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
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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
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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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
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Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.
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On April 18, 2023, Atlantic American Corporation (the “Company”) received a notice (the “Notice”) from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”)
stating that because the Company had not yet filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 (the “Form 10-K”), the Company is no longer in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1). Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1)
requires listed companies to timely file all required periodic financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Notice states that the Company has 60 calendar days from the date of the notice to submit to Nasdaq a plan to regain compliance with the Nasdaq
Listing Rules. If Nasdaq accepts the Company’s plan, then Nasdaq may grant the Company up to 180 calendar days from the prescribed due date for filing the Form 10-K to regain compliance. If Nasdaq does not accept the Company’s plan, then the
Company will have the opportunity to appeal that decision to a Nasdaq Hearings Panel.
The Notice has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company’s common stock on The Nasdaq Global Market. The Company continues to work
diligently to file the Form 10-K as promptly as practicable. If the Company is unable to file the Form 10-K within 60 calendar days from the date of the Notice, the Company intends to submit to Nasdaq a plan to regain compliance with the Nasdaq
Listing Rules.
On April 21, 2023, the Company issued a press release announcing its receipt of the Notice. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1
hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibits.
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Description of Exhibit
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Press release dated April 21, 2023.
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104
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
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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.
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ATLANTIC AMERICAN CORPORATION
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By:
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/s/ J. Ross Franklin
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J. Ross Franklin
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Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
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Date: April 21, 2023
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Exhibit 99.1
Atlantic American Corporation Receives Nasdaq Notice Regarding Delayed Form 10-K Filing
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 21, 2023 – Atlantic American Corporation (Nasdaq: AAME) announced today that on April 18, 2023, the Company received a notice from The
Nasdaq Stock Market LLC stating that because the Company had not yet filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 (the “Form 10-K”), the Company is no longer in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), which
requires timely filing of periodic financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Nasdaq notice has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company’s common stock on The Nasdaq Global Market. The Company has 60
calendar days from the date of the notice to submit to Nasdaq a plan to regain compliance. If Nasdaq accepts the Company’s plan, then Nasdaq may grant the Company up to 180 calendar days from the Form 10-K’s original due date to regain compliance.
The Company continues to work diligently to file the Form 10-K as promptly as practicable. If the Company is unable to file the Form 10-K within 60 calendar days from the date of the notice, the Company intends to submit to Nasdaq a plan to regain
compliance.
Atlantic American Corporation is an insurance holding company involved through its subsidiary companies in specialty markets of the life,
health, and property and casualty insurance industries. Its principal insurance subsidiaries are American Southern Insurance Company, American Safety Insurance Company, Bankers Fidelity Life Insurance Company and Bankers Fidelity Assurance Company.
Note regarding Private Securities Litigation Reform Act: Except for historical information contained herein, this press release contains
forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the Company’s expectations as to the timing of the filing of the Form 10-K and the Company’s ability to submit a compliance plan to Nasdaq. These forward-looking statements involve a number
of risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including the results of the Company’s financial reporting procedures and those factors
discussed in reports that Atlantic American Corporation files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s expectations as of the
date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, except as may be required by law. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon these forward-looking statements.
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For further information contact:
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J. Ross Franklin
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Hilton H. Howell, Jr.
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Chief Financial Officer
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Chairman, President & CEO
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Atlantic American Corporation
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Atlantic American Corporation
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404-266-5580
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404-266-5505
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