Associated Capital Group, Inc. Announces Voluntary NYSE Delisting and SEC Deregistration
Associated Capital Group (NYSE:AC) has announced its decision to voluntarily delist from the New York Stock Exchange and deregister from SEC reporting obligations. The company plans to file Form 25 with the SEC around August 25, 2025, with the last NYSE trading day expected around September 4, 2025.
Following delisting, AC intends to transition to the OTCQX platform to maintain trading liquidity for shareholders. The company will file Form 15 to suspend SEC reporting requirements, including Forms 8-K, 10-Q, and 10-K. The Board believes this decision will reduce costs and administrative burdens while allowing management to focus on broader business opportunities.
Associated Capital Group (NYSE:AC) ha annunciato la decisione di ritirarsi volontariamente dalla New York Stock Exchange e di cancellarsi dagli obblighi di comunicazione alla SEC. La società prevede di presentare il Modulo 25 alla SEC intorno al 25 agosto 2025, con l'ultimo giorno di negoziazione su NYSE stimato intorno al 4 settembre 2025.
Successivamente al delisting, AC intende trasferire la quotazione sulla Piattaforma OTCQX per mantenere la liquidità delle azioni per gli azionisti. La società presenterà il Modulo 15 per sospendere gli obblighi di rendicontazione alla SEC, inclusi i Moduli 8-K, 10-Q e 10-K. Il Consiglio ritiene che questa scelta ridurrà i costi e gli oneri amministrativi, permettendo al management di concentrarsi su opportunità di business più ampie.
Associated Capital Group (NYSE:AC) ha anunciado su decisión de retirarse voluntariamente de la Bolsa de Nueva York y de darse de baja de las obligaciones de reporte ante la SEC. La compañía planea presentar el Formulario 25 ante la SEC alrededor del 25 de agosto de 2025, y se espera que el último día de negociación en la NYSE sea aproximadamente el 4 de septiembre de 2025.
Tras el retiro, AC tiene la intención de trasladarse a la plataforma OTCQX para mantener la liquidez de las acciones para los accionistas. La compañía presentará el Formulario 15 para suspender los requisitos de información ante la SEC, incluidos los Formularios 8-K, 10-Q y 10-K. El Consejo considera que esta decisión reducirá costos y cargas administrativas y permitirá a la dirección centrarse en oportunidades de negocio más amplias.
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Associated Capital Group (NYSE:AC) a annoncé sa décision de se retirer volontairement de la Bourse de New York et de se désinscrire des obligations de déclaration auprès de la SEC. La société prévoit de déposer le formulaire 25 auprès de la SEC vers le 25 août 2025, le dernier jour de cotation à la NYSE étant attendu aux alentours du 4 septembre 2025.
Après la radiation, AC prévoit de passer sur la plateforme OTCQX afin de maintenir la liquidité des titres pour les actionnaires. La société déposera le formulaire 15 pour suspendre les obligations de reporting auprès de la SEC, y compris les formulaires 8-K, 10-Q et 10-K. Le conseil estime que cette décision réduira les coûts et les charges administratives tout en permettant à la direction de se concentrer sur des opportunités commerciales plus larges.
Associated Capital Group (NYSE:AC) hat seine Entscheidung bekanntgegeben, sich freiwillig von der New York Stock Exchange zurückzuziehen und die Registrierung für SEC-Berichtspflichten aufzuheben. Das Unternehmen plant, etwa am 25. August 2025 das Formular 25 bei der SEC einzureichen; der letzte Handelstag an der NYSE wird voraussichtlich um den 4. September 2025 liegen.
Nach dem Delisting beabsichtigt AC, auf die OTCQX-Plattform zu wechseln, um die Handelsliquidität für die Aktionäre zu erhalten. Das Unternehmen wird Formular 15 einreichen, um die SEC-Berichtspflichten, einschließlich Formularen 8-K, 10-Q und 10-K, auszusetzen. Der Vorstand ist der Ansicht, dass diese Entscheidung Kosten und administrative Belastungen verringern und das Management in die Lage versetzen wird, sich auf breitere Geschäftsmöglichkeiten zu konzentrieren.
