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Empro Group (EMPG) faces delisting after SEC trading halt

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Empro Group Inc. reported that on July 16, 2026 it received a Staff Delisting Determination from Nasdaq’s Listing Qualifications Department, which determined to delist the company’s securities under its discretionary authority in Nasdaq Listing Rule IM-5101-4. Nasdaq also cited Empro’s delay in filing its Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 as an independent basis for delisting under Listing Rule 5250(c)(1). The SEC had previously ordered a trading suspension in the company’s securities on October 8, 2025 following potential manipulation by unknown persons via social media.

The company is consulting legal counsel and other advisors on next steps. Unless Empro requests an appeal by July 23, 2026, trading in its securities will be suspended at the opening of business on July 27, 2026, after which Nasdaq intends to file a Form 25-NSE to remove the securities from listing and registration. Nasdaq has not communicated any findings that Empro engaged in wrongdoing, and Empro states that the delisting determination does not affect its ongoing business operations or financial condition.

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  • Nasdaq delisting notice issued, with potential trading suspension on July 27, 2026 and subsequent removal of Empro Group’s securities from Nasdaq listing and registration.
  • Delisting rationale includes the SEC’s October 8, 2025 trading suspension over potential manipulation and Empro Group’s delayed Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Staff Delisting Determination date July 16, 2026 Date Nasdaq’s Listing Qualifications Department issued the delisting determination
SEC trading suspension order date October 8, 2025 Date the SEC ordered a suspension in trading of Empro’s securities
Form 20-F fiscal year end December 31, 2025 Fiscal year end for the delayed Form 20-F filing cited by Nasdaq
Appeal request deadline July 23, 2026 Last date for Empro to request an appeal of the delisting determination
Planned trading suspension date July 27, 2026 Date trading in Empro’s securities will be suspended if no appeal is requested
Staff Delisting Determination regulatory
"the Company received a Staff Delisting Determination from the Listing Qualifications Department"
A staff delisting determination is a formal finding by exchange or regulatory staff that a listed security no longer meets the rules required to stay listed, similar to an official notice that a rental property no longer qualifies for occupancy. It matters to investors because it often precedes removal from the exchange, which can sharply reduce a stock’s visibility, trading liquidity and value, and may trigger urgent choices like selling, appealing the decision or seeking alternative markets.
Nasdaq Listing Rule IM-5101-4 regulatory
"determine to delist the Company’s securities pursuant to its discretionary authority in Nasdaq Listing Rule IM-5101-4"
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) regulatory
"delay in filing Form 20-F ... serves as an independent basis for delisting under Listing Rule 5250(c)(1)"
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) requires companies listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange to promptly notify the exchange if their stock price falls below a certain minimum level, known as the "initial listing standards." This rule helps ensure that investors are aware of significant declines in a company's stock value, which could signal financial trouble or increased risk. Essentially, it helps maintain transparency and protect investors by keeping them informed about important changes in a company's stock performance.
Form 25-NSE regulatory
"Nasdaq will subsequently file a Form 25-NSE with the SEC, which will remove the Company’s securities from listing"
Form 25‑NSE is an official filing used to notify the stock exchange that a company’s securities are being removed from trading on that exchange, similar to handing in a key when a shop closes. Investors care because removal ends public trading on that venue, often cutting liquidity and making it harder to buy or sell shares, which can affect a stock’s price and how quickly investors can access cash or exit positions.
temporary trading suspension regulatory
"where the SEC has implemented a temporary trading suspension"
A temporary trading suspension is a short, planned halt in buying and selling a specific security imposed by an exchange or regulator. It is like hitting a pause button so the market can absorb important information, resolve extreme price swings, or fix technical or regulatory problems. For investors it matters because orders cannot be executed during the suspension, which pauses price discovery and liquidity and can create uncertainty about when trading will resume and at what price.

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FAQ

What did Empro Group Inc. (EMPG) disclose in its July 2026 Form 6-K?
Empro Group disclosed that Nasdaq issued a Staff Delisting Determination on July 16, 2026 to delist its securities under Listing Rule IM-5101-4, also citing a delayed Form 20-F filing for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Why is Nasdaq seeking to delist Empro Group Inc. (EMPG)?
Nasdaq is acting under its discretionary authority in Listing Rule IM-5101-4, referencing the SEC’s October 8, 2025 trading suspension after potential manipulation, and treating Empro’s late Form 20-F under Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) as an independent delisting basis.

What are the key dates for Empro Group Inc. (EMPG) regarding the Nasdaq delisting?
Empro received the Staff Delisting Determination on July 16, 2026. It must request any appeal by July 23, 2026, or trading in its securities will be suspended at the opening of business on July 27, 2026 before Nasdaq files Form 25-NSE.

