Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16]

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of October 2023

 

Commission file number: 001-38967

 

 

 

DouYu International Holdings Limited 

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

 

20/F, Building A, New Development International Center,
No. 473 Guanshan Avenue,
Hongshan District, Wuhan, Hubei Province
The People's Republic of China
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F  x       Form 40-F  ¨

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.	Description

99.1	Press Release

 

 

 

 

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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

			DOUYU INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
Date:	October 25, 2023		By:	/s/ Shaojie Chen
				Name:      Shaojie Chen
				Title:        Chief Executive Officer, Director

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

DouYu Announces Receipt of Minimum Bid Price Notice from Nasdaq

 

WUHAN, China, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DouYu International Holdings Limited (“DouYu” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DOYU), a leading game-centric live streaming platform in China and a pioneer in the eSports value chain, today announced that it has received a written notification from the staff of the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) dated October 24, 2023, indicating that for the last 30 consecutive business days, the closing bid price of the Company’s American depositary shares (the “ADSs”) was below the minimum bid price of US$1.00 per share requirement set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1). The Nasdaq notification letter has no current effect on the listing or trading of the Company’s ADSs on Nasdaq.

 

Pursuant to the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company is provided with a compliance period of 180 calendar days, or until April 22, 2024, to regain compliance under the Nasdaq Listing Rules. If, at any time during the 180-day compliance period, the closing bid price of the Company’s ADSs is US$1.00 per share or higher for at least ten consecutive business days, Nasdaq will provide the Company written confirmation of compliance, and the matter will be closed.

 

In the event the Company does not regain compliance by April 22, 2024, subject to the determination by the staff of Nasdaq, the Company may be eligible for an additional 180-day compliance period.

 

The Nasdaq notification letter does not affect the Company’s business operations, and the Company will take all reasonable measures to regain compliance.

 

About DouYu International Holdings Limited

 

Headquartered in Wuhan, China, DouYu International Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: DOYU) is a leading game-centric live streaming platform in China and a pioneer in the eSports value chain. DouYu operates its platform on both PC and mobile apps to bring users access to immersive and interactive games and entertainment livestreaming, a wide array of video and graphic contents, as well as opportunities to participate in community events and discussions. By nurturing a sustainable technology-based talent development system and relentlessly producing high-quality content, DouYu consistently delivers premium content through integration of livestreaming, video, graphics, and virtual communities, with a primary focus on games, especially on eSports. This enables DouYu to continuously expand its user base and enhance its user experience. For more information, please see http://ir.douyu.com/.

 

Safe Harbor Statements

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward- looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company's results of operations and financial condition; the Company's business strategies; general market conditions, in particular the game live streaming market; the ability of the Company to retain and grow active and paying users; changes in general economic and business conditions in China; the impact of the COVID-19 to the Company's business operations and the economy in China and globally; any adverse changes in laws, regulations, rules, policies or guidelines applicable to the Company; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "target," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the Securities Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

 

 

 

 

Investor Relations Contact

 

In China:

 

Lingling Kong

DouYu International Holdings Limited

Email: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone]

 

Andrea Guo

Piacente Financial Communications

Email: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone]

 

In the United States:

 

Brandi Piacente

Piacente Financial Communications

Email: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone]

 

Media Relations Contact

 

Lingling Kong

DouYu International Holdings Limited

Email: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone]

 

 

 

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