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2026-05-19
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UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
8-K
CURRENT
REPORT
Pursuant
to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date
of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 19, 2026
Vestand
Inc.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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001-41494 |
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87-3941448 |
(State
or other Jurisdiction
of
Incorporation)
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(Commission
File
No.)
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(IRS
Employer
Identification
No.)
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104
Apple Blossom Cir.
Brea ,
CA 92821
(Address
of principal executive offices and zip code)
(562)
727-7045
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
Yoshiharu
Global Co.
(Former
name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check
the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under
any of the following provisions:
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Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement
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Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title
of each class |
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Trading
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Name
of each exchange on which registered |
Class
A Common Stock, $0.0001 par value |
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VSTD |
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The
Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
(Nasdaq
Capital Market)
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Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405
of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging
growth company ☒
If
an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying
with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
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Item
3.01. Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.
As
previously disclosed in the Current Reports on Form 8-K filed by Vestand Inc. (the “Company”) on December 2, 2025, and April
29, 2026, the Company received notices from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”),
stating that because the Company had not yet filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2025 (the “September
2025 Quarterly Report”) and its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (the “2025 Form 10-K”),
respectively, the Company was no longer in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) (the “Listing Rule”). Based on
materials submitted to Nasdaq by the Company on January 23, 2026, and May 4, 2026, Nasdaq granted the Company an exception until May
18, 2026, to regain compliance with the Listing Rule.
On
May 19, 2026, the Company received a Staff Delisting Determination letter (the “Staff Determination”) from Nasdaq notifying
it that Nasdaq has initiated a process which could result in the delisting of the Company’s securities from Nasdaq. The Staff Determination
was issued as a result of the Company not being in compliance with the Listing Rule, as it has not filed its September 2025 Quarterly
Report, its 2025 Form 10-K, and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2026 (the “March 2026 Quarterly
Report,” and together with the September 2025 Quarterly Report and 2025 Form 10-K, the “Delinquent Reports”). The Staff
Determination has no immediate effect and will not immediately result in the suspension of trading or delisting of the Company’s
securities.
On
May 22, 2026, the Company submitted a request for a hearing before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Hearings Panel”) to appeal
the Staff Determination (the “Hearing Request”). The Hearing Request will automatically stay the suspension of the Company’s
securities for a period of 15 days from the date of the request. However, in connection with the Hearing Request, the Company also requested
that the Staff Determination be further stayed pending the hearing process. According to the Staff Determination, hearings are typically
scheduled to occur approximately 30 to 45 days after the date of a company’s hearing request.
Following
the hearing, the Hearings Panel will issue a decision, which the Company may further appeal to the Nasdaq Listing and Hearing Review
Council for review. The Company is working diligently to prepare and file the Delinquent Reports as soon as possible to regain compliance
with the Listing Rule. However, there can be no assurance that such reports will be filed before any hearing occurs, that the Hearings
Panel will grant the Company’s request for a stay pending the hearing process, or that the Company’s request for an extension
of time to file the Delinquent Reports at the hearing will be granted. If the Company’s requests for a stay and extension are not
granted, the Company’s shares of Class A Common Stock will be delisted from the Nasdaq stock exchange. The Company anticipates
that, if the shares of Class A Common Stock are delisted from the Nasdaq stock exchange, they may become eligible for trading on the
over-the-counter (“OTC”) market system, but that cannot be assured.
Forward
Looking Statement.
This
filing contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. For example, forward-looking statements include statements
regarding the timing of the filing of the Delinquent Reports and the outcome of the Company’s request for stay and appeal. Actual
results could differ materially from the results projected in or implied by the forward-looking statements made in this filing. Factors
that might cause these differences include, but are not limited to: the possibility of unanticipated delays that will prevent the filing
of the Company’s Delinquent Reports; the risk that the work necessary to prepare and complete the Delinquent Reports is greater
than anticipated or may involve the resolution of additional issues identified during the review process; the outcome of the Company’s
appeal of the Staff Determination; the risk that the Company may not respond adequately to further inquiries from Nasdaq relating to
or the appeal or during the hearing; and the risk that Nasdaq will not accept any plan to regain compliance and will delist the Company’s
Class A common stock. Other risk factors that may impact these forward-looking statements are discussed in more detail in the Company’s
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and subsequent reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or intention to update these forward-looking statements to reflect new information
and developments.
