Ascent Solar Technologies Announces Reverse Stock Split
Ascent Solar Technologies (ASTI) has announced a 1-for-100 reverse stock split of its common stock, effective August 15, 2024. This decision, approved by stockholders on August 7, 2024, aims to meet Nasdaq's continued listing standards, particularly the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement. The reverse split will reduce ASTI's outstanding shares from approximately 102 million to 1.02 million. No fractional shares will be issued, and stockholders with less than 100 shares will receive one share. The split will also apply to outstanding warrants, stock options, and restricted stock units, with proportionate adjustments to exercise prices. Existing stockholders will receive instructions from Computershare regarding the exchange of shares.
Ascent Solar Technologies (ASTI) ha annunciato un raggruppamento azionario inverso 1-per-100 delle sue azioni ordinarie, efficace dal 15 agosto 2024. Questa decisione, approvata dagli azionisti il 7 agosto 2024, mira a soddisfare gli standard di quotazione continuativa del Nasdaq, in particolare il requisito di prezzo minimo di offerta di $1,00. Il raggruppamento ridurrà le azioni in circolazione di ASTI da circa 102 milioni a 1,02 milioni. Non saranno emesse azioni frazionarie, e gli azionisti con meno di 100 azioni riceveranno un'azione. Il raggruppamento si applicherà anche ai warrant, alle opzioni sulle azioni e alle unità di azioni riservate esistenti, con adeguamenti proporzionali ai prezzi di esercizio. Gli azionisti esistenti riceveranno istruzioni da Computershare riguardo lo scambio delle azioni.
Ascent Solar Technologies (ASTI) ha anunciado un dividendo de acciones inverso de 1 por 100 de sus acciones comunes, efectivo a partir del 15 de agosto de 2024. Esta decisión, aprobada por los accionistas el 7 de agosto de 2024, tiene como objetivo cumplir con los estándares de cotización continua de Nasdaq, particularmente con el requisito del precio mínimo de oferta de $1.00. La división reducirá las acciones en circulación de ASTI de aproximadamente 102 millones a 1.02 millones. No se emitirán acciones fraccionarias, y los accionistas con menos de 100 acciones recibirán una acción. La división también se aplicará a los warrants existentes, opciones sobre acciones y unidades de acciones restringidas, con ajustes proporcionales a los precios de ejercicio. Los accionistas existentes recibirán instrucciones de Computershare sobre el canje de acciones.
Ascent Solar Technologies (ASTI)는 1주당 100주 역분할을 발표했으며, 이는 2024년 8월 15일부터 시행됩니다. 이 결정은 2024년 8월 7일 주주들에 의해 승인되었으며, NASDAQ의 지속 상장 기준을 충족하기 위한 것입니다. 특히 $1.00의 최소 매수 가격 요건을 충족하기 위함입니다. 역분할은 ASTI의 발행 주식을 약 1억 200만 주에서 102만 주로 감소시킵니다. 부분 주식은 발행되지 않으며, 100주 미만의 주식을 보유한 주주는 한 주를 받게 됩니다. 이 분할은 기존의 워런트, 주식 옵션 및 제한 주식 단위에도 적용되며, 행사 가격에 비례하여 조정됩니다. 기존 주주들은 Computershare로부터 주식 교환에 대한 지침을 받을 것입니다.
Ascent Solar Technologies (ASTI) a annoncé un rachat d'actions inversé de 1 pour 100 de ses actions ordinaires, effectif à partir du 15 août 2024. Cette décision, approuvée par les actionnaires le 7 août 2024, vise à respecter les normes de cotation continue de Nasdaq, en particulier l'exigence d'un prix d'offre minimum de 1,00 $. Le rachat réduira le nombre d'actions en circulation d'ASTI d'environ 102 millions à 1,02 million. Aucune action fractionnée ne sera émise et les actionnaires détenant moins de 100 actions recevront une action. Ce rachat s'appliquera également aux warrants, options d'achat d'actions et unités d'actions restreintes existantes, avec des ajustements proportionnels des prix d'exercice. Les actionnaires actuels recevront des instructions de Computershare concernant l'échange d'actions.
Ascent Solar Technologies (ASTI) hat einen 1-zu-100 Reverse Stock Split für seine Stammaktien angekündigt, der am 15. August 2024 in Kraft tritt. Diese Entscheidung wurde am 7. August 2024 von den Aktionären genehmigt und soll die fortlaufenden Zulassungsstandards der Nasdaq erfüllen, insbesondere die Mindestgebotsanforderung von $1,00. Der Reverse-Split wird die ausstehenden Aktien von ASTI von etwa 102 Millionen auf 1,02 Millionen reduzieren. Es werden keine Bruchstücke ausgegeben, und Aktionäre mit weniger als 100 Aktien erhalten eine Aktie. Der Split gilt auch für bestehende Warrants, Aktienoptionen und eingeschränkte Aktieneinheiten, mit proportionalen Anpassungen der Ausübungspreise. Bestehende Aktionäre erhalten Anweisungen von Computershare zum Aktienwechsel.
