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Agroz Inc. Announces Publicly Traded Shares Name Change to Class A Ordinary Shares

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Agroz (NASDAQ: AGRZ) announced that the name of its publicly traded Ordinary Shares has been changed to “Class A Ordinary Shares.” The change is embedded in Agroz’s Second Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association, approved at an Extraordinary General Meeting on May 22, 2026.

According to Agroz, the Amended Articles introduce a dual class share structure and expand authorized share capital to 1,000,000,000 Class A Ordinary Shares, 5,000,000 Class B Ordinary Shares, and 15,000,000 Redeemable Convertible Preference Shares through re-designation and creation of new share classes.

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Positive

  • Expanded authorized share capital to 1,000,000,000 Class A, 5,000,000 Class B, and 15,000,000 RCPS
  • Shareholder approval of Amended Articles and dual class share structure on May 22, 2026

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  • None.

News Market Reaction – AGRZ

-1.75%
3 alerts
-1.75% Session close to close
+19.7% Peak Tracked
$7.77M Market Cap
0.4x Rel. Volume

In the Jul 17 session, AGRZ declined 1.75%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +19.7% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 3 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

Viewed against prior same-day reactions of -4.83% and -5.49%, a flat response to the dual-class and ...
Analysis

Viewed against prior same-day reactions of -4.83% and -5.49%, a flat response to the dual-class and authorization changes would suggest investors had largely anticipated this capital structure shift. With short interest at 1.51, positioning appears light, but ongoing Nasdaq compliance issues and potential future share issuance remain material risks to monitor.

Key Figures

Authorized Class A Ordinary Shares: 1,000,000,000 shares Authorized Class B Ordinary Shares: 5,000,000 shares Authorized Redeemable Convertible Preference Shares: 15,000,000 shares +4 more
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Authorized Class A Ordinary Shares 1,000,000,000 shares Post-amendment authorized share capital
Authorized Class B Ordinary Shares 5,000,000 shares Post-amendment authorized share capital
Authorized Redeemable Convertible Preference Shares 15,000,000 shares Post-amendment authorized share capital
Redesignated Ordinary Shares 100,000,000 shares Ordinary Shares redesignated as Class A Ordinary Shares
New Class A Ordinary Shares Created 900,000,000 shares Additional Class A Ordinary Shares created
New Class B Ordinary Shares Created 5,000,000 shares Additional Class B Ordinary Shares created
EGM date May 22, 2026 Extraordinary General Meeting approving Amended Articles

Historical Context

4 past events · Latest: May 22 (Negative)
Pattern 4 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
May 22 Nasdaq filing deficiency Negative -0.3% Nasdaq notice for missing Form 20-F filing and compliance timeline.
Apr 27 Government status award Positive -4.8% Grant of Malaysia Digital Status to Malaysian unit recognizing tech platform.
Apr 06 Industry ranking news Positive -5.5% High global ranking in FoodTech 500 highlighting AI-powered agriculture focus.
Feb 24 Nasdaq bid-price notice Negative -0.5% Nasdaq minimum bid price deficiency and 180-day compliance period disclosure.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent AGRZ headlines have typically been followed by modest to sharp same-day declines, even on seemingly positive news.

Key Terms

class a ordinary shares, class b ordinary shares, redeemable convertible preference shares, authorized share capital
4 terms
class a ordinary shares financial
"the name of its publicly traded Ordinary Shares has changed to "Class A Ordinary Shares""
Class A ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company that typically grants voting rights to shareholders, allowing them to have a say in important company decisions. They often come with priority in receiving dividends or profits, making them attractive to investors seeking influence and potential income. These shares help distinguish different levels of ownership and rights within a company's stock structure.
class b ordinary shares financial
"5,000,000 Class B OrdinaryShares, each with the rights and subject to the restrictions"
Class B ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company that typically come with different voting rights or privileges compared to other share classes. For investors, they represent a way to hold part of the company’s value and influence its decisions, often with fewer voting rights than Class A shares. Understanding these shares helps investors assess their level of control and potential returns within a company.
redeemable convertible preference shares financial
"15,000,000 Redeemable Convertible Preference Shares by: (a) the re-designation"
A redeemable convertible preference share is a hybrid security that combines features of debt and equity: it carries preferential dividend rights and priority in liquidation, can be converted into ordinary shares at a set ratio, and includes a redemption feature allowing or requiring the issuer to buy the shares back for cash at a defined time or price. Investors care because the security affects company cash flow (redemption creates a payment obligation), potential share dilution upon conversion, and relative claim priority compared with other holders—think of it as a timed loan that can turn into stock.
authorized share capital financial
"increased shares of authorized share capital of the Company"
The maximum number of shares a company is legally allowed to issue according to its governing documents. Think of it as the size of the blank checkbook a company keeps for selling ownership stakes: it sets an upper limit but does not mean all shares are in circulation. Investors care because a larger authorized amount makes it easier for the company to raise money or grant stock-based pay, which can dilute existing holdings and affect control and value per share.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Agroz Inc. (NASDAQ: AGRZ) ("Agroz" or the "Company"), an innovative, fully vertically integrated agricultural technology company designing, building, managing, and operating indoor Controlled Environment Agriculture vertical farms, today announced that it the name of its publicly traded Ordinary Shares has changed to "Class A Ordinary Shares". 

