Global Engine Group (NASDAQ: GLE) granted extra time to fix $1 bid

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Global Engine Group Holding Limited has received an additional 180-day period from Nasdaq, until October 26, 2026, to cure its minimum bid price deficiency. The company previously failed to regain compliance by the initial April 27, 2026 deadline after its Class A shares traded below $1.00 for 30 consecutive business days.

The extension reflects that the company meets other Nasdaq Capital Market listing standards except the bid price rule. Management is monitoring the share price and may implement a reverse stock split, if needed. If the bid price is not restored, the shares face potential delisting, although the company could appeal.

Positive

• None.

Negative

• Heightened delisting risk: The company failed to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s $1.00 minimum bid price rule in the initial 180-day period, and faces potential delisting if it cannot cure the deficiency by October 26, 2026, even though an appeal route exists.

Insights

Equity markets and listing standards analyst

Nasdaq gave GLE more time, but delisting risk remains if the share price stays below $1.

Global Engine Group currently fails Nasdaq’s Minimum Bid Price Requirement because its Class A shares closed below $1.00 for 30 consecutive business days. It missed the initial compliance window ending on April 27, 2026, triggering a request for more time.

Nasdaq granted a second 180-day period through October 26, 2026. The company plans to cure the deficiency, potentially via a reverse stock split, and must achieve at least $1.00 bid for 10–20 consecutive business days. If it fails, the stock may be delisted, though an appeal to a Nasdaq hearings panel is possible.

Key Figures

Minimum bid price threshold: $1.00 per share Initial compliance period end: April 27, 2026 Second compliance period end: October 26, 2026 +3 more

6 metrics

Minimum bid price threshold $1.00 per share Nasdaq Rule 5550(a)(2) requirement for Class A ordinary shares

Initial compliance period end April 27, 2026 First 180-day window to cure minimum bid price deficiency

Second compliance period end October 26, 2026 Additional 180 days granted by Nasdaq to regain compliance

Consecutive days at or above $1.00 10–20 business days Required period for Nasdaq to confirm sustained compliance

Initial deficiency notice date October 27, 2025 Date Nasdaq notified Global Engine Group of bid price deficiency

Prior Form 6-K disclosure date October 31, 2025 Date the company previously disclosed the deficiency notice

Key Terms

Minimum Bid Price Requirement, reverse stock split, Nasdaq Capital Market, market value of publicly held shares, +1 more

5 terms

Minimum Bid Price Requirement regulatory

"not in compliance with Nasdaq Rule 5550(a)(2) (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.

reverse stock split financial

"intention to cure the deficiency during the Second Compliance Period by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary"

A reverse stock split is when a company reduces the number of its shares outstanding, making each share more valuable. For example, if you own 100 shares worth $1 each, a 1-for-10 reverse split would turn your 100 shares into 10 shares worth $10 each. Companies often do this to boost their stock price and appear more stable to investors.

Nasdaq Capital Market regulatory

"requirements for initial listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market, with the exception of the Minimum 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.

market value of publicly held shares financial

"based on the Company meeting the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares"

The market value of publicly held shares is the total dollar worth of a company’s shares that are available to outside investors, calculated by multiplying the current market price by the number of shares held by the public (the “float”). It matters because it tells investors how much of the company is actually tradable and how the market is pricing that tradable portion—like a price tag on the items on a store shelf, it affects liquidity, volatility and how easy it is to buy or sell a meaningful stake.

Second Compliance Period regulatory

"granted an additional 180-calendar-day period, or until October 26, 2026 (the “Second Compliance Period”)"

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

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 OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of April 2026

Commission File Number 001-42277

Global Engine Group Holding Limited

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Room C, 19/F, World Tech Centre,

95 How Ming Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong 

(Address of principal executive offices)

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 ☐

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This report on Form 6-K is hereby incorporated by reference into the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form F-3 initially filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 3, 2026 (Registration No. 333-293151) and shall be a part thereof from the date on which this current report is furnished, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT

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

As previously disclosed in the Form 6-K furnished on October 31, 2025, Global Engine Group Holding Limited (the “Company”) received written notice from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) on October 27, 2025 notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with Nasdaq Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Minimum Bid Price Requirement”), as the closing bid price for the Company’s Class A 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 April 27, 2026 (the “Initial Compliance Period”), to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A). The Company did not regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement during the Initial Compliance Period and submitted a written request to Nasdaq to provide it with an additional 180-calendar-day period to cure the deficiency.

On April 29, 2026, the Company received written notification from Nasdaq advising that the Company had been granted an additional 180-calendar-day period, or until October 26, 2026 (the “Second Compliance Period”), to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement. Nasdaq’s determination was based on the Company 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 Minimum 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 Class A 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 Class A 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 Class A ordinary shares and evaluating options to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement, 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 Requirement during the Second Compliance Period. If the Company does not regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement by the end of the Second Compliance Period, the Company’s Class A 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.

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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.

Date: April 30, 2026	Global Engine Group Holding Limited
	By:	/s/ Andrew, LEE Yat Lung
		Andrew, LEE Yat Lung
		Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

What did Global Engine Group Holding Limited (GLE) announce in its April 2026 Form 6-K?

Global Engine Group disclosed Nasdaq granted an additional 180-day period, until October 26, 2026, to fix its minimum bid price deficiency. The company had not met the $1.00 bid requirement during the initial compliance period ending April 27, 2026.

Why is Global Engine Group Holding Limited (GLE) out of compliance with Nasdaq rules?

The company is out of compliance because its Class A ordinary shares closed below $1.00 for 30 consecutive business days, violating Nasdaq Rule 5550(a)(2). This triggered a deficiency notice and started an initial 180-day compliance period that ended April 27, 2026.

How long does Global Engine Group (GLE) have to regain Nasdaq minimum bid price compliance?

Nasdaq granted a second 180-day compliance period, giving Global Engine Group until October 26, 2026. During this time, the company must achieve a closing bid of at least $1.00 for 10–20 consecutive business days to fully resolve the deficiency.

What steps might Global Engine Group (GLE) take to meet the $1.00 Nasdaq bid price rule?

The company is monitoring its Class A share price and considering options to regain compliance, including a potential reverse stock split. A successful cure requires the closing bid to be at least $1.00 for a required consecutive-day period set by Nasdaq.

What happens if Global Engine Group (GLE) fails to cure the Nasdaq bid price deficiency?

If the company does not regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement by October 26, 2026, its Class A ordinary shares will be subject to delisting from the Nasdaq Capital Market. The company could then appeal to a Nasdaq hearings panel, with no assurance of success.

What conditions led Nasdaq to grant Global Engine Group (GLE) an additional compliance period?

Nasdaq’s decision was based on Global Engine Group meeting all initial listing standards for the Nasdaq Capital Market, except the minimum bid price rule, and providing written notice of its intention to cure the deficiency, potentially through a reverse stock split during the second 180-day period.