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BEIJING, Dec. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ATA Creativity Global (“ACG” or the “Company”, Nasdaq: AACG), an international educational services company focused on providing quality learning experiences that cultivate and enhance students’ creativity, today announced two updates regarding its compliance status of continued listing requirements under The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) Listing Rules.
Regains Compliance with Minimum Bid Price Requirement
The Company has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under the Nasdaq Listing Rules based on the letter received from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Staff (the “Staff”), dated November 26, 2024. The closing bid price of the Company’s American depositary shares (“ADSs”) has been at $1.00 per share or greater from November 1 to November 25, 2024. Accordingly, the Staff has determined that the Company has regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1), and the matter is now closed.
Receives Notification Regarding Minimum Stockholders’ Equity Deficiency
The Company has received a letter (the “Stockholders’ Equity Letter”) from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Department dated November 27, 2024, notifying that the Company is not in compliance with the minimum stockholders’ equity requirement.
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(b)(1)(A) requires companies listed on Nasdaq Global Market to maintain a minimum of $10,000,000 in stockholders’ equity for continued listing. In the Company’s Quarterly Report in Form 6-K for the period ended September 30, 2024, its shareholders’ equity was below $10,000,000.
Following the receipt of the Stockholders’ Equity Letter, in accordance with Nasdaq rules, the Company has 45 calendar days (or until January 13, 2025), to submit a plan to regain compliance with the minimum stockholders’ equity requirement. If the Company’s plan is accepted, Nasdaq can grant the Company an extension of up to 180 calendar days from the date of the Stockholders’ Equity Letter to regain compliance.
The Stockholders’ Equity Letter has no immediate effect on the Company’s listing on the Nasdaq Global Market, and during the compliance period, which may be extended, the Company’s ADSs will continue to trade on Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol “AACG.” The Company’s business operations are not affected by the Stockholders’ Equity Letter. The Company tends to submit the plan to regain compliance during the above-mentioned 45-day period, seeking to cure the deficiency within the prescribed compliance period.
About ATA Creativity Global
ATA Creativity Global is an international educational services company focused on providing quality learning experiences that cultivate and enhance students’ creativity. ATA Creativity Global offers a wide range of education services consisting primarily of portfolio training, research-based learning services, overseas study counselling and other educational services through its training center network. For more information, please visit ACG’s website at www.atai.net.cn.