SOS Limited Announces Planned ADS Ratio Change
SOS Limited (NYSE: SOS) announced a change in the ratio of its American depositary shares (ADSs) from one ADS representing ten Class A ordinary shares to one ADS representing five hundred Class A ordinary shares, effective July 6, 2022.
This change will not impact the Class A ordinary shares directly. Holders of ADS will need to surrender their shares for cancellation and exchange. Fractional ADSs will not be issued; instead, they will be aggregated and sold, with proceeds distributed to shareholders. While the ADS price is expected to rise proportionally, no guarantee of price equality post-ratio change is provided.
- Change in ADS ratio may attract more investors due to perceived higher value.
- No direct impact on Class A ordinary shares suggests market stability.
- Uncertainty in ADS price post-ratio change could lead to investor skepticism.
- The necessity for shareholders to surrender ADS for exchange may cause temporary liquidity issues.
QINGDAO, China, June 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SOS Limited ("SOS" or the "Company") (NYSE: SOS) today announced that it plans to change the ratio of its American depositary shares ("ADSs") from one (1) ADS representing ten (10) Class A ordinary shares to one (1) ADS representing five hundred (500) Class A ordinary shares.
There will be no change to the Company's Class A ordinary shares. The effect of the ratio change on the ADS trading price on the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") is expected to take place at the open of trading on July 6, 2022 (U.S. Eastern Time). ADS holders of record on the effective date will need to surrender their ADS to the depositary bank for cancellation and exchange in connection with the ADS ratio change, with further details to be provided in the notice by the depositary bank. As of the effective date for the ADS ratio change, SOS’ ADSs will continue to be traded on the NYSE under the symbol "SOS".
No fractional new ADSs will be issued in connection with the change in the ADS ratio. Instead, fractional entitlements to new ADSs will be aggregated and sold by the depositary bank and the net cash proceeds from the sale of the fractional ADS entitlements (after deduction of fees, taxes and expenses) will be distributed to the applicable ADS holders by the depositary bank.
As a result of the change in the ADS ratio, the ADS price is expected to increase proportionally, although the Company can give no assurance that the ADS price after the change in the ADS ratio will be equal to or greater than the ADS price on a proportionate basis.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements made under the "safe harbor" provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident" and similar statements. SOS may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Any statements that are not historical facts, including statements about SOS’ beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements that involve factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is current as of the date of the press release, and SOS does not undertake any obligation to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
About SOS Limited
SOS is a new high-tech company with artificial intelligence and blockchain as its core technologies. Through core technologies such as AI+ block technology+satellite communication+big data, the company provides digital technical services for emergency rescue, big data marketing, international trade, digital assets and other industries, and provides customers with one-stop digital overall solutions. For more information, visit www.sosyun.com.
SOURCE - SOS Limited
Contact:
Steven Li
Chief Financial Officer
stevenli@sosyun.com
+8613816822093
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