- Potential to meet Nasdaq's continued listing standards
- Expected increase in per share price and bid price above $1.00
- Maintenance of Nasdaq listing may improve investor perception and liquidity
- Significant reduction in total outstanding shares may impact liquidity
- Risk of not achieving desired share price increase despite the reverse split
- Potential dilution for shareholders with less than 100 shares
Ascent Solar's 1-for-100 reverse stock split is a strategic move to maintain Nasdaq listing compliance. While it doesn't change the company's market cap, it's important for investor perception and liquidity. The split aims to boost the share price above
Ascent Solar's focus on flexible thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solutions positions them in a niche market with potential growth. Their "featherweight" technology could be advantageous in sectors like aerospace or portable electronics where weight is crucial. However, the need for a reverse split suggests challenges in commercializing this technology at scale. The company's struggle to maintain Nasdaq listing indicates potential cash flow issues or lack of market traction. Investors should assess Ascent's R&D pipeline, patent portfolio and ability to compete with traditional silicon-based PV and emerging perovskite technologies. The reverse split might provide a temporary boost, but long-term success depends on Ascent's ability to innovate and capture market share in the competitive solar industry.
The reverse stock split reflects Ascent Solar's market positioning challenges. While it doesn't directly affect the company's fundamentals, it can impact investor psychology and trading dynamics. Post-split, we might see increased volatility as the stock adjusts to its new price level. The reduced float could lead to wider bid-ask spreads, potentially affecting liquidity. Historically, companies resorting to reverse splits often underperform the market in the long run. However, exceptions exist, especially if accompanied by solid business turnaround strategies. Investors should focus on Ascent's ability to capitalize on the growing demand for flexible solar solutions in niche markets. Key metrics to watch include revenue growth, gross margins and cash burn rate. The success of this move will ultimately depend on Ascent's ability to improve its financial performance and communicate a compelling growth story to the market.
THORNTON, Colo., Aug. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (“Ascent” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ASTI), the leading U.S. innovator in the design and manufacturing of featherweight, flexible thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solutions, today announced that effective before market open on August 15, 2024, it will complete a 1-for-100 reverse stock split of its common stock.
At Ascent’s 2024 Annual Stockholders Meeting on August 7, 2024, stockholders approved an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to affect a reverse stock split with the exact ratio to be set by its Board of Directors. The Board resolved to set the reverse stock split at the ratio of 1-for-100. Ascent filed an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State in Delaware effective August 14, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. As a result, every hundred issued shares of common stock will automatically be combined into one share of common stock.
As explained in Ascent’s Proxy Statement filed June 20, 2024, the Company believes that affecting the reverse stock split will assist in its efforts to meet the Nasdaq continued listing standards and to continue to have its common stock remain listed and traded on Nasdaq. In particular, Ascent expects the reverse stock split to increase the per share price and bid price of its common stock above the
Shares of the Company’s common stock will be assigned a new CUSIP number (043635804) and are expected to begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on Thursday, August 15, 2024.
The reverse stock split will not change the authorized number of shares of the Company’s common stock. No fractional shares will be issued and any fractional shares resulting from the reverse stock split will be rounded up to the nearest whole share. Therefore, stockholders with less than 100 shares will receive one share of stock.
The reverse stock split will also apply to Ascent’s common stock issuable upon the exercise of its outstanding warrants, stock options and restricted stock units, with proportionate adjustments to be made to the exercise prices thereof and under the Company’s equity incentive plans.
Once the reverse stock split becomes effective, stockholders holding shares through a brokerage account will have their shares automatically adjusted to reflect the 1-for-100 reverse stock split. Existing stockholders holding common stock certificates will receive a letter of transmittal from Ascent's transfer agent, Computershare, with specific instructions regarding the exchange of shares.
Ascent expects to have its issued and outstanding common shares decrease from approximately 102 million pre-split shares to approximately 1.02 million post-split shares outstanding as a result of the reverse stock split.
About Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc.
Backed by 40 years of R&D, 15 years of manufacturing experience, numerous awards, and a comprehensive IP and patent portfolio, Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative, high-performance, flexible thin-film solar panels for use in environments where mass, performance, reliability, and resilience matter. Ascent’s photovoltaic (PV) modules have been deployed on space missions, multiple airborne vehicles, agrivoltaic installations, in industrial/commercial construction as well as an extensive range of consumer goods, revolutionizing the use cases and environments for solar power. Ascent Solar’s research and development center and 5-MW nameplate production facility is in Thornton, Colorado. To learn more, visit https://www.ascentsolar.com
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