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Borealis Foods flagged by Nasdaq for late 10-Q

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Borealis Foods Inc. (BRLS) disclosed that it received a deficiency notice from Nasdaq on August 26, 2026 because it has not yet filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, resulting in noncompliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1).

The notice does not immediately affect the listing or trading of Borealis Foods’ common shares or warrants on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The company has until October 26, 2026 to submit a plan of compliance, and, if accepted, Nasdaq may allow up to February 16, 2027 for Borealis Foods to regain compliance. Management states the 10‑Q delay arises from a review with its independent auditors of the accounting treatment for a previously disclosed Conversion Agreement, which is subject to shareholder approval under Nasdaq rules, and it intends to file the 10‑Q promptly after this review is completed.

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  • Nasdaq noncompliance notice for late 10‑Q filing: Borealis Foods has not timely filed its Q2‑2026 Form 10‑Q, triggering a Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) deficiency notice. The company must submit a compliance plan by October 26, 2026, with potential delisting risk if it does not regain compliance by February 16, 2027.
Item 3.01 Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing Securities
The company received a delisting notice, failed to satisfy a continued-listing rule or standard, or transferred its listing.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Date of Nasdaq deficiency notice August 26, 2026 Date Nasdaq notified Borealis Foods of noncompliance with Listing Rule 5250(c)(1)
Compliance plan due date October 26, 2026 Deadline for Borealis Foods to submit a plan of compliance to Nasdaq
Outside date to regain compliance February 16, 2027 Latest date Nasdaq may allow for the company to regain compliance if its plan is accepted
Quarter covered by delayed Form 10‑Q Quarter ended June 30, 2026 Fiscal quarter for which the Form 10‑Q has not yet been filed
Nasdaq Listing Rule Rule 5250(c)(1) Rule requiring timely filing of all required periodic reports with the SEC
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) regulatory
"the Company no longer complies with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1)"
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) requires companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange to promptly notify the exchange if their stock price falls below a certain minimum level, known as the "initial listing standards." This rule helps ensure that investors are aware of significant declines in a company's stock value, which could signal financial trouble or increased risk. Essentially, it helps maintain transparency and protect investors by keeping them informed about important changes in a company's stock performance.
plan of compliance regulatory
"the Company has until October 26, 2026 to submit a plan of compliance"
A plan of compliance is a formal roadmap a company creates to fix regulatory or legal problems, listing the steps, timelines and responsible parties needed to meet official rules. Investors care because it indicates how quickly and effectively a company can stop penalties, restore trust and return to normal operations—much like a repair plan for a house that shows when rooms will be fixed and how much it will cost.
Conversion Agreement financial
"review ... of the appropriate accounting treatment of the Company’s previously disclosed Conversion Agreement"
A conversion agreement is a contract that lets one kind of financial instrument—such as a loan, bond, or preferred share—be exchanged for common stock under set terms. Think of it like a coupon that can be traded in for ownership shares at a pre-agreed rate; investors care because it changes how many shares exist and who controls the company, which can dilute existing owners, alter valuation, and affect potential returns.
Regulation FD Disclosure regulatory
"Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. On September 1, 2026, the Company issued"
Regulation FD disclosure requires public companies to share important, market-moving information with everyone at the same time instead of tipping off analysts or large investors first. Think of it as making sure all players on a field hear the same announcement simultaneously; that fairness helps investors trust that stock prices reflect the same information and reduces the risk of sudden, unfair trading advantages or regulatory penalties for selective leaks.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A"
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.

FAQ

Why did Borealis Foods Inc. (BRLS) receive a Nasdaq deficiency notice?

Borealis Foods received a Nasdaq deficiency notice on August 26, 2026 because it did not timely file its Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, causing noncompliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) on timely periodic filings.

Does the Nasdaq deficiency notice immediately affect BRLS stock or warrant trading?

No. The company states the Nasdaq notice has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of its Common Shares or Warrants on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The securities continue to trade while Borealis Foods works to regain compliance.

What deadlines does Borealis Foods (BRLS) face to regain Nasdaq compliance?

Borealis Foods has until October 26, 2026 to submit a plan of compliance to Nasdaq. If Nasdaq accepts the plan, the company may have up to February 16, 2027 to file the delayed Q2‑2026 Form 10‑Q and regain compliance.

Why is Borealis Foods’ Q2‑2026 Form 10‑Q delayed?

The Q2‑2026 Form 10‑Q was delayed to complete a review, with the company’s independent auditors, of the appropriate accounting treatment of a previously disclosed Conversion Agreement. The associated conversion is subject to shareholder approval under applicable Nasdaq Listing Rules.

What does Borealis Foods (BRLS) say about when it will file the delayed 10‑Q?

Borealis Foods states that it intends to file the Q2‑2026 Form 10‑Q promptly upon completion of the accounting review of the Conversion Agreement with its independent auditors. The timing depends on finishing that review.

What disclosure did Borealis Foods (BRLS) make under Regulation FD?

