BEIJING,Aug. 24,2024 --China Liberal Education Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: CLEU) ("China Liberal",the "Company","we","our",or "us"),aChina-based company that provides smart campus solutions and other educational services,today announced that the Company received a written notification (the "Notification Letter") from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") onAugust 21,2024,notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth in the Nasdaq Listing Rules for continued listing on the Nasdaq.
Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) requires listed securities to maintain a minimum bid price ofUS$1.00per 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 ordinary shares for the 32 consecutive business days fromJuly 8,2024toAugust 20,the Company no longer meets the minimum bid price requirement.
The Notification Letter does not impact the Company's listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market at this time. In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A),the Company has been provided 180 calendar days,or until February 17,2025,to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). To regain compliance,the Company's ordinary shares must have a closing bid price of at least US$1.00 for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days. In the event the Company does not regain compliance by February 17,the Company may be eligible for additional time to regain compliance or may face delisting.
The Company's business operations are not affected by the receipt of the Notification Letter. The Company intends to monitor the closing bid price of its ordinary shares and may,if appropriate,consider implementing available options,including,but not limited to,implementing a reverse share split of its outstanding ordinary shares,to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under the Nasdaq Listing Rules.
About China Liberal Education Holdings Limited
China Liberal is an educational services provider headquartered inBeijing,China. China Liberal provides a wide range of services,including technological consulting for Chinese universities to improve their campus information and data management systems,designed to enhance the teaching,operating,and management environment of the universities,thus establishing a "smart campus." Additionally,China Liberal offers tailored job readiness training for graduating students. For more information,please visit the Company's website athttp://ir.chinaliberal.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Investor Relations Contact
China Liberal Education Holdings Limited
Email:ir@chinaliberal.com
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Tina Xiao
President
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