HONG KONG, Sept. 18, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bonso Electronics International, Inc. (Nasdaq:BNSO), a designer and manufacturer of sensor based and communications products, announced today that on September 15, 2009, the Company received notice from Nasdaq that its common stock has not maintained a minimum market value of publicly held shares of $5,000,000 for the last 30 consecutive trading days, as required for continued inclusion on the Nasdaq Global Market set forth in Marketplace Rule 5450(b)(1)(C). Therefore, in accordance with Marketplace Rule 5810(c)(3)(D), the Company has been provided 90 calendar days, or until December 14, 2009, to regain compliance with the rule. If the Company does not meet the minimum $5,000,000 market value test for a minimum of 10 consecutive trading days before December 14, 2009, it will receive notice of delisting from Nasdaq, which notice may be appealed at that time. Further, the Company may transfer its securities listing to the Nasdaq Capital Market, provided it meets the continued inclusion requirements for that market.
About Bonso Electronics
Bonso Electronics designs, develops, manufactures, assembles and markets a comprehensive line of telecommunications products, electronic scales, weighing instruments and health care products. Bonso products are manufactured in the People's Republic of China for customers primarily located in North America and Europe. Company services include product design and prototyping, production tooling, procurement of components, total quality management, and just-in-time delivery. Bonso also independently designs and develops electronic products for private label markets. For further information, visit the company's web site at http://www.bonso.com.