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GCL Global gets Nasdaq bid-price extension to 2027

GCL Global Holdings secures a Nasdaq Capital Market transfer and 180 more days, to March 15, 2027, to resolve its minimum bid price deficiency or face potential delisting.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

GCL Global Holdings Ltd (GCL) reports that Nasdaq has approved transferring its ordinary share listing from The Nasdaq Global Select Market to The Nasdaq Capital Market, effective at the opening of business on September 18, 2026, and has granted an additional 180 days to cure its minimum bid price deficiency.

The company now has until March 15, 2027 to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s $1.00 minimum bid price requirement, potentially including a reverse stock split if needed. GCL states the transfer does not affect its day-to-day operations, financial condition, or U.S. reporting obligations, but notes its shares are subject to delisting if compliance is not achieved during the second period.

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  • Ongoing Nasdaq minimum bid price deficiency with delisting risk: GCL did not regain compliance during the initial 180-day period and now has only until March 15, 2027 to lift its share price to at least $1.00, or its ordinary shares will be subject to Nasdaq delisting.

Filing Explained

GCL has not cured its minimum-bid deficiency; Nasdaq trading continues during the second period, but failure by March 15, 2027 can trigger delisting.

During the second compliance period, GCL says its ordinary shares and warrants will continue trading on Nasdaq without interruption, while the minimum-bid deficiency remains unresolved.

The filing is a Form 6-K, an interim report used by a foreign private issuer to furnish material information, and records the company’s current listing-compliance status.

A reverse stock split is presented as a possible future cure, not a completed transaction; if used, it would reduce the share count and raise the per-share price proportionally, without changing company value by the split itself.

Nasdaq may close the deficiency matter after a closing bid price of at least $1.00 for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days, and may require a longer period, generally no more than 20 business days.

If GCL has not regained compliance by March 15, 2027, its ordinary shares will be subject to delisting, although the company may appeal to a Nasdaq hearings panel.

Initial compliance period end date September 14, 2026 End of the first 180‑day period Nasdaq granted to cure the minimum bid price deficiency
Second compliance period length 180 calendar days Additional time granted by Nasdaq after transfer to the Nasdaq Capital Market
Second compliance period end date March 15, 2027 Deadline for GCL to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Rule
Minimum bid price requirement $1.00 per share Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) requirement for ordinary shares
Required compliant trading period 10–20 consecutive business days Minimum 10 days at or above $1.00; Nasdaq may require up to 20 days
Deficiency notice date March 17, 2026 Date Nasdaq first notified GCL of its minimum bid price deficiency
Transfer effective date September 18, 2026 Date GCL’s ordinary shares transfer to The Nasdaq Capital Market
Minimum Bid Price Rule market
"regarding the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) (the “Minimum Bid Price Rule”)"
A minimum bid price rule is a stock market requirement that a listed company's share must trade above a set minimum price over a specified period to remain listed on an exchange. It matters to investors because falling below that threshold can trigger warnings, potential delisting, and reduced liquidity—similar to a student needing a passing grade to stay enrolled—making the shares harder to buy, sell, or value accurately.
Nasdaq Capital Market market
"advising that the Company’s ordinary shares will be transferred to the Nasdaq Capital Market"
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 market
"its intention to cure the deficiency during the Second Compliance Period by effecting a reverse stock split"
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.
foreign private issuer regulatory
"REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16"
A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.
resale registration statements regulatory
"incorporated by reference in the Company’s three resale registration statements on Form F-3"

FAQ

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What did GCL (GCL) announce regarding its Nasdaq listing?

GCL announced that its ordinary shares will transfer from The Nasdaq Global Select Market to The Nasdaq Capital Market effective September 18, 2026, and that it received an additional 180 days to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s $1.00 minimum bid price requirement.

Why is GCL (GCL) not in compliance with Nasdaq’s Minimum Bid Price Rule?

GCL received notice that it was not in compliance because the closing bid price of its ordinary shares had been below $1.00 per share for 30 consecutive business days, triggering Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) on minimum bid price.

How long does GCL (GCL) have to cure its minimum bid price deficiency?

GCL has been granted a second 180‑day compliance period, giving it until March 15, 2027 to meet the $1.00 minimum bid price by having a closing bid of at least $1.00 for at least 10 consecutive business days, or longer if Nasdaq so requires.

What happens if GCL (GCL) fails to regain compliance by March 15, 2027?

If GCL does not regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Rule by March 15, 2027, its ordinary shares will be subject to delisting from Nasdaq. The company would be entitled to appeal to a Nasdaq hearings panel, though it states there is no assurance an appeal would succeed.

Does the Nasdaq Capital Market transfer affect GCL’s (GCL) business or reporting?

GCL states that the transfer to the Nasdaq Capital Market has no effect on its day-to-day business operations, financial condition, or U.S. securities law reporting obligations, and its ordinary shares and warrants will continue trading on Nasdaq without interruption.

How might GCL (GCL) attempt to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Rule?

GCL indicates it is monitoring its share price and evaluating options to regain compliance, including potentially effecting a reverse stock split during the second compliance period if necessary.

