C3is Inc. Announces Reverse Stock Split
C3is Inc. (CISS) has announced a 1-for-2.5 reverse stock split effective January 2, 2025, aimed at maintaining Nasdaq listing requirements. The split will reduce outstanding common shares from approximately 10.6 million to 4.2 million, with trading on a split-adjusted basis beginning January 2, 2025.
The company's warrants and Series A Convertible Preferred Stock will be adjusted proportionately. Class B and C Warrants will undergo additional adjustments within five trading days post-split. Stockholders who would receive fractional shares will receive cash payments based on the December 31, 2024 closing price. The split's primary purpose is to increase the market price to meet Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement.
C3is Inc. (CISS) ha annunciato un raggruppamento azionario inverso 1 per 2,5 che entrer脿 in vigore il 2 gennaio 2025, con l'obiettivo di mantenere i requisiti di quotazione del Nasdaq. Questo raggruppamento ridurr脿 il numero di azioni in circolazione da circa 10,6 milioni a 4,2 milioni, con l'inizio delle contrattazioni in base al nuovo rapporto il 2 gennaio 2025.
I warrant dell'azienda e le azioni privilegiate convertibili di Serie A saranno adeguati proporzionalmente. I warrant di Classe B e C subiranno ulteriori aggiustamenti entro cinque giorni di negoziazione dopo il raggruppamento. Gli azionisti che riceverebbero azioni frazionarie riceveranno pagamenti in contanti basati sul prezzo di chiusura del 31 dicembre 2024. Lo scopo principale del raggruppamento 猫 aumentare il prezzo di mercato per soddisfare il requisito del prezzo minimo d'asta del Nasdaq.
C3is Inc. (CISS) ha anunciado un dividendo de acciones inverso de 1 por 2,5 que ser谩 efectivo el 2 de enero de 2025, con el objetivo de cumplir con los requisitos de cotizaci贸n del Nasdaq. Este dividendo reducir谩 las acciones ordinarias en circulaci贸n de aproximadamente 10,6 millones a 4,2 millones, comenzando las operaciones en base ajustada el 2 de enero de 2025.
Las garant铆as de la compa帽铆a y las acciones preferentes convertibles de la Serie A se ajustar谩n proporcionalmente. Las Garant铆as de Clase B y C experimentar谩n ajustes adicionales dentro de los cinco d铆as h谩biles posteriores al dividendo. Los accionistas que reciban acciones fraccionarias recibir谩n pagos en efectivo basados en el precio de cierre del 31 de diciembre de 2024. El prop贸sito principal del dividendo es aumentar el precio de mercado para cumplir con el requisito de precio m铆nimo de oferta del Nasdaq.
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C3is Inc. (CISS) a annonc茅 un rachat d'actions invers茅 de 1 pour 2,5 qui sera effectif le 2 janvier 2025, visant 脿 maintenir les exigences de cotation du Nasdaq. Ce rachat r茅duira le nombre d'actions ordinaires en circulation d'environ 10,6 millions 脿 4,2 millions, avec un d茅but des transactions sur une base ajust茅e le 2 janvier 2025.
Les bons de souscription de la soci茅t茅 et les actions privil茅gi茅es convertibles de s茅rie A seront ajust茅s proportionnellement. Les bons de souscription de classe B et C subiront des ajustements suppl茅mentaires dans les cinq jours de bourse suivant le rachat. Les actionnaires qui recevraient des actions fractionnaires recevront des paiements en esp猫ces bas茅s sur le prix de cl么ture du 31 d茅cembre 2024. Le principal objectif de ce rachat est d'augmenter le prix du march茅 pour r茅pondre 脿 l'exigence de prix minimal d'offre du Nasdaq.
C3is Inc. (CISS) hat einen 1-zu-2,5 Reverse-Aktien-Split angek眉ndigt, der am 2. Januar 2025 in Kraft tritt, um die Anforderungen f眉r die Nasdaq-Notierung zu erf眉llen. Der Split wird die ausstehenden Stammaktien von etwa 10,6 Millionen auf 4,2 Millionen reduzieren, wobei der Handel auf einer gesplitteten Basis am 2. Januar 2025 beginnt.
Die Warrants des Unternehmens und die in Serie A umwandelbaren Vorzugsaktien werden proportional angepasst. Die Warrants der Klassen B und C unterliegen innerhalb von f眉nf Handelstagen nach dem Split zus盲tzlichen Anpassungen. Aktion盲re, die Bruchst眉cke von Aktien erhalten w眉rden, erhalten Barzahlungen basierend auf dem Schlusskurs vom 31. Dezember 2024. Das Hauptziel des Splits ist es, den Marktpreis zu erh枚hen, um die Mindestgebotsanforderung der Nasdaq zu erf眉llen.
- Potential maintenance of Nasdaq listing status through meeting minimum bid requirements
- Structured solution for fractional shares through cash payments
- Reverse stock split indicates struggle to maintain minimum share price requirements
- Reduction in total outstanding shares from 10.6M to 4.2M without fundamental value change
- Additional complexity and adjustments required for warrant holders
Insights
This reverse stock split represents a critical financial maneuver for C3is Inc., reducing outstanding shares from 10.6 million to approximately 4.2 million through a 1-for-2.5 ratio. The timing, scheduled for December 31, 2024, suggests urgency in meeting Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirements to maintain listing status. While reverse splits don't inherently change company value, they often signal financial distress.
