Blaize Holdings gets 180 days to meet Nasdaq bid rule

Blaize Holdings, Inc. (BZAI) received notice that its common stock did not meet Nasdaq’s $1.00 minimum closing bid price requirement after the closing bid remained below that level for 30 consecutive business days.

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Blaize Holdings, Inc. (BZAI) received notice that its common stock did not meet Nasdaq’s $1.00 minimum closing bid price requirement after the closing bid remained below that level for 30 consecutive business days. The shares continue to trade on the Nasdaq Global Market, subject to the company meeting other listing requirements.

The company has 180 calendar days from September 25, 2026, through March 29, 2027, to regain compliance. Nasdaq will confirm compliance if the closing bid is at least $1.00 per share for at least 10 consecutive business days, unless Nasdaq staff extends that period. If BZAI does not regain compliance, it may qualify for a second 180-day period by applying to transfer to the Nasdaq Capital Market and meeting the applicable listing standards; otherwise, its stock may be subject to delisting.

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8-K Event Classification

2 items: 3.01, 9.01

2 items

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 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Minimum closing bid price: $1.00 per share Duration below minimum bid price: 30 consecutive business days Initial compliance period: 180 calendar days +2 more

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Minimum closing bid price $1.00 per share Nasdaq continued-listing threshold

Duration below minimum bid price 30 consecutive business days Basis for Nasdaq’s notice

Initial compliance period 180 calendar days From September 25, 2026

Compliance-period end date March 29, 2027 Deadline to regain compliance during the initial period

Bid-price compliance duration 10 consecutive business days Closing bid must be at least $1.00 per share

Key Terms

Minimum Bid Price Requirement, continued listing requirement, initial listing standards, closing bid price

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Minimum Bid Price Requirement regulatory

"not currently in compliance with the minimum closing bid price"

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.

continued listing requirement regulatory

"continued listing requirement for market value of publicly-held shares"

Rules a stock exchange sets that a publicly traded company must follow to keep its shares listed, such as minimum share price, market value, shareholder equity, and timely financial reporting. These rules matter to investors because failing them can lead to removal from the exchange, which can make shares harder to buy or sell and often lowers their value — like a club with membership requirements where losing eligibility restricts access and signals trouble.

initial listing standards regulatory

"all other initial listing standards for the Nasdaq Capital Market"

closing bid price market

"the closing bid price of the Company’s Common Stock"

The closing bid price is the last price that a buyer was willing to pay for a security at the end of the trading day. It reflects the final visible demand for the stock — like the last offer someone makes for a used car before a yard closes — and helps investors gauge market interest, set valuations, and mark portfolios to market for that day.

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What is BZAI’s Nasdaq listing problem?

Nasdaq notified Blaize Holdings that its common stock was below the $1.00 minimum closing bid price for 30 consecutive business days, putting it out of compliance with the minimum bid-price requirement.

Can BZAI get more time to regain Nasdaq compliance?

Blaize Holdings may be provided a second 180 calendar day period if it applies to transfer its common stock listing to the Nasdaq Capital Market, meets the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly-held shares and the other initial listing standards except the minimum bid-price requirement, and notifies Nasdaq of its intent to cure the deficiency.

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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): September 28, 2026

Blaize Holdings, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware

001-41139

86-2708752

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2890 Zanker Road, Suite 107

San Jose, California

95134

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (916) 347-0050

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:

☐ 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(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share

BZAI

The Nasdaq Stock Market

Warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one share of common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share

BZAIW

The Nasdaq Stock Market

Preferred Stock Purchase Rights

The Nasdaq Stock Market

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 September 28, 2026, Blaize Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) received a letter (the “Notice”) from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that because the closing bid price for the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), was below $1.00 per share for the last 30 consecutive business days, the Company was not currently in compliance with the minimum closing bid price required for continued listing on the Nasdaq Global Market pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) (the “Minimum Bid Price Requirement”). The Company’s Common Stock will continue to trade on The Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “BZAI” at this time, subject to the Company’s compliance with other Nasdaq listing requirements.

In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company has a period of 180 calendar days from September 25, 2026, or until March 29, 2027, to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement. If at any time during the 180-calendar day grace period, the closing bid price of the Company’s Common Stock is at least $1.00 per share for a minimum of ten consecutive business days (unless the Nasdaq staff exercises its discretion to extend this ten business day period pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(H)), Nasdaq will provide the Company written confirmation of compliance, and the matter will be closed.

If the Company does not regain compliance during the compliance period, the Company may be provided a second 180 calendar day period to regain compliance if it applies to transfer the listing of the Company’s Common Stock to the Nasdaq Capital Market. To qualify, the Company must meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly-held shares and all other initial listing standards for the Nasdaq Capital Market (with the exception of the Minimum Bid Price Requirement), based on the Company’s most recent public filings and market information and notify Nasdaq of its intent to cure the deficiency. If the Company does not regain compliance within the allotted compliance periods, including any extensions that may be granted by Nasdaq, the Company’s stock will be subject to delisting.

The Company intends to monitor the closing bid price of its Common Stock and assess potential actions to regain compliance. While the Company plans to review all available options, the Company may not regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement during the 180-day compliance period, secure a second 180-day period to regain compliance, or maintain compliance with the other Nasdaq listing requirements.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Current Report on Form 8-K (this “Current Report”) 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, about the Company that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “should,” “will,” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions. Forward-looking statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s intent or ability to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s Minimum Bid Price Requirement, Nasdaq granting the Company any relief from delisting as necessary, and whether the Company can ultimately meet applicable Nasdaq requirements for any such relief. The forward-looking statements contained in this Current Report are based on management’s current expectations, which are subject to uncertainty, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of the Company’s control. Important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements are more fully discussed in the Company’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including the risk factors described under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the SEC on March 24, 2026, and amended by Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A filed with the SEC on April 30, 2026. The forward-looking statements in this Current Report are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this Current Report, and while the Company believes such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete, and its statements should not be read to indicate that the Company has conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements. Except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons if actual results differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits.

Exhibit No.						Description
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL Document).

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.

Date: October 2, 2026									Blaize Holdings, Inc.
									By: /s/ Harminder Sehmi
									Harminder Sehmi
									Chief Financial Officer

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