Under the new NasdaqCM requirements, a stock can qualify for listing if it closes at $3 or above for at least five consecutive business days prior to approval. The five-day requirement is in place to reduce the risk of price manipulation aimed at allowing a security to qualify for listing. In addition to the $3 share price requirement, the company must meet the following requirements:
Stockholders’ equity of at least $5 million Market value of publicly held shares of at least $15 million Two years of operating history
Or:
Net income from continuing operations of $750,000 in the most recently completed fiscal year or in two of the three most recently completed fiscal years Stockholders’ equity of at least $4 million Market value of publicly held shares of at least $5 million.