NEW YORK, September 18, 2009 / GLOBE Newswire / -- Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOAN - news) 
Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc. announced today it has received a notice from the NASDAQ Stock Market ("Nasdaq") that since the closing bid price per share for the Company's common stock for the last 30 consecutive business days has been below the $1.00 minimum bid price required for continued listing under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2)it has a period of 180 calendar days, or until March 15, 2010, to regain compliance with continued listing standards.  To regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement, the closing bid price of the Company's common stock must close at $1.00 per share or more for a minimum of ten consecutive business days.
If, by March 15, 2010, the Company does not regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), it will receive written notification that its securities are subject to delisting. At that time, the Company may appeal the delisting determination to a Nasdaq Hearings Panel. Alternatively, the Company may be eligible for an additional grace period if it meets the initial listing standards, with the exception of bid price, for the Nasdaq Capital Market. If it meets initial listing criteria, the Nasdaq staff will notify the Company that it has been granted an additional 180 calendar day compliance period. 
“The company intends to retain its Nasdaq listing and will take all steps reasonably required to do so, stated Assaf Ran, Chairman of the Board and CEO.

Manhattan Bridge Capital, Inc., provides short term, secured, non-banking, commercial loans to small businesses. We operate the web site:http://www.manhattanbridgecapital.com

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