Advasa Holdings Inc. Announces Approval for Nasdaq Global Market Listing

Advasa Holdings, Inc. Announces Nasdaq Listing

Tokyo, New York – August 17, 2026
Advasa Holdings, Inc., a fintech holding company specializing in Earned Wage Access (EWA), has declared an important milestone in its business journey. The firm’s registration statement on Form S-1 submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) became effective on August 11, 2026, and it has received approval for its common stock to be listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol "ADBT" starting August 18, 2026.

Grady Ryther, CEO and Director of Advasa Holdings, expressed his excitement about this development, stating, "The approval for our common stock listing on the Nasdaq Global Market is a significant milestone for ADVASA and for all the workers supported by our platform. Since launching FUKUPE in Japan, our mission has been to realize the economic well-being of all employees. The Nasdaq listing will provide us with the recognition, credibility, and access to capital markets necessary to accelerate this mission globally."

Financial Advisory Support

In connection with this direct listing, WestPark Capital, Inc. will serve as financial advisor, while Anthony, Linder & Cacomanolis, PLLC will act as legal advisor for securities matters. The direct listing will adhere solely to the prospectus, which forms part of the effective registration statement. A copy of the prospectus can be freely obtained from the SEC's EDGAR website at www.sec.gov.

It is important to note that this announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy securities. Additionally, any such offers or solicitations will be illegal in jurisdictions where registration or compliance with local securities laws has not been performed.

Trading Accessibility in Japan

Advasa's common stock is expected to be accessible through various securities firms in Japan, including:

- WeBull Securities Co., Ltd.
- SBI Securities Co., Ltd.
- Monex Group, Inc.
- Rakuten Securities, Inc.

Investors in Japan are encouraged to verify with each firm the exact trading times, restrictions, and fee structures applicable in the local market.

About Advasa Holdings, Inc.

Advasa Holdings, Inc., incorporated in Delaware, operates as a holding company based in Tokyo through its subsidiary, ADVASA Co., Ltd. (CEO: Asahiro Kosugi). The company runs the EWA platform "FUKUPE," which enables employees to access wages they have already earned in real-time. Through a global patent strategy, Advasa aims to strengthen its intellectual property foundation across markets in Japan, the U.S., South Korea, and Singapore. Moreover, it seeks to expand internationally into markets with rising financial inclusion needs, such as Indonesia and the UAE, leveraging integration with major HR and payroll systems, and payment infrastructures like bank transfers and e-wallets.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements, including those related to the anticipated date for Advasa's common stock to begin trading on Nasdaq. These statements are based on current expectations and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may affect the company’s financial condition, operating results, business strategies, and capital needs. Risks may include the ability to complete the direct listing as scheduled or at all, market conditions, investor demands for Advasa’s common stock, and the international economic and regulatory environment.

Words like "may," "could," "will," "should," "expect," "plan," "aim," and other similar expressions indicate forward-looking statements. While the company believes that the expectations reflected in the statements are reasonable, they are not guaranteed to be accurate, and actual results could differ significantly.

Investors are encouraged to review the risks and uncertainties that could affect future performance as detailed in the registration statement Form S-1 (File No. 333-292013) effective as of August 11, 2026, the Form 10-Q filed with the SEC for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, and other future SEC filings.