UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of, April 2022
Commission File Number 001-40848
GUARDFORCE AI CO., LIMITED
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
10 Anson Road, #28-01 International Plaza
Singapore 079903
(Address of principal executive offices)
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Other Events
As previously reported, on March 9, 2022, Guardforce AI Co., Limited (the “Company”) received a written notification from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market (the “Nasdaq”) that the closing bid price of our ordinary share had been below $1.00 per share for the previous 30 consecutive business days, and that we were not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on Nasdaq under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Rule”). The Company was provided 180 calendar days, until September 6, 2022, to regain compliance.
On April 11, 2022, the Company received written notice from the Listing Qualifications Staff of Nasdaq notifying the Company that, for more than the last ten (10) consecutive business days, from March 25, 2022 through April 8, 2022, the closing bid price of the Company’s ordinary share was $1.00 per share or greater. Accordingly, the written notice stated that the Company has regained compliance with the minimum bid price listing requirement set forth under the Rule.
On April 14, 2022, the Company issued a press release announcing that it regained compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements. A copy of that press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
This report on Form 6-K and the attached Exhibit 99.1 press release is incorporated by reference into (i) the prospectus contained in the Company’s registration statement on Form F-3 (SEC File No. 333-261881) declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 5, 2022 and (ii) the prospectus dated February 9, 2022 contained in the Company’s registration statement on Form F-3 (SEC File No. 333-262441) declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 9, 2022.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Press Release: Guardforce AI Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Listing Requirements, dated April 14, 2022 |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: April 14, 2022 | Guardforce AI Co., Limited | |
By: | /s/ Lei Wang | |
Lei Wang | ||
Chief Executive Officer |
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Exhibit 99.1
Guardforce AI Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Listing Requirements
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / April 14, 2022 / Guardforce AI Co., Limited ("Guardforce AI" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:GFAI) (NASDAQ:GFAIW), an integrated security solutions provider, today announced that it has received notice from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq) on April 11, 2022 informing Guardforce AI that it has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq listing rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Rule”) for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market. Consequently, Guardforce AI is now in compliance with all applicable listing standards and its ordinary share will continue to be listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market.
Guardforce AI was previously notified by Nasdaq on March 9, 2022 that it was not in compliance with the minimum bid price rule because its ordinary share failed to meet the closing bid price of $1.00 or more for 30 consecutive business days. In order to regain compliance with the Rule, the Company was required to maintain a minimum closing bid price of $1.00 or more for at least 10 consecutive trading days. This requirement was met on April 8, 2022, the tenth consecutive trading day when the closing bid price of the Company's ordinary share was over $1.00.
About Guardforce AI Co., Ltd.
Guardforce AI Co. Ltd. (Nasdaq: GFAI, GFAIW) is a global integrated security solutions provider that is focused on developing robotic solutions and information security services that complement its well-established secured logistics business. With more than 40 years of professional experience, Guardforce AI is a trusted brand name that protects and transports the high-value assets belonging to public and private sector organizations. Guardforce AI develops and provides innovative technologies and services that enhance safety and protection.
For more information, visit www.guardforceai.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that do not relate to historical facts but are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can generally (although not always) be identified by their use of terms and phrases such as anticipate, appear, believe, continue, could, estimate, expect, indicate, intend, may, plan, possible, predict, project, pursue, will, would and other similar terms and phrases, as well as the use of the future tense. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of the business of the Company, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control, including the risks described in our registration statements and reports under the heading "Risk Factors" as filed with the SEC. Actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date hereof. Unless otherwise required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise.
Media Relations
Patrick Yu
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Phone: (+852) 2586-7877
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Shannon Devine
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Guardforce AI Corporate Communications
Hu Yu
Email: yu.hu@guardforceai.com