- Cost reduction through elimination of SEC reporting and compliance expenses
- Management can redirect resources to broader business opportunities
- Company plans to maintain trading liquidity through OTCQX listing
- Loss of NYSE listing prestige and potential reduced visibility
- No guarantee of continued market making or trading liquidity
- Reduced transparency due to terminated SEC reporting requirements
Insights
AC's NYSE delisting and move to OTCQX reflects strategic cost-cutting but may reduce liquidity and institutional investment access.
Associated Capital Group's decision to voluntarily delist from the NYSE and deregister with the SEC represents a significant corporate restructuring aimed at cost reduction and operational flexibility. The company's planned transition to the OTCQX platform reveals a strategic calculation that the substantial regulatory burdens of maintaining NYSE listing and SEC reporting status outweigh the benefits for a company of AC's profile.
The timing is precise - filing Form 25 around August 25, 2025, with NYSE trading ending around September 4, 2025, followed by immediate suspension of SEC reporting obligations upon Form 15 filing. This structured approach suggests careful planning to minimize market disruption.
This move will yield material financial benefits through elimination of extensive compliance costs related to SOX requirements, SEC filings, and NYSE listing standards. However, investors should recognize several trade-offs: reduced liquidity is likely despite OTCQX listing intentions; diminished information transparency will result from suspended reporting requirements; and institutional investor access may become limited as many have mandates restricting investment in non-listed securities.
The Board's stated intention to "redirect financial and management resources to a wider range of business opportunities" signals a potential strategic pivot. While the company states it will "continue to provide information to stockholders," the extent and consistency of such disclosures remain undefined, creating some uncertainty regarding future transparency.
GREENWICH, Conn., Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associated Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE: AC) (“AC� or the “Company�) announced today that it has given formal notice to the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE�) of its intention to voluntarily delist its Class A common stock (the “common stock�) from the NYSE and to deregister under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act�). Following the de-listing from the NYSE, we expect to provide liquidity to AC’s Class A stock shareholders by listing AC Class A on the OTCQX platform (the “OTCQX�). AC plans on filing a Form 25 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC�) on or about August 25, 2025. The last day of trading in AC’s common stock on the NYSE will be on or about September 4, 2025, when the Form 25 takes effect. Ninety days thereafter, AC’s common stock deregistration is expected to become effective. When AC files Form 15 on or about September 4, 2025, its filing obligations under the Exchange Act will immediately be suspended or terminated, including the filing of all reports on Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K.
AC has filed an application for its common stock to be quoted on the OTCQX platform, operated by OTC Markets Group Inc. AC will continue to provide information to its stockholders and to take such actions to enable a trading market in its common stock to exist. There is no guarantee, however, that a broker will continue to make a market in the common stock and that trading of the common stock will continue on the OTCQX or otherwise or that the Company will continue to provide information sufficient to enable brokers to provide quotes for its common stock.
The Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board�) believes that the decision to delist the common stock from the NYSE and deregister and suspend its reporting obligations under the Exchange Act is in the best interest of the Company and its stockholders. The Board has determined that the burdens associated with operating as a registered public company outweigh any advantages to the Company and its stockholders at this time. The Board’s decision was based on careful review of numerous factors, including the significant cost savings of no longer preparing and filing periodic reports with the SEC; the reduction of significant legal, audit and other costs associated with being a reporting company; as well as the substantial costs and demands on management’s time under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, SEC rules and NYSE listing standards. The Board also based its decision on the Company’s intention to provide liquidity to its stockholders following the delisting by taking actions within its control to have the common stock traded on the OTCQX. Once delisted and deregistered, the Board believes that the Company will redirect its financial and management resources to a wider range of business opportunities.
About Associated Capital Group, Inc.
Associated Capital Group, Inc., based in Greenwich, Connecticut, is a diversified global financial services company that provides alternative investment management through Gabelli & Company Investment Advisers, Inc. (“GCIA�). We have also earmarked proprietary capital for our direct investment business that invests in new and existing businesses. The direct investment business is developing along several core pillars including Gabelli Private Equity Partners, LLC (“GPEP�), formed in August 2017 with
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