VCI Global Announces 1-for-20 Reverse Stock Split
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VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG) has announced a 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective April 3, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time. The company's common stock will continue trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol 'VCIG' with a new CUSIP number G98218301.
The reverse split will reduce outstanding shares from approximately 54.5 million to 2.8 million. The primary goal is to increase the market price per share to maintain Nasdaq Capital Market listing compliance. No fractional shares will be issued, with amounts rounded up to the nearest whole number.
Vstock Transfer, will serve as the exchange agent, managing the conversion process for stockholders with physical certificates to split-adjusted book-entry shares. Shares held through brokers will be automatically adjusted in customer accounts.
Positive
- Strategic move to maintain Nasdaq listing compliance
- Automatic handling of share conversion for most stockholders
- No loss of value through fractional shares (rounded up)
Negative
- Indicates company is struggling to maintain minimum share price requirement
- Significant reduction in outstanding shares may impact stock liquidity
News Market Reaction 1 Alert
On the day this news was published, VCIG declined 21.77%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global” or the “Company”), a diversified holding company with expertise in consulting, fintech, AI, robotics and cybersecurity, is pleased to announce the approved 1-for-20 stock split of the Company’s common stock with no par value, effective at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on 3 April, 2025 (the “Reverse Stock Split”). VCI Global’s common stock will continue to be traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market on a split-adjusted basis beginning on 3 April, 2025, under the Company’s existing trading symbol “VCIG” with the new CUSIP number G98218301.
The Reverse Stock Split is primarily intended to increase the market price per share of the Company’s common stock to regain compliance with the minimum bid price required for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
The Reverse Stock Split will reduce the number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding from approximately 54.5 million to approximately 2.8 million. No fractional shares will be issued in connection with the Reverse Stock Split. Any amount of fractional shares will be rounded up to the next nearest number at the participant level.
Vstock Transfer, LLC (“Vstock”), the Company’s transfer agent, will act as the exchange agent for the Reverse Stock Split. Vstock will provide instructions to any stockholder with physical stock certificates regarding the process for exchanging their certificates for split-adjusted shares in “book-entry form”. Shares held by stockholders through a broker will have their accounts automatically credited by their brokerage firm, bank, or other nominee, as will any stockholder who held their shares in book-entry form at Vstock.
About VCI Global Limited
VCI Global is a diversified global holding company with a strategic focus on AI & Robotics, Fintech, Cybersecurity, Renewable Energy, and Capital Market Consultancy. With a strong presence in Asia, Europe, and the United States, VCI Global is committed to driving technological innovation, sustainable growth, and financial excellence across multiple industries.
For more information on the Company, please log on to https://v-capital.co/.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such statements include statements regarding the Company’s ability to grow its business and other statements that are not historical facts, including statements which may be accompanied by the words “intends,” “may,” “will,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “estimates,” “aims,” “believes,” “hopes,” “potential” or similar words. These forward-looking statements are based only on our current beliefs, expectations, and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to certain factors, including without limitation, the Company’s ability to achieve profitable operations, customer acceptance of new products, the effects of the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and future measures taken by authorities in the countries wherein the Company has supply chain partners, the demand for the Company’s products and the Company’s customers’ economic condition, the impact of competitive products and pricing, successfully managing and, general economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in the Company’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any responsibility to update the forward-looking statements in this release, except in accordance with applicable law.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For media queries, please contact:
VCI GLOBAL LIMITED
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