Innovation Beverage Group Limited Provides Update on Nasdaq Listing Compliance

The annual-report filing issue is closed, but the stockholders’ equity notice still requires a compliance plan.

Rhea-AI Summary

Innovation Beverage Group (IBG) received a Nasdaq notice on September 22, 2026, citing noncompliance with its minimum stockholders’ equity requirement. Its 2025 annual report showed stockholders’ equity of ($1,469,914), below the $2,500,000 minimum. Nasdaq also found that the company did not meet the alternative continued-listing standards as of the notice date.

The company intends to submit a compliance plan by November 6. It believes an unaudited balance sheet shows $5,003,707 in equity as of March 31, 2026; that balance sheet excludes BlockFuel Energy. Separately, Nasdaq confirmed on September 18 that IBG had regained compliance with its annual-report filing requirement, closing that matter.

Positive

• September 18: Nasdaq closed the annual-report filing compliance matter
• March 31 unaudited equity: Company believes it was $5,003,707

Negative

• 2025 stockholders’ equity: ($1,469,914), below the $2,500,000 minimum
• September 22: Nasdaq found alternative continued-listing standards unmet

News Explained

The equity-listing issue remains unresolved: Nasdaq may grant IBG up to 180 days from the September 22 notice to demonstrate compliance, but only if it accepts the compliance plan, so that evidence period is conditional rather than established.

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$4.22M Market Cap

On Sep 25, the day this news came out, the latest delayed price for IBG is 4.70% above the previous close. The latest delayed price is $1.00. Relative volume is elevated at 2.0x the average.

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Market Context

The active F-3 shelf registered up to $10,000,000 of securities, providing financing-capacity contex...

Analysis

The active F-3 shelf registered up to $10,000,000 of securities, providing financing-capacity context for this new Nasdaq stockholders’ equity deficiency; the shelf record does not establish that the company has regained listing compliance.

Key Figures

Minimum stockholders’ equity requirement: $2,500,000 Stockholders’ equity: ($1,469,914) Stockholders’ equity: $5,003,707 +3 more

Minimum stockholders’ equity requirement

$2,500,000

Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1)

Stockholders’ equity

($1,469,914)

As reported in the 2025 Annual Report

Stockholders’ equity

$5,003,707

Company-reported unaudited balance as of March 31, 2026; excludes BlockFuel

Compliance plan submission period

45 calendar days

From the September 22, 2026 Equity Notice

Potential extension

Up to 180 calendar days

Conditional on Nasdaq accepting the Compliance Plan

Compliance plan deadline

November 6, 2026

Company’s stated latest submission date

Historical Context

1 past event · Latest: May 20

1 event

1. May 20

   Nasdaq filing notice

   24h Move

   +0.3%

   Nasdaq cited the missed Form 20-F deadline and gave the company a compliance-plan window.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

form 20-f, form 6-k

2 terms

form 20-f regulatory

"annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025"

Form 20-F is the standardized annual disclosure that non-U.S. companies must file with the U.S. securities regulator when their shares are traded in the U.S.; it contains audited financial statements, a plain-language description of the business, management discussion, governance details and key risk factors. It matters to investors because it provides a consistent, comparable company “report card” and rulebook, helping buyers assess financial health, governance and risks before investing.

form 6-k regulatory

"filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission today on a Report on Form 6-K"

A Form 6-K is a report that companies listed in certain countries file to provide important updates, such as financial results, corporate changes, or other significant information, to regulators and investors. It functions like an official company update or news release, helping investors stay informed about developments that could affect their investment decisions.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA / ACCESS Newswire / September 25, 2026 / Innovation Beverage Group Ltd ("IBG" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:IBG), an innovative developer, manufacturer, and marketer of a growing beverage portfolio of 60 formulations across 13 alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands, today announced the following updates regarding its compliance with the listing requirements of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq").

Periodic Filing Requirement

On May 19, 2026, the Company received a letter from Nasdaq (the "Delinquency Letter") notifying the Company that it was not in compliance with the requirements for continued listing set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) because it did not timely file its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (the "2025 Annual Report"). On September 17, 2026, the Company filed the 2025 Annual Report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. On September 18, 2026, the Company received a letter from Nasdaq confirming that the Company now complies with Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) and that this matter is closed.

Stockholders' Equity Requirement

On September 22, 2026, the Company received a letter from Nasdaq (the "Equity Notice") notifying the Company that it no longer complies with the minimum stockholders' equity requirement for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1), which requires listed companies to maintain a minimum of $2,500,000 in stockholders' equity. As reported in the 2025 Annual Report, the Company's stockholders' equity was ($1,469,914). Nasdaq also determined that, as of the date of the Equity Notice, the Company did not meet the alternative continued listing standards based on the market value of listed securities or net income from continuing operations.

In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rules, the Company has 45 calendar days from the date of the Equity Notice to submit a plan to regain compliance (the "Compliance Plan"). If Nasdaq accepts the Compliance Plan, Nasdaq may grant the Company an extension of up to 180 calendar days from the date of the Equity Notice to evidence compliance. The Company intends to submit the Compliance Plan within the prescribed period, no later than November 6, 2026.

The Company has prepared an unaudited consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2026, which is being filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission today on a Report on Form 6-K. The balance sheet does not incorporate the financial information of BlockFuel Energy Inc. ("BlockFuel"), in which the Company acquired a 51% ownership interest on March 16, 2026, as previously disclosed in the Company's Report on Form 6-K filed on March 25, 2026. The Company believes that, as reflected in the balance sheet, its stockholders' equity as of March 31, 2026 was $5,003,707, which is in excess of the $2,500,000 minimum required under Listing Rule 5550(b)(1).

About Innovation Beverage Group Ltd

Innovation Beverage Group Limited (NASDAQ:IBG) is a global beverage company headquartered in Sydney, Australia, specializing in the development, production, and commercialization of premium craft spirits, bitters, and ready-to-drink beverages. Through its flagship brands, including the Australian Bitters Company and Bittertales, IBG combines flavour innovation with market expansion across international on-trade and off-trade channels. The Company operates a distillery and innovation centre in Sydney, with a growing commercial presence in the United States and United Kingdom.

Forward-Looking Statement

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's plans to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rules, anticipated filing timelines, and the expected submission of a compliance plan. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as "expects," "anticipates," "plans," "projects," "intends," "believes," "may," "will," "could," "should," or similar expressions. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. These risks include, among others, the ability of the Company to regain compliance with Nasdaq's continued listing requirements, regulatory risks, and other risks described in IBG's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the 2025 Annual Report. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. IBG undertakes no obligation to update such statements except as required by law.

CONTACT:

Innovation Beverage Group Limited
Sahil Beri, CEO
sahil@innovationbev.com
www.innovationbev.com

Investor Relations:

KCSA Strategic Communications
Phil Carlson, Managing Director
IBG@KCSA.com

SOURCE: Innovation Beverage Group

View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

FAQ

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What happens if Nasdaq accepts Innovation Beverage Group’s equity compliance plan?

If Nasdaq accepts the plan, it may grant an extension of up to 180 calendar days from the September 22, 2026, notice date for the company to show compliance. An extension is conditional, not assured.