How does the SEC’s trading suspension affect Empro Group Inc. (EMPG)?
The SEC ordered a trading suspension in Empro’s securities on October 8, 2025 after potential manipulation by unknown persons via social media. Nasdaq later halted trading and is now using this event under Listing Rule IM-5101-4 as part of its delisting rationale.

Has Nasdaq found wrongdoing by Empro Group Inc. (EMPG)?
Empro states that, to date, Nasdaq has not communicated any findings or determination that the company engaged in wrongdoing related to recent trading activity or otherwise, even though it has decided to delist the securities under its discretionary authority.

Will the Nasdaq delisting affect Empro Group Inc.’s (EMPG) operations or financial condition?
Empro states that the delisting determination does not affect its ongoing business operations or financial condition. The company indicates it will continue to conduct business in the ordinary course while consulting legal counsel and evaluating its options.

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER 

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of July 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-42733

 

EMPRO GROUP INC.

 

21, Jalan 15/23, Tiong Nam Industry Park

40200 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

+603 5523 1983

(Address of principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

 

Form 20-F ☒      Form 40-F ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K

 

On July 22, 2026, Empro Group Inc. issued a press release titled “Empro Group Inc. Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Delisting Determination Notice.”

 

The press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

 

 

 

 

Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.   Description
99.1   Press Release of Empro Group Inc.

 

 

 

 

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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  Empro Group Inc.
     
Date: July 22, 2026 By: /s/ Yeoh Chee Wei
  Name:  Yeoh Chee Wei
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

  

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Empro Group Inc. Announces Receipt of Nasdaq Delisting Determination Notice

 

Selangor, Malaysia – July 22, 2026 – Empro Group Inc. (Nasdaq: EMPG) (“Empro Group” or the “Company”), a rising beauty and personal care brand headquartered in Malaysia, today announced that on July 16, 2026, the Company received a Staff Delisting Determination (the “Staff Determination”) from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”), notifying the Company that Nasdaq has determined to delist the Company’s securities pursuant to its discretionary authority contained in Nasdaq Listing Rule IM-5101-4. In addition, Nasdaq asserts that the Company’s delay in filing Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 serves as an independent basis for delisting under Listing Rule 5250(c)(1).

 

On October 8, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued an order suspending trading in the Company’s securities because of potential manipulation in the Company’s securities effectuated through recommendations made to investors by unknown persons via social media to purchase the securities of the Company (the SEC’s order can be found at https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/suspensions/2025/34-104166.pdf). Following this, Nasdaq halted trading in the Company’s securities and has now determined to delist the Company’s securities pursuant to its discretionary authority set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule IM-5101-4.

 

Nasdaq Listing Rule 5101 provides Nasdaq with “broad discretionary authority over the initial and continued listing of securities in Nasdaq in order to maintain the quality of and public confidence in its market, to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to promote just and equitable principles of trade, and to protect investors and the public interest.” Listing Rule IM-5101-4 further expands on this authority, allowing Nasdaq “to exercise discretion to delist a company from Nasdaq based on the potential for one or more third parties to engage in misconduct impacting a company’s securities where the SEC has implemented a temporary trading suspension.”

 

Following the Notice, the Company has and will continue to consult with its legal counsel and other advisors to evaluate its next steps and will make further announcements as and when appropriate. Unless the Company requests an appeal of this determination by July 23, 2026, trading of the Company’s securities will be suspended at the opening of business on July 27, 2026. Nasdaq will subsequently file a Form 25-NSE with the SEC, which will remove the Company’s securities from listing and registration on The Nasdaq Stock Market.

 

To date, Nasdaq has not communicated any findings or determination that the Company engaged in wrongdoing in connection with the recent trading activity in the Company’s securities or otherwise. The delisting determination does not affect the Company’s ongoing business operations or financial condition, and the Company will continue to conduct its business in the ordinary course.

 

 

 

 

About Empro Group Inc.

 

Empro Group Inc. is a rising beauty and personal care brand headquartered in Malaysia. Evolving from its origins in Malaysia’s eyebrow embroidery space, Empro Group has grown into a trusted name across three core pillars: cosmetics, skincare, and healthcare. With a growing presence across Southeast Asia and Europe, Empro Group Inc. remains dedicated to offering accessible, quality self-care solutions while staying true to its humble beginnings. For more information please visit: https://www.empro.my/.

 

Forward-Looking Statement

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as “may, “will, “intend,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate” or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to uncertainties and risks, including, without limitation, those risk factors that are discussed in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

 

For more information, please contact:

 

Investor Relations

Visit emproinc.co

Or contact us at ir@emproinc.co

 

 

 

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

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