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Oriental Rise Holdings Limited Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Requirement

Oriental Rise Holdings (NASDAQ: ORIS) said it received written confirmation from Nasdaq that it has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2).

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Oriental Rise Holdings (NASDAQ: ORIS) said it received written confirmation from Nasdaq that it has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). Nasdaq determined the closing bid price was at least US$1.00 for ten consecutive business days from December 30, 2025 through January 14, 2026. The company noted Nasdaq's file on the matter is now closed and said it will continue to monitor compliance with Nasdaq continued listing standards.

The company framed the outcome as reinforcing its commitment to corporate governance and continued eligibility for listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market.

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Positive

  • Compliance regained: closing bid ≥ US$1.00 for 10 business days (Dec 30, 2025–Jan 14, 2026)
  • Nasdaq confirmation: Nasdaq closed the minimum bid price matter

Negative

  • Prior deficiency: shares failed to maintain US$1.00 for 30 consecutive business days (prompted notice)
  • Ongoing monitoring required: company must maintain listing standards to avoid future notices
Argus Jan 15 session
+21.15% close to close Open Argus
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News Market Reaction – ORIS

In the Jan 15 session, ORIS gained 21.15%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

The stock surged +21.1% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with r...
Analysis

The stock surged +21.1% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with relief that Nasdaq minimum bid price compliance was restored after a prior deficiency. With shares at $1.56, still well below the $8.19 200-day MA and $45.60 52-week high, investors have previously reacted sharply to capital-raising and LOI announcements. Any sharp upside move could be vulnerable if enthusiasm fades or prior dilution and fundamental headwinds reassert focus.

Key Figures

Minimum bid price: US$1.00 per share Non-compliance period: 30 consecutive business days Compliance window: 10 consecutive business days
Minimum bid price
US$1.00 per share
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) requirement
Non-compliance period
30 consecutive business days
Period shares traded below US$1.00 minimum bid price
Compliance window
10 consecutive business days
Dec 30, 2025 through Jan 14, 2026 at or above US$1.00

Historical Context

4 past events · Latest: Jan 09
4 events
  1. Jan 09

    Acquisition LOI

    24h Move
    +13.4%

    LOI to acquire PoDu white tea RTD brand and related assets.

  2. Dec 30

    Acquisition LOI

    24h Move
    -6.0%

    LOI for controlling interest in Hubei Daguan Tea Industry Group.

  3. Jul 28

    Acquisition LOI

    24h Move
    -8.5%

    LOI to acquire Daohe and Minji tea distribution businesses.

  4. Jul 22

    Dilutive offering

    24h Move
    -65.8%

    $6.9M public unit offering with highly dilutive warrant structure.

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

Key Terms

minimum bid price requirement, continued listing standards
2 terms
minimum bid price requirement regulatory
"regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2)."
A minimum bid price requirement is a rule that a stock must trade above a set price for a specified period to stay listed on an exchange. It matters to investors because falling below that threshold can trigger warnings or removal from the exchange, which can cut liquidity, reduce visibility, and often lead to sharper declines in share value—think of it like a venue’s minimum dress code that, if not met, can bar a performer from the stage.
continued listing standards regulatory
"monitor its compliance with all applicable Nasdaq continued listing standards."
Ongoing rules a stock exchange requires a listed company to meet to keep its shares trading publicly, such as minimum share price, market value, timely financial reports, and governance practices. Think of it as a membership checklist for a club: falling short can lead to warnings or removal from the exchange, which can sharply reduce liquidity, investor confidence, and a stock’s value. Investors watch these standards to gauge regulatory risk and the stability of their holdings.

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Company Receives Confirmation from Nasdaq that Minimum Bid Price Deficiency Has Been Resolved

NINGDE, China, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Oriental Rise Holdings Limited (“Oriental Rise” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ORIS), an integrated tea supplier in mainland China, today announced that it has received written notification from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) confirming that the Company has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2).

As previously disclosed, Nasdaq notified the Company that its ordinary shares had failed to maintain a minimum bid price of US$1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days, as required for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market. Nasdaq has since determined that, for the ten consecutive business days from December 30, 2025 through January 14, 2026, the closing bid price of the Company’s ordinary shares was at least US$1.00 per share.

Accordingly, Nasdaq has confirmed that the Company has regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), and that the matter is now closed. The Company will continue to monitor its compliance with all applicable Nasdaq continued listing standards.

The Company believes that regaining compliance with the Nasdaq minimum bid price requirement reinforces its commitment to maintaining strong corporate governance and continued eligibility for listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market.

About Oriental Rise Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: ORIS)

Oriental Rise Holdings Limited is an integrated supplier of tea products in mainland China. Our major tea products include (i) primarily-processed tea consisting of white tea and black tea, and (ii) refined white tea and black tea. Our business operations are vertically integrated, covering cultivation, processing of tea leaves and the sale of tea products to tea business operators (such as wholesale distributors) and end-user retail customers in mainland China. We operate tea gardens located in Zherong County, Ningde City in Fujian Province of mainland China. For more information, visit the Company's website at https://ir.mdhtea.cn/.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the Companys ability to maintain compliance with Nasdaq continued listing standards and its commitment to corporate governance. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Companys current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as approximates, believes, hopes, expects, anticipates, estimates, projects, intends, plans, will, would, should, could, may or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's registration statement and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Oriental Rise Holdings Limited
Investor Relations Department
Email: ir@mdhtea.cn


FAQ

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What did Oriental Rise (ORIS) announce on January 15, 2026 about Nasdaq compliance?

Oriental Rise said Nasdaq confirmed the company regained compliance with the minimum bid price rule after the closing bid was ≥ US$1.00 for ten consecutive business days (Dec 30, 2025–Jan 14, 2026).

Which Nasdaq rule did ORIS regain compliance with and what is the threshold?

ORIS regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), which requires a minimum bid price of US$1.00 per share.

What period proved ORIS met the minimum bid price requirement?

Nasdaq determined ORIS met the requirement for the ten consecutive business days from December 30, 2025 through January 14, 2026.

Does the Nasdaq confirmation mean the ORIS listing issue is resolved?

Yes; Nasdaq confirmed the company has regained compliance and that the minimum bid price matter is now closed.

What should ORIS shareholders expect after this Nasdaq compliance notice?

The company will continue to monitor compliance with Nasdaq listing standards to maintain eligibility for The Nasdaq Capital Market.

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