American Resources Corp 8-K

What Happened

• On January 13, 2026, American Resources Corporation (AREC) received a notice from Nasdaq Regulation under Listing Rule 5620(a) that the company did not hold an annual meeting of shareholders within 12 months of its fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
• The notice does not affect the immediate listing or trading of AREC’s common stock. AREC has 45 days (until February 27, 2026) to submit a plan to regain compliance; if Nasdaq accepts the plan, an exception of up to 180 days from the 2025 fiscal year end (until June 29, 2026) may be granted to hold the meeting.
• The company says the delay was administrative, not due to shareholder or board disputes, has begun convening the annual meeting, and expects to regain compliance under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(2)(G).

Key Details

• Notice date from Nasdaq: January 13, 2026 (Item 3.01).
• Missed requirement: annual meeting within 12 months of fiscal year end Dec 31, 2024.
• Deadline to submit compliance plan: February 27, 2026 (45 days from notice).
• Possible extension if plan accepted: up to June 29, 2026 (180 days from Dec 31, 2025).

Why It Matters

• For investors: this is a regulatory compliance matter, not a corporate governance dispute, and it currently does not affect trading of AREC shares.
• The company must file and follow an approved plan or risk further Nasdaq action; investors should watch for the announced date of the annual meeting and any updates on Nasdaq’s acceptance of the plan.
• No financial results, leadership changes, or other material operational events were reported in this filing.