Form 8-K - Current report

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 20, 2024

SURF AIR MOBILITY INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware	001-41759	36-5025592
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

12111 S. Crenshaw Blvd.

Hawthorne, CA 90250

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

(424) 332-5480

(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:


	☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)


	☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)


	☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))


	☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of Each Class:	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered:
Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share	SRFM	New York Stock Exchange

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. ☐

Item 3.01. Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.

On May 20, 2024, Surf Air Mobility Inc. (the “Company”) received written notice (the “Notice”) from the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) that the Company is no longer in compliance with NYSE continued listing standards set forth in Section 802.01B of the NYSE’s Listed Company Manual due to the fact that the Company’s average total market capitalization over a consecutive 30 trading-day period was less than $50 million and, at the same time, its stockholders’ equity was less than $50 million. As set forth in the Notice, as of May 17, 2024, the Company’s 30 trading-day average market capitalization was approximately $40.9 million and its last reported stockholders’ deficit as of March 31, 2024, was approximately ($106.3) million.

In accordance with NYSE listing requirements, the Company has notified the NYSE that it will submit a plan within 45 days of the Notice advising the NYSE of definitive action it has or will take to bring it into conformity with Section 802.01B within 18 months of receipt of the Notice. The NYSE will review the Company’s plan and, within 45 days, make a determination as to whether the Company has made a reasonable demonstration of its ability to come into conformity with Section 802.01B within the cure period. If the Company’s plan is not submitted on a timely basis or is not accepted, the Company would be subject to delisting proceedings. If the NYSE accepts the Company’s plan, the Company’s common stock will continue to be listed and traded on the NYSE during the cure period, subject to the Company’s compliance with the plan and other continued listing standards. The NYSE will review the Company on a quarterly basis to confirm compliance with the plan. If the Company fails to comply with the plan or does not meet continued listing standards at the end of the 18-month cure period, it will be subject to the prompt initiation of NYSE suspension and delisting procedures.

The Notice has no immediate impact on the listing of the Company’s common stock, which will continue to be listed and traded on the NYSE during the cure period under the common stock trading symbol “SRFM”, subject to the Company’s continued compliance with the plan and other listing requirements of the NYSE. However, the common stock trading symbol will have an added designation of “.BC” to indicate that the status of the common stock is below criteria with the NYSE continued listing standards. The “.BC” indicator will be removed at such time as the Company regains compliance with all applicable continued listing standards.

The Notice does not affect the Company’s business operations or its reporting obligations with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and it does not conflict with or cause an event of default under any of the Company’s material debt or other agreements.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Company issued a press release announcing the receipt of the Notice. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this Item 7.01 of this report (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This report and the furnished press release contains, and oral statements made from time to time by our representatives may contain, “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements include statements identified by words such as “could,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “continues,” “projects” and similar references to future periods, or by the inclusion of forecasts or projections. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding capital market conditions, our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, by their nature, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. As a result, our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the Company’s ability to develop a plan to regain compliance with the continued listing criteria of the NYSE; the NYSE’s acceptance of such plan; the Company’s ability to execute such plan and to continue to comply with applicable listing standards within the available cure period; risks arising from the potential suspension of trading of the Company’s common stock on the NYSE; and other factors set forth under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. Any forward-looking statement made in this report speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits


Exhibit Number		Exhibit Title or Description
99.1		Press release dated May 24, 2024
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL)

SIGNATURES

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.


	SURF AIR MOBILITY INC.

Date: May 24, 2024	By:	/s/ Oliver Reeves
	Name:	Oliver Reeves
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

Surf Air Mobility Receives Continued Listing Standard Notice from NYSE

Surf Air Mobility continues to trade on the NYSE under ticker symbol SRFM.

LOS ANGELES — May 24, 2024 — Surf Air Mobility Inc. (NYSE: SRFM) (“Surf Air Mobility”), a leading regional air mobility platform, today announced that on May 20, 2024 it received notice from the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) that it is not in compliance with Section 802.01B of the NYSE Listed Company Manual (the "Minimum Market Capitalization Standard") because Surf Air’s average global market capitalization over a consecutive 30 trading-day period was less than $50 million and, at the same time, its stockholders' equity was less than $50 million.

In accordance with NYSE procedures, Surf Air Mobility plans to submit a business plan advising the NYSE of the definitive action(s) Surf Air Mobility has taken, is taking, or plans to take to regain compliance with the listing standard, taking into consideration the additional stock price deficiency, within 45 days from receipt of the notice. If the NYSE approves Surf Air Mobility's business plan, Surf Air Mobility’s shares will continue to be listed and traded on the NYSE during the 18-month cure period, subject to its compliance with other NYSE continued listing standards. Surf Air Mobility has strong conviction in its strategic plan moving forward and the ability of its leadership team to execute on that plan.

The NYSE notice has no immediate impact on the listing of Surf Air Mobility’s Common Stock, and the Common Stock will continue to be listed and trade on the NYSE, subject to Surf Air Mobility’s compliance with other NYSE continued listing standards.

The notice is not anticipated to impact the ongoing business operations of Surf Air Mobility and its subsidiaries or its reporting requirements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

About Surf Air Mobility

Surf Air Mobility is a Los Angeles-based regional air mobility platform expanding the category of regional air travel to transform flying through the power of electrification. In an effort to substantially reduce the cost and environmental impact of flying and as the owner of the largest

Exhibit 99.1

commuter airline in the US, Surf Air Mobility intends to develop powertrain technology with its commercial partners to electrify existing fleets and bring electrified aircraft to market at scale. The management team has deep experience and expertise across aviation, electrification, and consumer technology.

Media Contacts

Press: press@surfair.com

Investors: investors@surfair.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This Press Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding Surf Air Mobility’s ability to regain compliance with NYSE rules and plans to cure the Minimum Market Capitalization Standard deficiency and any impacts of the deficiency on Surf Air Mobility’s business or operations. Readers of this release should be aware of the speculative nature of forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the beliefs of Surf Air Mobility’s management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to Surf Air Mobility and reflect Surf Air Mobility’s current views concerning future events. As such, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among many others: the outcome of any stockholder approval that may be necessary to cure the stock price non-compliance; Surf Air Mobility’s ability to develop a plan to regain compliance with the continued listing criteria of the NYSE; the NYSE’s acceptance of such plan; Surf Air Mobility’s ability to execute such plan and to continue to comply with applicable listing standards within the available cure period; risks arising from the potential suspension of trading of Surf Air Mobility’s common stock on the NYSE; and other risks and uncertainties discussed in Surf Air Mobility’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. These and other risks are discussed in detail in the periodic reports that Surf Air Mobility files with the SEC, and investors are urged to review those periodic reports and Surf Air Mobility’s other filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, before making an investment decision. Surf Air Mobility assumes no obligation to update its forward-looking statements except as required by law.

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