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Rekor Systems (REKR) flagged by Nasdaq for sub-$1 bid, faces compliance deadline

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Rekor Systems, Inc. received a Nasdaq notice on April 27, 2026 that its common stock no longer meets the $1.00 per share minimum bid price required by Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), based on 30 consecutive business days from March 13 through April 24, 2026.

The stock will continue trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol REKR while the company has until October 26, 2026, a 180-day compliance period, to regain compliance by achieving a closing bid of at least $1.00 for ten consecutive business days. Rekor may use options such as a reverse stock split and, if needed, seek a second 180-day compliance period or appeal any delisting determination to a Nasdaq Hearings Panel.

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Nasdaq minimum bid deficiency raises listing risk for Rekor.

Rekor Systems has fallen out of compliance with Nasdaq’s $1.00 minimum bid price rule after 30 consecutive business days below the threshold. Its shares remain listed for now, but the notice signals pressure on the company’s market valuation and liquidity.

The company has until October 26, 2026 to restore a closing bid at or above $1.00 for ten consecutive business days, potentially via a reverse stock split completed at least ten business days before that deadline. Failure to comply could lead to delisting proceedings, though Rekor may qualify for a second 180-day period or appeal to a Nasdaq Hearings Panel.

The filing emphasizes forward-looking uncertainty, noting there is no assurance Rekor will regain compliance within the initial or any extended period. Subsequent disclosures will clarify whether the company uses a reverse split or other actions to address the Minimum Bid Price Requirement.

Item 3.01 Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing Securities
The company received a delisting notice or transferred its listing to a different exchange.
Nasdaq minimum bid price $1.00 per share Required under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2)
Deficiency measurement window 30 consecutive business days From March 13, 2026 through April 24, 2026
Initial compliance period 180 calendar days Ends on October 26, 2026
Trading price requirement to regain compliance At least $1.00 per share For a minimum of ten consecutive business days
Potential second compliance period Additional 180 calendar days Available if other initial listing standards are met
Reverse split timing requirement 10 business days Reverse split must be completed at least 10 business days before the compliance deadline
Minimum Bid Price Requirement financial
"the Company no longer meets the minimum bid price requirement (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.
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) regulatory
"Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) requires listed securities to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share"
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) regulatory
"Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) provides that a failure to meet the minimum bid price requirement exists"
Second Compliance Period regulatory
"the Company may be eligible for an additional 180-calendar-day compliance period (the “Second Compliance Period”)."
reverse stock split financial
"including, if appropriate, by effecting a reverse stock split."
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 Hearings Panel regulatory
"the Company may appeal the delisting determination to a Nasdaq Hearings Panel"
A Nasdaq hearings panel is a group of experts that reviews cases when a company's stock listing is at risk of being removed from the exchange. They evaluate whether the company has met certain standards and determine if it can keep trading on Nasdaq. This process matters to investors because it can affect a company's ability to raise money and maintain credibility in the market.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
____________________ 
FORM 8-K
____________________
 
CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 27, 2026
____________________
 
REKOR SYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
001-38338
81-5266334
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
     
6721 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 400, Columbia, MD 21046
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (410) 762-0800
 
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
Trading
Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share
REKR
The Nasdaq Stock Market
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter)
 
Emerging Growth Company
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
 


 
 

 
Item 3.01          Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.
 
On April 27, 2026, Rekor Systems, Inc. (the “Company”) received a written notice (the “Notice”) from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market. Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) requires listed securities to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share, and Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) provides that a failure to meet the minimum bid price requirement exists if the deficiency continues for a period of 30 consecutive business days. Based on the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock for the 30 consecutive business days from March 13, 2026 through April 24, 2026, the Company no longer meets the minimum bid price requirement (the “Minimum Bid Price Requirement”).
 
The Notice has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company’s common stock, which will continue to trade on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “REKR.”
 
