Cenntro (NASDAQ: CENN) back in compliance with Nasdaq bid rule
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Cenntro Inc. regained compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market. Nasdaq notified the company on April 27, 2026 that its common stock met the $1.00 per share bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) and that the matter is closed.
Cenntro’s press release notes the closing bid price of its common stock was at least $1.00 per share for ten consecutive business days from April 13 to April 24, 2026, satisfying Nasdaq’s criteria for bid price compliance.
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Cenntro restores Nasdaq bid price compliance, removing an immediate delisting risk.
Cenntro Inc. received notice from Nasdaq that its common stock again satisfies the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). This follows ten consecutive business days, from April 13–24, 2026, with closing bids at or above that level.
Regaining compliance resolves the previously outstanding bid price deficiency, which can otherwise lead to delisting if unremedied. The company remains listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market, and future trading performance will determine whether it continues to meet Nasdaq’s quantitative standards.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 7.01, 9.01
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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, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Minimum bid price threshold: $1.00 per share
Compliance measurement period: 10 consecutive business days
Compliance notice date: April 27, 2026
3 metrics
Minimum bid price threshold
$1.00 per share
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) requirement
Compliance measurement period
10 consecutive business days
Closing bids from April 13–24, 2026 at or above $1.00
Compliance notice date
April 27, 2026
Nasdaq confirmed Cenntro regained bid price compliance
Key Terms
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), minimum bid price requirement, Regulation FD Disclosure, forward-looking statements
4 terms
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) regulatory
"compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market, as set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2)"
minimum bid price requirement financial
"has regained compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for continued listing"
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.
Regulation FD Disclosure regulatory
"Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure."
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 communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the 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, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 27, 2026
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On April 27, 2026, Cenntro Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”) received formal written notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) indicating that the
Company has regained compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market, as set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Bid Price Rule”) and that this matter is now closed.
On April 28, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing that the Company regained compliance with the Bid Price Rule on April 27, 2026, which is filed
herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
The information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes
of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any of the Company’s filings under the Securities Act, or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the
date hereof, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference to this Form 8-K in such filing.
This report shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the registration statement of the Company on Form S-3 (File No. 333-292994) and to be
a part thereof from the date on which this report is filed, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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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
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Dated: May 1, 2026
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/s/ Peter Z. Wang
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Peter Z. Wang
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Chief Executive Officer
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Exhibit 99.1
Cenntro Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Rule
ISELIN, N.J. – April 28, 2026 – Cenntro Inc. (NASDAQ: CENN) (“Cenntro” or “the Company”), a pioneering electric commercial vehicle company with advanced,
market-validated, and purpose-built vehicles, announced today that on April 27, 2026, the Company received written notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") that for the
ten consecutive business days from April 13, 2026 to April 24, 2026, the closing bid price of the Company's common stock has been at $1.00 per share or greater. Accordingly, Cenntro has regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). As a result, the matter has been closed.
About Cenntro
Cenntro (NASDAQ: CENN) is a pioneering maker and provider of electric commercial vehicles (“ECVs”). Cenntro's purpose-built ECVs are designed to serve a variety of
commercial applications inclusive of its line of class 1 to class 4 trucks. Cenntro is building a globalized supply-chain, as well as the manufacturing, distribution, and service capabilities for its innovative and reliable products. Cenntro
continues to evolve its products capabilities through advanced battery, powertrain, and smart driving technologies. For more information, please visit Cenntro's website at: www.cenntroauto.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts. Such statements may be, but need not be, identified by words such as "may," "believe," "anticipate," "could," "should," "intend," "plan," "will," "aim(s)," "can,"
"would," "expect(s)," "estimate(s)," "project(s)," "forecast(s)," "positioned," "approximately," "potential," "goal," "strategy," "outlook" and similar expressions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements
regarding assembly and distribution capabilities, decentralized production, and fully digitalized autonomous driving solutions. All such forward-looking statements are based on management's current beliefs, expectations and assumptions, and are
subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied in this communication. For additional risks and uncertainties that could impact Cenntro’s forward-looking
statements, please see disclosures contained in Cenntro's public filings with the SEC, including the "Risk Factors" in Cenntro's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2026 and subsequent Quarterly
Reports on Form 10-Q that the Company has filed or may file with the SEC, which may be viewed at www.sec.gov.
Contacts:
Company Contact:
PR@cenntroauto.com
IR@cenntroauto.com
FAQ
What did Cenntro Inc. (CENN) announce regarding its Nasdaq listing?
Cenntro announced it has regained compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price rule. Nasdaq notified the company on April 27, 2026 that its common stock again meets the $1.00 per share bid requirement, and the prior deficiency matter has been closed.
Which Nasdaq rule did Cenntro Inc. (CENN) regain compliance with?
Cenntro regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), the minimum bid price requirement. This rule requires the company’s common stock to maintain a closing bid price of at least $1.00 per share for a specified period to remain listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market.
How did Cenntro Inc. (CENN) meet the Nasdaq $1.00 minimum bid price test?
Cenntro met Nasdaq’s $1.00 minimum bid price test by maintaining a closing bid price of at least $1.00 per share for ten consecutive business days. This period ran from April 13, 2026 through April 24, 2026, satisfying Nasdaq’s compliance criteria under its bid price rule.
What is the significance of Nasdaq’s April 27, 2026 notice to Cenntro (CENN)?
Nasdaq’s April 27, 2026 notice confirms Cenntro’s common stock again complies with the minimum bid price listing standard. This means the earlier bid price deficiency has been resolved, and the matter is now closed, allowing Cenntro to remain listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market.
Did Cenntro Inc. (CENN) issue a press release about regaining Nasdaq compliance?
Yes. Cenntro issued a press release on April 28, 2026 announcing that it had regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). The release explains that ten consecutive business days with a $1.00 or higher closing bid price led Nasdaq to close the prior deficiency matter.
How does this 8-K for Cenntro Inc. (CENN) relate to its Form S-3 registration?
The report states it will be deemed incorporated by reference into Cenntro’s Form S-3 registration statement (File No. 333-292994). This means the compliance update and attached press release become part of the information included in that existing shelf registration statement.