Kaixin Holdings Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Delisting Determination and Submission of Appeal
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Kaixin Holdings (NASDAQ: KXIN) has received a delisting determination from Nasdaq due to non-compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. The company's stock closed below $0.10 for ten consecutive trading days, violating Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A)(iii). Kaixin has appealed the decision and requested a hearing scheduled for October 3, 2024. The appeal has temporarily stayed the delisting process.
To regain compliance, Kaixin is considering options including a reverse stock split, which shareholders will vote on at an extraordinary general meeting on October 1, 2024. The company had previously been granted extensions until January 27, 2025 to meet the $1 minimum bid price requirement. Kaixin operates as a new energy vehicle manufacturer and sales platform in China.
Positive
- Appeal request has temporarily stayed the delisting process
- Company is considering options to regain compliance, including a reverse stock split
- Shareholders will vote on reverse stock split on October 1, 2024
Negative
- Received Nasdaq delisting determination due to stock price falling below $0.10 for ten consecutive days
- Non-compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement of $1
- Potential delisting from Nasdaq if appeal is unsuccessful
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, KXIN gained 4.94%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
HANGZHOU, China, Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaixin Holdings (“Kaixin” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: KXIN), a leading new energy vehicle manufacturer and sales platform in China, today announced that it received a letter from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) dated August 19, 2024, indicating that the Company was not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A)(iii), as the Company’s securities had a closing bid price of
As previously reported, on February 1, 2024, Nasdaq notified the Company that the bid price of its listed securities had closed at less than
The Letter indicates that unless the Company requests an appeal of the Delisting Determination by August 26, 2024, trading of the Company’s ordinary shares will be suspended at the opening of business on August 28, 2024, and a Form 25-NSE will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), which will remove the Company’s securities from listing and registration on the Nasdaq.
The Company has submitted a request for a hearing to appeal the Delisting Determination to a Hearings Panel of the Nasdaq (the “Panel”) on August 21, 2024. As notified by the Panel, a hearing is scheduled to be held on October 3, 2024. The hearing request has stayed the suspension of the Company’s securities and the filing of the Form 25-NSE pending the Panel’s decision.
The Company is considering all potential options available to regain compliance with the aforementioned rules, including seeking stockholder approval for a reverse stock split. As previously reported on the Form 6-K filed with the SEC on August 13, 2024, the Company has scheduled to hold an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders on October 1, 2024 to vote upon a reverse stock split, with the consolidation to take effect upon the completion of administrative procedures pursuant to listing exchange requirements.
About Kaixin Holdings
Kaixin Holdings is a leading new energy vehicle manufacturer in China, equipped with professional teams with rich experience in R&D, production, marketing, and production facilities with the capacity for stamping, welding, painting, and assembly operations. Kaixin produces multiple electric passenger and logistics vehicle models. The Company is committed to building up a competitive international market position that integrates online and offline presence and diversified business operations. Leveraging the expertise of its professional teams and driven by the inspiration for innovation and sustainability, Kaixin aims to contribute to achieving the goals of “peak carbon emissions and carbon neutrality”.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" or other similar expressions. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Kaixin’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: our goals and strategies; our future business development, financial condition and results of operations; our expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of our services; our expectations regarding the retention and strengthening of our relationships with auto dealerships; our plans to enhance user experience, infrastructure and service offerings; competition in our industry in China; and relevant government policies and regulations relating to our industry. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in our other documents filed with the SEC. All information provided in this announcement and in the attachments is as of the date of this announcement, and Kaixin does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
For more information, please contact:
Kaixin Holdings
Investor Relations
Email: ir@kaixin.com
SOURCE: Kaixin Holdings
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