Cambium Networks Announces Compliance with Minimum Bid Price Rule and Appointment of Interim Chief Financial Officer

Rhea-AI Summary

Cambium Networks (NASDAQ: CMBM) received a Partial Compliance Letter on December 12, 2025, confirming compliance with the Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Rule (5450(a)(1)) while remaining non-compliant with the Nasdaq Periodic Filing Rule (5250(c)(1)). The Nasdaq Hearings Panel will retain jurisdiction until April 8, 2026, and the company is subject to a mandatory panel monitor under Nasdaq Rule 5815(d)(4)(B) through December 12, 2026. The company also appointed Mitchell Cohen as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately; John Waldron will step down from the acting CFO role and continue as senior financial advisor.

Positive

• Partial compliance with Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Rule confirmed on Dec 12, 2025
• Hearings Panel will retain jurisdiction through Apr 8, 2026
• Appointed Mitchell Cohen as Interim CFO, effective immediately

Negative

• Still non-compliant with Nasdaq Periodic Filing Rule 5250(c)(1)
• Subject to mandatory Nasdaq panel monitor through Dec 12, 2026 with delist risk if noncompliance recurs

Key Figures

Nasdaq jurisdiction end April 8, 2026 Hearings Panel will maintain jurisdiction over the company until this date.

Panel monitor end December 12, 2026 Company subject to mandatory panel monitor through this date.

Minimum Bid Price Rule Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) Company confirmed in compliance with this Nasdaq bid-price rule.

Market Reality Check

$1.62 Last Close

Volume Volume 467,848 vs 20-day avg 1,651,687 (relative volume 0.28x) ahead of this news. low

Technical Price $1.55 is above 200-day MA at $0.91, but still 77.21% below 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

CMBM was down 4.32% pre-news. Peers showed mixed moves: UTSI -4.56%, BOSC -2.12%, SYTA -3.15%, while MINM gained 18.75% and CLRO rose 1.54%, indicating stock-specific factors for CMBM.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 05	Nasdaq listing decision	Positive	+9.8%	Hearings Panel granted continued Nasdaq listing subject to compliance conditions.
Dec 01	Nasdaq deficiency notice	Negative	-8.5%	Additional Staff Determination Letter for delinquent Q3 2025 Form 10-Q and prior filings.
Nov 18	Financial update	Neutral	-2.6%	Q3 2025 shipment and order update with mixed trends and new product launches.
Oct 29	Product integration	Positive	+377.4%	Integration of Cambium ONE Network with Starlink for enterprise-grade service delivery.
Oct 16	Delisting risk notice	Negative	-6.1%	Nasdaq Staff Determination Letter citing minimum bid and delinquent filings for delisting.

Pattern Detected

Recent news has triggered large directional moves, especially around Nasdaq listing status and strategic product announcements, with price reactions generally matching the positive or negative tone of each update.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, Cambium’s key developments centered on Nasdaq listing compliance, delayed SEC filings, and product and financial updates. A October 16, 2025 Nasdaq staff determination on potential delisting and later deficiency letters drove negative reactions. Conversely, the October 29, 2025 Starlink integration and the December 5, 2025 continued-listing decision saw sharp gains, including a 377.35% move on the Starlink news. Today’s confirmation of compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Rule and a CFO transition fits into this ongoing governance and listing-compliance narrative.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement confirms Cambium’s compliance with the Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Rule while highlighting continued non-compliance with the Periodic Filing Rule and extended oversight through December 12, 2026. The appointment of an interim CFO adds another governance development alongside prior Nasdaq hearings and delinquent SEC filings. Investors may focus on progress toward timely financial reporting, resolution of restatement issues, and stability in the finance organization as key markers of reduced listing and operational risk.

Key Terms

nasdaq listing rule 5450(a)(1) regulatory

"confirming that the Company is in compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1)"

Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) is a continued-listing standard that sets a minimum share price companies must maintain to remain listed on the Nasdaq market—commonly a $1.00 per-share threshold. Investors care because falling below that floor can trigger a compliance review and possible delisting, which is like failing a minimum grade and losing access to the public market; delisting can reduce liquidity, visibility and the ability to raise capital.

nasdaq listing rule 5250(c)(1) regulatory

"remains non-compliant with the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) (the "Periodic Filing Rule")"

Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) requires companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange to promptly notify the exchange if their stock price falls below a certain minimum level, known as the "initial listing standards." This rule helps ensure that investors are aware of significant declines in a company's stock value, which could signal financial trouble or increased risk. Essentially, it helps maintain transparency and protect investors by keeping them informed about important changes in a company's stock performance.

minimum bid price rule regulatory

"compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) (the "Minimum Bid Price Rule")"

A minimum bid price rule is a stock market requirement that a listed company's share must trade above a set minimum price over a specified period to remain listed on an exchange. It matters to investors because falling below that threshold can trigger warnings, potential delisting, and reduced liquidity—similar to a student needing a passing grade to stay enrolled—making the shares harder to buy, sell, or value accurately.