On September 1, 2026, Borealis Foods issued a press release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, describing the Nasdaq deficiency notice, the reason for the late Q2‑2026 Form 10‑Q filing, and the timelines available to regain compliance. This information was furnished under Regulation FD.

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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

 

August 26, 2026

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)

 

BOREALIS FOODS INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Ontario   001-40778   98-1638988
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

 

1540 Cornwall Rd., Suite 104
Oakville, ON L6J 7W5

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

 

(905) 278-2200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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:

 

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 Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares   BRLS   Nasdaq Capital Market
Warrants   BRLSW   Nasdaq Capital Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

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.

 

In connection with the Company’s delayed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026 (the “Q2-2026 Form 10-Q”), the Company received, on August 26, 2026, a notice (the “Notice”) from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that, because the Company has not yet filed the Q2-2026 Form 10-Q, the Company no longer complies with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) (the “Listing Rule”), which requires companies with securities listed on Nasdaq to timely file all required periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Notice has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company’s Common Shares or Warrants on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

 

In accordance with Nasdaq’s listing rules, the Company has until October 26, 2026 to submit a plan of compliance to Nasdaq addressing how the Company intends to regain compliance with the Listing Rule with respect to the Q2-2026 Form 10-Q. If Nasdaq accepts the Company’s plan, Nasdaq may grant the Company up to 180 calendar days from the due date of the Q2-2026 Form 10-Q, or until February 16, 2027, to regain compliance. The Company was otherwise prepared to file the Q2-2026 Form 10-Q on a timely basis; however, the filing was delayed by the need to complete a review, together with its independent auditors, of the appropriate accounting treatment of the Company’s previously disclosed Conversion Agreement, the conversion contemplated by which is subject to shareholder approval under applicable Nasdaq Listing Rules. The Company intends to file the Q2-2026 Form 10-Q promptly upon completion of that review.

 

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On September 1, 2026, the Company issued a press release disclosing the receipt of the Notice. A copy of the press release is being furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

 

The information furnished in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 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 incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s anticipated timing for filing the Q2-2026 Form 10-Q and the Company’s ability to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s listing rules. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will” and similar expressions. These statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements, including risks related to the completion of the Company’s interim financial statements and related interim review, the Company’s ability to file the Q2-2026 Form 10-Q within the anticipated timeframe, the Company’s ability to regain and maintain compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements, and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company’s filings with the SEC are available at www.sec.gov. Investors should not place undue reliance on the Company’s forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report, except as required by applicable law.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

(d): The following exhibits are being filed herewith:

 

Exhibit No.   Description
99.1   Press Release dated September 1, 2026
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized on this 1st day of September, 2026.

 

  BOREALIS FOODS INC.
     
  By: /s/ Pouneh Rahimi
Date: September 1, 2026   Pouneh V. Rahimi
    Chief Legal Officer

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

BOREALIS FOODS INC. RECEIVES EXPECTED NOTIFICATION OF DEFICIENCY FROM NASDAQ RELATED TO DELAYED FILING OF QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR FISCAL QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2026

 

New York, September 1, 2026 – Borealis Foods Inc. (Nasdaq: BRLS) (the “Company”) today announced that on August 26, 2026, the Company received a notice (the “Notice”) from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) indicating that the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) due to the Company's failure to timely file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026 (the “Q2-2026 Form 10-Q”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Notice has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company's Common Shares or Warrants on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

 

In accordance with Nasdaq's listing rules, the Company has until October 26, 2026 to submit a plan of compliance to Nasdaq addressing how the Company intends to regain compliance with the Listing Rule with respect to the Q2-2026 Form 10-Q. If Nasdaq accepts the Company's plan, Nasdaq may grant the Company up to 180 calendar days from the due date of the Q2-2026 Form 10-Q, or until February 16, 2027, to regain compliance. The Company was otherwise prepared to file the Q2-2026 Form 10-Q on a timely basis; however, the filing was delayed by the need to complete a review, together with its independent auditors, of the appropriate accounting treatment of the Company’s previously disclosed Conversion Agreement the conversion contemplated by which is subject to shareholder approval under applicable Nasdaq Listing Rules. The Company intends to file the Q2-2026 Form 10-Q promptly upon completion of that review.

 

About Borealis Foods Inc.

 

Borealis Foods Inc. is an integrated food technology and manufacturing company focused on developing and commercializing innovative, nutritious, and affordable food products. The Company's Common Shares and Warrants are listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbols “BRLS” and “BRLSW,” respectively. For more information, visit www.borealisfoods.com.

  

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's anticipated timing for filing the Q2-2026 Form 10-Q and the Company's ability to regain compliance with Nasdaq's listing rules. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will” and similar expressions. These statements are based on the Company's current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements, including risks related to the completion of the Company's interim financial statements and related interim review, the Company's ability to file the Q2-2026 Form 10-Q within the anticipated timeframe, the Company's ability to regain and maintain compliance with Nasdaq's continued listing requirements, and other risks and uncertainties described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company's filings with the SEC are available at www.sec.gov. Investors should not place undue reliance on the Company's forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release, except as required by applicable law.

 

 

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