Core AI Holdings Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Notification Regarding Minimum Bid Price Compliance Deficiency
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Core AI Holdings (NASDAQ: CHAI) received a Nasdaq notification on July 31, 2026 that its common shares did not meet the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement from June 17 through July 30, 2026, triggering a compliance deficiency under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1). The notice has no immediate effect on listing, and CHAI shares will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Core AI has a 180‑day Initial Compliance Period, until January 27, 2027, to regain compliance, which requires a closing bid of at least $1.00 for a minimum of ten consecutive trading days. The company may qualify for an additional 180 days if certain listing conditions are met and it notifies Nasdaq of plans to cure, potentially via reverse stock split. If compliance is not restored, or if the share price is $0.10 or less for ten consecutive days, the shares may become subject to delisting. According to Core AI, the notification does not affect its business operations, strategic initiatives, or current trading on Nasdaq.
Positive
- Shares continue trading on Nasdaq during 180‑day Initial Compliance Period
- Potential additional 180‑day extension if listing standards and cure plan met
- Core AI states notification does not affect ongoing business operations
Negative
- Noncompliance with Nasdaq $1.00 minimum bid for 30 consecutive trading days
- Risk of Nasdaq delisting if compliance not regained by January 27, 2027
- Delisting determination if bid price is $0.10 or less for 10 days
- Possible need for a reverse stock split to cure bid price deficiency
News Explained
The release describes a reverse stock split only as a possible cure: if used, it would reduce CHAI’s share count and proportionally raise the per-share price without changing company value by the split itself.
Market reaction after Nasdaq compliance deficiency: CHAI -10.26%
Following this news, CHAI has declined 10.26%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction. Our momentum scanner has triggered 25 alerts so far, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. The stock is currently trading at $0.35.
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Key Figures
Previous AI Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21 | HomeGPT expansion | Positive | -13.2% | HomeGPT expanded into an AI-powered residential decision layer for planning and purchasing. |
| Jul 07 | CFO appointment | Positive | -2.0% | Arie Goor became CFO, adding executive finance experience across technology and other sectors. |
| Jun 11 | HomeGPT launch | Positive | +9.5% | Core AI launched HomeGPT after substantial growth in beta users and design tasks. |
| May 18 | Revenue growth report | Positive | +9.3% | Core AI reported 2025 continuing-operations revenue growth alongside strategic AI expansion. |
| Mar 12 | Data center joint venture | Positive | -4.9% | Core AI and Optimus Technology Group launched OptiCore Datacenters for AI research infrastructure. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
The five AI-tagged events showed mixed reactions, with both positive and negative price responses to positive-framed announcements.
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Miami, FL, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Core AI Holdings, Inc. (“Core AI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CHAI), a global AI technology and infrastructure company, today announced that today on July 31, 2026, the Company received a notification letter (“Nasdaq Notification”) from the Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement for its common shares listed on Nasdaq from June 17, 2026 through July 30, 2026. As set forth in the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) (“Nasdaq Listing Rule”), the Company’s common shares listed for trading on the Nasdaq must maintain a minimum closing bid price of
The notification has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company’s common shares on Nasdaq.
In accordance with the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company has a period of 180 calendar days from the date of notification, or until January 27, 2027 (the “Initial Compliance Period”), to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. During this period, the Company’s common shares will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Markets. If at any time during the Initial Compliance Period, the closing bid price of the Company’s common shares is at least
If the Company does not regain compliance by January 27, 2027 the Company may be eligible for an additional 180 calendar day compliance period. To qualify, the Company will be required 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 bid price requirement, and will need to provide written notice of its intention to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period, by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary. If the Company meets these requirements, Nasdaq will inform the Company that it has been granted an additional 180 calendar days. However, if it appears to Nasdaq that the Company will not be able to cure the deficiency, or if the Company is otherwise not eligible, Nasdaq will provide notice that Core’s common shares will be subject to delisting.
In addition, if, during any compliance period specified in the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A)(iii), the Company’s common shares have a closing bid price of
Core AI intends to monitor the bid price of its common shares and will consider available options to regain compliance with the Nasdaq listing requirement, if necessary.
The notification does not affect the Company’s business operations, strategic initiatives, or the listing or trading of its common shares on Nasdaq.
About Core AI Holdings, Inc.
Core AI Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHAI) is a global AI technology and infrastructure company focused on identifying, developing, and scaling AI-driven businesses that leverage next-generation technologies to address large, high-growth market opportunities. Core AI's mission is to harness artificial intelligence to create transformative, scalable solutions across multiple verticals and drive long-term shareholder value. Through its subsidiary, Core Gaming, the Company operates an AI-driven mobile game development and publishing business which has generated over 800 million downloads, and built a global user base of more than 40 million players across over 140 countries.
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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, including statements regarding the anticipated benefits of the advisory appointment, the joint venture between Core AI and Allianca, expected market opportunities, infrastructure demand, project pipeline, development strategy, and execution capabilities. These forward-looking statements are based on Core AI’s current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and changes in circumstances that may cause actual results to differ materially, including the parties’ ability to implement the contemplated joint venture strategy, market conditions, customer demand, power availability, supply chain conditions, labor availability, project timing, financing conditions, and regulatory matters, as well as other risks described under “Risk Factors” in Core AI’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 15, 2026, and in subsequent SEC filings. Except as required by law, Core AI undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