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The name change is reflected in the Company's Second Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association ("Amended Articles"), which provided for, amongst other things, the name change, a dual class structure of Ordinary Shares, and increased shares of authorized share capital of the Company. Specifically, the authorized share capital of the Company was increased to 1,000,000,000 Class A Ordinary Shares, 5,000,000 Class B Ordinary

Shares, and 15,000,000 Redeemable Convertible Preference Shares by: (a) the re-designation of 100,000,000 Ordinary Shares as Class A Ordinary Shares, (b) the creation of 900,000,000 Class A Ordinary Shares and (c) the creation of 5,000,000 Class B Ordinary Shares, each with the rights and subject to the restrictions set out in the Amended Articles. The Company's shareholders voted in favor of the Amended Articles to provide for the above, at the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company held on May 22, 2026.

About Agroz Inc.

Agroz Inc. is an innovative, fully vertically integrated agricultural technology company designing, building, managing, and operating indoor and outdoor Controlled Environment Agriculture ("CEA") vertical farms. Agroz also operates CEA vertical farms in local communities to grow and deliver clean, pesticide free, fresh and nutritious rich vegetables directly to consumers and businesses, and to educate the public on how its vegetables are grown. Agroz believes its competitive advantage stems from its proprietary Agroz OS system, a vertical farm operating system comprised of (i) digitally automated hardware systems enabling management of vertical farm conditions, and (ii) certain software solutions enabling email and communication systems for vertical farm organization.  

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 

This press release contains "forward-looking statements." You can identify forward-looking statements as those that are not historical in nature, particularly those that use terminology such as "may," "should," "expects," "anticipates," "contemplates," "estimates," "believes," "plans," "projected," "predicts," "potential," or "hopes" or the negative of these or similar terms. The reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. Actual results could vary materially from the expectations and projections of Agroz. We base these forward-looking statements on our expectations and projections about future events, which we derive from the information currently available to us. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future performance, including, without limitation, statements regarding the closing of the Offering and the use of proceeds from the sale of our ordinary shares in the Offering. These and other factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are only predictions. The forward-looking statements discussed in this press release and other statements made from time to time by us or our representatives may not occur, and actual events and results may differ materially and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us more fully described in Agroz's filings with the SEC. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information or future events or developments, except as required by U.S. federal securities laws.

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FAQ

What did Agroz (NASDAQ: AGRZ) announce about its shares on July 17, 2026?

Agroz announced that its publicly traded Ordinary Shares are now designated as “Class A Ordinary Shares.” According to Agroz, this change is formalized in its Second Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association, alongside broader updates to its share capital structure.

What is the new authorized share capital structure for Agroz (AGRZ)?

Agroz’s authorized share capital now comprises 1,000,000,000 Class A Ordinary Shares, 5,000,000 Class B Ordinary Shares, and 15,000,000 Redeemable Convertible Preference Shares. According to Agroz, this structure results from re-designating existing shares and creating new Class A, Class B, and preference shares.

Did Agroz shareholders approve the new Class A and Class B share structure?

Yes, Agroz shareholders approved the Second Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association. According to Agroz, the approval occurred at an Extraordinary General Meeting held on May 22, 2026, enabling the dual class structure and increased authorized share capital.

How did Agroz (AGRZ) increase its authorized Class A Ordinary Shares?

Agroz increased its authorized Class A Ordinary Shares to 1,000,000,000 through multiple steps. According to Agroz, this included re-designating 100,000,000 existing Ordinary Shares as Class A and creating an additional 900,000,000 new Class A Ordinary Shares under the Amended Articles.

What new share classes did Agroz create besides Class A Ordinary Shares?

In addition to Class A Ordinary Shares, Agroz created 5,000,000 Class B Ordinary Shares and 15,000,000 Redeemable Convertible Preference Shares. According to Agroz, each class carries rights and restrictions defined in its Second Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association.

What does the dual class share structure mean for Agroz (NASDAQ: AGRZ)?

Agroz has implemented a dual class structure consisting of Class A and Class B Ordinary Shares. According to Agroz, this structure is set out in its Amended Articles, which specify the rights and restrictions for each class, alongside the expanded authorized share capital.