Presidio Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Requirement
Presidio Property Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ: SQFT; SQFTP; SQFTW) has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth by Nasdaq, maintaining a minimum closing bid price of $1.00 or more for at least 10 consecutive business days.
Regaining compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement is a critical financial milestone for Presidio Property Trust, Inc. This achievement indicates a positive shift in investor sentiment and can potentially lead to increased investor confidence. A stock price consistently trading above $1.00 suggests a level of stability and may attract institutional investors who are often prohibited from investing in stocks below this threshold.
The immediate impact of this news is likely to be seen in the form of improved liquidity as the fear of delisting subsides. In the long-term, maintaining compliance with Nasdaq rules can help the company in securing capital through equity financing, as it suggests that the company meets certain regulatory standards for financial viability.
However, it's crucial to monitor the company's operational performance and financial health to ensure that the rise in stock price is supported by fundamental growth and not just by short-term market fluctuations or speculative trading.
For a diversified real estate investment trust like Presidio, adhering to market regulations is essential for maintaining access to capital markets and for the trust's overall reputation. The real estate market is sensitive to interest rates, economic cycles and regulatory changes, which can impact asset values and investment returns. The compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement is a sign that the company is navigating these challenges effectively at present.
It's important to contextualize this compliance within the broader real estate market and economic conditions. If the compliance is due to broader market recovery, the implications may be different than if it's due to company-specific improvements. Analyzing the company's portfolio performance, including occupancy rates, rental income and asset appreciation, will provide a more comprehensive understanding of its financial position.
From a legal and regulatory standpoint, meeting the Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement is a testament to Presidio's governance and its commitment to adhere to market standards. It can reduce the risk of regulatory penalties or the need for complex compliance strategies. However, it is essential for the company to continue to meet other regulatory requirements, including financial reporting and disclosure obligations, to maintain its listing and to foster transparency with its stakeholders.
Investors should be aware that compliance with the minimum bid price is just one aspect of regulatory adherence and does not necessarily equate to overall regulatory or financial health of the company. Continuous due diligence is recommended to ensure that the company remains in good standing with all applicable rules and regulations.
12/21/2023 - 04:15 PM
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Presidio Property Trust, Inc. (“Presidio” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SQFT; SQFTP; SQFTW), an internally managed, diversified real estate investment trust (“REIT”), today announced that it has received formal notice from the Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC ("Nasdaq") stating that the Company has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). As previously disclosed, the Company received a written notice from Nasdaq on June 6, 2023 notifying the Company that it had failed to meet the $1.00 per share minimum bid price requirement for continued inclusion on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
To regain compliance with the Listing Rule, the Company’s common stock was required to maintain a minimum closing bid price of $1.00 or more for at least 10 consecutive business days, which was achieved on December 20, 2023. Nasdaq has stated that this matter is now closed.
About Presidio Property Trust
Presidio is an internally managed, diversified REIT with holdings in model home properties which are triple-net leased to homebuilders, office, industrial, and retail properties. Presidio’s model homes are leased to homebuilders located in Arizona, Illinois, Texas, Wisconsin, and Florida. Our office, industrial and retail properties are located primarily in Colorado, with properties also located in Maryland, North Dakota, Texas, and Southern California. While geographical clustering of real estate enables us to reduce our operating costs through economies of scale by servicing several properties with less staff, it makes us susceptible to changing market conditions in these discrete geographic areas, including those that have developed as a result of COVID-19. Presidio owns approximately 6.3% of the outstanding common stock of Conduit Pharmaceuticals Inc., a disease agnostic multi-asset clinical-stage disease-agnostic life science company providing an efficient model for compound development. For more information on Presidio, please visit the Company’s website at https://www.PresidioPT.com .
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and other federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical, including statements regarding management’s intentions, beliefs, expectations, representations, plans or predictions of the future, and are typically identified by such words as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” “should” and “could.” Because such statements include risks, uncertainties and contingencies, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company’s present expectations, but these statements are not guaranteed to occur. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, of new information, data or methods, future events or other changes. Investors should not place undue reliance upon forward-looking statements. For further discussion of the factors that could affect outcomes please refer to the Company’s filings with the SEC, including those under “Risk Factors” therein, copies of which are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov.
Investor Relations Contact:
Presidio Property Trust, Inc.LHartkorn@presidiopt.com Telephone: (760) 471-8536 x1244
The ticker symbol for Presidio Property Trust, Inc. is NASDAQ: SQFT; SQFTP; SQFTW.
The minimum bid price requirement for Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) is $1.00 per share.
Presidio Property Trust, Inc. achieved compliance with the minimum bid price requirement on December 20, 2023.
The Nasdaq Capital Market is a market for companies that have relatively small amounts of capitalization.
If a company fails to meet the minimum bid price requirement, it may face delisting from the Nasdaq Capital Market.
The notice was issued by the Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC.
