Akanda Corp. Announces Reverse Stock Split

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Akanda Corp. (NASDAQ: AKAN) has announced a 1-for-2 reverse stock split effective November 14, 2024. This follows a previous 1-for-40 reverse split from May 23, 2024. The latest split will reduce outstanding common shares from approximately 4.1 million to 2.0 million. The company's shares will continue trading under the symbol 'AKAN' with a new CUSIP number 00971M403 and ISIN code CA00971M4039. All outstanding options, warrants, and convertible securities will be adjusted accordingly. No fractional shares will be issued, and fractions will be rounded down to the nearest whole number.

Positive

• None.

Negative

• Second reverse stock split in 2024, indicating potential ongoing share price concerns
• No cash compensation provided for fractional shares
• Further share consolidation suggests possible compliance issues with listing requirements

Insights

Financial Analyst

This 1-for-2 reverse stock split marks Akanda's second such action in 2024, following a 1-for-40 split in May. The move will reduce outstanding shares from 4.1 million to approximately 2.0 million. While reverse splits don't directly affect company value, they're often implemented to maintain NASDAQ listing requirements and avoid delisting. This aggressive consolidation strategy, with two splits in one year, signals potential underlying financial distress.

The company's micro-cap status ($2.3M) and repeated stock consolidations suggest significant challenges. Notably, the shareholder approval for up to 1-for-100 splits indicates management anticipates possible further share price pressure. The absence of cash compensation for fractional shares also preserves capital, reflecting tight liquidity management.

London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - November 12, 2024) - Akanda Corp. (NASDAQ: AKAN) (the "Company" or "Akanda"), today announced that it expects to implement a 1-for-2 reverse stock split of the Company's common shares effective November 14, 2024. The reverse stock split was previously approved by the Company's shareholders on March 22, 2024 and Board of Directors on October 25, 2024 and will begin trading on an adjusted basis giving effect to the reverse stock split at the opening of market on November 14, 2024 under the existing ticker symbol "AKAN". The new CUSIP number of the Company's common shares will be 00971M403 and the new ISIN code will be CA00971M4039.

In accordance with the proposal approved by the Company's shareholders on March 22, 2024, the Company may effect one or more future consolidations of the Company's issued and outstanding common shares and on the basis of a consolidation ratio to be selected by the Board, in its sole discretion, within a range between ten pre-consolidation common shares for one post-consolidation common share and 100 pre-consolidation common shares for one post-consolidation common share, on such dates as the Board may determine. Since then, the Board approved a 1-for-40 reverse split that was effective May 23, 2024 and has subsequently determined to approve a second reverse split within the 1-for-100 aggregate ratio approved by shareholders, by fixing the split ratio at 2:1, so that every two common shares of the Company would be automatically combined into one common share. This will reduce the number of outstanding common shares of the Company from approximately 4.1 million to approximately 2.0 million. The reverse stock split affects all shareholders uniformly and will not alter any shareholder's percentage interest in the Company's outstanding common shares, except for adjustments that may result from the treatment of fractional shares.

Outstanding Company options, warrants and other applicable convertible securities will be proportionately adjusted in accordance with their respective terms. No fractional shares will be issued in connection with the reverse stock split. In the event that a shareholder would otherwise be entitled to receive a fractional common share, such fraction will be rounded down to the nearest whole number. No cash will be paid in lieu of fractional post-reverse split common shares.

Vstock Transfer is acting as exchange agent for the reverse stock split and will send instructions to any shareholders of record who hold stock certificates regarding the exchange of certificates. Shareholders with shares held in book-entry form or through a bank, broker, or other nominee are not required to take any action and will see the impact of the reverse stock split reflected in their accounts on or after November 14, 2024. Such beneficial holders may contact their bank, broker, or nominee for more information. Vstock Transfer may be reached for questions at (212) 828-8436.

Additional information concerning the reverse stock split can be found in the Company's Notice of Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders of Akanda Corp., which was held on March 22, 2024, and accompanied Management Information Circular, each filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 11, 2024 on a Report on Form 6-K. The Company will file Articles of Amendment with the Ontario Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery in advance of the market effective date of the reverse stock split on November 14, 2024.

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For further information contact:

AKANDA CORP. GENERAL ENQUIRIES
E: ir@akandacorp.com

About Akanda Corp.

We are a cannabis cultivation, manufacturing and distribution company whose mission is to provide premium quality medical cannabis products to patients worldwide. We are an early stage, emerging growth company headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. We have a limited operating history and minimal revenues to date. We expect to expand our subsidiaries' local operations and develop sales channels of our medicinal-grade cannabis products and cannabis based medical and wellness products in international markets and in particular, in the United Kingdom

Forward-Looking Statements

The information in this press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions, or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "believe," "contemplate," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intends," "may," "will," "might," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "would" and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, for example, the Company's ability to regain compliance with applicable Nasdaq standards or comply with the continued listing standards of Nasdaq even if the Company regains compliance. These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this press release, and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing views as of any subsequent date, and no obligation is undertaken to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include: the ability to maintain the listing of the Company's shares on Nasdaq; changes in applicable laws or regulations; any lingering effects of the pandemics on Akanda's business; the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, and identify and realize additional opportunities; the risk of downturns and the possibility of rapid change in the highly competitive industry in which Akanda operates; the risk that Akanda and its current and future collaborators are unable to successfully develop and commercialize Akanda's products or services, or experience significant delays in doing so; the risk that the Company may never achieve or sustain profitability; the risk that the Company will need to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the risk that the Company experiences difficulties in managing its growth and expanding operations; the risk that third-party suppliers and manufacturers are not able to fully and timely meet their obligations; the risk that Akanda is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property; the possibility that Akanda may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and other risks and uncertainties described in Akanda's filings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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FAQ

When will Akanda Corp (AKAN) implement its latest reverse stock split?

Akanda Corp will implement a 1-for-2 reverse stock split effective November 14, 2024.

What is the ratio of Akanda's (AKAN) November 2024 reverse stock split?

The reverse stock split ratio is 1-for-2, meaning every two common shares will be combined into one share.

How many shares will Akanda Corp (AKAN) have outstanding after the November 2024 reverse split?

After the reverse split, Akanda's outstanding common shares will reduce from approximately 4.1 million to 2.0 million.

What happens to fractional shares in Akanda's (AKAN) November 2024 reverse split?

Fractional shares will be rounded down to the nearest whole number, with no cash paid in lieu of fractional shares.