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): July 20, 2012 (July 19, 2012)
American Learning Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York | 0-14807 | 11-2601199 |
(State or other jurisdiction | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
of incorporation) |
One Jericho Plaza, Jericho, New York | 11753 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (516) 938-8000
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Item 3.01 | Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing. |
On July 19, 2012, American Learning Corporation (the “Company”) received a notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) indicating that the Company has regained compliance with Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) relating to the minimum bid price of the Company’s common stock (the “Shares”). | |
On June 1, 2012, the Company had received a deficiency letter from Nasdaq indicating that the Company’s Shares were subject to delisting from The Nasdaq Capital Market because the Company’s Shares had a bid price below the $1.00 minimum bid for 30 consecutive business days as required for continued listing. | |
In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company was provided a grace period of 180 calendar days, or until November 27, 2012, to regain compliance with this requirement. Since then, the closing bid price of the Company’s Shares has been at $1.00 per share or greater for at least 10 consecutive business days. Accordingly, the Company has regained compliance with Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) and the matter is now considered closed. | |
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits. | |
Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release of American Learning Corporation, dated July 20, 2012. |
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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.
AMERICAN LEARNING CORPORATION | ||
Date: July 20, 2012 | By: | /s/ Gary Gelman |
Gary Gelman | ||
President and Chief Executive Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description |
99.1 | Press Release of American Learning Corporation, dated July 20, 2012. |
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EXHIBIT 99.1
AMERICAN LEARNING CORPORATION REGAINS
COMPLIANCE WITH
NASDAQ MARKETPLACE RULES
JERICHO, NY, July 20, 2012: American Learning Corporation (Nasdaq: ALRN) (the “Company”) announced today that it received notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) on July 19, 2012 indicating that the Company has regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) relating to the minimum bid price of the Company’s common stock (the “Shares”).
On June 1, 2012, the Company had received a deficiency letter from Nasdaq indicating that the Company’s Shares were subject to delisting from The Nasdaq Capital Market because for 30 consecutive business days the Company’s Shares had a bid price below the $1.00 minimum bid as required for continued listing.
In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company was provided a grace period of 180 calendar days, or until November 27, 2012, to regain compliance with this requirement for continued inclusion on The Nasdaq Capital Market. Since then, the closing bid price of the Company’s Shares has been at $1.00 per share or greater for at least 10 consecutive business days. Accordingly, the Company has regained compliance with Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) and the matter is now considered closed.
American Learning Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Interactive Therapy Group Consultants, Inc. and Signature Learning Resources, Inc., offers a comprehensive range of services to children with developmental delays and disabilities.
For further information contact: Gary J. Knauer, Chief Financial Officer, American Learning Corporation, One Jericho Plaza, Jericho, NY 11753; telephone number (516) 938-8000.