Natuzzi (NYSE: NTZ) wins NYSE acceptance of plan to regain listing compliance

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Natuzzi S.p.A. reports that the New York Stock Exchange has accepted its plan to regain compliance with the NYSE’s continued listing standards. The plan, submitted in April and updated in May, is designed to restore compliance within 18 months of January 6, 2026, targeting July 6, 2027.

The company had previously fallen below NYSE thresholds for market capitalization and shareholders’ equity. During the plan period, Natuzzi will be subject to periodic NYSE reviews, and the exchange may initiate delisting if compliance is not restored or if progress lags. Natuzzi states it intends to regain compliance but notes there is no assurance this will occur.

Positive

• NYSE acceptance of compliance plan avoids immediate delisting and allows Natuzzi S.p.A. to remain listed while it works over an 18‑month period to restore compliance with continued listing standards.

Negative

• Ongoing risk of NYSE delisting remains because Natuzzi is still below market capitalization and shareholders’ equity standards, and failure to regain compliance by July 6, 2027 could trigger delisting proceedings.

Insights

Equity markets and listing standards analyst

Natuzzi gains time to fix NYSE deficiencies but delisting risk remains.

Natuzzi S.p.A. confirms the NYSE has accepted its remediation plan after the company fell below continued listing standards tied to market capitalization and shareholders’ equity. Acceptance means the shares can remain listed while Natuzzi works to restore compliance.

The plan runs for 18 months from January 6, 2026, with a target date of July 6, 2027. The NYSE will periodically review progress against the plan. If Natuzzi fails to meet the standards by that date, or progress is inadequate, the NYSE may start delisting procedures.

This creates a defined window in which management must improve the company’s equity and market value metrics enough to satisfy NYSE rules. Subsequent disclosures from Natuzzi and the NYSE will clarify whether the company is tracking in line with the accepted plan.

Key Figures

Compliance plan duration: 18 months Compliance deadline: July 6, 2027 Monobrand stores: 564 stores +4 more

7 metrics

Compliance plan duration 18 months Period from January 6, 2026 to July 6, 2027 to regain NYSE compliance

Compliance deadline July 6, 2027 Target date to meet NYSE continued listing standards

Monobrand stores 564 stores Global retail network as of December 31, 2025

Natuzzi galleries 487 galleries Part of global distribution network as of December 31, 2025

Curated placements More than 550 Curated placements within larger multi-brand environments as of December 31, 2025

Founding year 1959 Year Natuzzi S.p.A. was founded

NYSE listing since May 13, 1993 Date Natuzzi was listed on the New York Stock Exchange

Key Terms

continued listing standards, market capitalization, shareholders’ equity, NYSE Listed Company Manual, +1 more

5 terms

continued listing standards regulatory

"plan to regain compliance with the NYSE’s continued listing standards"

Ongoing rules a stock exchange requires a listed company to meet to keep its shares trading publicly, such as minimum share price, market value, timely financial reports, and governance practices. Think of it as a membership checklist for a club: falling short can lead to warnings or removal from the exchange, which can sharply reduce liquidity, investor confidence, and a stock’s value. Investors watch these standards to gauge regulatory risk and the stability of their holdings.

market capitalization financial

"standards set forth in Section 802.01B ... relating to market capitalization and shareholders’ equity"

Market capitalization is the total market value of a company’s outstanding shares, calculated by multiplying the current share price by the number of shares issued. It gives a quick snapshot of a company’s size and how investors value it, influencing perceived risk, index membership, and roughly how much it might cost to buy the whole company — like using a sticker price to compare the relative size and price of different houses.

shareholders’ equity financial

"standards set forth in Section 802.01B ... relating to market capitalization and shareholders’ equity"

Shareholders’ equity is the portion of a company’s assets that belongs to its owners after all debts and obligations are paid — essentially assets minus liabilities, like the cash left over if a business were sold and its debts settled. Investors use it as a basic measure of a company’s financial health and per-share book value, helping assess whether shares are fairly valued and how much of a cushion exists against losses.

NYSE Listed Company Manual regulatory

"continued listing standards set forth in Section 802.01B of the NYSE Listed Company Manual"

A NYSE Listed Company Manual is the rulebook that sets the standards and obligations companies must meet to trade on the New York Stock Exchange, covering eligibility, ongoing disclosure, corporate governance and trading procedures. For investors it matters because the manual enforces transparency and minimum safeguards—like a building code for markets—so shareholders can trust that listed companies provide timely information and meet basic financial and governance standards.

Form 20-F regulatory

"whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F"

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.

