Allied Gaming Faces Nasdaq Delisting Notice; Hearing Filed to Stay Action
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Allied Gaming & Entertainment (NASDAQ: AGAE) disclosed that Nasdaq has initiated delisting procedures after the company failed to (1) hold an annual shareholder meeting within 12 months of fiscal year-end (Rule 5620(a)) and (2) file its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 (Rule 5250(c)(1)).
Nasdaq’s notice, received June 18, 2025, required an appeal by June 25, 2025. AGAE filed a hearing and stay request on that date, temporarily preventing delisting while a Panel reviews the case. The combined 2024/2025 annual meeting is now set for August 4, 2025.
Management attributes both compliance lapses to disruptive litigation brought by activist shareholder Knighted Pastures LLC and states it remains committed to maintaining its Nasdaq listing. No new financial metrics were provided. Shareholders are urged to consult the definitive WHITE proxy card once available.
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- Nasdaq delisting notice citing non-compliance with Listing Rules 5620(a) and 5250(c)(1), putting exchange listing and liquidity at immediate risk.
Insights
Nasdaq delisting threat stems from governance lapses; stay buys time but raises oversight and voting-outcome risk.
The dual Rule violations highlight structural weaknesses in board oversight and internal calendaring. Missing the annual meeting deadline is rare and signals coordination problems between management, legal counsel and the board. While the stay averts immediate delisting, the Panel will scrutinize AGAE’s corrective plan, including confirmed August 4 meeting logistics and a concrete Q1 Form 10-Q filing timetable. Proxy materials and shareholder turnout now carry outsized weight: failure to secure quorum or approve needed governance items could reinforce Nasdaq’s concerns. Activist litigation creates additional distraction and potential for competing proxy cards, further complicating compliance restoration.
Listing status at risk; outcome hinges on timely 10-Q and August meeting execution.
Delisting would eliminate exchange liquidity and likely widen bid-ask spreads, so the hearing process is material. The typical Panel grants 180-day extensions if tangible milestones are met; AGAE must therefore file its delayed 10-Q well before the hearing date and demonstrate clear scheduling for future filings. Failure on either front could accelerate migration to the OTC market, limiting institutional ownership. The company’s narrative blaming an activist may not sway Nasdaq, which focuses strictly on rule adherence. Investors should monitor: (i) 10-Q filing date, (ii) any further litigation that hampers disclosure, and (iii) Panel decision timing, often issued within 30-45 days post-hearing.
FAQ
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Why did AGAE receive a Nasdaq delisting notice?
Nasdaq cited AGAE’s failure to hold an annual meeting within 12 months and failure to file its Q1 2025 Form 10-Q, breaching Rules 5620(a) and 5250(c)(1).
What action has AGAE taken to avoid delisting?
On June 25, 2025, the company filed a hearing and stay request, which pauses delisting until a Nasdaq Panel issues its decision.
When is AGAE’s rescheduled annual meeting?
The combined 2024/2025 annual meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2025.
Has AGAE filed its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025?
No. The filing remains outstanding and is a separate basis for delisting cited by Nasdaq.
How does the hearing request impact AGAE’s Nasdaq listing?
The request stays any delisting action until the Panel reaches a decision or grants an extension, preserving trading on Nasdaq in the interim.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 18, 2025
Allied Gaming & Entertainment Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-38226
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82-1659427
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) |
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(IRS Employer
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745 Fifth Avenue, Suite 500
New York, New York 10151
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(646) 768-4240
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions
(see General Instruction A.2. below):
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☒ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
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Title of each class
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Trading Symbol(s)
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Name of each exchange on which registered
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Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
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AGAE
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NASDAQ
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter):
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial
accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 3.01 Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.
On June 18, 2025, Allied Gaming & Entertainment Inc. (the “Company”) received a notice (the “Notice”) from the staff of The
Nasdaq Stock Market (“Staff”) indicating that, based on the Company’s non-compliance with Listing Rule 5620(a), which requires the Company to hold an annual meeting of shareholders within twelve months of the end of the Company’s fiscal year end,
the Staff determined to initiate procedures to delist the Company’s securities unless the Company requests an appeal to a Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Panel”) by June 25, 2025. Additionally, the Staff notified the Company that its non-compliance
with Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) for the failure to file its Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2025, serves as a separate and additional basis for delisting, and that the Company should address this concern before the Panel if the Company
appeals the Staff’s determination.
