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DATASEA INC. · Apr 2, 4:05 PM ET

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DATASEA INC. 8-K

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Datasea Inc. Reports Nasdaq Notice for $1 Minimum Bid Noncompliance

What Happened
Datasea Inc. announced it received a Nasdaq Listing Qualifications staff determination on March 27, 2026, saying its common stock has not met the $1.00 minimum bid price required under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) for the 30 consecutive business days before the notice. The notice does not immediately affect the listing. Nasdaq granted an initial 180-calendar-day compliance period through September 23, 2026, for the company to regain compliance.

Key Details

  • Nasdaq notice date: March 27, 2026; initial compliance deadline: September 23, 2026 (180 days).
  • To regain compliance: closing bid must be at least $1.00 for 10 consecutive business days before the Compliance Date.
  • If not compliant, Datasea may be eligible for a second 180-day period only if it meets market value of publicly held shares and other initial listing standards (except the bid price) and notifies Nasdaq of intent to cure (a reverse stock split may be used).
  • If still noncompliant after any available periods, Nasdaq could move to delist the stock; the company would have an opportunity to appeal to a Hearings Panel.

Why It Matters
A continued failure to meet Nasdaq's $1 bid-price rule can lead to delisting, which would reduce liquidity and could limit where investors can trade the shares. Datasea’s 8-K signals the company is monitoring the situation and may consider corrective actions (including a reverse stock split) to regain compliance — investors should watch the closing bid price trends and any company announcements about remediation steps or appeals.