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AlphaTime Acquisition Corp, a company specializing in blank check offerings with a current market capitalization of $79.32 million, has been granted an extension by Nasdaq to meet the exchange’s minimum public holder requirement. The New York-based firm, listed under the ticker ATMC, was initially notified on November 29, 2024, of its non-compliance with the Nasdaq Global Market’s rule that requires at least 400 total holders for continued listing. InvestingPro analysis reveals the company trades at a relatively high P/E ratio of 57.56, suggesting investors are pricing in significant expectations.
The company, which trades its units (ATMCU) at $11.56, ordinary shares (ATMC), warrants (ATMCW), and rights (ATMCR) on the Nasdaq, submitted a plan on January 16, 2025, to regain compliance with the Minimum Public Holders Rule. On January 29, 2025, Nasdaq responded by giving AlphaTime Acquisition Corp until May 28, 2025, to document compliance with the rule. Failure to meet the requirement could lead to delisting, after which the company would have the right to appeal. InvestingPro subscribers can access 6 additional key insights about ATMCU’s market position and financial health.
AlphaTime’s management has expressed forward-looking statements, as detailed in the SEC filing, about their intentions and strategies for the future, including efforts to address the deficiency and maintain their listing status. These statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, as outlined in the company’s regulatory filings. Financial data shows a concerning current ratio of 0.01, indicating potential liquidity challenges in meeting short-term obligations.
The company, headquartered at 500 5th Avenue, Suite 938, New York, NY, is categorized under the "05 Real Estate & Construction" sector and operates as a blank check company, which typically involves raising capital through public offerings for the purpose of acquiring existing companies.
This report is based on AlphaTime Acquisition Corp’s recent SEC filing and does not include any assumptions or predictions beyond the factual content provided. The company’s CEO, Dajiang Guo, signed the SEC document on February 3, 2025, affirming the information disclosed.
In other recent news, AlphaTime Acquisition Corp has extended its merger deadline to October 2025, according to recent corporate developments. This extension was approved by shareholders during a meeting held recently. The extension will be facilitated by a monthly deposit of $55,000 into the Trust Account, financed by a non-interest bearing, unsecured promissory note due upon the consummation of a business combination. These actions are part of AlphaTime’s strategic efforts to provide additional time to identify and complete a business combination.
In another development, AlphaTime has received a notice of non-compliance from Nasdaq due to an insufficient number of public shareholders. The company now faces the risk of being delisted from The Nasdaq Global Market. They have until January 2025 to submit a plan to regain compliance or request an extension of up to 180 days to demonstrate compliance. AlphaTime is exploring options to address this deficiency and plans to apply for a transfer of its securities listing to The Nasdaq Capital Market.
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