UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d)
of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 17, 2025
Aeries Technology, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Cayman Islands | 001-40920 | 98-1587626 | ||
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(State
or other jurisdiction |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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60 Paya Lebar Road, #08-13 Paya Lebar Square |
409051 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (919) 228-6404
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||
| Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share | AERT | Nasdaq Capital Market | ||
| Redeemable warrants, each whole warrant exercisable for one Class A ordinary share at an exercise price of $11.50 | AERTW | Nasdaq Capital Market |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☒
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| Item 7.01. | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On July 17, 2025, Aeries Technology, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that it had regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Minimum Bid Price Requirement”), a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1 to this report, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liability under that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).
| Item 8.01. | Other Events. |
On July 17, 2025, the Company received a notification letter from the Listing Qualifications Department (the “Staff”) of The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”), informing the Company that the Staff had determined that the closing bid price of the Company’s common stock had been at $1.00 per share or greater for at least 20 consecutive business days and, accordingly, that the Company had regained compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement for continued listing on Nasdaq and that the matter is now closed.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated July 17, 2025 | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Aeries Technology, Inc. | ||
| A Cayman Islands exempted company | ||
| Date: July 17, 2025 | By: | /s/ Daniel S. Webb |
| Daniel S. Webb | ||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||
Exhibit 99.1
Aeries Technology Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Listing Requirements
New York, July 17, 2025 - Aeries Technology (Nasdaq: AERT), a global leader in AI-powered value creation, business transformation, and Global Capability Center (GCC) delivery for private-equity (PE) portfolio companies, today announced that it has restored compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) and will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market. No hearing or appeal process was necessary, and the matter is now fully closed.
“We’re pleased to have restored compliance and appreciate the continued support of our shareholders as we focus on execution and long-term value creation,” said Ajay Khare, Chief Executive Officer of Aeries Technology.
Aeries continues to strengthen its platform for AI-driven business transformation and GCC delivery. The Company remains focused on supporting private equity partners in scaling and optimizing portfolio companies through digital innovation, operational efficiency, and access to global talent through our unique GCC solutions.
About Aeries Technology
Aeries Technology (NASDAQ: AERT) is a global leader in AI-enabled value creation, business transformation, and Global Capability Center (GCC) delivery for private-equity (PE) portfolio companies, supporting scalable, technology-driven execution. Founded in 2012, its commitment to workforce development has earned it the Great Place to Work Certification for two consecutive years.
Media Contact
IR@aeriestechnology.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding leadership strategy, business expansion plans, initiatives, and operational transformation. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties as detailed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are incorporated herein by reference. Actual results may differ materially. The Company disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.