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):
July 20, 2009
ROYALE ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California |
| 0-22750 |
| 33-02224120 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
| (Commission File Number) |
| (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
7676 Hazard Center Drive, Suite 1500
San Diego, California 92108
(Address of principal executive office)
Issuer's telephone number: (619) 881-2800
Section 3 | Securities and Trading Markets |
Item 3.01 | Notice of Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard |
On July 20, 2009, Nasdaq issued a determination that Royale Energy, Inc., had not yet completed a plan filed on April 16, 2009, to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum $10 million shareholders’ equity requirement. Royale intends to appeal Nasdaq’s determination pursuant to Nasdaq Rule 5800
Attached is a press release describing the Nasdaq notice and Royale’s response.
Section 9 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release
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.
| ROYALE ENERGY, INC. |
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Date: July 24, 2009 | /s/ Stephen M. Hosmer |
| Stephen M. Hosmer, Co-President, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer |