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Nasdaq warns Empro Group (Nasdaq: EMPG) over missing 2025 Form 20-F filing

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Empro Group Inc. reported that Nasdaq has issued a delinquency notification because the company has not yet filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025, breaching Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1). Empro has 60 calendar days from the notice on May 19, 2026 to submit a plan to regain compliance. If Nasdaq accepts the plan, the company may receive up to 180 calendar days from the original due date, until November 11, 2026, to file the report and regain compliance. If the plan is not accepted, Empro can appeal to a Hearings Panel. The company states it is working with its accounting, audit and legal advisors to complete the Form 20-F and the compliance plan. Trading of its ordinary shares on Nasdaq has already been suspended since October 9, 2025 and this new notice does not currently change that status.

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  • Nasdaq delinquency notice and listing risk: Empro Group is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) due to its missing Form 20-F for 2025, with potential delisting if it cannot execute an acceptable remediation plan within the allowed timeframe.

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Nasdaq delinquency notice heightens listing risk for Empro Group.

Empro Group is officially out of compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) because it has not filed its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025. Nasdaq has started a structured remediation timeline with clear deadlines.

The company has 60 days from the May 19, 2026 notice to submit a compliance plan and, if accepted, up to November 11, 2026 to regain compliance. Failure to satisfy these conditions can ultimately lead to delisting, although an appeal to a Hearings Panel is available.

Trading in Empro’s shares has already been suspended since October 9, 2025, so this notice primarily formalizes regulatory risk rather than changing trading status. Future company filings will clarify whether the Form 20-F is completed on time and whether Nasdaq accepts the company’s remediation plan.

Notice date May 19, 2026 Date Nasdaq informed Empro Group of noncompliance
Initial plan deadline 60 calendar days Time allowed to submit compliance plan to Nasdaq
Maximum compliance extension 180 calendar days Potential extra time from original due date to regain compliance
Latest possible compliance date November 11, 2026 End of potential exception period if plan is accepted
Trading suspension start October 9, 2025 Date Nasdaq trading in Empro’s ordinary shares was suspended
Fiscal year-end December 31, 2025 Year-end for the missing Form 20-F annual report
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) regulatory
"not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) because the Company has not yet filed its annual report"
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 20-F regulatory
"has not yet filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025"
Form 20-F is the standardized annual disclosure that non-U.S. companies must file with the U.S. securities regulator when their shares are traded in the U.S.; it contains audited financial statements, a plain-language description of the business, management discussion, governance details and key risk factors. It matters to investors because it provides a consistent, comparable company “report card” and rulebook, helping buyers assess financial health, governance and risks before investing.
Hearings Panel regulatory
"the Company will have the opportunity to appeal that decision to a Hearings Panel"
A hearings panel is a small group of officials or experts who hold formal sessions to review evidence, question parties, and make decisions about regulatory compliance, discipline, or approvals. Think of it like a review board or courtroom for business and market issues: its findings can lead to fines, changes in a company’s permissions, or even delisting. Investors pay attention because the panel’s rulings can directly affect a company’s operations, reputation and share price.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies"
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, 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 May 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 ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit No.   Description
99.1   Press Release dated May 22, 2026 – Receipt of Delinquency Notification from Nasdaq

 

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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: May 22, 2026 By: /s/ Yeoh Chee Wei
  Name: Yeoh Chee Wei
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Empro Group Inc. Announces Receipt of Delinquency Notification from Nasdaq

 

Selangor, Malaysia – May 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 May 19, 2026 it received a notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market stating that the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) because the Company has not yet filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

 

Under Nasdaq rules, the Company has 60 calendar days to submit a plan to regain compliance and, if such plan is accepted by Nasdaq, an exception of up to 180 calendar days from the original filing’s due date may be granted, or until November 11, 2026, to regain compliance. If the plan to regain compliance is not accepted, the Company will have the opportunity to appeal that decision to a Hearings Panel.

 

The Company is currently working with its accounting, audit and legal professionals to prepare the Company’s Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, as well as to prepare and submit a compliance plan to Nasdaq. Trading of the Company’s ordinary shares on Nasdaq, which has been suspended since October 9, 2025, is not currently affected by this notice.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

FAQ

Why did Empro Group (EMPG) receive a Nasdaq delinquency notice?

Empro Group received a Nasdaq delinquency notice because it has not filed its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025. This violates Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), which requires timely periodic reports from listed companies to maintain ongoing listing compliance.

How long does Empro Group (EMPG) have to regain Nasdaq compliance?

Empro Group has 60 calendar days from the May 19, 2026 notice to submit a plan to regain compliance. If Nasdaq accepts that plan, the company may receive up to 180 days from the original due date, until November 11, 2026, to file its Form 20-F.

What happens if Nasdaq rejects Empro Group’s compliance plan?

If Nasdaq does not accept Empro Group’s compliance plan, the company can appeal the decision to a Hearings Panel. The notice outlines this appeal path, but does not guarantee outcomes, leaving eventual listing status dependent on future Nasdaq and company actions.

Is trading in Empro Group (EMPG) shares affected by this Nasdaq notice?

Trading of Empro Group’s ordinary shares on Nasdaq has been suspended since October 9, 2025. The company states that the new delinquency notice does not currently change this suspension, so the trading status of its ordinary shares remains the same at this time.

What steps is Empro Group (EMPG) taking to address the Nasdaq notice?

Empro Group says it is working with its accounting, audit and legal professionals to complete its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025. It also plans to prepare and submit a formal compliance plan to Nasdaq within the required 60-day window.

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