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RCI Hospitality (NASDAQ: RICK) back in compliance with Nasdaq filing rules

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RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. reports that it has regained compliance with Nasdaq’s periodic reporting rules. Nasdaq had notified the company on May 20, 2026, that it no longer met Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) because of a missing periodic report.

After RCI filed its Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026 on May 28, 2026, Nasdaq notified the company on May 29, 2026 that it is again in compliance with Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) and that the matter is closed.

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Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Initial noncompliance notice date May 20, 2026 Date Nasdaq notified RCI it no longer met periodic filing requirement
Regained compliance date May 29, 2026 Date Nasdaq determined RCI had regained compliance with Rule 5250(c)(1)
Form 10-Q filing date May 28, 2026 Date RCI filed Form 10-Q for quarter ended March 31, 2026
Relevant Nasdaq rule Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) Periodic filing requirement cited by Nasdaq
Quarter end date March 31, 2026 Fiscal quarter covered by the Form 10-Q used to regain compliance
Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) regulatory
"we no longer met the periodic filing requirement for Nasdaq under Listing Rule 5250(c)(1)"
A Nasdaq listing standard that requires companies traded on the exchange to file their regular financial reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on time, such as annual and quarterly reports, and to notify Nasdaq if filings are late. It matters to investors because these filings provide the routine, reliable information needed to judge a company’s health; missing them can trigger warnings, trading suspension, or removal from the exchange, which can sharply affect liquidity and share value — like a business losing its operating license for failing inspections.
periodic filing requirement regulatory
"we no longer met the periodic filing requirement for Nasdaq under Listing Rule 5250(c)(1)"
A periodic filing requirement is a legal obligation for publicly traded companies to submit regular reports about their financial health, operations and material developments to regulators and the public. Like scheduled medical check-ups for a business, these reports give investors up-to-date, standardized information they can use to judge risk, compare companies, and make buy/sell decisions; missed or misleading filings can signal problems and affect a stock’s price.
The Nasdaq Stock Market regulatory
"the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) notified us"
The Nasdaq Stock Market is an electronic marketplace where investors buy and sell shares of publicly traded companies, often including many technology and growth-oriented firms. It matters because listing there creates a public price, liquidity and regulatory oversight — like a busy public market where buyers and sellers set value — and Nasdaq’s trading systems and listing standards affect how easily investors can trade shares and how companies raise capital.
Form 10-Q financial
"based on the filing of our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026"
A Form 10-Q is a detailed report that publicly traded companies are required to file with regulators three times a year, providing an update on their financial health and business activities. It is important for investors because it offers timely insights into a company's performance, helping them make informed decisions about buying or selling stocks. Think of it as a regular check-up report that shows how well a company is doing.
Emerging growth company regulatory
"Emerging growth company o o ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS"
An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.
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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): May 29, 2026
RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Texas001-1399276-0458229
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
10737 Cutten Road
Houston, Texas 77066
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)
(281) 397-6730
(Issuer’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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:
oWritten communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
oSoliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a -12)
oPre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d -2(b))
oPre-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 classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par valueRICKThe Nasdaq Global 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 o
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. o


ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
As previously disclosed, on May 20, 2026, the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) notified us that we no longer met the periodic filing requirement for Nasdaq under Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) (the “Rule”). On May 29, 2026, Nasdaq notified us that it has determined that we have regained compliance with the Rule and that this matter is now closed with Nasdaq based on the filing of our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026, on May 28, 2026.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit Number Description
   
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC.
Date: June 1, 2026By:/s/ Travis Reese
Travis Reese
Interim President and Chief Executive Officer
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FAQ

What did RCI Hospitality Holdings (RICK) announce in this 8-K?

RCI Hospitality announced that Nasdaq has determined the company regained compliance with Listing Rule 5250(c)(1). This followed Nasdaq’s earlier notice that RCI failed to meet periodic filing requirements, which was resolved after filing its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Why was RCI Hospitality (RICK) previously out of compliance with Nasdaq rules?

Nasdaq’s Listing Qualifications Department notified RCI on May 20, 2026 that it no longer met the periodic filing requirement under Listing Rule 5250(c)(1). The issue arose because a required periodic report had not been filed by the applicable deadline at that time.

How did RCI Hospitality (RICK) regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1)?

RCI regained compliance after filing its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026 on May 28, 2026. Nasdaq then notified the company on May 29, 2026 that it satisfied the periodic filing requirement and closed the matter.

What specific Nasdaq rule is mentioned in RCI Hospitality’s (RICK) disclosure?

The disclosure references Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), which covers periodic filing requirements for listed companies. Nasdaq first cited this rule when finding RCI out of compliance, then confirmed on May 29, 2026 that the company had regained compliance after submitting its delayed Form 10-Q.

Does this RCI Hospitality (RICK) update indicate the Nasdaq issue is resolved?

Yes. Nasdaq notified RCI on May 29, 2026 that the company has regained compliance with Listing Rule 5250(c)(1). The communication explicitly states that the matter is now closed with Nasdaq following the filing of RCI’s Form 10-Q for March 31, 2026.

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