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Nasdaq warns Caring Brands (CABR) over low equity and possible delisting

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Caring Brands, Inc. received a Nasdaq Staff Delisting Determination after falling out of compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1), which requires at least $2.5 million in stockholders’ equity. The company’s latest Form 10-K reported stockholders’ equity of $2,091,324, triggering the notice.

Caring Brands has 45 days, until May 22, 2026, to submit a plan to regain compliance and could receive up to 180 days, until October 4, 2026, to demonstrate compliance if Nasdaq accepts the plan. The notice does not immediately affect trading, and the stock continues to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol CABR, but failure to regain compliance could lead to delisting.

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  • Nasdaq delisting risk: Caring Brands received a Staff Delisting Determination after reporting stockholders’ equity of $2,091,324, below Nasdaq’s $2.5 million minimum, and faces potential removal from the Nasdaq Capital Market if it cannot regain compliance within the allowed timeframe.

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Nasdaq equity deficiency notice creates real delisting risk for CABR.

The company disclosed a Nasdaq Staff Delisting Determination because stockholders’ equity reported in its latest Form 10-K was $2,091,324, below the $2.5 million minimum required under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1). This signals balance sheet weakness relative to small-cap listing standards.

Caring Brands has 45 days, until May 22, 2026, to submit a remediation plan and may receive up to October 4, 2026 to regain compliance if Nasdaq accepts it. The shares continue trading on Nasdaq for now, but failure to execute an acceptable plan or meet other listing requirements could result in delisting, which would typically shift trading to a less liquid market.

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 or transferred its listing to a different exchange.
Reported stockholders’ equity $2,091,324 As reported in Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2025
Nasdaq minimum stockholders’ equity $2.5 million Requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) for continued listing
Plan submission deadline May 22, 2026 45 calendar days from April 7, 2026 notice to submit compliance plan
Maximum compliance period October 4, 2026 Up to 180 days from notice date if Nasdaq accepts plan
Alternative market value standard $35 million Nasdaq alternative listing standard for market value of listed securities
Alternative net income standard $500,000 Required net income from continuing operations in most recent year or two of last three
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) regulatory
"not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1), which requires the Company to maintain a minimum of $2.5 million"
Stockholders’ Equity Rule financial
"for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market (the “Stockholders’ Equity Rule”)"
Staff Delisting Determination letter regulatory
"received a Staff Delisting Determination letter (the “Notice”) from the Listing Qualifications Department"
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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): April 7, 2026

 

Caring Brands, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   001-42941   99-4103908

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

130 S Indian River Drive,

Suite 202 pbm# 1232,

Fort Pierce, FL 34950

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (561) 896-7616

 

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 $0.001 per share   CABR   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

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 3.01Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.

 

On April 7, 2026, Caring Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) received a Staff Delisting Determination letter (the “Notice”) from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”), notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1), which requires the Company to maintain a minimum of $2.5 million in stockholders’ equity for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market (the “Stockholders’ Equity Rule”), nor is it in compliance with either of the alternative listing standards, market value of listed securities of at least $35 million or net income of $500,000 from continuing operations in the most recently completed fiscal year, or in two of the three most recently completed fiscal years. The Company’s failure to comply with the Stockholders’ Equity Rule was based on the Company’s filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting a stockholders’ equity of $2,091,324.

 

In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rules, the Company has been provided with an initial period of 45 calendar days, or until May 22, 2026, to submit a plan to regain compliance with the Stockholders’ Equity Rule. Subsequent to the receipt of the Notice, and prior to that deadline, the Company intends to submit a plan to regain compliance with the Stockholders’ Equity Rule to Nasdaq. If the Company’s compliance plan is accepted by Nasdaq, then Nasdaq may, in its discretion, grant the Company up to 180 calendar days from the date of the Notice, or until October 4, 2026, to evidence compliance.

 

Neither the Notice nor the Company’s non-compliance have an immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company’s common stock, which will continue to trade under the symbol “CABR.” The Company intends to take all reasonable measures available to regain compliance under the Stockholders’ Equity Rule and remain listed on Nasdaq. However, there can be no assurance that the Company’s plan will be accepted or that if it is, the Company will be able to regain compliance. If the Company’s plan to regain compliance is not accepted, or if it is and the Company does not regain compliance within 180 days from the date of the Notice, or if the Company fails to satisfy another Nasdaq requirement for continued listing, Nasdaq could provide notice that the Company’s common stock will become subject to delisting.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to future events or the future financial performance of the Company and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects,” “potential,” “continues,” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s intent to submit a plan to regain compliance with the Stockholders’ Equity Rule within 45 calendar days and the Company’s ability to regain compliance with the Stockholders’ Equity Rule by the deadline imposed by Nasdaq.

 

These forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current expectations and projections based on information available as of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, general economic, financial, and business conditions; changes in consumer demand and industry trends; the Company’s ability to successfully implement its strategic initiatives; competition in the relevant market; supply chain disruptions; regulatory compliance and legal proceedings; and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company cautions investors that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those projected. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

 

 

 

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.

 

Dated: April 10, 2026 Caring Brands, Inc.
     
  By: /s/ Glynn Wilson
  Name: Dr. Glynn Wilson
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

FAQ

Why did Caring Brands, Inc. (CABR) receive a Nasdaq delisting notice?

Caring Brands received a Nasdaq Staff Delisting Determination because its latest Form 10-K reported stockholders’ equity of $2,091,324, below the $2.5 million minimum required under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1). This deficiency triggered non-compliance with continued listing standards.

What listing standard is Caring Brands, Inc. (CABR) currently violating?

The company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1), which requires minimum stockholders’ equity of $2.5 million. It also does not meet the alternative standards tied to market value of listed securities or net income from continuing operations.

How much time does Caring Brands, Inc. (CABR) have to regain Nasdaq compliance?

Caring Brands has 45 days, until May 22, 2026, to submit a plan to Nasdaq. If the plan is accepted, Nasdaq may grant up to 180 days from the notice date, until October 4, 2026, to evidence full compliance.

Does the Nasdaq notice immediately affect trading of Caring Brands (CABR) stock?

The notice and current non-compliance do not immediately affect the listing or trading of Caring Brands’ common stock. Shares continue to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol CABR while the company works on a compliance plan.

What could happen if Caring Brands, Inc. (CABR) fails to regain Nasdaq compliance?

If Nasdaq does not accept the company’s plan, or if Caring Brands fails to regain compliance within the allowed period or breaches another listing standard, Nasdaq may notify the company that its common stock will become subject to delisting from the Nasdaq Capital Market.

What steps does Caring Brands, Inc. (CABR) plan to take in response to the Nasdaq notice?

The company states it intends to submit a plan to regain compliance with the Stockholders’ Equity Rule within the 45-day window and to take all reasonable measures to restore compliance, although there is no assurance Nasdaq will accept the plan or that compliance will be achieved.

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