The market mechanics are particularly noteworthy - the adjustment of warrants and Series A Convertible Preferred Stock could create short-term trading volatility, especially during the 5-day adjustment period for Class B and C Warrants. The cash settlement for fractional shares based on December 31's closing price might trigger minor selling pressure. Given the company's micro-cap status (
The regulatory implications here are substantial. This move is clearly designed to address Nasdaq's continued listing requirements, specifically the minimum bid price threshold. For micro-cap companies like C3is, maintaining Nasdaq listing is important for market visibility and liquidity. However, the chosen 1-for-2.5 ratio is unusually precise, suggesting minimal cushioning against future price decline.
The stockholder-approved range and three-year post-spin-out timing indicate careful compliance planning, but also reveal the company's options. Historical patterns show that companies implementing reverse splits often face continued market challenges - approximately
To be effective January 2, 2025
Aiming to meet the minimum bid price requirement for maintaining listing on Nasdaq
ATHENS, Greece, Dec. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- C3is Inc. (the 鈥淐ompany鈥�) (Nasdaq: CISS) today announced that its board of directors has determined to effect a one-for-two-and-a-half (1-for-2.5) reverse stock split of the Company鈥檚 common stock, par value
The reverse stock split will take effect at 11:59 pm Eastern Time on December 31, 2024, and the Company鈥檚 common stock will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on The Nasdaq Capital Market (鈥淣asdaq鈥�) as of the opening of trading on January 2, 2025. The CUSIP number of Y18284 151 will be assigned to the Company鈥檚 common stock when the reverse stock split becomes effective.
When the reverse stock split becomes effective, every two and one-half (2.5) of the Company鈥檚 issued shares of common stock will be combined into one issued share of common stock, without any change to the par value per share.聽This will reduce the number of outstanding shares of common stock from approximately 10.6 million shares to approximately 4.2 million shares. The Company鈥檚 outstanding warrants and Series A Convertible Preferred Stock will be proportionately adjusted to increase the exercise price and reduce the number of shares issuable upon exercise. With respect to the Company鈥檚 Class B Warrants and Class C Warrants, the exercise price and number of shares issuable upon exercise will be adjusted further in an adjustment period ending on the fifth trading day after the effective time of the reverse split pursuant to the terms of such warrants.
No fractional shares will be issued in connection with the reverse stock split. Stockholders who would otherwise hold a fraction of a share of common stock of the Company will receive a cash payment in lieu thereof at a price equal to that fraction of a share to which the stockholder would otherwise be entitled, multiplied by the closing price of the Company鈥檚 common stock on Nasdaq on December 31, 2024 (as adjusted for the reverse split).
Stockholders with shares held in book-entry form or through a bank, broker, or other nominee are not required to take any action and will see the consequence of the reverse stock split reflected in their accounts on or after January 2, 2025. Such beneficial holders may contact their bank, broker, or nominee for more information.
The reverse stock split ratio approved by the board of directors is within the, previously disclosed, range of ratios for a reverse stock split authorized by the stockholders of the Company, within three years of the spin-out of the Company.
The purpose of the reverse stock split is to increase the market price of the Company鈥檚 common stock. The Company believes that the reverse stock split will increase the market price for its common stock and allow it to satisfy the minimum bid price requirement for maintaining listing on Nasdaq.
Forward-Looking Statements
Matters discussed in this release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements with respect to the C3is Inc.鈥檚 ability to maintain compliance with Nasdaq鈥檚 continued listing standards and remain listed on Nasdaq or other major stock exchange and other statements that are forward looking. Forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance and may include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon various assumptions. Although C3is Inc. believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, C3is Inc. cannot assure you that it will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections. Important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include risks discussed in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the 鈥淪EC鈥�) and the following: the strength of world economies and currencies, global market conditions, including changes in charter hire rates and vessel values, charter counterparty performance, changes in demand that may affect attitudes of time charterers to scheduled and unscheduled dry-dockings, shipyard performance, changes in C3is Inc.鈥檚 operating expenses, including bunker prices, drydocking and insurance costs, ability to fund the remaining purchase price for one of our drybulk vessels, ability to obtain financing and comply with covenants in our financing arrangements, actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, domestic and international political conditions, the conflict in Ukraine and related sanctions, the conflict in Israel and Gaza, potential disruption of shipping routes due to ongoing attacks by Houthis in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden or accidents and political events or acts by terrorists.
Risks and uncertainties are further described in reports filed by C3is Inc. with the SEC.
ABOUT C3IS INC.
C3is Inc. is a ship-owning company providing dry bulk and crude oil seaborne transportation services. The Company owns four vessels, three handysize drybulk carriers with a total capacity of 97,664 deadweight tons (dwt) and an Aframax oil tanker with a cargo carrying capacity of approximately 115,800 dwt, resulting with a fleet total capacity of 213,464 dwt. C3is Inc.鈥檚 shares of Common Stock are listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market and trade under the symbol 鈥淐ISS.鈥�
For further information, please contact:
Company Contact:
Nina Pyndiah
Chief Financial Officer
C3is Inc.
00-30-210-6250-001
E-mail: info@c3is.pro
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