Volcon Announces Reverse Stock Split

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Volcon (NASDAQ:VLCN) announced a 1-for-8 reverse stock split effective November 8, 2024. The company's common stock will trade on Nasdaq Capital Market under the same ticker 'VLCN' but with a new CUSIP number starting November 11, 2024. The split will reduce outstanding shares from approximately 4.49 million to 0.56 million, while authorized shares remain at 250 million. Fractional shares will be rounded up to the nearest whole number, and the nominal par value remains $0.00001 per share.

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• Implementation of reverse stock split indicating potential share price concerns
• Significant reduction in outstanding shares from 4.49M to 0.56M

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Financial Analyst

The 1-for-8 reverse stock split is a significant corporate action aimed at maintaining NASDAQ listing compliance, where stocks must maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00. The reduction from 4.49 million to 0.56 million shares outstanding artificially inflates the stock price by consolidating shares, though the company's market value remains unchanged. While this move prevents potential delisting, it's concerning that such action was necessary, often indicating underlying financial challenges. The maintained 250 million authorized shares suggests potential future dilution risks. Notably, the rounding up of fractional shares to whole numbers slightly benefits small shareholders but could create minor dilution.

AUSTIN, TX / ACCESSWIRE / November 7, 2024 / Volcon Inc. (NASDAQ:VLCN), ("Volcon" or the "Company"), the first all-electric, off-road powersports company, today announced that it filed an amendment to its amended and restated certificate of incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to effect a 1-for-8 reverse stock split of its common stock. The reverse stock split will take effect at 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on November 8, 2024, and the Company's common stock will open for trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market on November 11, 2024 on a post-split basis, under the existing ticker symbol "VLCN" but with a new CUSIP number 92864V509.

As a result of the reverse stock split, every 8 shares of the Company's common stock issued and outstanding prior to the opening of trading on November 11, 2024 will be consolidated into one issued and outstanding share, with no change in the nominal par value per share of $0.00001. No fractional shares will be issued as a result of the reverse stock split. Each stockholder of record who would otherwise be entitled to receive a fractional share will be entitled to the rounding up of the fractional share to the nearest whole number.

As a result of the reverse stock split, the number of shares of common stock outstanding will be reduced from approximately 4.49 million shares to approximately 0.56 million shares, and the number of authorized shares of common stock will remain at 250 million shares. In addition, the number of shares reserved for issuance under the Company's equity compensation plan immediately prior to the reverse stock split will be reduced proportionately.

About Volcon

Based in the Austin, Texas area, Volcon was founded as the first all-electric power sports company producing high-quality and sustainable electric vehicles for the outdoor community. Volcon electric vehicles are the future of off-roading, not only because of their environmental benefits but also because of their near-silent operation, which allows for a more immersive outdoor experience.

Volcon's vehicle roadmap includes both motorcycles and UTVs. Its first product, the innovative Grunt, began shipping to customers in late 2021 and combines a fat-tired physique with high-torque electric power and a near-silent drive train. The Volcon Grunt EVO, an evolution of the original Grunt with a belt drive, an improved suspension, and seat, began shipping to customers in October 2023. The Brat is Volcon's first foray into the wildly popular eBike market for both on-road and off-road riding and is currently being delivered to dealers across North America. In 2024, Volcon entered the rapidly expanding LUV and UTV market and shipped its first production MN1 unit in October 2024. The new MN1 and HF1 products empower the driver to explore the outdoors in a new and unique way that gas-powered units cannot. They offer the same thrilling performance of a standard LUV / UTV without the noise (or pollution), allowing the driver to explore the outdoors with all their senses.

Volcon Contacts

For Media: media@volcon.com
For Dealers: dealers@volcon.com
For Investors: investors@volcon.com
For Marketing: marketing@volcon.com
For more information on Volcon or to learn more about its complete motorcycle and side-by-side line-up, visit: www.volcon.com

Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the statements in this release are forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, the timing and completion of the reverse split. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including ''believes,'' ''estimates,'' ''anticipates,'' ''expects,'' ''plans,'' ''projects,'' ''intends,'' ''potential,'' ''may,'' ''could,'' ''might,'' ''will,'' ''should,'' ''approximately'' or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of its date. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. More detailed information about the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company is contained under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov.

SOURCE: Volcon ePowersports, Inc.

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FAQ

When will Volcon's (VLCN) 1-for-8 reverse stock split take effect?

The reverse stock split will take effect at 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on November 8, 2024.

How many shares will Volcon (VLCN) have outstanding after the reverse split?

After the reverse split, Volcon's outstanding shares will be reduced from approximately 4.49 million to approximately 0.56 million shares.

What happens to fractional shares in Volcon's (VLCN) reverse stock split?

Fractional shares will be rounded up to the nearest whole number.

Will Volcon's (VLCN) ticker symbol change after the reverse split?

No, Volcon will continue trading under the existing ticker symbol 'VLCN' but with a new CUSIP number 92864V509.