On June 25, 2025, the Company submitted a hearing request and extended stay request, which will stay any delisting of the Company’s
common stock pending the decision of the Panel or any extension the Panel may provide.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On June 25, 2025, the Company issued a press release in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(b) announcing that the Company had
received the Notice. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.*
Forward-Looking Statements
This Form 8-K contains certain forward-looking statements under federal securities laws. In some cases, you can identify
forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “intend” or “continue,” the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. These
statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements
are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside our control, that could cause actual results or
outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. The inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by the Company, or any person, that the objectives of the Company will be
achieved.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press release dated June 25, 2025
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104
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
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* The information in Item 7.01 of this Form 8-K shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange
Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a
filing.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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ALLIED GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
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Date: June 25, 2025
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By:
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/s/ Roy Anderson
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Roy Anderson
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Chief Financial Officer
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Allied Gaming & Entertainment Reports Nasdaq Communication Related to Procedural Delays
Delisting notice as a result of actions taken by dissident stockholder
New York, NY (June 25, 2025) – Allied Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGAE) (the “Company” or “AGAE”), a global experiential entertainment company, today announced that on June 18, 2025, it
received a notice from the staff of The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Staff”) indicating that, based on the Company’s non-compliance with Listing Rule 5620(a), which requires holding an annual meeting of shareholders within twelve months of the end
of the Company’s fiscal year end, the Staff determined to initiate procedures to delist the Company’s securities unless the Company requests an appeal to a Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Panel”) by June 25, 2025. Additionally, the Staff
notified the Company of its non-compliance with Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) for failing to timely file its Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2025 serves as a separate and additional basis for delisting.
On June 25, 2025, the Company submitted a hearing request and extended stay request, which will stay any delisting of the Company’s common stock pending the decision of the
Panel or any extension the Panel may provide.
Importantly, the Company wishes to inform shareholders that these administrative delays were not the result of business performance or internal deficiencies, but were the unfortunate collateral consequence of actions taken by activist shareholder Knighted Pastures LLC (“Knighted”), led by Mr. Roy Choi.
Over the past 18 months, Knighted has launched two frivolous lawsuits against the Company, both of which demanded expedited judicial proceedings. These lawsuits have
required significant allocation of management’s time and legal resources, disrupted corporate operations, and materially delayed the Company’s ability to finalize disclosures and organize its annual meeting on the originally scheduled
timeline in 2024. The Company believes these lawsuits were designed to damage other shareholders’ confidence in the Company and its board of directors, and obstruct the execution of its long-term strategy, for the purpose of pursuing Mr.
Choi’s own personal interest.
Despite these disruptions, Allied remains committed to transparency, compliance, and protecting shareholder value. The Company has made meaningful operational progress in
2024 and 2025, including launching new entertainment initiatives and achieving revenue growth, and is confident in its strategic trajectory.
AGAE’s combined 2024/2025 annual meeting of stockholders is now scheduled to take place on August 4, 2025.
AGAE will take all appropriate steps to remain listed on Nasdaq and will continue to act in the best interests of its shareholders.
Advisors
Paul Hastings LLP is serving as legal counsel, MacKenzie Partners, Inc. is serving as proxy solicitor and ADDO IR is serving as strategic communications advisor to AGAE.
About Allied Gaming & Entertainment
Allied Gaming & Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: AGAE) is a global experiential entertainment company focused on providing a growing world of gamers and concertgoers with
unique experiences through renowned assets, products and services. For more information, visit alliedgaming.gg.
Forward Looking Statements
This communication contains certain forward-looking statements under federal securities laws. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such
as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “intend” or “continue,” the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. These statements are subject to known and unknown
risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance,
conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside our control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those
discussed in these forward-looking statements. The inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by the Company, or any person, that the objectives of the Company will be achieved.
IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING the 2024/2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Where to Find It
The Company has filed a proxy statement and WHITE proxy card with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in connection with its solicitation of proxies
for its 2024/2025 Annual Meeting. THE COMPANY’S STOCKHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT (AND ANY AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) AND ACCOMPANYING WHITE PROXY CARD WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE AS THEY WILL
CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Stockholders may obtain the proxy statement, any amendments or supplements to the proxy statement and other documents as and when filed by the Company with the SEC without charge from the SEC’s website at
www.sec.gov.
Certain Information Regarding Participants
The Company, the President and Chairman, Yangyang Li and each of its non-employee Directors (namely, Mao Sun, Jingsheng (Jason) Lu, Guanzhou (Jerry) Qin, Yushi Guo,
Yuanfei (Cliff) Qu and
Chi Zhao) are deemed to be “participants” (as defined in Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act) in the solicitation of proxies from the Company’s stockholders in connection
with the matters to be considered at the Annual Meeting. Information about the compensation of our President and Chairman, Yangyang Li and each of its non-employee Directors is set forth in the section titled “Executive and Director
Compensation” in the Company’s preliminary proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed on June 24, 2025 (the “Preliminary Proxy”), at pages 34 to 37, and is available here. Information regarding the participants’ holdings of the Company’s securities can be found in the section titled “Ownership of
Certain Beneficial Owners, Management and Directors” in the Company’s Preliminary Proxy on pages 42 to 43 and is available here.
When filed, supplemental information regarding the participants’ holdings of the Company’s securities can be found in SEC filings on Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 available on the Company’s website at
https://ir.alliedgaming.gg/sec-filings or through the SEC’s website via the links referenced above. Updated information regarding the identity of potential participants, and their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or
otherwise, will be set forth in the Company’s proxy statement on Schedule 14A and other materials to be filed with the SEC in connection with the 2024/2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Investor Contact:
Addo Investor Relations
ir@alliedgaming.gg
Bob Marese
MacKenzie Partners, Inc.
1-800-322-2885