Glen Burnie Bancorp Announces Intended Voluntary Delisting from Nasdaq and Termination of SEC Registration

Core Viewpoint - Glen Burnie Bancorp has announced the voluntary delisting of its common stock from Nasdaq and the subsequent deregistration with the SEC to relieve itself of reporting obligations under the Exchange Act [1][5]. Delisting and Deregistration Process - The board has approved the delisting, with a Form 25 to be filed with the SEC around December 22, 2025, and the delisting expected to take effect on January 1, 2026 [2][4]. - Following the delisting, Bancorp plans to file a Form 15 with the SEC on or about January 2, 2026, certifying it has fewer than 1,200 shareholders, which will suspend its reporting obligations [4]. Rationale for Delisting - The decision is based on several factors, including anticipated non-compliance with Nasdaq's listing requirements, lack of research coverage, absence of an active trading market, and the desire to eliminate significant costs associated with being a public company [5]. - The board believes that delisting will allow Bancorp to redirect financial and management resources to a broader range of business opportunities [5]. Future Trading Plans - After delisting, Bancorp intends to have its common stock traded on the OTCQX platform and will continue to provide information to stockholders [3]. - There is no guarantee that trading will continue on the OTCQX or that brokers will provide quotes for its common stock [3]. Company Background - Glen Burnie Bancorp is a bank holding company based in Glen Burnie, Maryland, operating The Bank of Glen Burnie, which offers commercial and retail banking services [7].