Zoomcar Holdings Faces Delisting Notice, Signs New Agreement
Ticker: ZCARW · Form: 8-K · Filed: Mar 18, 2024 · CIK: 1854275
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Zoomcar Holdings, Inc. (ZCARW) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Risk Level | high |
| Pages | 3 |
| Reading Time | 4 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.0001, $11, $500,000, $0.35 |
| Sentiment | mixed |
Sentiment: mixed
Topics: delisting-notice, material-agreement, listing-rules
Related Tickers: ZCAR
TL;DR
ZCAR got a delisting warning AND signed a new deal. Big uncertainty ahead.
AI Summary
On March 12, 2024, Zoomcar Holdings, Inc. entered into a material definitive agreement. The company also received a notice of delisting or failure to satisfy a continued listing rule, indicating potential issues with its stock exchange listing. This filing includes financial statements and exhibits related to these events.
Why It Matters
This filing signals potential financial distress or non-compliance with listing requirements, which could significantly impact investor confidence and the company's stock value.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: high — The notice of delisting directly threatens the company's ability to remain publicly traded, creating significant uncertainty and risk for investors.
Key Players & Entities
- Zoomcar Holdings, Inc. (company) — Filer of the 8-K report
- March 12, 2024 (date) — Date of the earliest event reported
FAQ
What is the nature of the material definitive agreement entered into by Zoomcar Holdings, Inc. on March 12, 2024?
The filing indicates the entry into a material definitive agreement, but the specific details of this agreement are not provided in the provided text snippet.
What specific rule or standard has Zoomcar Holdings, Inc. failed to satisfy, leading to the notice of delisting?
The provided text states there was a 'Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard,' but does not specify which rule was violated.
What is the significance of the 'Transfer of Listing' mentioned in the filing?
The mention of 'Transfer of Listing' alongside a delisting notice suggests the company might be attempting to move its listing to another exchange or is facing a potential move due to non-compliance.
What financial statements and exhibits are included with this 8-K filing?
The filing explicitly states that 'Financial Statements and Exhibits' are included, but the content of these exhibits is not detailed in the provided text.
What was Zoomcar Holdings, Inc.'s former company name?
Zoomcar Holdings, Inc.'s former company name was Innovative International Acquisition Corp., with a name change date of March 31, 2021.
Filing Stats: 1,033 words · 4 min read · ~3 pages · Grade level 13.6 · Accepted 2024-03-18 17:25:34
Key Financial Figures
- $0.0001 — ch registered Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share ZCAR The Nasdaq Stock Mar
- $11 — one share of Common Stock at a price of $11.50, subject to adjustment ZCARW The
- $500,000 — Up Release Parties will pay the Company $500,000 in an upfront cash payment and thereaft
- $0.35 — Up Release Parties will pay the Company $0.35 per additional share sold during the Lo
Filing Documents
- ea0202008-8k_zoomcar.htm (8-K) — 35KB
- ea0202008ex10-1_zoomcar.htm (EX-10.1) — 16KB
- 0001213900-24-023603.txt ( ) — 273KB
- zcar-20240312.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 4KB
- zcar-20240312_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 26KB
- zcar-20240312_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 36KB
- zcar-20240312_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 25KB
- ea0202008-8k_zoomcar_htm.xml (XML) — 6KB
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Reference is made to that Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Zoomcar Holdings, Inc. (the " Company ") on February 2, 2024. On February 1, 2024, the Company entered into an agreement (the " Lock-Up Release Agreement ") with two of the former members of the Sponsor, ASJC Global LLC – Series 24 (" ASJC ") and Cohen Sponsor LLC – A24 RS (" Sponsor Investor ", and together with ASJC, the " Lock-Up Release Parties "), pursuant to which the Company agreed to waive the lock-up restrictions provided for in the letter agreement, dated October 26, 2021, by and among the Company, the officers and directors of the Company, and Innovative International Sponsor I LLC with respect to the Lock-Up Release Parties for a period of 120 days (the " Lock-Up Release Period ") in exchange for certain cash payments as described therein. On March 18, 2024, the Lock-Up Release Agreement was amended (the " Amendment ") pursuant to which (i) the Lock-Up Release Period was extended from 120 days through the end of the original six-month lock-up period, (ii) the volume and stock price restrictions for sales made by the Lock-Up Release Parties during the Lock-Up Release Period were removed and (iii) the payment terms between the Company and Lock-Up Release Parties was modified such that, in lieu of the prior payment schedule, the Lock-Up Release Parties will pay the Company $500,000 in an upfront cash payment and thereafter, and only after the Lock-Up Release Parties have sold 1,428,572 shares, the Lock-Up Release Parties will pay the Company $0.35 per additional share sold during the Lock-Up Release Period. The foregoing description of the terms of the Lock-Up Release Agreement is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the agreement, a copy of which was filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the February 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The foregoing description of the terms of the Amendment is qualified in its entirety by the full
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Item 3.01. Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing. On March 12, 2024, the Company received a notice (" Notice ") from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (" Nasdaq "), notifying the Company that, as a result of the resignation of David Ishag from the board of directors of the Company (the " Board "), effective January 30, 2024, the Company is no longer in compliance with the continued listing requirements set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605, which requires that a majority of the Board be comprised of independent directors. The Notice is only a notification of deficiency, not of imminent delisting, and has no current effect on the listing or trading of the Company's securities on Nasdaq. The Notice further provided that, pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rules 5605(b)(1)(A), Nasdaq will provide the Company with a cure period in order to regain compliance as follows: (i) until the earlier to occur of the Company's next annual shareholders' meeting or January 30, 2025; or (ii) if the next annual shareholders' meeting is held before July 29, 2024, then the Company must evidence compliance no later than July 29, 2024. If compliance is not achieved by the expiration of the applicable cure period, the Notice states that the Company will receive written notification that its securities will be delisted. At that time, the Company may appeal the delisting determination to a Hearings Panel. We expect to regain compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rules prior to the expiration of the applicable cure period provided by Nasdaq.
01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits Exhibit Number Description 10.1 Amendment to Lock-Up Release Agreement 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL) 1 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Dated: March 18, 2024 Zoomcar Holdings, Inc. By: /s/ Greg Moran Name: Greg Moran Title: Chief Executive Officer and Director 2