Actelis Networks to Transition Trading to OTC Market Following Nasdaq Panel Decision
Rhea-AI Summary
Actelis (NASDAQ: ASNS) received a Nasdaq Hearings Panel determination to delist its common stock following non-compliance with the minimum bid price requirement.
Trading is expected to be suspended at the open on April 10, 2026; shares will be quoted on OTC Markets while the company plans to apply to the OTCQB and explores options to relist on Nasdaq. The company says operations and SEC reporting will continue, but there is no assurance of active OTC liquidity.
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Positive
- Maintains SEC reporting status and ongoing operations
- Plans to apply for trading on the OTCQB Venture Market
- Management is evaluating options to restore Nasdaq listing
Negative
- Nasdaq delisting determination due to minimum bid price non-compliance
- Trading suspension on Nasdaq expected at open on April 10, 2026
- Risk of reduced liquidity and fewer market makers on OTC Markets
News Market Reaction – ASNS
On the day this news was published, ASNS declined 73.39%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +2.5% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -83.7% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 59 alerts that day, indicating high trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $27M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $9.73M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
Sector peers show mixed moves: CLRO -12.05%, SYNX -8.49%, UTSI -0.86%, MITQ +3.64%, SONM flat. Only MITQ appeared on the momentum scanner (down), underscoring this Nasdaq delisting as a stock-specific event rather than a broad sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26 | Railway expansion order | Positive | -4.4% | Follow-on order expanding trackside networking for rail safety systems. |
| Mar 24 | AI acquisition term sheet | Positive | -12.5% | Binding term sheet to acquire Exaware and enter AI data center networking. |
| Mar 23 | Cincinnati ITS win | Positive | +39.6% | Order for hybrid solutions in Cincinnati intelligent transportation upgrade. |
| Mar 18 | 2025 earnings update | Neutral | +7.0% | Q4 revenue rebound and margin improvement amid lower full-year revenue. |
| Mar 11 | Japanese gov’t order | Positive | +47.6% | Governmental order in Japan for MetaLight units in critical infrastructure. |
Operational wins and earnings updates often led to sharp but inconsistent price reactions, with several positive contract announcements followed by both rallies and selloffs.
Over the last month, ASNS reported multiple commercial wins and financial updates. Orders from a Japanese governmental entity and U.S. transportation projects on Mar 11 and Mar 23 saw strong positive moves, while a follow-on North American railway order on Mar 26 and an AI data center acquisition term sheet on Mar 24 were followed by declines. The 2025 results on Mar 18 showed a Q4 revenue rebound but lower full-year revenue. Today’s Nasdaq delisting decision follows earlier disclosed bid-price noncompliance issues.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock dropped -73.4% in the session following this news. A negative reaction fits the clearly adverse development of a confirmed Nasdaq delisting. The decision follows months of bid-price noncompliance disclosures and prior reverse-split actions outlined in SEC filings. Past news showed volatile responses to both positive contracts and strategic updates, so downside moves could reflect uncertainty about liquidity and visibility on the OTC venue. Future sentiment would likely hinge on operational execution and any concrete steps toward relisting.
Key Terms
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The Company is working on all available options in order to relist on the Nasdaq
Company continues to execute on its growth strategy and commercial plans
SUNNYVALE, Calif, April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Actelis Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASNS) ("Actelis" or the "Company"), a market leader in cyber-hardened, rapid-deployment networking solutions for IoT and broadband applications, today announced that it has received a determination from the Nasdaq Hearings Panel to delist the Company’s common stock from The Nasdaq Capital Market following the Panel review process.
Trading of the Company’s common stock on Nasdaq is expected to be suspended at the open of business on April 10, 2026. The Company will have its shares quoted on the OTC Markets and plans to apply for trading on the OTCQB Venture Market, which is designed for developing and entrepreneurial companies. At the same time, the Company is also evaluating all available options in order to relist on the Nasdaq market.
The Panel’s determination follows the Company’s previously disclosed non-compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement. While the Company presented its plan to regain compliance, the Panel determined not to grant continued listing at this time.
The Company’s operations are not expected to be impacted by the transition, and Actelis continues to operate its business as usual while maintaining its status as a reporting company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
“This is not the outcome we had sought, but it is important to emphasize that this development is limited to our listing venue and does not reflect the underlying strength of our business,” said Tuvia Barlev, Chief Executive Officer of Actelis Networks. “We continue to see demand for our solutions across transportation, government, and critical infrastructure markets, including recent project expansions and deployments, and our focus remains on execution and delivering for our customers, while working on all options to restore our presence on Nasdaq.”
Actelis is actively working on the required actions to restore its listing on Nasdaq, while supporting an orderly trading environment for its shareholders. There can be no assurance that an active trading market will be maintained on the OTC Markets or that broker-dealers will continue to make a market in the Company’s shares.
The Company remains focused on executing its growth strategy and realizing its commercial opportunities.
About Actelis Networks, Inc.
Actelis Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASNS) is a market leader in hybrid fiber, cyber-hardened networking solutions for rapid deployment in wide-area IoT applications, including government, ITS, military, utility, rail, telecom, and campus networks. Actelis' innovative portfolio offers fiber-grade performance with the flexibility and cost-efficiency of hybrid fiber-copper networks. Through its "Cyber Aware Networking" initiative, Actelis also provides AI-based cyber monitoring and protection for all edge devices, enhancing network security and resilience. For more information, please visit www.actelis.com.
Forward-looking Statements
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Investor Relations Contact:
Arx Investor Relations
North American Equities Desk
actelis@arxhq.com
