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The Alkaline Water Company Inc.
0001532390
2022-12-20
2022-12-20
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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):
December 20, 2022
THE ALKALINE WATER COMPANY INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Nevada
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001-38754
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99-0367049
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8541 E. Anderson Drive, Suite 100
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
85255
(Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (480) 656-2423
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Common stock, par value $0.001 per share
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WTER
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The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
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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 ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On December 20, 2022, The Alkaline Water Company Inc. (the "Company") received a decision from the Nasdaq Hearings Panel granting the request of the Company to continue its listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market (the "Nasdaq"). The Company's continued listing on the Nasdaq is subject to its evidencing compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) by May 8, 2023 by evidencing a closing bid price of US$1 or more per share for a minimum of ten consecutive trading sessions and adhering to certain other conditions and requirements.
The Company is working to satisfy the Nasdaq's requirements in a timely manner. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement or maintain the listing of its common stock on the Nasdaq.
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.
THE ALKALINE WATER COMPANY INC.
/s/ David A. Guarino
David A. Guarino
Chief Financial Officer and Director
December 23, 2022