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Zentek Provides Corporate Update on Nasdaq Listing

Zentek withdraws from Nasdaq, rejecting share consolidation to preserve capital.

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Oct 26, 2026 · 06:01 ZEN · 0.57 Zentek Ltd.
Executive Summary

Zentek Ltd. (ZEN) has notified Nasdaq of its intent to withdraw from the listing after the Board and Management decided against proceeding with a required share consolidation. The exchange had granted a conditional continued listing approval, mandating a share consolidation and a US$1.00 bid price for ten consecutive days by December 24, 2026.

Citing the need to direct capital and management attention toward core assets—Albony Graphite, Triera, and ZenGUARD—the company chose not to pursue the consolidation. As a result, Zentek’s shares were suspended from Nasdaq trading on September 2, 2026. The stock now trades on the OTCQX market under the ticker ZTEKF and on the TSX Venture Exchange under ZEN.

Management stated they will reassess the value of a senior listing as the company reaches specific milestones that would make such a listing more valuable.

Material Impact

Zentek Ltd. (ZEN) has decided to withdraw from Nasdaq, a move that analysts note will negatively impact stock liquidity, institutional investor access, and market visibility. Small-cap stocks typically experience reduced trading volume and wider bid-ask spreads when delisted from major exchanges.

The decision aligns with management’s stated strategy of capital preservation and avoiding dilution. Forcing a share consolidation would have increased the number of outstanding shares, potentially exacerbating the low bid price issue and diluting existing shareholders.

The withdrawal is a routine corporate action to resolve a known compliance hurdle.

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Company Overview

Zentek Ltd. (ZEN) operates as a technology and advanced materials company with a focus on three core platforms: Albany Graphite, ZenGUARD, and Triera Biosciences.

The company’s flagship Albany Graphite Project is located in Northern Ontario and is an ultra-high-purity (UHP) natural graphite deposit. Zentek has completed a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) projecting a 30-year mine life, 30,000 tonnes per year of 5N+ purity graphite, and an after-tax NPV of US$3.85 billion at a 5% discount rate. The project utilizes a halogen-free thermal purification process (Fluidized Bed Reactor) targeting nuclear, defense, and advanced battery markets.

Secondary platforms include ZenGUARD, which provides graphene-enhanced air filtration media with federal procurement listings, and Triera Biosciences, which offers aptamer-based diagnostics and CRO services.

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