– * last updated – September 25, 2023 –
NASDAQ Stock Market was officially recognized as a stock exchange by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as of June 1, 2006. Over the last twenty-five years, NASDAQ has evolved into the preferred trading market for technology and bio-technology companies. NASDAQ is split into three tiers; the Global Select Market, Global Market and Capital Market. All tiers of NASDAQ are much more volatile than the trading markets of traditional stock exchanges. This volatility results in more shares being traded per day on NASDAQ than any other US exchange.
Please note that while NASDAQ is known for hosting many technology and biotechnology companies, it also lists companies from various other sectors. Additionally, the level of volatility on NASDAQ can vary over time and may not always be higher than other exchanges.
The attached charts provide a summary of the listing requirements for NASDAQ Global Select Market (NASDAQGSM), NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQGM), and NASDAQ Capital Market (NASDAQCM).
Nasdaq Global Select Market Listing Requirements
| Requirements | Standard 1: Earnings | Standard 2: Capitalization with Cash Flow | Standard 3: Capitalization with Revenue | Standard 4: Assets with Equity |
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| Pre-Tax Income | Aggregate in prior 3 fiscal years ≥$11,000,000 and Each of the 2 most recent fiscal years ≥$2,200,000 and Each of the prior 3 fiscal years ≥$0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cash Flows | N/A | Aggregate in prior 3 fiscal years ≥$27,500,000 and each of the prior 3 fiscal years ≥ $0 | N/A | N/A |
| Revenue | N/A | Previous fiscal year ≥ $110,000,000 | Previous fiscal year ≥ $90,000,000 | N/A |
| Net Tangible Assets | N/A | N/A | N/A | $80,000,000 (in last completed fiscal year) |
| Market Value of Listed Securities | N/A | Average ≥$550,000,000 over prior 12 months | Average ≥$850,000,000 over prior 12 months | $160,000,000 |
| Market Value of Publicly Held Securities(1) | $45,000,000 | $110,000,000 | $45,000,000 | $45,000,000 |
| # of Shares Publicly Held(2) | 1,250,000 | 1,250,000 | 1,250,000 | 1,250,000 |
| # Public Board Lot Holders | 450 | 450 | 450 | 450 |
| Trading Price of Listed Securities(2) | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Shareholders Equity | N/A | N/A | N/A | $55,000,000 |
| Market Makers | 3 or 4 | 3 or 4 | 3 or 4 | 3 or 4 |
| Operating History | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Notes:
- Seasoned companies currently trading on another market are required to have a market value of publicly held shares of $110,000,000 or a market value of publicly held shares of $100,000,000 and $110,000,000 in shareholders’ equity.
- Issuers listing concurrently with an initial public offering or as a spin-off may alternatively have 2,200 total shareholders. Seasoned companies currently trading on another market or affiliated companies of listed on Nasdaq Global Select Markets may alternatively have 2,200 total shareholders or 550 total shareholders and 1,100,000 average monthly trading volumes over the last 12 months
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Nasdaq Global Market Listing Requirements
| Requirements | Income Standard | Equity Standard | Market Value Standard(3) | Total Assets/Total |
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| Revenue Standard | ||||
| Pre-Tax Income Last Year (In latest fiscal year or in 2 of last 3 fiscal years) | $1,000,000 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Assets and Total Revenue (In latest fiscal year or in 2 of last 3 fiscal years) | N/A | N/A | N/A | $75,000,000 and $75,000,000 |
| Market Value Publicly Held Stock(1) | $8,000,000 | $18,000,000 | $20,000,000 | $20,000,000 |
| Market Value of Listed Securities(2) | N/A | N/A | $75,000,000 | N/A |
| # of Shares Publicly Held | 1,100,000 | 1,100,000 | 1,100,000 | 1,100,000 |
| # Public Board Lot Holders | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 |
| Trading Price of Listed Securities | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Shareholders Equity | $15,000,000 | $30,000,000 | N/A | N/A |
| Market Makers | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Operating History | N/A | 2 years | N/A | N/A |
Notes:
- Publicly held shares is defined as total shares outstanding, less any shares held directly or indirectly by officers, directors or any person who is the beneficial owner of more than 10% of the total shares outstanding of the company. Entities in which an officer, director, or 10% owner has voting and/or dispositive power, such as a typical Employee Stock Option Plan, are excluded from publicly held shares.
- The term, “listed securities”, is defined as “securities listed on NASDAQ or another national securities exchange.
- Seasoned companies (those companies already listed or quoted on another marketplace) qualifying only under the Market Value Standard must meet the market value of listed securities and the bid price requirements for 90 consecutive trading days prior to applying for listing.”
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Nasdaq Capital Market – NASDAQCM Listing Requirements
| Requirements | Equity Standard | Market Value of Listed Securities Standard(3) | Net Income Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income from Continuing Operations(In latest fiscal year or in 2 of last 3 fiscal years) | N/A | N/A | $750,000 |
| Net Tangible Assets | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Market Value Publicly Held Stock(1) | $15,000,000 | $15,000,000 | $5,000,000 |
| Market Value of Listed Securities(2) | N/A | $50,000,000 | N/A |
| # of Shares Publicly Held | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
| # Public Board Lot Holders | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Bid price or Closing price(4) | $4.00 /$3.00 | $4.00 /$2.00 | $4.00 /$3.00 |
| Shareholders Equity | $5,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 |
| Market Makers | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Operating History | 2 years | N/A | N/A |
Notes:
- Publicly held shares is defined as total shares outstanding, less any shares held directly or indirectly by officers, directors or any person who is the beneficial owner of more than 10% of the total shares outstanding of the company. Entities in which an officer, director, or 10% owner has voting and/or dispositive power, such as a typical Employee Stock Option Plan, are excluded from publicly held shares.
- The term, “listed securities”, is defined as “securities listed on NASDAQ or another national securities exchange.”
- Seasoned companies (those companies already listed or quoted on another marketplace) qualifying only under the Market Value Standard must meet the market value of listed securities and the bid price requirements for 90 consecutive trading days prior to applying for listing.
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