ECD Automotive Design (ECDA) advances voluntary delisting from NASDAQ… plans to submit 'Form 25' to the SEC

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U.S. custom car manufacturer ECDA Automotive Design is pushing for voluntary delisting from the NASDAQ market. About two months after trading was halted earlier this year, the company has entered the “delisting” process, and its future trading method and whether it will continue to meet disclosure obligations are now attracting market attention.

ECDA Automotive Design announced plans to file Form 25 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to formally remove its common stock from NASDAQ. The company expects to submit this document around March 20, 2026, and according to regulations, delisting will become effective 10 days after submission.

Previously, ECDA’s stock stopped trading on NASDAQ on January 16, 2026. After the trading suspension, the company has been evaluating various response options, including the possibility of maintaining listing, but it is reported that the final decision was to initiate the delisting process. Under NASDAQ rules, once the company files Form 25, the exchange will officially remove the security from the listing.

After delisting, ECDA shares may be traded on over-the-counter markets or other platforms, but the company has not yet announced specific plans for trading methods. Additionally, the company stated that whether it will continue to fulfill the periodic reporting obligations under U.S. securities laws after delisting is also under review.

Market experts note that recently, due to regulatory burdens and costs, more small- and mid-sized listed companies are choosing “voluntary delisting” rather than maintaining their listing status. An American securities market expert said, “If trading is suspended for a long time, liquidity will deteriorate sharply, so companies are giving up their listing status to save costs and restructure,” but from the perspective of investor protection and information disclosure, future disclosure policies will become an important variable.

ECDA stated that it is currently evaluating several “post-delisting” measures, including trading structures and reporting systems after delisting, and will inform investors through further announcements once decisions are made.

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