Santech Holdings Limited Received Notification of Deficiency from Nasdaq Related to Not Timely Filing of Annual Report on Form 20-F

HONG KONG, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Santech Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: STEC) (“Santech” or the “Company”) announced today that it received a notice of non-compliance from Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) on November 21, 2024 stating that, as a result of not having timely filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended June 30, 2024, the Company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), which requires timely filing of periodic financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This notice has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company’s American depositary shares on the Nasdaq.

Under Nasdaq’s listing rules, the Company has 60 calendar days to submit a plan to regain compliance. If the plan is accepted by Nasdaq, the Company can be granted up to 180 calendar days from the Form 20-F’s due date, or until May 14, 2024, to regain compliance.

The Company is currently working with its advisers to prepare the Filing or to formulate the requisite plan to regain compliance and intends to submit such Filing or such plan to Nasdaq within the timeframe required under Nasdaq’s Rules.

About Santech Holdings Limited 

Santech Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: STEC) is a consumer-focused technology company. The Company historically served a large number of high net-worth clients in China in financial services and health management, and accumulated a large customer base. The Company has exited or disposed of its historical businesses in financial services and is actively exploring innovative new opportunities in technology, including but not limited to new retail, social e-commerce and metaverse. For more information, please visit https://ir.santechholdings.com. 

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Investor Contact:
Santech Holdings Limited
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