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Alps Group (ALPS) warned by Nasdaq over minimum $1.00 bid-price rule

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Alps Group Inc received a Nasdaq notice that it is not in compliance with the exchange’s minimum bid price rule, which requires a closing bid of at least $1.00 per share for its ordinary shares. The shares traded below this level for 30 consecutive business days.

The notice does not immediately affect listing, trading, operations, or financial condition. Alps Group has 180 calendar days, until November 11, 2026, to regain compliance and may qualify for an additional 180 days if certain listing standards are met. The company is evaluating options, including a potential reverse stock split, but there is no assurance it will regain compliance, and the shares could ultimately face delisting if it cannot cure the deficiency.

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  • Nasdaq minimum bid-price deficiency and delisting risk – Alps Group’s ordinary shares stayed below the $1.00 minimum bid for 30 consecutive business days, putting the company out of compliance with Nasdaq rules. If it cannot regain compliance within the allowed grace periods, its securities may become subject to delisting.

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Nasdaq bid-price noncompliance introduces listing risk for Alps Group.

Alps Group Inc has fallen out of compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) after its ordinary shares closed below $1.00 for 30 consecutive business days. This triggers a formal deficiency process but does not change current trading status or day‑to‑day operations.

Nasdaq granted an initial 180-day grace period, until November 11, 2026, to restore the bid price to at least $1.00. If other initial listing standards are met, Alps could receive a second 180‑day period, potentially using a reverse stock split to increase the per‑share price.

If the deficiency is not cured and the company does not qualify for an extension, Nasdaq may delist the securities, which can affect liquidity and investor access. The company states it is evaluating options and intends to regain compliance, but explicitly notes there is no assurance of success, so actual impact depends on future share‑price performance and any corporate actions.

Minimum bid-price requirement $1.00 per share Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) continued listing standard
Noncompliance trigger period 30 consecutive business days Closing bid below $1.00 for Alps Group ordinary shares
Initial compliance period 180 calendar days Grace period to regain Nasdaq bid-price compliance until November 11, 2026
Potential additional compliance period 180 calendar days Possible second grace period if other initial listing standards are met
Nasdaq rule cited Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) Requires minimum bid price of $1.00 per share
Nasdaq notification letter date April 13, 2026 Notification referenced in the Form 6-K cover description
Company notice of letter May 15, 2026 Date Alps Group received Nasdaq’s bid-price deficiency letter
minimum bid price requirement financial
"the minimum bid price per share of its ordinary shares had been below $1.00 for 30 consecutive business days"
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.
Nasdaq Listing Rules 5450(a)(1) regulatory
"the continued listing requirement of Nasdaq under Nasdaq Listing Rules 5450(a)(1), which requires the Company to maintain a minimum bid price"
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) is a stock exchange standard that requires a listed company's shares to maintain a minimum trading bid price (commonly $1.00) to remain on the exchange. It matters to investors because falling below that floor can trigger a warning and possible delisting, similar to a store losing its lease if it no longer meets a mall’s rent rules—affecting liquidity, valuation and the ease of buying or selling the stock.
reverse stock split financial
"by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary"
A reverse stock split is when a company reduces the number of its shares outstanding, making each share more valuable. For example, if you own 100 shares worth $1 each, a 1-for-10 reverse split would turn your 100 shares into 10 shares worth $10 each. Companies often do this to boost their stock price and appear more stable to investors.
foreign private issuer regulatory
"FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER"
A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Certain statements in this press release may be considered to contain certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of “safe harbor” provisions"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of May 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-42915

 

Alps Group Inc

(Registrant’s Name)

 

Unit E-18-01 & E-18-02, Level 18, Icon Tower (East)

No. 1, Jalan 1/68F, Jalan Tun Razak

50400 Kuala Lumpur

Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information Contained in this Form 6-K Report

 

Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is a press release, dated May 19, 2026, issued by Alps Group Inc (the “Company”) regarding the receipt of a notification letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, dated April 13, 2026. The letter notified the Company that the minimum bid price per share of its ordinary shares had been below $1.00 for 30 consecutive business days and, as a result, the Company is currently not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing.

 

The notification has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company’s ordinary shares on Nasdaq, and it does not affect the Company’s current business operations or financial condition. Nasdaq has provided the Company with a compliance period of 180 calendar days, or until November 11, 2026, in which to regain compliance with Nasdaq continued listing requirement. In the event that the Company does not regain compliance in the compliance period, the Company may be eligible for an additional 180 calendar days, should the Company meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards, with the exception of the bid price requirement, and is able to provide written notice of its intention to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period, by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary. However, if it appears that the Company will not be able to cure the deficiency, or if the Company is otherwise not eligible, Nasdaq will provide notice that the Company’s securities will be subject to delisting.