Item
7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
A
press release dated May 26, 2026, disclosing the Company’s receipt of the Staff Determination referenced above, is attached hereto
as Exhibit 99.1.
The
information furnished in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto) shall not be deemed
“filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and shall not be incorporated by reference
into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference
in such filing.
Item
9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
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Exhibits |
Exhibit
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated May 26, 2026 |
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Cover
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date:
May 26, 2026
VESTAND
INC. |
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/s/
Jiwon Kim |
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Name:
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Jiwon
Kim |
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Chief
Executive Officer |
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### EX-99.1 - EX-99.1
EX-99.1
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ex99-1.htm
EX-99.1
Exhibit 99.1
Vestand
Receives Nasdaq Staff Determination Notification Regarding
Late 10-Q and 10-K Filings and Continued Listing Requirements
BREA,
California – May 26, 2026 – Vestand Incorporated (NASDAQ: VSTD) (“Vestand” or the “Company”)
received a Staff Delisting Determination letter (the “Staff Determination”) from the Listing Qualifications Department
of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) on May 19, 2026, notifying the Company that Nasdaq has initiated a process
which could result in the delisting of the Company’s securities.
The
Staff Determination was issued as a result of the Company not being in compliance with Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) (the “Rule”)
because it has not filed its Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2025, its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025,
and its Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2026 (collectively, the “Delinquent Reports”).
The
Staff Determination has no immediate effect and will not immediately result in the suspension of trading or delisting of the Company’s
securities.
On
May 22, 2026, the Company submitted a request for a hearing before the Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the “Hearings Panel”) to appeal
the Staff Determination (the “Hearing Request”). Hearings are typically scheduled to occur approximately 30 to 45 days
after the date of a hearing request. The Hearing Request will automatically stay the suspension of the Company’s securities
for a period of 15 days from the date of the request. However, in connection with the Hearing Request, the Company also requested that
the Staff Determination be further stayed pending the hearing process.
The
Company is working diligently to prepare and file the Delinquent Reports as soon as possible to regain compliance with the Rule. However,
there can be no assurance that such reports will be filed before any hearing occurs, that the Hearings Panel will grant the Company’s
request for a stay pending the hearing process, or that the Company’s request for an extension of time to file the Delinquent Reports
at the hearing will be granted.
About
Vestand Inc.
Vestand
(NASDAQ: VSTD) 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 https://vestand.com/ .
Forward-Looking
Statements
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.
For example, forward-looking statements include statements regarding the timing of the filing of the Delinquent Reports and the outcome
of the Company’s request for stay and appeal. Actual results could differ materially from the results projected in or implied by
the forward-looking statements made in this press release. Factors that might cause these differences include, but are not limited to:
the possibility of unanticipated delays that will prevent the filing of the Company’s Delinquent Reports; the risk that the work
necessary to prepare and complete the Delinquent Reports is greater than anticipated or may involve the resolution of additional issues
identified during the review process; the outcome of the Company’s appeal of the Staff Determination; the risk that the Company
may not respond adequately to further inquiries from Nasdaq relating to or the appeal or during the hearing; and the risk that Nasdaq
will not accept any plan to regain compliance and will delist the Company's Class A common stock. Other risk factors that may impact
these forward-looking statements are discussed in more detail in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including the Company’s
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 www.sec.gov. The Company
cautions 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.
Investor
Relations Contact:
Larry
W Holub
Director
MZ North America
VSTD@mzgroup.us
312-261-6412
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