Zentek Provides Update on Nasdaq Listing
Rhea-AI Summary
Zentek (TSXV: ZEN, NASDAQ: ZTEK) announced that its common shares are expected to transition from trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market to the OTC Markets Group on Tuesday, September 2, 2026, following a Nasdaq notice that its shares will be delisted for not meeting the minimum bid price requirement.
Zentek plans to request a Nasdaq hearing to appeal the delisting, but the hearing will not prevent trading suspension on Nasdaq, which is expected at the open on September 2, 2026. The company’s common shares will continue to trade on the TSX Venture Exchange, its primary listing, under symbol ZEN. Zentek has applied to have its shares quoted on the OTCQX Best Market and, according to the company, does not expect the transition to OTC Markets to materially impact its business or operations.
Positive
- TSX Venture Exchange primary listing under ZEN remains unaffected
- Application submitted for quotation on OTCQX Best Market
- Company states transition to OTC Markets not expected to materially impact operations
- Zentek intends to appeal Nasdaq delisting through a hearing process
Negative
- Nasdaq Capital Market delisting due to minimum bid price non-compliance
- Trading on Nasdaq expected to be suspended at open on September 2, 2026
- Move from Nasdaq to OTC Markets may reduce U.S. exchange visibility
Market reaction after Nasdaq delisting update: ZTEK -26.11%
Following this news, ZTEK has declined 26.11%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -23.2% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner has triggered 13 alerts so far, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. The stock is currently trading at $0.40.
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Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20 | Government contract | Positive | +6.2% | Government standing offer with published maximum value of CAD $348,666.84 |
| Aug 17 | Patent filing | Positive | -1.8% | Provisional patent filing introduced laboratory-stage electromagnetic shielding coating with unverified preliminary results |
| Aug 10 | Economic assessment | Positive | +1.6% | Preliminary economic assessment reported US$3.85 billion after-tax NPV and 27.4% IRR |
| Jul 20 | Investor outreach | Neutral | -2.1% | Investor-relations engagement added North American outreach services for monthly cash compensation |
| Jul 15 | Research coverage | Neutral | +6.5% | Company-sponsored research coverage began under an 18-month compensated engagement |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent announcements produced mixed reactions, with positive developments followed by both gains and declines.
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Guelph, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - August 28, 2026) - Zentek Ltd. (TSXV: ZEN) (NASDAQ: ZTEK) ("Zentek" or the "Company"), today announces that its common shares will transition from trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market to the OTC Markets Group on Tuesday, September 2, 2026. This transition follows the receipt by Zentek of a notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC indicating that Zentek's common shares will be delisted from the Nasdaq Capital Market due to non-compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement. Zentek intends to request a hearing from Nasdaq to appeal the delisting determination. The hearing will not stay the suspension of trading of Zentek's common shares, and trading of Zentek's common shares on The Nasdaq Capital Market is expected to be suspended at the open of trading on September 2, 2026.
The Company's common shares continue to trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol ZEN. The TSX Venture Exchange is the Company's primary listing and is unaffected by this determination. Shareholders are not required to take any action.
Zentek has applied to seek approval for its common shares to be quoted on the OTCQX Best Market, the premier tier operated by the OTC Markets Group.
The transition of trading onto the OTC Markets Group is not expected to result in material impacts to Zentek's business or operations.
Zentek will continue to provide updates on business progress and financial results in accordance with applicable Securities and Exchange Commission regulations. Additional information related to this announcement will be included in a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed with the SEC.
About Zentek Ltd.
Zentek Ltd. is a Canadian intellectual property development and commercialization company advancing a portfolio of graphene-enabled and advanced material technologies across clean air, next-generation materials, and critical minerals. Core platforms are Albany Graphite, ZenGUARD™, and Triera. Albany is the Company's principal critical minerals asset.
For more information:
Mohammed (Moe) Jiwan
Chief Executive Officer, Zentek Ltd.
T: 437-826-3779
E: mjiwan2@zentek.com
www.zentek.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements. Since forward-looking statements address future events and conditions, by their very nature they involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Although Zentek believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed time frames or at all. Zentek disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/311986