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CISO Global (NASDAQ: CISO) granted extra 180 days to meet $1 Nasdaq bid rule

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CISO Global, Inc. reports that Nasdaq has granted an additional 180-day period, until December 28, 2026, for the company to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s $1.00 minimum bid price requirement. The extension follows an earlier 180-day window that ended on June 29, 2026.

The company may cure the deficiency if its stock closes at or above $1.00 for at least ten consecutive business days during this second period, and it is prepared to implement a reverse stock split if needed. If compliance is not achieved by the new deadline, CISO Global could face delisting from the Nasdaq Capital Market, though it would have the right to appeal. For now, the stock remains listed while the company works to meet all applicable Nasdaq listing criteria.

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Nasdaq grants CISO more time to fix its sub-$1 share price.

CISO Global remains below Nasdaq’s $1.00 minimum bid price, but has received a second 180-day window, until December 28, 2026, to regain compliance. The stock continues trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market during this period.

The company indicates it may conduct a reverse stock split to lift the share price if market trading alone does not restore compliance. Any such split must be completed at least ten business days before the new deadline, adding a clear timing constraint.

Failure to meet the $1.00 bid level for at least ten consecutive business days by December 28, 2026 could trigger a delisting notice, though CISO could request a hearing. Subsequent disclosures in company filings will show whether a reverse split is pursued or if compliance is achieved organically.

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.
Minimum bid price requirement $1.00 per share Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) threshold
Initial compliance period length 180 calendar days From December 30, 2025 to June 29, 2026
Extended compliance deadline December 28, 2026 End of second 180-day Nasdaq compliance period
Price recovery condition 10 consecutive business days Closing bid at or above $1.00
Reverse split timing buffer 10 business days Reverse split must precede expiration by this margin
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) regulatory
"our common stock no longer met the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2)"
minimum bid price requirement financial
"had closed below $1.00 per share for the previous 30 consecutive business days, and our common stock no longer met the minimum bid price requirement"
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.
Nasdaq Capital Market regulatory
"initial listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market with the exception of the bid price requirement"
The Nasdaq Capital Market is a platform where smaller, emerging companies can list their shares for trading by investors. It provides these companies with access to funding and visibility, helping them grow, much like a local marketplace where new vendors can introduce their products to potential customers. For investors, it offers opportunities to discover early-stage companies with growth potential.
reverse stock split financial
"our written notice of our intention to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary"
A reverse stock split reduces a company's number of outstanding shares while raising the price per share proportionally, so the total value of each investor's holding is unchanged; a 1-for-10 split turns 100 shares worth $1 each into 10 shares worth $10 each. Companies often do this to regain compliance with an exchange's minimum price rule or to attract investors who avoid very low-priced stocks.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"Certain information contained in this report consists of forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995"
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.
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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): June 30, 2026

 

CISO GLOBAL, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

Delaware   001-41227   83-4210278
(State or Other   (Commission File   (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction of Incorporation)   Number)   Identification No.)

 

6900 E. Camelback Road, Suite 900    
Scottsdale, Arizona   85251
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (480) 389-3444

 

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 $0.00001 per share   CISO   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 checkmark 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 Standard; Transfer of Listing.

 

As previously disclosed, on December 30, 2025, we received a letter from the Listing Qualifications staff (the “Staff”) of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) providing notification that the bid price of our common stock had closed below $1.00 per share for the previous 30 consecutive business days, and our common stock no longer met the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), we had 180 calendar days, or until June 29, 2026, to regain compliance.

 

On June 30, 2026, the Staff notified us that we are eligible for an additional 180 calendar day period, or until December 28, 2026, to regain compliance. The Staff’s determination was based on our meeting the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other applicable requirements for initial listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market with the exception of the bid price requirement, and our written notice of our intention to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary.

 

If at any time during this second 180-day compliance period, the closing bid price of our common stock is at least $1.00 per share for a minimum of ten consecutive business days, Nasdaq will provide written confirmation of compliance. If we choose to implement a reverse stock split, we must complete the split no later than ten business days prior to the expiration date in order to timely regain compliance. If compliance cannot be demonstrated by December 28, 2026, Staff will provide written notification that the common stock will be delisted. At that time, we may appeal Staff’s determination to a Hearings Panel.

 

The letter has no immediate impact on the listing of our common stock, which will continue to be listed and traded on The Nasdaq Capital Market, subject to our compliance with the other listing requirements of The Nasdaq Capital Market. Although we will use all reasonable efforts to achieve compliance with Rule 5550(a)(2), there can be no assurance that we will be able to regain compliance with that rule or will otherwise be in compliance with other listing criteria of The Nasdaq Capital Market.

 

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Certain information contained in this report consists of forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Words such as “will,” “would,” “may,” “intends,” “potential,” and similar expressions, or the use of future tense, identify forward-looking statements, but their absence does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance and actual actions or events could differ materially from those contained in such statements. For example, there can be no assurance that we will regain compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement within the applicable compliance period, or at all; that we will continue to satisfy Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements; that Nasdaq will grant any additional relief from delisting, if needed; that any reverse stock split or other actions we may take will be approved, implemented or effective in regaining compliance; or that any compliance regained will be maintained. The forward-looking statements contained in this report speak only as of the date of this report and we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in information, events or circumstances after the date of this report, unless required by law.

 

 
 

 

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: July 6, 2026 CISO Global, Inc.
     
  By: /s/ Debra L. Smith
  Name: Debra L. Smith
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

 

FAQ

What did CISO (CISO) announce about its Nasdaq listing status?

CISO Global announced that Nasdaq granted an additional 180-day period, until December 28, 2026, to regain compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid price rule, allowing its shares to remain listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market while it attempts to cure the deficiency.

What is causing CISO (CISO) to be out of compliance with Nasdaq rules?

CISO Global is out of compliance because its common stock’s bid price closed below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days, violating Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), which requires a minimum $1.00 bid price for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

How long does CISO (CISO) have to regain Nasdaq bid price compliance?

CISO Global now has a second 180-day compliance period, running until December 28, 2026, to lift its bid price back to at least $1.00 for a minimum of ten consecutive business days, which would allow Nasdaq to confirm renewed compliance with its listing standards.

What steps might CISO (CISO) take to meet Nasdaq’s minimum bid price?

CISO Global has notified Nasdaq that it intends to cure the bid price deficiency, and may implement a reverse stock split if necessary. Any reverse split must be completed at least ten business days before December 28, 2026, to count toward regaining compliance.

What happens if CISO (CISO) does not regain Nasdaq compliance by December 28, 2026?

If CISO Global cannot demonstrate compliance with the $1.00 bid price requirement by December 28, 2026, Nasdaq staff will issue a written notice of delisting. At that point, the company would have the opportunity to appeal the determination to a Nasdaq Hearings Panel.

Does the current Nasdaq notice immediately affect trading in CISO (CISO) stock?

The notice does not immediately affect trading. CISO Global’s common stock will continue to be listed and traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market while it attempts to meet the minimum bid price and other applicable Nasdaq listing requirements during the extended compliance period.

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