MMTEC, Inc. Announces 1-for-8 Reverse Stock Split

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MMTEC (MTC) has announced a 1-for-8 reverse stock split effective December 18, 2024, with trading to continue on Nasdaq under symbol 'MTC'. Upon implementation, every 8 shares of common stock will automatically convert to one share, with fractional shares rounded up to the next whole number. The company will reduce its authorized shares from 5,000,000,000 to 625,000,000 and increase the par value from $0.01 to $0.08. The split was approved by the Board of Directors on November 21, 2024, with no stockholder approval required under BVI law.

Positive

• No stockholder approval required, streamlining the process
• Fractional shares will be rounded up, benefiting shareholders

Negative

• Reverse split indicates potential share price concerns
• Significant reduction in outstanding shares may impact liquidity

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Financial Analyst

This reverse stock split represents a significant financial restructuring for MMTEC, aimed at maintaining Nasdaq listing compliance. The 1-for-8 ratio will mechanically increase the stock price by combining every 8 shares into 1, though the overall market capitalization remains unchanged. The reduction in authorized shares from 5 billion to 625 million maintains proportionality, while the par value adjustment from $0.01 to $0.08 reflects the consolidation ratio.

The rounding up of fractional shares is shareholder-friendly but could result in minimal dilution. This move typically signals management's attempt to boost the share price above listing requirements and potentially improve stock marketability. However, without accompanying fundamental business improvements, reverse splits often face selling pressure post-implementation.

HONG KONG, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MMTEC, Inc. ("MMTEC" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: MTC) reported that it expects to implement a 1-for-8 reverse stock split on its common stock. The effective date is scheduled to be December 18, 2024, subject to the Company's satisfaction of Nasdaq Operations notice requirements, with trading to begin on a split-adjusted basis at the market open on that day. Trading in the common stock will continue on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol "MTC". The new CUSIP number for the common stock following the reverse stock split will be G6181K122. In the event that the effective date is delayed, the Company will update the effective date via a subsequent press release.

The reverse stock split at a ratio of 1-for-8 shares was approved by the Company's Board of Directors.

Upon the effectiveness of the reverse stock split, every 8 shares of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock will automatically be converted into one share of issued and outstanding common stock. No fractional shares will be issued as a result of the reverse stock split. Instead, any fractional shares that would have resulted from the split will be rounded up to the next whole number. The reverse stock split affects all stockholders uniformly and will not alter any stockholder's percentage interest in the Company's outstanding common stock, except for adjustments that may result from the treatment of fractional shares.

In connection with the reverse stock split, the Company filed a Second Amended and Restated Memorandum of Association with the Registry of Corporate Affairs of the British Virgin Islands to reduce the authorized number of shares of the Company's common stock from 5,000,000,000 shares to 625,000,000 shares, the reduction at the same ratio as its reduction in the issued and outstanding shares of common stock, and to increase the par value per share from $0.01 to $0.08. The Board of Directors of the Company approved the reverse stock split on November 21, 2024. No stockholders' approval of the reverse stock split is required pursuant to BVI law.

About MMTEC, Inc.

Headquartered in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, our Company mainly focuses on investment banking and asset management business, providing customers with one-stop and all-round financial services.

More information about the Company can be found at: www.haisc.com. 

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may", "will", "intend", "should", "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "project", "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Specifically, the Company's statements regarding its ability to regain compliance with the Bid Price Rule, its continued growth, its business outlook, and other similar statements are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 20-F and its subsequent filings. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

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SOURCE MMTEC, Inc.

FAQ

When will MMTEC (MTC) implement its 1-for-8 reverse stock split?

MMTEC plans to implement the reverse stock split on December 18, 2024, with trading beginning on a split-adjusted basis at market open.

How will the MTC reverse split affect shareholders' ownership percentage?

The reverse split will not alter any stockholder's percentage interest in MMTEC's outstanding common stock, except for minor adjustments from fractional share treatment.

What happens to fractional shares in the MTC reverse split?

Fractional shares resulting from the reverse split will be rounded up to the next whole number.

How will MMTEC's authorized shares change after the reverse split?

MMTEC will reduce its authorized shares from 5,000,000,000 to 625,000,000, maintaining the same 1-for-8 ratio as the reverse split.

Will MTC's stock symbol change after the reverse split?

No, MMTEC will continue trading under the symbol 'MTC' on the Nasdaq Stock Market.