BREA, Calif., April  29, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vestand Incorporated (NASDAQ:VSTD) (&#34;Vestand&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;) received a notice (the &#34;Notice&#34;) from Nasdaq Listing Qualifications (&#34;Nasdaq&#34;) on April 23, 2026

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Vestand Receives Nasdaq Notification Regarding Late 10-K Filing and Continued Listing Requirements

Vestand Faces Nasdaq Compliance Issues Amid Filing Delays

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    <p>BREA, Calif., April  29, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vestand Incorporated (NASDAQ:VSTD) (&amp;#34;Vestand&amp;#34; or the &amp;#34;Company&amp;#34;) received a notice (the &amp;#34;Notice&amp;#34;) from Nasdaq Listing Qualifications (&amp;#34;Nasdaq&amp;#34;) on April 23, 2026</p>
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    <p>Vestand has received a notice from Nasdaq due to non-filing of its Form 10-K, marking a significant compliance issue. The company plans to submit a compliance update by May 18, 2026, but future listing status is uncertain depending on the timely filing and Nasdaq&#039;s approval.</p>
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    <ul><li>Vestand is non-compliant with Nasdaq filing rules due to late Form 10-K.</li><li>Previous deficiency for not filing Form 10-Q also noted.</li><li>Company plans to submit a compliance update by May 18, 2026.</li><li>Compliance depends on timely Form 10-K filing and Nasdaq&#039;s response.</li><li>Current listing status remains unaffected immediately.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li><strong>Nasdaq (NDAQ)</strong>: Vestand&#039;s compliance with Nasdaq rules is crucial for its listing.</li></ul>
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    <p>This falls under &#039;Corporate Developments&#039; as it directly relates to Vestand&#039;s compliance with regulatory filing requirements, which are critical for maintaining its Nasdaq listing status and investor trust.</p>
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    <ul><li>Failure to file the 10-K could lead to delisting from Nasdaq.</li><li>Nasdaq&#039;s decision on compliance plan is critical for VSTD&#039;s listing status.</li><li>Investor confidence may wane due to ongoing filing delinquency.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>Form 10-K for 2025 was due and not filed.</li><li>Previous deficiency noted for Form 10-Q timely filing.</li><li>Compliance update is expected by May 18, 2026.</li><li>Notice received from Nasdaq on April 23, 2026.</li><li>No immediate effect on Class A common stock listing.</li></ul>
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    <p>VSTD shares may face volatility; cautious approach warranted until compliance achieved.</p>
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link><p align="justify">BREA, Calif., April  29, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- <strong>Vestand Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VSTD">VSTD</a>) ("Vestand" or the "Company")</strong> received a notice (the "Notice") from Nasdaq Listing Qualifications ("Nasdaq") on April 23, 2026 notifying the Company that as it has not yet filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2025 (the "Form 10-K"), the Company no longer complies with Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) for continued listing on Nasdaq (the "Periodic Filing Requirement").</p>  <p align="justify">The Notice from Nasdaq has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company's Class A Common Stock.</p>  <p align="justify">As reported on December 2, 2025, the Company previously received a deficiency notice from Nasdaq for failing to file its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The Company's failure to file the Form 10-K is considered an additional delinquency. As a result of this additional delinquency, the Company expects to submit to Nasdaq an updated plan to regain compliance with the Periodic Filing Requirement which would allow the Company to regain compliance by May 18, 2026.