The Arena Group Regains Compliance with NYSE American Continued Listing Standards

As of June 4, 2025, The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) (“The Arena Group” or the “Company”), a technology platform and media company home to brands including TheStreet, Parade, Men’s Journal, and Athlon Sports, received formal notification from NYSE American that it had regained compliance with the NYSE American’s continued listing standards set forth in Part 10 of the NYSE American Company Guide as outlined in the Company’s October 8, 2024 press release. This resolution was achieved in advance of the April 2026 deadline set by NYSE American to regain compliance.

“We are pleased to have regained compliance with the NYSE American continued listing standards in such a short time,” said Paul Edmondson, CEO of The Arena Group. “We believe this reflects not only the market-driven stock appreciation, but also our strengthened financial position and three consecutive profitable quarters for the first time in company history. We believe we are well-positioned to maintain profitability throughout 2025.”

Arena’s common stock will continue to be traded on the NYSE American, subject to its continued compliance with all applicable listing standards

Arena previously disclosed the details of the NYSE American notification HERE.

For additional information, please refer to the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov or visit the Company’s investor relations page at www.thearenagroup.net.

About The Arena Group

The Arena Group (NYSE American: AREN) is an innovative technology platform and media company with a proven cutting-edge playbook that transforms media brands. Our unified technology platform empowers creators and publishers with tools to publish and monetize their content, while also leveraging quality journalism of anchor brands like TheStreet, Parade, Men’s Journal, Athlon Sports, Surfer, Powder and more to build their businesses. The company aggregates content across a diverse portfolio of brands, reaching over 100 million users monthly. Visit us at thearenagroup.net and discover how we are revolutionizing the world of digital media.

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The Arena Group received formal notification from NYSE American that it had regained compliance with the NYSE American’s continued listing standards in advance of April 2026 deadline.