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Blink Charging Submits Request for Additional NASDAQ Compliance Period

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Blink Charging (Nasdaq: BLNK) has requested an additional 180-day compliance period from Nasdaq to regain compliance with the $1 minimum bid price requirement under Listing Rule 5550(a)(2).

If granted, Blink would have until January 25, 2027 to achieve a $1 bid price for ten consecutive trading days. The company expects a decision by July 27, 2026 but notes there is no assurance the extension will be approved or that compliance will be regained.

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Positive

  • Requested second 180-day Nasdaq compliance period through January 25, 2027
  • Company believes it is eligible for a further compliance extension
  • Expects clarity on Nasdaq decision by July 27, 2026

Negative

  • Currently not in compliance with Nasdaq $1 minimum bid price rule
  • No assurance Nasdaq will grant the requested compliance extension
  • Uncertainty remains about regaining compliance within any extended period

What This Means

Blink’s request for a second 180-day window to meet Nasdaq’s $1 bid-price rule underscores ongoing l...
Analysis

Blink’s request for a second 180-day window to meet Nasdaq’s $1 bid-price rule underscores ongoing listing risk. Investors may track Nasdaq’s extension decision and whether trading sustains the required 10-day threshold amid moderate short interest levels.

Key Figures

Requested compliance period: 180 days Second extension end date: Jan 25, 2027 Minimum bid price: $1.00 +2 more
5 metrics
Requested compliance period 180 days Additional Nasdaq bid-price compliance period requested
Second extension end date Jan 25, 2027 Potential end of second 180-day compliance window
Minimum bid price $1.00 Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) requirement
Required trading streak 10 days Consecutive trading days BLNK must meet $1 minimum bid
Expected notification date Jul 27, 2026 Anticipated date for Nasdaq decision on extension

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jun 05 (Positive)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Jun 05 Asset divestiture Positive -8.9% Sale of Envoy subsidiary for cash and a convertible note.
Jun 03 Customer initiative Neutral -3.4% Launch of global customer-first transformation under new VP.
May 13 Network expansion Positive +1.1% Update on DC fast charging build-out and service revenue growth.
May 11 Quarterly earnings Neutral -5.9% Q1 2026 results with flat revenue but improved loss and cash flow.
May 06 Partnership deal Positive +18.6% Collaboration with Emobi to expand roaming and access solutions.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Over recent months, BLNK has mostly traded in line with the tone of individual headlines, with one notable negative reaction to a strategic asset sale.

Regulatory & Risk Context

Short Interest: 12.15%
Short Interest
12.15% of float
0% 15% 30%+
moderate as of 2026-06-15 Days to cover: 8.59

Short positioning is at a moderate level, suggesting scope for elevated volatility and occasional squeeze dynamics if trading liquidity thins.

Key Terms

listing rule 5550(a)(2), minimum bid price, nasdaq capital market, compliance period
4 terms
listing rule 5550(a)(2) regulatory
"Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement under Listing Rule 5550(a)(2)."
Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) is a Nasdaq listing standard that sets a minimum share-price requirement for securities to be listed or to remain listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market. It matters to investors because falling below that minimum can trigger delisting reviews or increased volatility, much like a safety bar on a ride — if a stock can’t meet the height requirement, it risks being removed from the exchange, which can reduce liquidity and access for buyers and sellers.
minimum bid price regulatory
"regain compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement"
The minimum bid price is the lowest share price that a market, regulator, or specific offering will accept for a trade, listing, or auction—think of it as a reserve or floor that a stock must meet to qualify for certain actions. It matters to investors because falling below that floor can limit trading options, trigger compliance measures or delisting risks, and affect liquidity and the perceived value of a holding, much like a reserve price in an auction sets the baseline for a sale.
nasdaq capital market regulatory
"initial listing standards for the Nasdaq Capital Market, with the exception"
The Nasdaq Capital Market is a platform where smaller, emerging companies can list their shares for trading by investors. It provides these companies with access to funding and visibility, helping them grow, much like a local marketplace where new vendors can introduce their products to potential customers. For investors, it offers opportunities to discover early-stage companies with growth potential.
compliance period regulatory
"for an additional 180-day compliance period to regain compliance"
A compliance period is a defined stretch of time during which a company must meet specific legal, regulatory, or contractual rules and reporting requirements. Think of it like a scheduled inspection window or a homework deadline: failing to satisfy the rules within that window can trigger fines, restrictions, or extra oversight, so investors watch compliance periods as signals of near-term legal risk, potential costs, and impacts on a company’s operations or cash flow.

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Bowie, MD., July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading global owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, today announced that it has formally submitted its request to The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) for an additional 180-day compliance period to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement under Listing Rule 5550(a)(2).

Based on guidance from Nasdaq, the Company believes it is eligible to receive a second 180-day extension (or until January 25, 2027) to meet Nasdaq’s $1 minimum bid price requirement for ten consecutive trading days if it continues to meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards for the Nasdaq Capital Market, with the exception of the minimum bid price requirement. Per Nasdaq’s standard procedures, the Company anticipates receiving official notification of such extension by July 27, 2026. There can be no assurance that Nasdaq will grant the requested extension or that the Company will regain compliance within the applicable compliance period. Blink will continue to monitor its compliance status and will provide updates as appropriate.

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About Blink Charging

Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK) is a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, enabling drivers, hosts, and fleets to easily transition to electric transportation through innovative charging solutions. Blink’s principal line of products and services include Blink’s EV charging network (“Blink Network”), EV charging equipment, and EV charging services. The Blink Network uses proprietary, cloud-based software that operates, maintains, and tracks the EV charging stations connected to the network and the associated charging data. Blink has established key strategic partnerships for rolling out adoption across numerous location types, including parking facilities, multifamily residences and condos, workplace locations, health care/medical facilities, schools and universities, airports, auto dealers, hotels, mixed-use municipal locations, parks and recreation areas, religious institutions, restaurants, retailers, stadiums, supermarkets, and transportation hubs.

For more information, please visit https://blinkcharging.com/

Forward-Looking Statements 

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as “expects,” “believes,” “will” and similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are based on the Blink's current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully in the section titled "Risk Factors" in Blink’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and in subsequent periodic reports. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date, and Blink undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under U.S. federal securities law.

Blink Investor Relations Contact
Vitalie Stelea
IR@BlinkCharging.com

Blink Media Contact
Felicitas Massa
PR@BlinkCharging.com


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