 

The Company is currently evaluating options to regain compliance and intends to timely regain compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirement. Although the Company will use all reasonable efforts to achieve compliance, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to regain compliance with that rule or will otherwise be in compliance with other Nasdaq continued listing requirement.

 

Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.   Description
99.1*   Press Release dated May 19, 2026

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  Alps Group Inc
     
Date: May 19, 2026 By: /s/ Dr. Tham Seng Kong
  Name:  Dr. Tham Seng Kong
  Title: Chief Executive Officer and Director

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

Alps Group Inc Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Notification Regarding Minimum Bid Price Deficiency

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alps Group Inc (the “Company” or “Alps Group”), the parent company of Alps Life Sciences Inc. (“Alps Holdco”), a fully integrated biotechnology research and healthcare platform specializing in predictive, preventive, and precision medicine, today announced that on May 15, 2026, the Company received a letter from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that based on the closing bid price of the ordinary shares of the Company for the last 30 consecutive business days, the Company is currently not in compliance with the continued listing requirement of Nasdaq under Nasdaq Listing Rules 5450(a)(1), which requires the Company to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share.

 

The notification has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company’s ordinary shares on Nasdaq, and it does not affect the Company’s current business operations or financial condition. Nasdaq has provided the Company with a compliance period of 180 calendar days, or until November 11, 2026, in which to regain compliance with Nasdaq continued listing requirement. In the event that the Company does not regain compliance in the compliance period, the Company may be eligible for an additional 180 calendar days, should the Company meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards, with the exception of the bid price requirement, and is able to provide written notice of its intention to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period, by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary. However, if it appears that the Company will not be able to cure the deficiency, or if the Company is otherwise not eligible, Nasdaq will provide notice that the Company’s securities will be subject to delisting.

 

The Company is currently evaluating options to regain compliance and intends to timely regain compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirement. Although the Company will use all reasonable efforts to achieve compliance, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to regain compliance with that rule or will otherwise be in compliance with other Nasdaq continued listing requirement.

 

About Alps Group

 

Alps Group Inc is the parent company of Alps Life Sciences Inc., an integrated biotechnology platform integrating research and development, medical services, and wellness solutions of advanced therapies under one unified ecosystem aimed at improving healthcare outcomes globally. Alps Group’s mission is to create a fair healthcare ecosystem, to make advance predictive, preventive, and precision medicine accessible and affordable.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Certain statements in this press release may be considered to contain certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “target,” “believe,” “expect,” “will,” “shall,” “may,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “would,” “positioned,” “future,” “forecast,” “intend,” “plan,” “project” and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on the Company management’s current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements.

 

A further list and description of risks and uncertainties can be found in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) by the Company and other documents that we may file or furnish with the SEC, which you are encouraged to read. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to the Company and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

Investor Relations Contact

 

Philip Carlson

KCSA Strategic Communications

212-896-1233

alps@kcsa.com

 

 

 

FAQ

What Nasdaq notification did Alps Group Inc (ALPS) receive?

Alps Group received a Nasdaq letter stating its ordinary shares no longer meet the minimum bid price requirement of $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days. This triggers a deficiency period but does not immediately affect listing or trading status on Nasdaq.

Does the Nasdaq bid-price notice affect Alps Group’s current operations?

The notice does not affect Alps Group’s current business operations or financial condition. It specifically addresses compliance with Nasdaq’s listing standards, focusing on the share price level rather than operating performance, and leaves ordinary share trading on Nasdaq unchanged for now.

How long does Alps Group have to regain Nasdaq bid-price compliance?

Alps Group has an initial 180 calendar days, until November 11, 2026, to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum $1.00 bid-price rule. If it meets other listing criteria, it may qualify for an additional 180-day extension to cure the deficiency.

What options does Alps Group mention to address the Nasdaq deficiency?

Alps Group is evaluating options to regain compliance and notes it could cure the deficiency by effectuating a reverse stock split if necessary during a second compliance period. The company emphasizes it intends to regain compliance but offers no assurance of success.

Could Alps Group Inc be delisted from Nasdaq over this issue?

If Alps Group fails to regain compliance within the 180-day period, and any additional 180 days for which it may be eligible, Nasdaq may notify the company that its securities are subject to delisting. Delisting would follow only after these compliance opportunities are exhausted.

What is Alps Group Inc’s core business focus?

Alps Group Inc is the parent of Alps Life Sciences Inc., described as a fully integrated biotechnology research and healthcare platform. It focuses on predictive, preventive, and precision medicine, integrating R&D, medical services, and wellness solutions in a unified ecosystem.

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