Akanda Corp. Announces Reverse Stock Split
Rhea-AI Summary
Akanda Corp (NASDAQ: AKAN) will implement a 1-for-4.5 reverse stock split effective April 13, 2026, with trading on an adjusted basis under the existing ticker AKAN.
The split was approved by shareholders on November 28, 2025 and by the Board on March 23, 2026. New CUSIP 00971M700 and ISIN CA00971M7008. Outstanding shares will fall from ~2.4 million to ~534,400. Fractions will be rounded down; no cash will be paid. Vstock Transfer is exchange agent; articles of amendment will be filed in Ontario before April 13, 2026.
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- Outstanding shares will be reduced from approximately 2.4M to approximately 534.4K
- Shares will trade on an adjusted basis under the existing ticker AKAN effective April 13, 2026
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- Fractional post-split shares will be rounded down, with no cash paid for fractions
- Outstanding options, warrants and convertibles will be proportionately adjusted
News Market Reaction – AKAN
On the day this news was published, AKAN declined 3.91%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +10.6% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -4.6% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 5 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $68K from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $1.66M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
AKAN was down 2.68% while only one peer, RDHL, appeared in momentum scans and moved up about 11.25%, indicating stock-specific pressures around AKAN’s capital structure rather than a sector-wide move.
Previous Stock split Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 | Reverse stock split | Negative | -14.8% | Announced 1-for-5 reverse split reducing shares from ~10.1M to ~2.0M. |
| Nov 12 | Reverse stock split | Negative | -9.2% | Announced 1-for-2 reverse split after prior 1-for-40 split in May 2024. |
Previous reverse stock split announcements have been followed by negative next-day price moves, suggesting a pattern of weak market reception to similar actions.
Over the past two years, Akanda has repeatedly used reverse stock splits to manage its share price and share count. A 1-for-2 reverse split in November 2024 followed a prior 1-for-40 split in May 2024, cutting outstanding shares from about 4.1 million to 2.0 million. In January 2026, a 1-for-5 split further reduced shares from roughly 10.1 million to 2.0 million. Today’s reverse split continues this capital structure consolidation trend.
Historical Comparison
In the past two reverse stock split announcements, AKAN’s average next-day move was -12.02%, indicating markets have historically reacted negatively to similar capital structure changes.
From 2024 to 2026, Akanda has executed multiple reverse stock splits (1-for-40, 1-for-2, 1-for-5), repeatedly reducing outstanding shares toward roughly 2.0 million while maintaining the AKAN ticker.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement details a 1-for-4.5 reverse stock split effective April 13, 2026, cutting outstanding shares from roughly 2.4 million to about 534.4 thousand without changing individual ownership percentages, aside from rounding of fractional shares. It follows several prior reverse splits, indicating an ongoing focus on capital structure management. Investors may watch how this interacts with previously issued convertible notes, registered resale shares, and future shareholder approvals for additional consolidations.
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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - April 9, 2026) - Akanda Corp. (NASDAQ: AKAN) (the "Company" or "Akanda"), today announced that it expects to implement a 1-for-4.5 reverse stock split of the Company's common shares effective April 13, 2026. The reverse stock split was previously approved by the Company's shareholders on November 28, 2025 and Board of Directors on March 23, 2026 and will begin trading on an adjusted basis giving effect to the reverse stock split at the opening of market on April 13, 2026 under the existing ticker symbol "AKAN". The new CUSIP number of the Company's common shares will be 00971M700 and the new ISIN code will be CA00971M7008.
In accordance with the proposal approved by the Company's shareholders on November 28, 2025, the Company may effect one or more future consolidations of the Company's issued and outstanding common shares and on the basis of a consolidation ratio to be selected by the Board, in its sole discretion, within a range between two pre-consolidation common shares for one post-consolidation common share and 100 pre-consolidation common shares for one post-consolidation common share, on such dates as the Board may determine. Since then, the Board has determined to approve a reverse split within the 2-for-100 aggregate ratio approved by shareholders, by fixing the split ratio at 4.5:1, so that every five common shares of the Company would be automatically combined into one common share. This will reduce the number of outstanding common shares of the Company from approximately 2.4 million to approximately 534.4 thousand. The reverse stock split affects all shareholders uniformly and will not alter any shareholder's percentage interest in the Company's outstanding common shares, except for adjustments that may result from the treatment of fractional shares.
Outstanding Company options, warrants and other applicable convertible securities will be proportionately adjusted in accordance with their respective terms. No fractional shares will be issued in connection with the reverse stock split. In the event that a shareholder would otherwise be entitled to receive a fractional common share, such fraction will be rounded down to the nearest whole number. No cash will be paid in lieu of fractional post-reverse split common shares.
Vstock Transfer is acting as exchange agent for the reverse stock split and will send instructions to any shareholders of record who hold stock certificates regarding the exchange of certificates. Shareholders 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 impact of the reverse stock split reflected in their accounts on or after April 13, 2026. Such beneficial holders may contact their bank, broker, or nominee for more information. Vstock Transfer may be reached for questions at (212) 828-8436.
Additional information concerning the reverse stock split can be found in the Company's Notice of Special Meeting of Shareholders of Akanda Corp., which was held on November 28, 2025, and accompanied Management Information Circular, each filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 10, 2025 on a Report on Form 6-K. The Company will file Articles of Amendment with the Ontario Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery in advance of the market effective date of the reverse stock split on April 13, 2026.
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For further information contact:
AKANDA CORP. GENERAL ENQUIRIES
E: ir@akandacorp.com
About Akanda Corp.
Akanda Corp., through its cannabis subsidiaries with operations in Canada, is dedicated to cultivating and distributing high-quality cannabis and wellness products that improve lives. Its mission is to provide safe, reliable, and accessible cannabis products to consumers worldwide while promoting sustainable business practices.
First Towers & Fiber Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Akanda Corp. (Nasdaq: AKAN), is focused on tower development and operating its 700+km fiber optic network in the attractive wireless market of Mexico, with an intention to expand to other Latin American countries.
Forward-Looking Statements
The information in this press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions, or strategies regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "believe," "contemplate," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intends," "may," "will," "might," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "would" and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, for example, the Company's ability to comply with the continued listing standards of Nasdaq. These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this press release, and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing views as of any subsequent date, and no obligation is undertaken to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include: the ability to maintain the listing of the Company's shares on Nasdaq; changes in applicable laws or regulations; any lingering effects of the pandemics on Akanda's business; the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, and identify and realize additional opportunities; the risk of downturns and the possibility of rapid change in the highly competitive industry in which Akanda operates; the risk that Akanda and its current and future collaborators are unable to successfully develop and commercialize Akanda's products or services, or experience significant delays in doing so; the risk that the Company may never achieve or sustain profitability; the risk that the Company will need to raise additional capital to execute its business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; the risk that the Company experiences difficulties in managing its growth and expanding operations; the risk that third-party suppliers and manufacturers are not able to fully and timely meet their obligations; the risk that Akanda is unable to secure or protect its intellectual property; the possibility that Akanda may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and other risks and uncertainties described in Akanda's filings from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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