Nasdaq Listing Timeline from Nasdaq.com While it generally takes four to six weeks to process a listing application, this time frame is variable and may be shortened considerably, if the application raises no issues and the company responds quickly to Staff comments.
Week 1. Company submits application for listing and Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Staff begins its review.
Weeks 2-3. Staff completes its preliminary review and prepares comment letter.
Weeks 3-4. Company addresses any issues raised by Staff.
Weeks 5-6. Staff completes their review and company is approved for listing.
So here you have it. The listing timeline is 4-6 weeks and can be considerably less. The decision to list now tells me that the company has a deal in hand for which they will be raising money in the US.
Speculation? YES,- but the reasoning is pretty compelling.
Now the only question remaining.... Which day will be assigned to CEO Mark Thompson to ring the opening Bell?
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