---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001140361-26-040528"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AAME"
cik: "0000008177"
company_name: "ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORP"
filed_at: "2026-10-22T21:03:45+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-22T21:06:04.777459+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Atlantic American gets Nasdaq delisting notice over late 10-K and 10-Qs; plans appeal

## Summary
- Nasdaq issued a Staff Delisting Determination on October 16, 2026 after Atlantic American missed the October 12, 2026 extended deadline under Listing Rule 5250(c)(1).
- The delinquent filings are the 2025 Form 10-K and 10-Qs for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2026; the 2025 10-K was filed October 16, 2026.
- Atlantic American must request a hearing by October 23, 2026; the request automatically stays trading suspension for 15 calendar days.
- Hearings are typically scheduled 30 to 45 days after the request; the company will seek a further stay pending the panel's decision.
- Ticker AAME trades on the Nasdaq Global Market; the company is an insurance holding company with subsidiaries including Bankers Fidelity Life.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001140361-26-040528
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AAME
- cik: 0000008177
- company_name: ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORP
- filed_at: 2026-10-22T21:03:45+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 3.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/8177/000114036126040528/0001140361-26-040528-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/8177/000114036126040528/ef20084252_8k.htm

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