Direct Digital Holdings Regains Nasdaq Compliance

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Direct Digital Holdings (Nasdaq: DRCT) has announced that it has regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) regarding periodic reporting. The company, which operates through its subsidiaries Colossus Media, Orange 142, and Huddled Masses, received written notice from the Nasdaq Stock Market's Listing Qualifications Department confirming this status.

The compliance was achieved following the company's filing of its Form 10-K for the full-year ended December 31, 2023, as well as its Form 10-Q for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 and its Form 10-Q for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. The Nasdaq Staff has advised Direct Digital Holdings that the listing compliance matter is now closed.

Positive

• Regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1)
• Successfully filed Form 10-K for 2023 and Form 10-Q for Q1 and Q2 2024
• Listing compliance matter closed by Nasdaq Staff

Negative

• None.

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Financial Analyst

This news is moderately positive for Direct Digital Holdings. Regaining Nasdaq compliance is important for maintaining investor confidence and avoiding potential delisting, which could have severe consequences for the stock's liquidity and valuation. The company's ability to file its overdue financial reports (10-K and 10-Qs) demonstrates improved financial management and transparency.

However, investors should note that while compliance has been restored, the delay in filing these reports may raise questions about the company's internal controls and financial reporting processes. It's essential to review these newly filed reports carefully for any significant changes or disclosures that might explain the delay.

For a small-cap company like DRCT (market cap of $46 million), maintaining Nasdaq listing is particularly important for visibility and access to capital. This development removes a significant near-term risk, potentially allowing management to refocus on operational growth and business strategy in the competitive advertising and marketing technology sector.

HOUSTON, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRCT) ("Direct Digital Holdings" or the "Company"), a leading advertising and marketing technology platform operating through its companies Colossus Media, LLC ("Colossus SSP"), Orange 142, LLC ("Orange 142") and Huddled Masses LLC ("Huddled Masses"), announced today that it received written notice from the staff of the Listing Qualifications Department (the "Staff") of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC informing the Company that it has regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) regarding periodic reporting.

The regaining of compliance is a result of yesterday's filings of Direct Digital Holdings' Form 10-K for the full-year ended December 31, 2023, as well as its Form 10-Q for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 and its Form 10-Q for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

The Staff has advised the Company that the listing compliance matter is now closed.

About Direct Digital Holdings
Direct Digital Holdings (Nasdaq: DRCT), owner of operating companies Colossus SSP, Huddled Masses, and Orange 142, brings state-of-the-art sell- and buy-side advertising platforms together under one umbrella company. Direct Digital Holdings' sell-side platform, Colossus SSP, offers advertisers of all sizes extensive reach within general market and multicultural media properties. The Company's subsidiaries Huddled Masses and Orange 142 deliver significant ROI for middle market advertisers by providing data-optimized programmatic solutions at scale for businesses in sectors that range from energy to healthcare to travel to financial services. Direct Digital Holdings' sell- and buy-side solutions manage on average over 125,000 clients monthly, generating over 300 billion impressions per month across display, CTV, in-app and other media channels. 

Contacts:
Investors:
Brett Milotte, ICR
Brett.Milotte@icrinc.com

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FAQ

What Nasdaq compliance issue did Direct Digital Holdings (DRCT) resolve?

Direct Digital Holdings (DRCT) resolved its compliance issue with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) regarding periodic reporting by filing its Form 10-K for 2023 and Form 10-Q for Q1 and Q2 2024.

When did Direct Digital Holdings (DRCT) regain Nasdaq compliance?

Direct Digital Holdings (DRCT) regained Nasdaq compliance on October 16, 2024, as announced in their press release.

What financial reports did Direct Digital Holdings (DRCT) file to regain Nasdaq compliance?

Direct Digital Holdings (DRCT) filed its Form 10-K for the full-year ended December 31, 2023, Form 10-Q for Q1 2024, and Form 10-Q for Q2 2024 to regain Nasdaq compliance.

How has regaining Nasdaq compliance affected Direct Digital Holdings' (DRCT) listing status?

Regaining Nasdaq compliance has closed the listing compliance matter for Direct Digital Holdings (DRCT), ensuring its continued listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market.