Rand Logistics (RLOG) 8-K Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 20, 2016

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Rand Logistics, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-33345	20-1195343
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

333 Washington Street, Suite 201, Jersey City, New Jersey		07302
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code    (212) 863-9427
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 3.01.  Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.

On September 20, 2016, Rand Logistics, Inc. (the “Company”) received a letter from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) providing notification that, for the previous 30 consecutive business days, the bid price for the Company’s common stock had closed below the minimum $1.00 per share requirement for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2).  

Nasdaq’s letter has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company’s common stock on The NASDAQ Capital Market. In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company has been provided an initial grace period of 180 calendar days, or until March 20, 2017, to regain compliance.  

If at any time before March 20, 2017, the bid price of the Company’s common stock closes at $1.00 per share or more for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days, Nasdaq will provide the Company with written confirmation of compliance. In the event the Company does not regain compliance within this grace period, it may be eligible to receive an additional 180 day grace period subject to certain conditions outlined in the letter and Nasdaq rules.

The Company intends to actively monitor the bid price of its common stock and will consider taking such actions as may be necessary and appropriate to achieve compliance with continued listing requirements prior to the expiration of all available grace periods.

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: September 21, 2016	RAND LOGISTICS, INC.
	By:	/s/ Mark S. Hiltwein
	Name:	Mark S. Hiltwein
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer