Worksport faces Nasdaq $1 bid-price deficiency
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Worksport Ltd. reported receiving a Nasdaq notice on August 13, 2026 that its common stock no longer meets the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), which requires a bid price of at least $1.00 per share for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
Based on 30 consecutive business days from July 1, 2026 through August 12, 2026, the company fell below this threshold and now has 180 calendar days, until February 9, 2027, to regain compliance by maintaining a closing bid of at least $1.00 for at least 10 consecutive business days. During this period, the stock will continue trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol WKSP, and the company may seek an additional 180-day extension or consider actions such as a reverse stock split.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- Nasdaq bid-price noncompliance and delisting risk: Worksport’s stock failed to meet the $1.00 minimum bid for 30 consecutive business days, triggering a Nasdaq deficiency notice and starting a 180-day cure period that could lead to delisting if compliance is not regained.
8-K Event Classification
Item 3.01 — Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing
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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, failed to satisfy a continued-listing rule or standard, or transferred its listing.
Key Figures
Minimum bid price requirement: $1.00 per share
Noncompliance measurement window: 30 consecutive business days
Initial compliance period: 180 calendar days
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5 metrics
Minimum bid price requirement
$1.00 per share
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) continued listing standard
Noncompliance measurement window
30 consecutive business days
From July 1, 2026 through August 12, 2026 below $1.00 bid
Initial compliance period
180 calendar days
Period to regain Nasdaq minimum bid compliance ending February 9, 2027
Compliance deadline
February 9, 2027
End of initial 180-day period to cure bid-price deficiency
Required compliance streak
10 consecutive business days
Minimum period with closing bid at or above $1.00
Key Terms
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), minimum bid price requirement, Nasdaq Capital Market, reverse stock split, +1 more
5 terms
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) regulatory
"no longer satisfies the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2)"
minimum bid price requirement financial
"no longer satisfies the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2)"
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 Capital Market market
"the Company’s common stock will continue to be listed and traded on 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 financial
"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.
Listing Qualifications Department regulatory
"received written notice from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC"
A listing qualifications department is the part of a stock exchange that checks whether a company meets the exchange’s rules for being listed and staying listed. Think of it as a gatekeeper or building inspector: it reviews financial statements, disclosure practices and corporate governance, flags problems and can require fixes or remove a company’s shares. Investors care because its decisions affect whether a stock remains tradable and how much trust to place in a company’s reporting.
FAQ
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What Nasdaq compliance issue did Worksport (WKSP) disclose on August 13, 2026?
Worksport disclosed it no longer meets Nasdaq’s $1.00 minimum bid price requirement under Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), after its stock traded below this level for 30 consecutive business days from July 1 to August 12, 2026.
How long does Worksport (WKSP) have to regain Nasdaq minimum bid compliance?
Worksport has 180 calendar days, until February 9, 2027, to regain compliance. It must achieve a closing bid of at least $1.00 per share for 10 consecutive business days within this period.
What happens if Worksport (WKSP) cannot regain compliance by February 9, 2027?
If compliance is not regained by February 9, 2027, Worksport may qualify for an additional 180-day period, subject to meeting other Nasdaq listing standards and notifying Nasdaq of its intent to cure, potentially via a reverse stock split.
What options is Worksport (WKSP) considering to address the Nasdaq bid price deficiency?
Worksport stated it will actively monitor its stock’s closing bid price and consider available options, including potentially a reverse stock split, to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s $1.00 minimum bid price requirement within the allowed timeframe.
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