American Resources Corp 8-K: Nasdaq Confirms Listing Compliance

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

American Resources Corporation (AREC) filed an 8-K on July 28 2025 to disclose that the Nasdaq Stock Market has declared the company in full compliance with Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (minimum $1.00 bid price). Nasdaq confirmed that AREC’s Class A common shares closed at or above $1.00 for 12 consecutive business days between July 10 and July 25 2025, thereby resolving the earlier deficiency notice. The matter is now closed. No other material events, financial statements, or transactions were included. The filing attaches one exhibit: a Nasdaq letter dated July 28 2025.

Positive

• Regained Nasdaq compliance, removing the prior minimum-bid price deficiency and associated delisting risk.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Securities Compliance Analyst

TL;DR: Nasdaq letter ends bid-price deficiency; delisting threat removed.

Regaining compliance with Rule 5550(a)(2) eliminates the immediate risk of AREC shares being delisted from Nasdaq, preserving liquidity and market visibility. Although the filing contains no operational or financial updates, resolving a listing deficiency is generally viewed as a positive housekeeping milestone that stabilizes the company’s capital-market standing.

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UNITED STATESSECURITIES 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): July 28, 2025

AMERICAN RESOURCES CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida		000-55456		46-3914127
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

12115 Visionary Way, Suite 174, Fishers Indiana, 46038

 (Address of principal executive offices)

(317) 855-9926

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

________________________________________________

(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):

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Item 8.01  Other Events

On July 28, 2025, American Resources Corporation (or the “Company”) received a letter from the Nasdaq Stock Market stating that the Company has regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (“Minimum Bid Price Requirement”).  The Nasdaq Stock Market determined that American Resources’ stock maintained a closing bid price of $1.00 or greater for the last 12 consecutive business days, from July 10, 2025, to July 25, 2025, and as such, the Company has regained compliance, and this matter is now closed.

Item 9.01.1. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are attached hereto and filed herewith.

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Letter from Nasdaq dated July 28, 2025

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

	American Resources Corporation
Date: July 28, 2025	By	/s/ Mark C. Jensen
		Mark C. Jensen Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

Why did American Resources Corporation (AREC) file an 8-K on July 28 2025?

To announce that Nasdaq confirmed the company has regained compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid price rule.

Which Nasdaq listing rule did AREC satisfy?

Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) – the Minimum Bid Price Requirement.

How many consecutive business days did AREC maintain a bid price of at least $1.00?

12 consecutive business days.

What were the qualifying dates for AREC’s $1.00 bid-price streak?

From July 10 2025 through July 25 2025.

What exhibit accompanies the 8-K filing?

Exhibit 99.1 – a letter from Nasdaq dated July 28 2025.

Where is American Resources Corporation headquartered?

12115 Visionary Way, Suite 174, Fishers, Indiana 46038.