delist

Delist is the act of removing an item from an official list, registry, or market. In financial markets, delisting refers to removing a security from being traded on a stock exchange or trading venue. Delisting can be voluntary, initiated by the issuer, or involuntary, imposed by the exchange, regulator, or a court.

Reasons for delisting include strategic decisions by a company to privatize or reduce regulatory burdens, failure to meet listing standards (such as minimum price, market capitalization, free float, or filing requirements), bankruptcy or dissolution, or a merger or acquisition that converts the company's listing status.

Process and consequences: a delisting typically requires notification and approval by the issuer's board and, in many cases, shareholders. The exchange may set a delisting date. After delisting, trading often moves to an over-the-counter market or ceases entirely, and liquidity and investor access usually decline.

In other contexts, delisting can refer to removing a product or domain from a registry, blacklist, or index, or removing an asset from a digital exchange. The term is neutral and denotes removal from an official list rather than a value judgment.