TOKYO, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Earlyworks Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ELWS) (the “Company” or “Earlyworks”), a Japanese company operating its proprietary private blockchain technology, Grid Ledger System (“GLS”), today announced that it has received a decision from the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Panel”) granting the Company an exception to enable continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
As previously disclosed on May 7, 2025, the Company received a staff determination letter dated May 2, 2025 (the “Notice”) from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) indicating that the Company did not regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(2), which requires listed companies to maintain a minimum market value of listed securities of $35 million. The Company’s securities had failed to meet this requirement for 30 consecutive trading days, and the Company did not regain compliance during the 180-calendar-day grace period that ended on April 28, 2025.
In response, the Company timely requested a hearing before the Panel, staying the suspension of trading and delisting process. The Company also informed Nasdaq of its intent to pursue compliance through an alternative standard under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1), which requires a minimum stockholders’ equity of $2.5 million (the “Equity Rule”). As part of its strategy, the Company has been evaluating and negotiating strategic financing options, including capital and business alliances with external partners.
Based on the information presented at the hearing, the Panel has granted Earlyworks an extension through September 19, 2025, to regain compliance with the continued listing standards, subject to the following conditions:
The Company’s American Depositary Shares (ADSs) will remain listed and eligible for trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market during the extension period, as Earlyworks works toward regaining full compliance.
About Earlyworks Co., Ltd.
Earlyworks Co., Ltd. is a Japanese company operating its proprietary private blockchain technology, GLS, to leverage blockchain technology in various applications in a wide range of industries. GLS is a hybrid blockchain that combines the technical advantages of blockchain and database technology. GLS features high-speed processing, which can reach 0.016 seconds per transaction, tamper-resistance, security, zero server downtime, and versatile applications. The applicability of GLS is verified in multiple domains, including real estate, advertising, telecommunications, metaverse, and financial services. The Company’s mission is to keep updating GLS and make it an infrastructure in the coming Web3/metaverse-like data society. For more information, please visit the Company’s website: https://ir.e-arly.works/.
For more information, please visit the Company’s website: https://ir.e-arly.works/.
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