Flag Ship Acquisition Corporation Receives Additional Nasdaq Notification Regarding Late Filing of Quarterly Report
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Flag Ship Acquisition (Nasdaq: FSHP) received a second Nasdaq notification on May 21, 2026, for not timely filing its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. It previously received a notice for not filing its 2025 Form 10-K.
The letters currently do not affect listing or trading. FSHP has until June 16, 2026 to submit a compliance plan, and Nasdaq may allow up to October 12, 2026 to regain compliance. The company intends to address the delays but provides no assurance of success.
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Positive
- Current Nasdaq deficiency notices have no immediate effect on FSHP share listing or trading
- Company has until June 16, 2026 to submit a Nasdaq compliance plan
- Nasdaq may grant up to October 12, 2026 for FSHP to regain compliance
- Company states it intends to take necessary steps to regain Nasdaq compliance
Negative
- Second Nasdaq notice for late Form 10-Q filing for quarter ended March 31, 2026
- Prior Nasdaq notice for late Form 10-K filing for year ended December 31, 2025
- Ongoing noncompliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) on timely periodic reports
- No assurance Nasdaq will accept FSHP’s compliance plan or grant an exception
- No assurance FSHP can regain compliance within any extension period
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| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22 | Nasdaq non-compliance | Negative | +0.0% | Nasdaq notice after failure to timely file Form 10-K annual report. |
Prior Nasdaq non-compliance news produced no measurable price reaction, similar to the flat setup before this second notice.
On April 22, 2026, FSHP disclosed a Nasdaq notice for failing to timely file its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, with a compliance plan deadline of June 16, 2026 and potential extension to October 12, 2026. The stock showed a 0% reaction over 24 hours. Today’s update adds a second Nasdaq notice for the delayed Form 10-Q, reinforcing an ongoing filing-compliance overhang rather than a new strategic development.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights that FSHP received a second Nasdaq notice for failing to timely file its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, following an earlier notice tied to the Form 10-K. While there is no immediate impact on Nasdaq listing, key dates include the June 16, 2026 plan deadline and potential extension to October 12, 2026. Investors may focus on timely completion of outstanding reports and any updates on the company’s business combination process.
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NEW YORK, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flag Ship Acquisition Corporation (Nasdaq: FSHP) (the "Company") announced that it received a second notification letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) on May 21, 2026 (the “Notice”) indicating that the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) as a result of its failure to timely file its periodic report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 (the “Form 10-Q”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As previously announced on April 22, 2026, the Company received a notification letter from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Department on April 17, 2026 (the “Initial Notice”) as a result of its failure to timely file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (the “Form 10-K”).
The notices have no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company’s ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Global Market.
Under Nasdaq rules, the Company has 60 calendar days from receipt of the Initial Notice, or until June 16, 2026, to submit a plan to regain compliance. If Nasdaq accepts the Company’s plan, Nasdaq may grant an exception of up to 180 calendar days from the Form 10-K due date, or until October 12, 2026, for the Company to regain compliance.
The Company intends to take the necessary steps to regain compliance with Nasdaq's listing rules as soon as practicable. However, there can be no assurance that Nasdaq will accept the Company’s plan or grant an exception, or that the Company will be able to regain compliance within any extension period that may be granted.
This press release is issued in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(b), which requires prompt disclosure of receipt of a deficiency notification.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s intention to file the Form 10-Q and Form 10-K, submit a compliance plan, and regain compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied, including the Company’s ability to complete its financial statements and file required reports in a timely manner, and Nasdaq’s acceptance of any compliance plan. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as required by law.
About Flag Ship Acquisition Corp.
Flag Ship is a blank check company, also commonly referred to as a Special Purpose Acquisition Company, or SPAC, formed for the purpose of acquiring, engaging in a share exchange, share reconstruction and amalgamation, purchasing all or substantially all of the assets of, entering into contractual arrangements, or engaging in any other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. Flag Ship's efforts to identify a target business have not been limited to a particular industry or geographic region. Flag Ship is sponsored by Whale Management Corporation, a BVI business company with limited liability.
Contact:
Matthew Chen | Chief Executive Officer
Phone: (212) 884-2667
Email: mchen@flagshipac.com
