Graphjet Receives Nasdaq Letter

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Graphjet Technology (NASDAQ:GTI) has received a written notice from Nasdaq on September 2, 2025, regarding non-compliance with listing requirements. The company failed to maintain a minimum market value of $50 million for publicly held shares over 30 consecutive trading days by the September 1, 2025 deadline.

While GTI's shares continue trading on the Nasdaq Global Market, the company must respond to Nasdaq by September 9, 2025, and provide an update on fundraising plans by September 30, 2025. This notice will be considered in Nasdaq's decision regarding GTI's continued listing status.

Positive

• None.

Negative

• Failed to maintain minimum $50M market value of publicly held shares requirement for Nasdaq listing
• Potential risk of delisting from Nasdaq Global Market
• Company needs to present fundraising plans, indicating potential capital needs

New York, United States, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Graphjet Technology (“Graphjet” or the “Company”) today announced that on September 2, 2025, it received a written notice (the “Notice”) from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) indicating that because the Company did not regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(2)(A), requiring that the Company maintain a minimum market value of its publicly held shares of $50,000,000 for 30 consecutive trading days, by September 1, 2025, Nasdaq will consider this deficiency in their decision regarding the Company’s continued listing on The Nasdaq Global Market.

The Notice has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company’s ordinary shares on The Nasdaq Global Market, which will continue to trade on The Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “GTI”. However, Nasdaq has requested the Company to present its views with respect to this Notice to Nasdaq in writing no later than September 9, 2025. The Company has previously agreed with Nasdaq that it would provide Nasdaq with an update regarding the Company’s fundraising plans on or before September 30, 2025.

About Graphjet Technology Sdn. Bhd.

Graphjet Technology Sdn. Bhd. (Nasdaq: GTI) was founded in 2019 in Malaysia as an innovative graphene and graphite producer. Graphjet Technology has the world’s first patented technology to recycle palm kernel shells generated in the production of palm seed oil to produce single layer graphene and artificial graphite. Graphjet’s sustainable production methods utilizing palm kernel shells, a waste agricultural product that is common in Malaysia, will set a new shift in graphite and graphene supply chain of the world. For more information, please visit https://www.graphjettech.com/.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The information in this press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “aim,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result” and similar expressions, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from their expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: (i) changes in the markets in which Graphjet competes, including with respect to its competitive landscape, technology evolution or regulatory changes; (ii) the risk that Graphjet will need to raise additional capital to execute its business plans, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; (iii) Graphjet is beginning the commercialization of its technology and it may not have an accurate estimate of future capital expenditures and future revenue; (iv) statements regarding Graphjet’s industry and market size; (v) financial condition and performance of Graphjet, including the anticipated benefits, the implied enterprise value, the financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, the products, the expected future performance and market opportunities of Graphjet; (vi) Graphjet’s ability to develop and manufacture its graphene and graphite products; and (vii) those factors discussed in our filings with the SEC. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that will be described in the “Risk Factors” section of the documents to be filed by Graphjet from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward- looking statements, and while Graphjet may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, they assume no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by applicable law. Graphjet does not give any assurance that Graphjet will achieve its expectations.

Graphjet Technology Contacts

Investors
ceo.office@graphjettech.com

Media
ceo.office@graphjettech.com

FAQ

What is the Nasdaq notice received by Graphjet Technology (GTI) about?

The notice indicates GTI failed to comply with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(2)(A) by not maintaining a minimum market value of $50 million for publicly held shares over 30 consecutive trading days.

Will Graphjet Technology (GTI) be immediately delisted from Nasdaq?

No, the notice has no immediate effect on GTI's listing. The company's shares continue trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol 'GTI' while Nasdaq considers the compliance issue.

What are the deadlines Graphjet Technology (GTI) needs to meet for Nasdaq?

GTI must present its views to Nasdaq by September 9, 2025, and provide an update on fundraising plans by September 30, 2025.

What is the minimum market value requirement for Nasdaq Global Market listing that GTI failed to meet?

Companies listed on the Nasdaq Global Market must maintain a minimum market value of $50 million for publicly held shares over 30 consecutive trading days.

What options does Graphjet Technology (GTI) have to maintain its Nasdaq listing?

GTI needs to present its views to Nasdaq and provide updates on fundraising plans, which could potentially help address the market value deficiency and maintain listing requirements.