periodic filing rule regulatory

"non-compliant with the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) (the "Periodic Filing Rule")"

A periodic filing rule is a regulatory requirement that publicly traded companies deliver regular financial and operational reports—typically quarterly and annually—to securities regulators and the public. These routine updates act like a company’s report card or regular vehicle inspection, giving investors timely, standardized information about revenue, expenses, cash flow and risks so they can monitor performance, compare peers and make informed buy-or-sell decisions.

delist determination letter regulatory

"the Staff will issue a delist determination letter, at that time, leaving"

A delist determination letter is a formal notice from a stock exchange telling a company it no longer meets listing rules and is facing removal from the exchange. For investors, it signals that the stock may lose its regular trading venue, which can sharply reduce liquidity and visibility—like being forced out of a busy shopping mall into a small flea market—raising the risk of price drops and harder-to-sell shares.

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambium Networks Corporation ("Cambium Networks", "Cambium" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CMBM), a leading global provider of networking solutions, announced today that on December 12, 2025, the Company received a partial compliance letter ("Partial Compliance Letter") from the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the "Hearings Panel") confirming that the Company is in compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) (the "Minimum Bid Price Rule"), although it remains non-compliant with the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) (the "Periodic Filing Rule"). The Hearings Panel also confirmed that it will maintain jurisdiction over the Company until April 8, 2026.

However, per Nasdaq Listing Rule 5815(d)(4)(B), the Company will be subject to a mandatory panel monitor through December 12, 2026. If, within that one-year monitoring period, the Nasdaq staff (the "Staff") finds the Company again out of compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Rule, the Staff will issue a delist determination letter, at that time, leaving the Company with an opportunity to request a new hearing to address the delisting.

Appointment of Interim Chief Financial Officer

In addition, Cambium Networks announced today that it has appointed Mitchell Cohen, as Interim Chief Financial Officer and principal financial officer, effective immediately. As a result of the appointment of Mr. Cohen, John Waldron will immediately step down as acting chief financial officer and principal financial officer. Mr. Waldron will remain with the Company, serving as a senior financial advisor.

Mr. Cohen has extensive public company, private equity, and high-growth/startup financial organization leadership experience spanning various industries, with experience driving transformational financial performance, delivering increases in shareholder value, and leading complex corporate transactions, including acquisitions and divestitures, debt financing, restructuring, and liquidity management. He is adept at stepping into challenging environments to stabilize operations, restore confidence, and accelerate performance improvements. He has provided chief financial officer and consultant services to companies since 2018 and acted as interim chief financial officer to a variety of companies since 2022, serving in such capacity for Cerence, Redbox Entertainment, Blue Apron and Cytodyn. He holds a Bachelor of Arts, Accounting & Economics from Queens College.

About Cambium Networks

Cambium Networks enables service providers, enterprises, industrial organizations, and governments to deliver exceptional digital experiences, and device connectivity, with compelling economics. Our ONE Network platform simplifies management of Cambium Networks' wired and wireless broadband and network edge technologies. Our customers can focus more resources on managing their business rather than the network. We make connectivity that just works.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to statements relating to the Company's ability to maintain compliance with the Nasdaq continued listing standards, as well as words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "seeks," "assumes," "may," "should," "could," "would," and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's current assumptions, beliefs, and expectations. Forward-looking statements are subject to the occurrence of many events outside of the Company's control. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements due to numerous factors that involve substantial known and unknown risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the Company's ability to return to and maintain compliance with Nasdaq continued listing standards and whether Nasdaq will grant the Company any relief from delisting. Forward-looking statements should be considered in light of these risks and uncertainties. Investors and others are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date hereof. The Company assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Contacts: 
Investor Relations
Cambium Networks
investors@cambiumnetworks.com 

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FAQ

What did Cambium Networks announce about Nasdaq compliance on December 12, 2025?

Cambium received a Partial Compliance Letter confirming compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Rule but remaining non-compliant with the Periodic Filing Rule.

How long will the Nasdaq Hearings Panel retain jurisdiction over Cambium Networks (CMBM)?

The Hearings Panel will retain jurisdiction until April 8, 2026.

What is the monitoring period imposed on Cambium Networks under Nasdaq rules?

The company is subject to a mandatory panel monitor through December 12, 2026 per Nasdaq Rule 5815(d)(4)(B).

What happens if Cambium Networks is found non-compliant with the Minimum Bid Price Rule during monitoring?

If Staff finds the company out of compliance again during the one-year monitor, Staff will issue a delist determination letter, allowing a request for a new hearing.

Who has Cambium Networks appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer and when is it effective?

Cambium appointed Mitchell Cohen as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.

What role will John Waldron hold after the CFO appointment at Cambium Networks (CMBM)?

John Waldron will step down as acting CFO and principal financial officer and will remain as a senior financial advisor.