Columbus Acquisition Corp regains Nasdaq compliance

Columbus Acquisition Corp reported that it has regained compliance with Nasdaq’s market value of listed securities requirement for the Nasdaq Global Market.

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Columbus Acquisition Corp reported that it has regained compliance with Nasdaq’s market value of listed securities requirement for the Nasdaq Global Market. Nasdaq had previously notified the company that its market value of listed securities was below the $50 million minimum for 30 consecutive business days. A later review found that, from May 13, 2026 to May 27, 2026, the company’s market value was at least $50 million for 10 straight business days, satisfying the rule. Nasdaq’s staff has confirmed the company is now back in compliance and has closed the matter.

Insights

Nasdaq compliance restored; listing status stabilized.

Columbus Acquisition Corp confirms it again meets Nasdaq Global Market rules for market value of listed securities, which require at least $50 million. Earlier, the company had fallen below that threshold for 30 consecutive business days, triggering a deficiency notice.

Nasdaq staff determined that from May 13, 2026 to May 27, 2026 the company’s market value stayed at or above $50 million for 10 straight business days, restoring compliance. The matter is now closed, so near‑term delisting risk tied to this specific rule is removed.

8-K Event Classification

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

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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.

Key Figures

MVLS minimum requirement: $50 million Non-compliance duration: 30 consecutive business days Compliance confirmation window: 10 consecutive business days +3 more

6 metrics

MVLS minimum requirement $50 million Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(2)(A) continued listing standard

Non-compliance duration 30 consecutive business days Period when MVLS was below $50 million

Compliance confirmation window 10 consecutive business days From May 13, 2026 to May 27, 2026 with MVLS ≥ $50 million

Unit listing symbol COLAU Units listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Ordinary share symbol COLA Ordinary shares listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Rights symbol COLAR Rights listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Key Terms

market value of listed securities, Nasdaq Global Market, Listing Qualifications Staff, Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(2)(A), +1 more

5 terms

market value of listed securities financial

"the market value of listed securities (“MVLS”) for the Company was below the $50 million minimum MVLS requirement"

Market value of listed securities is the market value of the shares a company has listed on an exchange, calculated as the closing bid price multiplied by the number of listed shares. Exchanges use it as a continued-listing standard, so a company that stays under the required minimum receives a deficiency notice and is given a set period to recover before facing delisting.

Nasdaq Global Market financial

"for continued listing on the Nasdaq Global Market under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(2)(A)"

The Nasdaq Global Market is a section of the stock exchange where larger, well-established companies are listed and publicly traded. It functions like a marketplace where investors can buy and sell shares of these companies, providing them with access to capital and opportunities for growth. Its role is important because it helps investors identify and invest in reputable companies with strong financial backgrounds.

Listing Qualifications Staff regulatory

"received written notice (the “MVLS Notice”) from Listing Qualifications Staff (the “Staff”) of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC"

Listing qualifications staff are the exchange employees who review and monitor whether a company meets the rules required to be listed on a stock exchange, similar to referees checking that players follow the game’s rules. They assess financial filings, corporate governance, and ongoing disclosures, and can flag problems, request corrective steps, or recommend suspension or delisting. Investors care because their determinations affect a company’s ability to trade publicly and can signal increased risk or regulatory trouble.

Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(2)(A) regulatory

"the $50 million minimum MVLS requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Global Market under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(2)(A)"

emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

FAQ

What Nasdaq issue did Columbus Acquisition Corp (COLA) face?

Columbus Acquisition Corp received a Nasdaq notice stating its market value of listed securities had been below the required $50 million minimum for 30 consecutive business days, putting its Nasdaq Global Market listing status at risk until compliance was restored.

How did Columbus Acquisition Corp (COLA) regain Nasdaq compliance?

The company regained compliance after Nasdaq staff determined that from May 13, 2026 to May 27, 2026, its market value of listed securities was at least $50 million for 10 consecutive business days, satisfying the Nasdaq Global Market continued listing standard.

What Nasdaq rule applies to Columbus Acquisition Corp (COLA) in this filing?

The situation involves Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(2)(A), which requires a minimum $50 million market value of listed securities for companies on the Nasdaq Global Market. Columbus Acquisition Corp fell below, then later met, this requirement over the specified review periods.

Is the Nasdaq delisting matter for Columbus Acquisition Corp (COLA) now resolved?

Yes, Nasdaq’s Listing Qualifications Staff informed the company that it has regained compliance with the $50 million market value standard and that the matter is closed, meaning this particular continued listing deficiency is no longer outstanding.

What securities of Columbus Acquisition Corp (COLA) trade on Nasdaq?

Columbus Acquisition Corp lists units, ordinary shares, and rights on Nasdaq. Its symbols are COLAU for units, COLA for ordinary shares, and COLAR for rights, each tied to its status on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/29/2026 - 09:56 PM

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): May 28, 2026

COLUMBUS ACQUISITION CORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Cayman Islands	001-42485	N/A
(State or other jurisdiction	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer
of incorporation)		Identification Number)

14 Prudential Tower

Singapore 049712

(Address of principal executive offices)

(+1) 949 899 1827

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(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	Name of each exchange on which registered
Units, consisting of one ordinary share, $0.0001 par value, and one Right to acquire one-seventh of one ordinary share	COLAU	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share	COLA	The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Rights, each whole right to acquire one-seventh of one ordinary share	COLAR	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 3.01. Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.

As previously discussed, on May 22, 2026, Columbus Acquisition Corp, a Cayman Islands exempted company (the “Company”) received written notice (the “MVLS Notice”) from Listing Qualifications Staff (the “Staff”) of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) that, for the previous 30 consecutive business days, the market value of listed securities (“MVLS”) for the Company was below the $50 million minimum MVLS requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Global Market under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(2)(A) (the “MVLS Rule”).

On May 28, 2026, the Company the Company received a written notice from Nasdaq notifying the Company that the Staff has determined that for the last 10 consecutive business days, from May 13, 2026 to May 27, 2026, the Company’s MVLS has been $50 million or greater. Accordingly, the Company has regained compliance with the MVLS Rule and the Staff has indicated that the matter is now closed.

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.

	Columbus Acquisition Corp

	By:	/s/ Fen Zhang
	Name:	Fen Zhang
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer

Date: May 29, 2026

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

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