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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 September 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-42523

 

GCL Global Holdings Ltd

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

29 Tai Seng Ave., #02-01

Singapore 534119

(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: +65 80427330

 

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 ☐

 

 

 

 

 

NASDAQ Notification of Additional 180-Calendar-Day Period to Cure Minimum Bid Price Deficiency

 

As previously disclosed in the Form 6-K furnished on March 23, 2026, GCL Global Holdings Ltd (the “Company”) received written notice from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) dated March 17, 2026 notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with Nasdaq Rule 5450(a)(1) (the “Minimum Bid Price Rule”), as the closing bid price for the Company’s ordinary shares had been below $1.00 per share for the preceding 30 consecutive business days. The Company was provided 180 calendar days, or until September 14, 2026 (the “Initial Compliance Period”), to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Rule pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A). The Company did not regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Rule during the Initial Compliance Period and submitted a written request to Nasdaq to transfer the listing of its securities from The Nasdaq Global Select Market to The Nasdaq Capital Market and provide it with an additional 180 calendar days to cure the deficiency.

 

On September 16, 2026, the Company received written notification from Nasdaq advising that the Company’s ordinary shares will be transferred to the Nasdaq Capital Market at the opening of business on September 18, 2026 and that the Company had been granted an additional 180 calendar days, or until March 15, 2027 (the “Second Compliance Period”), to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Rule. Nasdaq’s determination was based on the Company meeting the applicable market value of publicly held shares required for continued listing and all other applicable requirements for initial listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market (except for the bid price requirement), and the Company’s written notice of its intention to cure the deficiency during the Second Compliance Period by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary.

 

If at any time during the Second Compliance Period, the closing bid price of the Company’s ordinary shares is at least $1.00 per share for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days, Nasdaq will provide the Company with written confirmation and will close the matter. However, Nasdaq may, in its discretion, require the Company’s ordinary shares maintain a bid price of at least $1.00 for a period in excess of 10 consecutive business days, but generally no more than 20 consecutive business days, before determining that the Company has demonstrated an ability to maintain long-term compliance.

 

The Company is monitoring the closing bid price of its ordinary shares and evaluating options to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Rule, including by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to regain or maintain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Rule during the Second Compliance Period. If the Company does not regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Rule by the end of the Second Compliance Period, the Company’s ordinary shares will be subject to delisting. The Company would then be entitled to appeal that determination to a Nasdaq hearings panel, although there can be no assurance that such an appeal would be successful.

 

On September 17, 2026, the Company issued a press release on this matter. A copy of the press release is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

 

This current report is incorporated by reference in the Company’s three resale registration statements on Form F-3 (File No. 333-286361; File No. 333-290032; and File No. 333-298717) and shall be deemed to be a part thereof and any prospectus supplements or amendments thereto, from the date on which this current report is furnished to the SEC, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

 

Exhibits

 

99.1   Press release dated September 17, 2026.

 

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SIGNATURE

 

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.

 

Dated: September 17, 2026    
   
  GCL Global Holdings Ltd.
     
  By: /s/ Sebastian Toke
  Name:  Sebastian Toke
  Title: Group CEO

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

GCL Global Holdings Ltd. Announces Transfer of Listing to The Nasdaq Capital Market and Additional 180 Days to Cure Minimum Bid Price Deficiency

 

SINGAPORE – September 17, 2026GCL Global Holdings Ltd (Nasdaq: GCL) (“GCL” or the “Company”), a leading provider of games and entertainment, today announced that the listing of its ordinary shares will be transferred to The Nasdaq Capital Market at the opening of business on September 18, 2026. The Company’s ordinary shares will continue to trade under the ticker symbol “GCL,” and its warrants will continue to trade on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol “GCLWW.”

 

The transfer follows a deficiency notice dated March 17, 2026 the Company received regarding the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) (the “Minimum Bid Price Rule”). On September 16, 2026, the Company received written notification from Nasdaq advising the Company that it had been granted an additional 180 calendar days, or until March 15, 2027, to comply with the Minimum Bid Price Rule in connection with its application to transfer its listing to the Nasdaq Capital Market.

 

The transfer has no effect on the Company’s day-to-day business operations, financial condition, or reporting obligations under U.S. securities laws. The Company’s ordinary shares and warrants will continue to trade on Nasdaq without interruption.

 

About GCL Global Holdings

 

GCL Global Holdings Ltd. (“GCL”) is a holding company incorporated in the Cayman Islands (GCL together with its subsidiaries, the “GCL Group”). Through its operating subsidiaries, GCL Group unites people through its ecosystem of content and hardware in games and entertainment, enabling creators to deliver engaging experiences to gaming communities worldwide with a strategic focus on the rapidly expanding Asian gaming market.

 

Drawing on a deep understanding of gaming trends and market dynamics, GCL Group leverages its diverse portfolio of digital and physical content as well as multimedia peripherals to bridge cultures and reach a global audience by introducing Asian-developed IP across consoles and PCs. Learn more at https://www.gclglobalholdings.com/

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, which are often indicated by terms such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “could,” “intend,” “target,” “project,” “estimate,” “believe,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue,” among others, statements regarding our compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Rule and listing or trading of our ordinary shares. Forward-looking statements appear in a number of places throughout this press release and may include statements regarding our intentions, beliefs, projections, outlook, analyses, current expectations and the risks, uncertainties and other factors described under the headings, “Risk factors” and “Cautionary statement regarding forward looking statements,” in our periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Given these risks, uncertainties and other factors, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, and we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future, except as required by law.

 

GCL Investor Relations:

 

Crocker Coulson

crocker.coulson@aumadvisors.com

(646) 652-7185

 

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