</p>  <p align="justify">However, there can be no assurance that the Form 10-K will be filed within any required timeframe, a plan of compliance will be submitted within such period, Nasdaq will grant the Company an extension, or the Company will be able to meet the continued listing requirements during any compliance period that may be granted by Nasdaq.</p>  <p align="justify"><strong>About Vestand Inc.</strong></p>  <p align="justify">Vestand (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VSTD">VSTD</a>) is a U.S. Nasdaq-listed company positioning itself as a global investment platform integrating traditional real-world assets (RWA) with next-generation crypto treasury strategies. Through its U.S. and Korean subsidiaries, the Company intends to connect the global capital markets and pursue a growth model that combines real estate, security technology, and blockchain innovation. For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=OHBu96yGrNpQ5m-Ib-qh6r8m2OiOZf1Y7Gj5yFAGRlJ5Vu_Eyq0sF_nf5ZOYYm-tYUKw8HI4WlXtTLufxeaBucoq6a4xQp0SC_7hvSYl0ZkX-5scyI1eRhMRyUbRWhsRiVNxIdGiSWiHsTqys4naBC15_T-S6HhI8JiMNOZH-zJinme4nKveir7Qa6cifqnDUgZTtkAjg7h9uQs1IaSK2ArZItuf9VVYk9LN98wZAzHux0G4n7IUjYFINaJXFh0z8SZFbNYHqNuEQGq44onUVmC2CSjteL0tHQjQf03lDNowQudGUwxUDTZEnylnh92Q52klntrdDQgE2lDkfGNQe1Dkj4ZOdHUyLrR0mXkLESyLH6af48PNapk4iUMR2oJ9mlfKePN6DavwlpDy81iSLAfBpT_ngKU6lzxNPU8NuAg=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vestand.com/</a>.</p>  <p><strong>Forward-Looking Statements</strong></p>  <p align="justify">This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Words such as "plan," "expect," and variations of such words and similar future or conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the expected filing of the Form 10-K, and the ability to regain compliance under the Nasdaq Listing Rules. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and beyond the Company's control. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risks and uncertainties described in more detail in our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and subsequent reports filed with the SEC from time to time, which can be found on the SEC's website at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=b52Gu8BR4oc-eGCRpImJ-jxmckPp3zkW9apnyHfDQrYQZnCA1Gg7Ci9bbA0UUg-U_HT4gdDDjzXAOdKhWathsYnFUjqYBPWTtyHgG7Sf_3VIhbt1LioVG2IYyS2cM8e7O0GaeCqsGqbRagXtZNeDHM7KhmJgIyApqQPMGUElYbey8K_ZTF1hXM2higpxKpjneN5kszrwFQB4CGxkVVpjpSNO9rS4Xy8ebJbgGuOFSgogJTWo9r8tSaxEcNNIiU08h9aunSa1lBS3Nsx8iw7Hzv-ZRy1CpsGjgU2T31r7ayEK_-PV4zfKId8tZYGi3ewHvUnlvShAQj5JDQMsqRAx6L4Odk73yOWWgLpetandw0jZVQrfUSQ7Kn-FlMUixqYTFD6bXHUl5k3SJSh-iLyzOQ==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sec.gov</a><u>.</u> We caution readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.</p>  <p><strong>Investor Relations Contact:</strong><br></br><br></br>Larry W Holub<br></br>Director<br></br>MZ North America<br></br><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=EnyZ9AFHfPjMj2dImuubAVhz7haMpgpkIDyQgwQsuAsxM35K6h7AMvpgDzW72c7IRvjFZ4ejm8n-7mJYMO4XAA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VSTD@mzgroup.us</a>   <br></br>312-261-6412</p> <img alt="" class="__GNW8366DE3E__IMG" src="https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=OTcwOTk1OCM3NTc0MTQxIzIyNTIwNDM="></img> <br></br><img alt="" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/ZGFjNTJmNGItNjExOS00N2Q5LWFlY2YtMmE1ZjE1ZjJjYjMzLTEyNjM1OTYtMjAyNi0wNC0yOS1lbg==/tiny/Vestand-Inc-.png" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></img><p><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/3a50a5fd-3c43-4275-9de7-0277ef99e823"><img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/3a50a5fd-3c43-4275-9de7-0277ef99e823/small/vestand-png.png" border="0" width="150" height="150" alt="Primary Logo"></img></a></p>

Vestand has received a notice from Nasdaq due to non-filing of its Form 10-K, marking a significant compliance issue. The company plans to submit a compliance update by May 18, 2026, but future listing status is uncertain depending on the timely filing and Nasdaq's approval.

Vestand Receives Nasdaq Notification Regarding Late 10-K Filing and Continued Listing Requirements

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