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SearchMedia Holdings Limited (Form: 8-K)  

 

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):   April 22, 2010

SearchMedia Holdings Limited
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Cayman Islands 0001-33800 77-0688094
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(State or other jurisdiction 		_____________
(Commission 		______________
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
      
15A Zhao Feng Universe Building, 1800 Zhong Shan Xi Lu, Shanghai, China,   200235
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(Address of principal executive offices) 		  ___________
(Zip Code)
     
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:   86-2164403190

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

 

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

On April 22, 2010, SearchMedia Holdings Limited (the "Company") received a written notice from NYSE Amex LLC (the "Exchange"), indicating that the Company was not in compliance with the Exchange's continued listing criteria set forth in Sections 134 and 1101 of the NYSE Amex LLC Company Guide because it did not timely file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.

In order to maintain its Exchange listing, the Company must submit a plan of compliance to the Exchange by May 6, 2010 advising the Exchange of action it has taken, or will take, that would bring the Company into compliance with the listing standards no later than July 21, 2010. The Corporate Compliance Department of the Exchange will evaluate the plan, and will make a determination as to whether the Company has made a reasonable demonstration of an ability to regain compliance with the continued listing standards by July 21, 2010, in which case the plan will be accepted. If the plan is accepted, the Company wi ll remain listed during the plan period ending July 21, 2010, during which time it will be subject to periodic review to determine whether it is making progress consistent with the plan. If the Company does not submit a plan by May 6, 2010, or submits a plan that is not accepted, the Company will be subject to delisting proceedings.

The Company intends to submit its plan of compliance and file its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 within the required time periods.





Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated April 27, 2010.





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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.

         
    SearchMedia Holdings Limited
          
April 27, 2010   By:   /s/ Paul Conway
       
        Name: Paul Conway
        Title: Chief Executive Officer

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Exhibit Index


     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
99.1
  Press Release dated April 27, 2010
EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

SearchMedia Receives Notice from NYSE Amex

Shanghai, China, April 27, 2010 — SearchMedia Holdings Limited (“SearchMedia” or the “Company”) (NYSE Amex: IDI, IDI.WS), one of China’s leading nationwide multi-platform media companies, today announced that it has received a notice from NYSE Amex LLC (the “Exchange”), indicating that the Company was not in compliance with the Exchange’s continued listing criteria set forth in Sections 134 and 1101 of the NYSE Amex LLC Company Guide because it did not timely file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.

In order to maintain its Exchange listing, the Company must submit a plan of compliance to the Exchange by May 6, 2010 advising the Exchange of action it has taken, or will take, that would bring the Company into compliance with the listing standards no later than July 21, 2010. The Corporate Compliance Department of the Exchange will evaluate the plan, and will make a determination as to whether the Company has made a reasonable demonstration of an ability to regain compliance with the continued listing standards by July 21, 2010, in which case the plan will be accepted. If the plan is accepted, the Company will remain listed during the plan period ending July 21, 2010, during which time it will be subject to periodic review to determine whether it is making progress consistent with the plan. If the Company does not submit a plan by May 6, 2010, or submits a plan that is not accepted, the Company will be subject to delisting proceedings.

The Company intends to submit its plan of compliance and file its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 within the required time periods.

About SearchMedia
SearchMedia is a leading nationwide multi-platform media company and one of the largest operators of integrated outdoor billboard and in-elevator advertising networks in China. SearchMedia currently operates a network of over 1,500 high-impact billboards with over 500,000 square feet of surface display area and one of China’s largest networks of in-elevator advertisement panels consisting of approximately 125,000 frames in 50 cities throughout China. Additionally, SearchMedia operates a network of large-format light boxes in concourses of eleven major subway lines in Shanghai. SearchMedia’s core outdoor billboard and in-elevator platforms are complemented by its subway advertising platform, which together enable it to provide a multi-platform, “one-stop shop” services for its local, national and international advertising clients.

Forward-Looking Statements

Any statements contained in this press release that do not describe historical facts, including statements about SearchMedia’s beliefs and expectations, may constitute forward-looking statements as that term is defined by the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “future,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “estimate,” “confident” and similar statements. Any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on current expectations, but are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our plan of compliance may not be accepted by NYSE AMEX; that the Company may be unable to complete its review in time to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K within the required time period; that even if we file our Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2009 within the required time period, we may be in violation of other NYSE AMEX listing standards; and the risks that there are uncertainties and matters beyond the control of management, and other risks outlined in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. SearchMedia cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. SearchMedia does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

For more information, please contact:
In China: Michael Tieu: +86-10-6599-7960
In the U.S.: Ashley M. Ammon: (646) 277-1227