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Direct Digital gets Nasdaq delist determination; trading halts Oct 5, shares headed to OTC Pink
Direct Digital Holdings, Inc.
- Nasdaq determined to delist Direct Digital after the company failed to comply with the minimum stockholders' equity requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1) before its extension period ended.
- Trading in Class A Common Stock (DRCT) will be suspended effective with the open of business on Monday, October 5, 2026.
- Company may appeal to the Nasdaq Listing and Hearing Review Council within 15 days of the October 1, 2026 Delist Determination; the Council may separately elect to review within 45 days.
- Nasdaq is expected to file a Form 25 with the SEC to formally delist the securities once all appeal and review periods have expired.
- Shares are expected to trade on OTC Markets' OTC Pink 'Limited Information' tier under symbol DRCT; the company warns of a material adverse effect on trading price and volume.