---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001213900-26-090826"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HLXC"
cik: "0002099656"
company_name: "Helix Acquisition Corp. III"
filed_at: "2026-08-17T21:20:14+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-17T21:22:22.935225+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Helix Acquisition Corp. III receives Nasdaq delisting notice for failure to meet 300 total holders requirement

## Summary
- Received Nasdaq notice on Aug 14, 2026 for non-compliance with Listing Rule 5452(a)(2)(A) requiring at least 300 total holders.
- Company has 45 calendar days to submit a plan to regain compliance; Nasdaq may grant up to 180-day extension.
- Class A ordinary shares continue trading on Nasdaq under symbol HLXC as of Aug 17, 2026; no imminent delisting.
- Company will monitor total holders and consider options to regain compliance; may appeal if plan rejected.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001213900-26-090826
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HLXC
- cik: 0002099656
- company_name: Helix Acquisition Corp. III
- filed_at: 2026-08-17T21:20:14+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 3.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2099656/000121390026090826/0001213900-26-090826-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2099656/000121390026090826/ea0302451-8k_helix3.htm

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