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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-25-058096"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SOAR"
cik: "0001853070"
company_name: "Volato Group, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-12-19T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T12:37:56.657710+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Volato regains NYSE American compliance; .BC indicator removed from SOAR

## Summary
- NYSE American confirmed compliance with continued listing standards as of Dec. 18, 2025; .BC indicator to be removed from SOAR symbol.
- Resolved deficiencies under Sections 1003(a)(i) and (ii) related to minimum shareholders' equity.
- Proposed merger with M2i Global expected to close in Q1 2026, subject to customary conditions and regulatory review.
- Strengthened equity position follows divestiture of aviation assets; company refocusing on software/data strategy.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-25-058096
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SOAR
- cik: 0001853070
- company_name: Volato Group, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-12-19T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1853070/000162828025058096/0001628280-25-058096-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1853070/000162828025058096/soar-20251218.htm

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