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极星收到纳斯达克退市警告:股价长期不足1美元
Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2025-11-03 00:30

Core Viewpoint - Polestar, a high-end electric vehicle brand under Geely Holding Group, has received a warning from NASDAQ regarding potential delisting due to its stock price falling below the minimum requirement of $1 [1][3]. Group 1: Stock Performance and Compliance - As of October 31, Polestar's stock price closed at $0.845, having dropped 0.35% on that day [1]. - NASDAQ has given Polestar 180 days to regain compliance by maintaining a stock price of at least $1 for 10 consecutive trading days, with a deadline of April 29, 2026 [1]. - If compliance is not achieved, Polestar may be eligible for an additional 180-day extension [1]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Polestar's stock has been in decline since its SPAC merger and NASDAQ listing in June 2022, with a drop of over 50% last year and an additional approximate 20% decline this year [3]. - The company has reported net losses of $466 million, $1.195 billion, and $2.05 billion for the years 2022 to 2024, with a loss of $1.193 billion in the first half of this year and a gross margin of -49.4% [4]. - Global sales figures for Polestar from 2022 to the first three quarters of 2025 were 51,500, 54,600, 44,900, and 44,500 vehicles, respectively, with sales in China being particularly low [3][4]. Group 3: Strategic Moves and Investments - To improve sales, Polestar has implemented discounts and leasing incentives, but these measures have had limited success [3]. - In June 2024, Polestar secured a $200 million equity investment from PSD Investment Limited, controlled by Geely's chairman Li Shufu, increasing Geely's stake in Polestar to 66% [4]. - Volvo, which previously held a 48% stake in Polestar, has reduced its ownership to 16% after ceasing financial support [4].