UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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): October 24, 2024
Primis Financial Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Virginia | 001-33037 | 20-1417448 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
1676 International Drive, Suite 900
McLean, Virginia 22102
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(703) 893-7400
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | | Trading Symbol(s) | | Name of each exchanged on which registered |
| COMMON STOCK | | FRST | | NASDAQ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ¨
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| Item 3.01 | Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing. |
As previously disclosed in the Current Reports on Form 8-K filed on April 9, 2024, May 22, 2024 and August 27, 2024 by Primis Financial Corp. (the “Company”), the Company received notices from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) indicating that, as a result of the Company’s delay in filing its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “Form 10-K”) and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2024 (the “Q1 Form 10-Q) and June 30, 2024 (the “Q2 Form 10-Q” and together with the Q1 Form 10-Q, the “Form 10-Qs”) in connection with the restatement of certain financial statements and ongoing “pre-clearance” process with the Office of the Chief Accountant of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company was not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) (the “Listing Rules”), which requires listed companies to timely file all periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
As previously disclosed in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 9, 2024, the Company did not regain compliance within the expiration of the 180-day extension that was previously granted by Nasdaq, and as a result, on October 3, 2024, the Company received notice (the “Notice”) from Nasdaq that the Company's shares would be delisted.
On October 8, 2024, the Company appealed Nasdaq’s determination in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Nasdaq Listing Rules and requested a hearing before a Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Panel”).
On October 24, 2024, the Company received notice (the “Stay Extension Notice”) from Nasdaq that the temporary stay of delisting has been extended pending a hearing before the Panel on December 3, 2024, and the issuance of a final Panel decision.
The Company has filed its Form 10-K and continues to work diligently to complete and file the Form 10-Qs and to regain compliance with the Listing Rules. The Company plans to file the Form 10-Qs as promptly as practicable.
| Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On October 24, 2024, the Company issued a press release regarding its receipt of the Stay Extension Notice. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information set forth in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section. The information in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing to this Current Report.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act, about the Company that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “should,” “will,” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, a further material delay in the Company’s financial reporting, including as a result of unanticipated factors or factors that the Company currently believes will not cause delay that could cause further delay; the possibility that the ongoing review may identify additional errors or control deficiencies in the Company’s accounting practices; the risk that any restatements may subject us to unanticipated costs or regulatory penalties and could cause investors to lose confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial statements; the likelihood that the control deficiencies identified or that may be identified in the future will result in additional material weaknesses in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting; the possibility that the Company is unable to regain compliance with, or thereafter continue to comply with, the Nasdaq Listing Rules, or experience violations of additional Listing Rules; the possibility that Nasdaq may deny the Company’s appeal and delist the Company’s securities; the preliminary nature of the financial information contained herein and the possibility that such results could materially change as they are finalized and audited; the risk of investigations or actions by governmental authorities or regulators and the consequences thereof, including the imposition of penalties; the risk that the Company may become subject to shareowner lawsuits or claims; risks related to our ability to implement and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting and/or disclosure controls and procedures in the future, which may adversely affect the accuracy and timeliness of our financial reporting; the inherent limitations in internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures; the scope of any restatement or deficiencies, if any, in internal control over financial reporting and/or disclosure controls and procedures may be broader than we currently anticipate; remediation of any potential deficiencies with respect to the Company’s internal control over financial reporting and/or disclosure controls and procedures may be complex and time-consuming; and the impact of these matters on the Company’s performance and outlook and other factors contained in the “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in the Company’s filings with the SEC from time to time, including, but not limited to, its Annual Report on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K, and while the Company believes such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete, and its statements should not be read to indicate that the Company has conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements. Except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons if actual results differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| | Primis Financial Corp. |
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| October 24, 2024 | By: | /s/ Matthew A. Switzer |
| | Matthew Switzer |
| | | Chief Financial Officer |
