and we look forward to presenting our plan to the Panel on September 30, 2025. We intend to submit these transactions to Nasdaq in the next several days, in advance of the scheduled hearing, with the goal of resolving the matter prior to the hearing.”
American Rebel will provide material updates to stockholders as they become available.
Recent Corporate Actions to Strengthen Stockholders’ Equity
Since June 30, 2025, the Company has undertaken several actions intended to strengthen stockholders’ equity, including:
- The conversion of approximately
$1.76 million of outstanding debt into equity; - An equity component of approximately
$2.1 million , plus an additional$100,000 equity incentive due at closing; and - The issuance of
$2.0 million of preferred equity in connection with a secured debt purchase.
These transactions have been disclosed in Current Reports on Form 8-K pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with Dates of Report of August 21, 2025, August 25, 2025, August 26, 2027 and August 27, 2025, as amended. These actions are expected to improve the Company’s capital structure and stockholders’ equity position, subject to final accounting and audit. The Company continues to evaluate additional strategic and financing alternatives intended to reinforce its capital structure, support long-term growth initiatives, and enhance stockholder value, including with a view toward satisfying the equity standard set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) (minimum stockholders’ equity of
Stockholders’ Equity by Period (from SEC Filings)
| Period End | SEC Filing | Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) |
| September 30, 2024 | Form 10-Q | |
| December 31, 2024 | Form 10-K | |
| March 31, 2025 | Form 10-Q | |
| June 30, 2025 | Form 10-Q | |
Trend note: The deficit reported as of June 30, 2025 reflects an improvement of approximately
Timeline of Nasdaq Listing Actions
- February 7, 2025 – The Company filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which reported total stockholders’ equity (deficit) of
$(3,828,740) as of September 30, 2024. - February 19, 2025 – The Company received a Notification Letter from Nasdaq indicating noncompliance with Rule 5550(b)(1) (minimum stockholders’ equity of
$2.5 million ). - By April 7, 2025 – The Company submitted its Compliance Plan (and later amended it).
- June 11, 2025 – Nasdaq accepted the Compliance Plan; extension granted through August 18, 2025 to evidence compliance.
- Financial statement context:
-
- Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 reported total stockholders’ equity (deficit) of
$(7,631,882) . - Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 reported
$(8,012,673) . - Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 reported
$(3,127,891) .
- Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 reported total stockholders’ equity (deficit) of
- August 27, 2025 (by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time) – The Company submitted its hearing request prior to the deadline, which stays any suspension or delisting action pending the Panel’s decision.
- September 30, 2025 – Hearing scheduled before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel.
About American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AREB)
American Rebel - America’s Patriotic Brand (www.americanrebel.com) began as a designer and marketer of branded safes and personal security products and has since grown into a diversified patriotic lifestyle company with offerings in beer, branded safes, apparel, and accessories. With the launch of American Rebel Light Beer, the company has entered the beverage market to overwhelming success.
Learn more at American Rebel Beer
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. American Rebel Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AREB; AREBW) (the “Company,” “American Rebel,” “we,” “our” or “us”) desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Act and is including this cautionary statement accordingly. Forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, statements regarding the Nasdaq hearing process, the potential outcome of the Panel’s review, our ability to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s listing standards (including Rule 5550(b)(1)), anticipated corporate actions, strategic alternatives, financing activities, accounting outcomes, operational execution, and the impact of these matters on stockholders’ equity and value.
Words such as “forecasts,” “believe,” “may,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “could,” “target,” “potential,” “is likely,” “expect,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are based primarily on our current expectations and projections about future events, financial trends, and strategic initiatives that may affect our financial condition, results of operations, and business strategy.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These risks include, but are not limited to, the Panel’s discretion and timing, market conditions, our ability to successfully implement corporate actions and strategic alternatives, benefits of our continued sponsorship of high-profile events, success and availability of promotional activities, our ability to effectively execute our business plan, and other risks described in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
There can be no assurance that the Panel will grant our request for continued listing or any extension period, that we will regain compliance within any extension period, or that we will be successful in otherwise maintaining the listing of our common stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market. Any forward-looking statement made herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and 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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