Quantum Provides Updated Plan to Nasdaq

Quantum Corporation (Nasdaq: QMCO) ("Quantum" or the "Company"), a leader in solutions for AI and unstructured data, today provided an update related to the Company's efforts to become current with its SEC financial reports.

As previously announced on April 12, 2024, The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq) granted Quantum's request to stay the suspension of delisting of its common stock pending a scheduled hearing on May 14, 2024 with the Nasdaq Hearings Panel. In advance of the scheduled hearing, Quantum submitted a written submission to Nasdaq on April 24, 2024 detailing its plans to regain compliance with the applicable Nasdaq listing criteria within the period of time that the Panel may grant.

Among other details, the updated plan outlines the Company's progress and coordination with its advisors and auditors toward reaching the Company's final determination with regards to the application of ASC Topic 606. Additionally, the written submission includes an updated timeline for the Company to regain compliance with the filing of Quantum's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the second and third quarters of fiscal year 2024 as well as file its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2024 results by June 27, 2024.

About Quantum

Quantum delivers end-to-end data management solutions designed for the AI era. With over four decades of experience, our data platform has allowed customers to extract the maximum value from their unique, unstructured data. From high-performance ingest that powers AI applications and demanding data-intensive workloads, to massive, durable data lakes to fuel AI models, Quantum delivers the most comprehensive and cost-efficient solutions. Leading organizations in life sciences, government, media and entertainment, research, and industrial technology trust Quantum with their most valuable asset ? their data. Quantum is listed on Nasdaq (QMCO). For more information visit www.quantum.com.

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These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including without limitation, the following: the outcome of the pending re-evaluation of accounting matters and the possibility of adjustments, including material adjustments, to Quantum's financial statements as the re-evaluation progresses; the discovery of additional and unanticipated information during the re-evaluation process; risks related to the timely completion of the re-evaluation and filing of the Form 10-Qs within the expected timeframe? the ability to meet stock exchange continued listing standards; the possibility that the Nasdaq may delist Quantum's common stock? the possibility that the Nasdaq Hearings Panel may not grant an additional extension; risks related to Quantum's ability to implement and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting in the future? assumptions related to implementation of the ERP system; and the impact of these factors on Quantum's performance and outlook. See also other risks that are described in "Risk Factors" in Quantum's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, and any subsequent reports filed with the SEC. Quantum does not intend to update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law or regulation.