Exhibit 99.1
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| | Nasdaq.com |
Sent via Electronic Delivery to: syasbek@smithmicro.com
September 10, 2015
Mr. Steven M. Yasbek
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Smith Micro Software, Inc.
51 Columbia
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
| Re: | Smith Micro Software, Inc. (the “Company”) |
Nasdaq Security: Common Stock
Nasdaq Symbol: SMSI
Dear Mr. Yasbek:
As we discussed, our Listing Rules (the “Rules”) require listed securities to maintain a minimum bid price of $1 per share. Based upon the closing bid price for the last 30 consecutive business days, the Company no longer meets this requirement.1 However, the Rules also provide the Company a compliance period of 180 calendar days in which to regain compliance.
If at any time during this 180 day period the closing bid price of the Company’s security is at least $1 for aminimum of ten consecutive business days, we will provide you written confirmation of compliance and this matter will be closed. Please note that if the Company chooses to implement a reverse stock split, it must complete the split no later than ten business days prior to the expiration date in the table below, in order to regain compliance.2
In the event the Company does not regain compliance with the Rule, the Company may be eligible for additional time.3 To qualify, the Company must submit, no later than the expiration date, an on-line Transfer Application4 and submit a non-refundable $5,000 application fee in accordance with the instructions provided on the attached “Check Payment Form”.5 The Company will be required to meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards, with the exception of the bid price requirement, and will need to provide written notice of its intention to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period by effecting a reverse stock split if necessary. As part of its review process, Staff will make a determination of whether we believe the Company will be able to cure this deficiency. Should Staff conclude that the Company will not be able to cure the deficiency, or
| 1 | For online access to all Nasdaq Rules, please see “Nasdaq Reference Links,” included with this letter. |
| 2 | For additional information with respect to compliance periods please see the “Nasdaq Reference Links” on the attached page and access the link “Frequently Asked Questions” related to “continued listing.” |
| 3 | Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A)(ii). |
| 4 | The online Transfer Application can be accessed athttps://listingcenter.nasdaq.com. |
| 5 | Listing Rule 5920(a)(11) |
Mr. Steven M. Yasbek
September 10, 2015
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should the Company determine not to submit a transfer application or make the required representation, we will provide notice that its securities will be subject to delisting.6 Our Rules require that the Company promptly disclose receipt of this letter by either filing a Form 8-K, where required by SEC rules, or by issuing a press release. The announcement needs to be made no later than four business days from the date of this letter and must include the continued listing criteria that the Company does not meet.7
The Company must also submit the announcement to Nasdaq’s MarketWatch Department.8 If the public announcement is made between the hours of 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM Eastern Time, the Company must submit the announcement to Nasdaq’s MarketWatch Department at least ten minutes prior its public release. If the public announcement is made outside of these hours, the Company must submit the announcement prior to 6:50 A.M. Eastern Time. Please note that if you do not make the required announcement trading in your securities will be halted.9
The following table summarizes the critical dates and information related to this matter:
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Period below $1.00 bid price | | Expiration of 180 calendar day compliance period | | Public Announcement Due Date | | Relevant Listing Rules |
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July 29, 2015 to September 9, 2015 | | March 8, 2016 | | September 16, 2015 | | 5450(a)(1) – bid price 5810(c)(3)(A) – compliance period 5810(b) – public disclosure 5505 – Capital Market criteria |
Finally, an indicator will be displayed with quotation information related to the Company’s securities on NASDAQ.com and NASDAQTrader.com and may be displayed by other third party providers of market data information. Also, a list of all non-compliant Nasdaq companies and the basis for such non-compliance is posted on our website athttps://listingcenter.nasdaq.com. The Company will be included in this list commencing five business days from the date of this letter.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at +1 301 978 8053.
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| Sincerely, |
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| Pamela D. Morris, CPA |
| Lead Analyst |
| Nasdaq Listing Qualifications |
| 6 | At that time, the Company may appeal the delisting determination to a Hearings Panel. |
| 8 | The notice must be submitted to Nasdaq’s MarketWatch Department through the Electronic Disclosure submission system available atwww.NASDAQ.net. |
NASDAQ REFERENCE LINKS
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Topic | | Description |
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| NASDAQ Listing Rules | | All initial and continued listing rules |
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| Corporate Governance | | Board composition , committee requirements andshareholder approval |
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| Fees | | FAQ’s Listing Fees |
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| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) | | Topics related toinitial listing andcontinued listing |
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| Hearing Requests & Process | | Discussion of the Nasdaq Hearings process |
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| Listing of Additional Shares (LAS) | | Explanation of Nasdaq’s Listing of Additional Shares process |
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| Transfer to the Nasdaq Capital Market | | Procedures and application to transfer securities to the Nasdaq Capital Market |
Access to all Nasdaq listing information and forms can be accessed at the following:
https://listingcenter.nasdaq.com
Check Payment Form
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All checks should be made payable to the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC at the following address:
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| For payments sent by regular mail: | | For payments sent by overnight mail: |
| The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC | | The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC |
| c/o Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. | | c/o Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. |
| Lockbox 90200 | | Lockbox 90200 |
| PO Box 8500 | | 401 Market Street |
| Philadelphia, PA 19178-0200 | | Philadelphia, PA 19106 |
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PLEASE INDICATE REASON FOR PAYMENT BY CHECKING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING BOXES:
| | ¨ | Compliance Plan Review:There is a $5,000 fee in connection with the review of a compliance plan. |
| | ¨ | Transfer Application:The fee for companies transferring from the Global or Global Select Market to the Capital Market is $5,000. |
| | ¨ | New Company Application and Entry: The application fee is $25,000 for the Global or Global Select Market, $5,000 for the Capital Market, and $1,000 for companies applying to list Closed End Funds, Exchange Traded Funds, Index Fund Shares or other structured products. The remainder of the entry fee is due prior to the first day of trading. |
| | ¨ | Interpretation Request: The fee in connection with such a request is $5,000 for a regular request, where a company generally requires a response within four weeks, and $15,000 for an expedited request, where a company requires a response in more than one week but less than four weeks. |
| | ¨ | Hearing or Appeal Request: The fee in connection with a hearing or an appeal of a Hearing Panel decision to the NASDAQ Listing and Hearing Review Council is $10,000. |
| | ¨ | Substitution Listings and Changes in the Company Record:The fee in connection with a change in the company record is $7,500; the fee in connection with a substitution listing is $15,000. These changes are report using the Company Event Form. |
| | ¨ | SPAC Substitution Listing Fee:There is a $15,000 substitution listing fee in connection with a SPAC that completes a business combination. |