In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company has been provided an initial period of 180 calendar days, or until October 26, 2026 (the “Compliance Period”), to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement. To regain compliance, the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock must be at least $1.00 per share for a minimum of ten consecutive business days during the Compliance Period, unless Nasdaq exercises its discretion to extend this ten-day period pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(H). If the Company chooses to implement a reverse stock split to regain compliance, it must complete the split no later than ten business days prior to the expiration of the Compliance Period.
 
If the Company does not regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement by October 26, 2026, the Company may be eligible for an additional 180-calendar-day compliance period (the “Second Compliance Period”). To qualify, the Company would be required to meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards for The Nasdaq Capital Market, with the exception of the Minimum Bid Price Requirement, and would need to provide written notice to Nasdaq of its intention to cure the deficiency during the Second Compliance Period, by effecting a reverse stock split if necessary. If the Company meets these requirements, Nasdaq will inform the Company that it has been granted the Second Compliance Period. However, if it appears to Nasdaq that the Company will not be able to cure the deficiency, or if the Company is otherwise not eligible, Nasdaq will notify the Company that its common stock will be subject to delisting. In the event of such notification, the Company may appeal the delisting determination to a Nasdaq Hearings Panel, and the Company’s common stock would remain listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market pending the Panel’s decision.
 
The Company intends to monitor the closing bid price of its common stock and will consider all available options to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement within the Compliance Period or any extension thereof, including, if appropriate, by effecting a reverse stock split. There can be no assurance, however, that the Company will regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement within the Compliance Period or any extension thereof.
 
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
 
This Current Report on Form 8-K contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in those sections. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “potential,” “continue,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. All statements contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company’s ability to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement and to maintain the listing of its common stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market, the Company’s intention to monitor the closing bid price of its common stock and to consider available options to regain compliance, the potential availability of the Second Compliance Period, and the timing, ratio, and effects of any reverse stock split that the Company may effect, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including those described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made in this Current Report on Form 8-K speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report, except as required by law.
 
 

 
 
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.
 
 
 
REKOR SYSTEMS, INC.
 
     
     
Date: May 1, 2026
/s/ Joseph Nalepa
 
 
Name:  Joseph Nalepa
Title:    Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 

FAQ

What Nasdaq notice did Rekor Systems (REKR) receive about its stock listing?

Rekor Systems received a written notice from Nasdaq on April 27, 2026 stating its common stock no longer complies with the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement. This deficiency is based on 30 consecutive business days of closing bids below $1.00 from March 13 through April 24, 2026.

Why is Rekor Systems (REKR) out of compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price rule?

Rekor is out of compliance because Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) requires a minimum bid price of $1.00 per share, and Rekor’s common stock closed below this level for 30 consecutive business days. This triggered a deficiency under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A) for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market.

How long does Rekor Systems have to regain Nasdaq bid price compliance?

Rekor has an initial 180-calendar-day compliance period, ending October 26, 2026, to regain compliance. To do so, its closing bid price must reach at least $1.00 per share for a minimum of ten consecutive business days within this period, subject to Nasdaq’s possible extension of that ten-day requirement.

Can Rekor Systems use a reverse stock split to meet Nasdaq’s $1.00 bid requirement?

Yes. The company states it will consider all available options, including a reverse stock split, to regain compliance. If Rekor chooses this path, the reverse split must be completed no later than ten business days before the October 26, 2026 compliance period expiration to count toward satisfying the minimum bid price requirement.

What happens if Rekor Systems does not regain bid price compliance by October 26, 2026?

If Rekor fails to regain compliance by October 26, 2026, it may be eligible for a second 180-calendar-day compliance period if it meets other Nasdaq initial listing standards. Otherwise, Nasdaq may move toward delisting, though Rekor could appeal any delisting determination to a Nasdaq Hearings Panel.

Will Rekor Systems (REKR) be immediately delisted from Nasdaq after this notice?

No. The notice has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of Rekor’s common stock, which continues to trade on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol REKR. Delisting would only follow if the company fails to regain compliance and cannot secure an additional compliance period or a successful appeal.

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