Attis Notified by Nasdaq of Delinquent First Quarter 10-Q Filing



Attis to Vigorously Appeal Determination at June 6th Nasdaq Panel Hearing

MILTON, GA, May 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE -- Attis Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: ATIS) (the “Company” or “Attis”), a diversified innovation and technology holding company, today announced that The Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) informed the Company by letter that it is not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) because the Company did not timely file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2019 (the “Form 10-Q”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Company was unable to complete and file the Form 10-Q in a timely manner because other periodic filings that are past due are still in the process of being reviewed by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm.  The Company is working diligently to provide all necessary information required by the independent accounting firm to complete its review and the Company will file the Form 10-Q as soon as practicable.

The Company intends to appeal this determination and will, pursuant to Listing Rule 5810(d), present its views and provide updates with respect to this delinquency at its forthcoming Nasdaq panel hearing scheduled for June 6, 2019.

Attis Industries, Inc. 

Attis Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: ATIS) is a diversified innovation and technology holding company focused on developing and building businesses in the healthcare, sustainable materials and renewable fuel markets. We strive to encourage our employees to be entrepreneurs focused on innovation and technology.  We will remain dynamic, persistent and motivated to our mission of winning.  The growth of our company will rely on our integrity and our vision for the future. Today, each of Attis’ business sectors provide high growth opportunities that collectively account for more than a third of our nations GDP.  For more information, visit: www.attisind.com

Forward-Looking Statements

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Kevin M. McGrath

TraDigital IR

(212) 389-9782 x104

kevin@tradigitalir.com