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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Sent via Electronic Delivery to: By Electronic Delivery to: jsegreto@sparinc.com;

ldswift@sparinc.com; ldswift007@gmail.com

 

 

April 23, 2020

 

Mr. James R. Segreto Chief Financial Officer SPAR Group, Inc.

333 Westchester Avenue, South Building, Suite 204 White Plains, New York 10604

 

 

Re:

SPAR Group, Inc. (the “Company”)

Nasdaq Security: Common Stock

Nasdaq Symbol: SGRP

 

Dear Mr. Segreto:

 

As discussed with Larry Swift, Esq., our Listing Rules (the “Rules”) require listed securities to maintain a minimum bid price of $1 per share. Based upon the closing bid price for the last 30 consecutive business days, the Company no longer meets this requirement.1 However, the Rules also provide the Company a compliance period of 180 calendar days in which to regain compliance.

 

However, the last few weeks have been marked by unprecedented turmoil in U.S. and world financial markets. While the equity markets have functioned well, this turmoil has significantly impacted investor confidence resulting in depressed prices for companies that otherwise remain suitable for continued listing.

 

Given these extraordinary market conditions, Nasdaq has determined to toll the compliance periods for the bid price and market value of publicly held shares (“MVPHS”) requirements (collectively, the “Price-based Requirements”) through June 30, 2020. In that regard, on April 16, 2020, Nasdaq filed an immediately effective rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission.2 As a result, the compliance periods for the Price-based Requirements will be reinstated on July 1, 2020.

 

If at any time during this tolling period or 180 day period the closing bid price of the Company’s security is at least $1 for a minimum of ten consecutive business days, we will provide you written confirmation of compliance and this matter will be closed. Please note that if the Company chooses to implement a reverse stock split, it must complete the split no later than ten business days prior to the expiration date in the table below in order to regain compliance.3

 

                                                 

1 For online access to all Nasdaq Rules, please see “Nasdaq Online Resources,” included with this letter.

2 SR-NASDAQ-2020-021.

3 For additional information with respect to compliance periods please see the “Nasdaq Online Resources” on the attached page and access the link “Frequently Asked Questions” related to “continued listing.”

 

 

 

In the event the Company does not regain compliance, the Company may be eligible for additional time. To qualify, the Company will be required to meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards for The Nasdaq Capital Market, with the exception of the bid price requirement, and will need to provide written notice of its intention to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period, by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary. If the Company meets these requirements, we will inform the Company that it has been granted an additional 180 calendar days. However, if it appears to Staff that the Company will not be able to cure the deficiency, or if the Company is otherwise not eligible, we will provide notice that its securities will be subject to delisting.4

 

Our Rules require that the Company promptly disclose receipt of this letter by either filing a Form 8-K, where required by SEC rules, or by issuing a press release. The announcement needs to be made no later than four business days from the date of this letter and must include the continued listing criteria that the Company does not meet, and a description of each specific basis and concern identified by Nasdaq in reaching the determination.5 The Company must also provide a copy of the announcement to Nasdaq’s MarketWatch Department at least 10 minutes prior to its public release.6 Please note that if you do not make the required announcement trading in your securities will be halted.7

 

The following table summarizes the critical dates and information as related to this matter.

 

Period below $1.00 bid price

Expiration of tolling and 180 calendar day compliance period

Public Announcement Due Date

Relevant Listing Rules

March 11 through

April 22, 2020

December 28, 2020

April 29, 2020

5550(a)(2) – bid price 5810(c)(3)(A) – compliance period

5810(b) – public disclosure 5505 – Capital Market criteria

 

Finally, an indicator will be displayed with quotation information related to the Company’s securities on NASDAQ.com and NASDAQTrader.com and may be displayed by other third party providers of market data information. Also, a list of all non-compliant Nasdaq companies and the basis for such non-compliance is posted on our website at listingcenter.nasdaq.com. The Company will be included in this list commencing five business days from the date of this letter.

 

 

                                                 

4 At that time, the Company may appeal the delisting determination to a Hearings Panel.

5 Listing Rule 5810(b). See FAQ #428 available on the Nasdaq Listing Center.

6 The notice must be submitted to Nasdaq’s MarketWatch Department through the Electronic Disclosure service available at nasdaq.net/ED/IssuerEntry.

7 Listing Rule IM-5810-1.

 

 

 

NASDAQ ONLINE RESOURCES

 

 

All of our listing information and forms are available electronically on the Listing Center. In addition to facilitating electronic submission of forms, you can also use the Listing Center to access Nasdaq’s Reference Library containing hundreds of frequently asked questions and Governance Clearinghouse containing the latest updates on corporate governance and listing standards.

 

To help you navigate the deficiency process, we have provided links to some our most viewed resource materials.

 

 

Board Composition and Committee Requirements

     
 

Governance Clearinghouse

     
 

Hearings Process

     
 

How to Transfer to Nasdaq Capital Market

     
 

Information about Application of Shareholder Approval Rules

     
 

Initial Listing Process

     
 

Listing Fees

     
 

Listing of Additional Shares Process

     
 

MarketWatch Electronic Disclosure Submissions

     
 

Nasdaq Listing Rules: Initial and Continued Listing

     
 

Reference Library: Frequently Asked Questions, Staff Interpretations and Listing Council Decisions