Molecular Data Inc. Announces ADS Ratio Change
Molecular Data Inc. (NASDAQ: MKD) announced a change in its American Depositary Shares (ADS) ratio, effective May 23, 2022. The ratio will change from one ADS representing three Class A ordinary shares to one ADS representing forty-five Class A ordinary shares. Existing ADS holders will need to exchange every fifteen current ADSs for one new ADS. This modification acts as a one-for-15 reverse share split, aiming to adjust the company's share structure in the market.
- The ADS ratio change may enhance market perception of the company by reducing the number of shares outstanding.
- The one-for-15 reverse share split could potentially improve the stock's liquidity.
- The reverse split might indicate underlying issues with the stock price, leading to investor skepticism.
- Potential dilution effect for shareholders if new shares are issued post-restructure.
SHANGHAI, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Molecular Data Inc. (NASDAQ: MKD) (the "Company") announced today a ratio change on its American Depositary Shares ("ADS") from the current one (1) ADS representing three (3) Class A ordinary shares to the new ratio of one (1) ADS representing forty-five (45) Class A ordinary shares (the "Ratio Change"). The effective date of the Ratio Change is expected to be May 23, 2022.
Each ADS holder of record at the close of business on the date when the change in ADS ratio is effective will be required to surrender and exchange every fifteen (15) existing ADSs then held for one (1) new ADS. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as the depositary bank for the Company's ADS program, will arrange for the exchange of the current ADSs for the new ADSs.
The Ratio Change will have the same effect as a one-for-15 reverse share split.
About Molecular Data Inc.
Molecular Data Inc. is a technology-driven platform in China's chemical industry, connecting participants along the chemical value chain through integrated solutions. The Company delivers e-commerce solutions, financial solutions, warehousing and logistics solutions, and SaaS suite that are intended to solve pain points for participants in the traditional chemical industry. Built upon a comprehensive knowledge engine and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, the Company's e-commerce solutions are mainly offered through its online platform, consisting of molbase.com, molbase.cn, Moku Data WeChat account, Chemical Community APP and other ancillary platforms.
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