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
under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of MAY 2026	Commission File Number 001-11854
NATUZZI S.p.A.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Via Iazzitiello 47 70029 Santeramo in Colle, Italy
(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 □

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The NYSE Accepts Natuzzi’s Plan to Regain Compliance with Continued Listing Standards

Santeramo in Colle, Bari, Italy – May 22, 2026 – Natuzzi S.p.A. (NYSE: NTZ) (“Natuzzi” or the “Company”) announced today that on May 20, 2026, the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) notified the Company that it had accepted its plan to regain compliance with the NYSE’s continued listing standards.

As previously reported, on January 6, 2026, the Company received a notice from the NYSE stating that it was no longer in compliance with the continued listing standards set forth in Section 802.01B of the NYSE Listed Company Manual relating to market capitalization and shareholders’ equity.

The Company submitted a compliance plan to the NYSE on April 6, 2026 and subsequently on May 18, 2026 advising how the Company intends to regain compliance with the continued listing standards within 18 months of January 6, 2026 (i.e., by July 6, 2027). The Company is subject to periodic review by the NYSE for compliance with the initiatives set forth in the plan. If the Company is not in compliance with the continued listing standards by July 6, 2027, or if it does not make progress consistent with the plan during the plan period, the NYSE may initiate delisting proceedings as appropriate. The Company intends to regain compliance with the NYSE’s continued listing standards by such date; however, there is no assurance that the Company will be able to do so.

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About Natuzzi S.p.A.

Founded in 1959 by Pasquale Natuzzi, Natuzzi S.p.A. is one of the most renowned brands in the production and distribution of design and luxury furniture. As of December 31, 2025, Natuzzi distributes its collections worldwide through a global retail network of 564 monobrand stores, 487 Natuzzi galleries, along with more than 550 curated placements within larger, multi-brand environments. Natuzzi products embed the finest spirit of Italian design and the unique craftmanship details of the “Made in Italy”, where a predominant part of its production takes place. Natuzzi has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since May 13, 1993. Committed to social responsibility and environmental sustainability, Natuzzi S.p.A. is ISO 9001 and 14001 certified (Quality and Environment), ISO 45001 certified (Safety on the Workplace) and FSC® Chain of Custody, CoC (FSC-C131540).

Contacts:

Natuzzi Investor Relations

Piero Direnzo | tel. +39 080-8820-812 | pdirenzo@natuzzi.com

Natuzzi Corporate Communication

Giancarlo Renna (Communication Manager) | tel. +39. 342.3412261 | grenna@natuzzi.com

Barbara Colapinto | tel. +39 331 6654275 | bcolapinto@natuzzi.com

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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, thereunto duly authorized.

		NATUZZI S.p.A.
		(Registrant)
Date:	May 22, 2026	By:	/s/ Pasquale Natuzzi
			Pasquale Natuzzi

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FAQ

What did Natuzzi S.p.A. announce in its May 2026 6-K filing?

Natuzzi S.p.A. announced that the New York Stock Exchange accepted its plan to regain compliance with continued listing standards. The plan outlines how the company aims to correct deficiencies in market capitalization and shareholders’ equity within an 18-month period.

Why was Natuzzi S.p.A. out of compliance with NYSE listing standards?

Natuzzi S.p.A. received a notice on January 6, 2026 stating it no longer met NYSE continued listing standards under Section 802.01B, specifically relating to market capitalization and shareholders’ equity. These metrics had fallen below the thresholds required for ongoing NYSE listing.

What is the deadline for Natuzzi S.p.A. to regain NYSE compliance?

The NYSE accepted a plan under which Natuzzi intends to regain compliance within 18 months of January 6, 2026. The company identifies July 6, 2027 as the target date by which it aims to meet NYSE continued listing standards again.

What happens if Natuzzi S.p.A. fails to meet the NYSE standards by July 6, 2027?

If Natuzzi S.p.A. does not regain compliance with NYSE continued listing standards by July 6, 2027, or fails to make progress consistent with its plan, the NYSE may initiate delisting proceedings. The exchange will periodically review the company’s progress during the plan period.

Is Natuzzi S.p.A. guaranteed to regain compliance with NYSE listing rules?

Natuzzi S.p.A. states it intends to regain compliance with NYSE continued listing standards by July 6, 2027 but explicitly notes there is no assurance it will succeed. The NYSE will monitor progress and retains authority to begin delisting if goals are not met.

How extensive is Natuzzi S.p.A.’s global retail network as of December 31, 2025?

As of December 31, 2025, Natuzzi distributes its collections through 564 monobrand stores, 487 Natuzzi galleries, and more than 550 curated placements in larger multi-brand environments. This network supports worldwide distribution of its design and luxury furniture products.