Beneficient Receives Nasdaq Listing Determination

Rhea-AI Summary

Beneficient (NASDAQ: BENF) has received a delisting notice from Nasdaq due to two compliance issues: failure to maintain the minimum $1.00 bid price requirement and delayed filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.

The company plans to request a hearing before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel and seek a stay of any suspension action. During the hearing, Beneficient will present its compliance plan and request an extension. However, there is no guarantee that the Panel will grant the company's request for continued listing.

Positive

• Company taking proactive steps by requesting hearing and stay of suspension
• Opportunity to present compliance plan to Nasdaq Panel

Negative

• Risk of delisting from Nasdaq
• Non-compliance with $1.00 minimum bid price requirement
• Delayed filing of Annual Report (Form 10-K)
• No guarantee of successful appeal

Will Request Hearing

DALLAS, July 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beneficient (NASDAQ: BENF) (the “Company”), a technology-enabled platform providing exit opportunities and primary capital solutions and related trust and custody services to holders of alternative assets through its proprietary online platform AltAccess, today announced that on July 16, 2025, the Company was notified by The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) that, due to its continued non-compliance with the minimum $1.00 bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) and the delay in the filing of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in contravention of Nasdaq’s periodic reporting requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), the Company’s securities were subject to delisting unless the Company timely requests a hearing before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Panel”).

The Company plans to timely request a hearing and a stay of any suspension action by Nasdaq at least pending the ultimate outcome of the hearing process and the expiration of any extension period that may be granted to the Company following the hearing. At the hearing, the Company will present its plan to evidence compliance with all applicable criteria for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market and request an extension of time to do so. While the Company is taking definitive steps to evidence compliance with the applicable listing criteria as soon as practicable, there can be no assurance that the Panel will grant the Company’s request for continued listing on Nasdaq.

About Beneficient

Beneficient (Nasdaq: BENF) – Ben, for short – is on a mission to democratize the global alternative asset investment market by providing traditionally underserved investors − mid-to-high net worth individuals, small-to-midsized institutions and General Partners seeking exit options, anchor commitments and valued-added services for their funds− with solutions that could help them unlock the value in their alternative assets. Ben’s AltQuote^® tool provides customers with a range of potential exit options within minutes, while customers can log on to the AltAccess^® portal to explore opportunities and receive proposals in a secure online environment.

Its subsidiary, Beneficient Fiduciary Financial, L.L.C., received its charter under the State of Kansas’ Technology-Enabled Fiduciary Financial Institution (TEFFI) Act and is subject to regulatory oversight by the Office of the State Bank Commissioner. 

For more information, visit www.trustben.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Contacts

Matt Kreps: 214-597-8200, mkreps@darrowir.com
Michael Wetherington: 214-284-1199, mwetherington@darrowir.com
Investor Relations: investors@beneficient.com

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the listing and trading of the Company’s securities on Nasdaq, the Company’s intention to request a hearing from the Nasdaq hearing panel and the Company’s intention to regain compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rules. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intends,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “would” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are based on our management’s beliefs, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, them. Because such statements are based on expectations as to future financial and operating results and are not statements of fact, actual results may differ materially from those projected.

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements include, among others, our plans to appeal Nasdaq’s delisting determination; the outcome of any hearing we might request; our ability to cure any deficiencies in compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rules; risks related to the substantial costs and diversion of management’s attention and resources due to these matters and the risks, uncertainties, and factors set forth under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and its subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the risks and uncertainties contained in the Company’s Current Reports on Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, subsequent events, or circumstances or other changes affecting such statements except to the extent required by applicable law.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and, except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

FAQ

Why is Beneficient (BENF) facing potential delisting from Nasdaq?

Beneficient is facing potential delisting due to two issues: failing to maintain the minimum $1.00 bid price requirement and delayed filing of its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.

What actions is BENF taking to address the Nasdaq delisting notice?

Beneficient plans to request a hearing before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel, seek a stay of suspension, and present a compliance plan to request an extension for meeting listing requirements.

When did Beneficient receive the Nasdaq delisting notification?

Beneficient received the delisting notification from Nasdaq on July 16, 2025.

What are the chances of Beneficient maintaining its Nasdaq listing?

While Beneficient is taking steps to maintain listing, the company stated there is no assurance that the Nasdaq Hearings Panel will grant their request for continued listing.

What listing rules did Beneficient (BENF) violate?

Beneficient violated Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) regarding minimum bid price requirement and Rule 5250(c)(1) concerning periodic reporting requirements.