Shineco Announces Reverse Split to Regain NASDAQ Compliance

Rhea-AI Summary

Shineco announced a 1-for-24 reverse stock split effective November 12, 2024, primarily to maintain Nasdaq Capital Market listing compliance by meeting minimum average closing share price requirements. The company's common stock will continue trading under SISI but with a new CUSIP Number (824567507). Following the split, outstanding shares will be reduced to 1,613,898. The split affects all issued shares, stock options, and warrants, with fractional shares rounded up. No stockholder action is required, and positions will be automatically adjusted through brokers.

Positive

• None.

Negative

• Implementation of 1-for-24 reverse stock split indicates significant share price deterioration
• Risk of potential Nasdaq delisting due to non-compliance with minimum share price requirements
• Dilutive effect on shareholders due to rounding up of fractional shares

Insights

Financial Analyst

This reverse stock split is a critical defensive move to maintain NASDAQ listing compliance, but signals underlying financial distress. The 1-for-24 ratio is particularly aggressive, indicating severe price deterioration. The reduction from approximately 38.7 million shares to just 1.6 million shares outstanding is substantial.

While technically neutral for market capitalization, reverse splits historically correlate with negative market performance. They often trigger increased selling pressure as institutional investors view them as red flags. The automatic rounding up of fractional shares could create minor dilution, though minimal given the scale.

The maintenance of NASDAQ listing is important for access to capital markets and investor confidence, but this move doesn't address fundamental business challenges. Investors should monitor post-split trading patterns and any signs of improved financial performance.

BEIJING, Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shineco Inc. (“Shineco” or the “Company”; NASDAQ: SISI), a producer of innovative diagnostic medical products and related medical devices, announced today that effective at 12:01 a.m., EDT, on November 12, 2024, the Company will effect a one-for-twenty four (1-for-24) reverse stock split of its outstanding common stock (the “Reverse Stock Split”).

The Reverse Stock Split is primarily intended to bring the Company into compliance with the minimum average closing share price requirement for maintaining its listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The Company’s common stock will continue to trade under the symbol “SISI”. Upon the effectiveness of the Reverse Stock Split, every twenty-four shares of issued and outstanding common stock before the open of business on November 12, 2024, will be combined into one issued and outstanding share of common stock, with no change in par value per share. The Company’s common stock will open for trading on Nasdaq on November 12, 2024, on a post-split basis but will trade under a new CUSIP Number, 824567507.

As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, the Company will have 1,613,898 shares of common stock issued and outstanding. No fractional shares will be issued as a result of the Reverse Stock Split. Any fractional shares that would result from the Reverse Stock Split will be rounded up to the nearest whole share.

The Reverse Stock Split will affect all issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s common shares, as well as the number of shares of common shares available for issuance under the Company’s stock options and warrants. In addition, the Reverse Stock Split will reduce the number of shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options and warrants outstanding immediately prior to the Reverse Stock Split and correspondingly increase the respective aggregate exercise prices. The Reverse Stock Split will affect all holders of the Company’s common stock uniformly and will not alter any stockholder’s percentage interest in the Company’s common stock, except to the extent that the Reverse Stock Split results in some stockholders experiencing an adjustment of a fractional share as described above.

Transhare Corporation is acting as the transfer and exchange agent for the Reverse Stock Split. Registered stockholders who hold shares of the Company’s common stock are not required to take any action to receive post-reverse stock split shares. Stockholders who hold their shares in brokerage accounts or in “street name” will have their positions automatically adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split, subject to each broker’s particular processes, and will not be required to take any action in connection with the Reverse Stock Split.

About Shineco, Inc.

Shineco Inc. (“Shineco” or the “Company”) aims to ‘care for a healthy life and improve the quality of life’, by providing safe, efficient and high-quality health and medical products and services to society. Shineco, operating through subsidiaries, has researched and developed 33 vitro diagnostic reagents and related medical devices to date, and the Company also produces and sells healthy and nutritious foods. For more information about Shineco, please visit www.biosisi.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “intend”, “expect”, “plan”, “budget”, “forecast”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential”, “continue”, “evaluating” or similar words. Forward-looking statements should not be relied upon because they are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements we make regarding the innovativeness and market position of our products and services, our competitive strengths, and our expectation that the healthy meals replacement joint venture will be a competitive product in its field. You are cautioned not to rely on any forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from historical results or those indicated by the forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s ability to raise additional funding, its ability to maintain and grow its business, variability of operating results, its ability to maintain and enhance its brand, its development and introduction of new products and services, the ability to obtain all necessary regulatory approvals in the jurisdictions where it intends to market and sell its products, the successful integration of acquired companies, technologies and assets into its portfolio of products and services, marketing and other business development initiatives, competition in the industry, general government regulations, economic conditions, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, dependence on key personnel, the ability to attract, hire and retain personnel who possess the technical skills and experience necessary to meet the requirements of its clients, and its ability to protect its intellectual property. Shineco encourages you to review other factors that may affect its future results in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based only on information currently available to us and speak only as of the date of this press release, and Shineco assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except as required by the applicable rules and regulations.

For more information, please contact:

Shineco,Inc.
secretary@shineco.tech
Mobile: +86-010-68130220

Precept Investor Relations LLC
David J. Rudnick
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Mobile: +1-646-694-8538

FAQ

What is the ratio of Shineco's (SISI) reverse stock split announced in November 2024?

Shineco announced a one-for-twenty four (1-for-24) reverse stock split.

How many shares will Shineco (SISI) have outstanding after the November 2024 reverse split?

After the reverse stock split, Shineco will have 1,613,898 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.

Why did Shineco (SISI) implement a reverse stock split in November 2024?

Shineco implemented the reverse stock split primarily to comply with Nasdaq Capital Market's minimum average closing share price requirement to maintain its listing.

What happens to fractional shares in Shineco's (SISI) November 2024 reverse split?

Any fractional shares resulting from the reverse stock split will be rounded up to the nearest whole share.