---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001558370-25-006200"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "XELB"
cik: "0001083220"
company_name: "XCel Brands, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-05-02T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-22T21:54:44.290825+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Xcel Brands receives Nasdaq deficiency notice for late 10-K filing

## Summary
- Nasdaq notified Xcel Brands (XELB) of non-compliance with Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) due to late Form 10-K for FY2024.
- No immediate effect on listing or trading of common stock on Nasdaq Capital Market.
- Company must submit a compliance plan within 60 days or file the 10-K within that period to regain compliance.
- If Nasdaq accepts plan, extension possible until October 13, 2025.
- Company intends to file Form 10-K as soon as practicable and within the 60-day window.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001558370-25-006200
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: XELB
- cik: 0001083220
- company_name: XCel Brands, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-05-02T23:59:59+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/1083220/000155837025006200/0001558370-25-006200-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1083220/000155837025006200/xelb-20250429x8k.htm

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