Li Bang International Announces 1-for-100 Reverse Share Split
Rhea-AI Summary
Li Bang International (Nasdaq: LBGJ) announced a 1-for-100 reverse share split effective with trading on a post-split basis beginning March 27, 2026.
The split was approved by shareholders and the board, will change the CUSIP to G5480M110, combines 180,401,932 Class A shares on a 1-for-100 basis, and rounds fractional shares up.
Positive
- Reverse split immediately increases per-share quoted price
- Shareholder approval confirmed for the 1-for-100 split
- CUSIP updated to G5480M110 for post-split trading
Negative
- Reverse split reduces outstanding share count by ~99x, risking reduced liquidity
- Action is primarily to regain Nasdaq minimum bid-price compliance
News Market Reaction – LBGJ
On the day this news was published, LBGJ declined 28.57%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -55.6% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 10 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $196K from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $489,322 at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
Before the reverse split news, LBGJ was down 14.14% while peers showed mixed moves: CVV up 26.35%, SPPL up 13.22%, CETY down 5.02%, and LASE down 0.48%, indicating stock-specific pressure rather than a unified sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27 | Acquisition announcement | Positive | -83.8% | Announced 51% acquisition of Yufengyuan to enter catering services. |
| Feb 12 | Capacity expansion | Positive | +3.3% | Topping-out of new intelligent kitchen facility, operations expected June 2026. |
| Nov 20 | Share class listing | Neutral | -3.8% | Listing of Class A shares and implementation of dual-class structure on Nasdaq. |
| Nov 12 | Compliance notice | Negative | -1.2% | Nasdaq notification of minimum $1 bid price deficiency and 180-day cure period. |
| Nov 07 | Fiscal 2025 earnings | Positive | +7.1% | Reported revenue growth, margin expansion, and narrower net loss for FY 2025. |
Positive corporate developments (acquisition, earnings, facility expansion) have sometimes coincided with selling pressure, while compliance and listing-related updates have generally seen modest moves.
Over the last six months, Li Bang reported audited FY 2025 results with revenue of $11.1M and a 26.1% narrower net loss, which saw the stock rise 7.1%. A Nasdaq minimum bid price deficiency notice on Nov 7, 2025 and subsequent listing structure changes preceded continued weakness. More recently, an acquisition of a 51% stake in Yufengyuan, projected to add RMB150 million 2026 revenue, triggered a 83.82% drop. Today’s reverse split directly follows this extended decline and prior bid-price deficiency disclosure.
Regulatory & Risk Context
An effective Form F-3 shelf filed on 2025-11-25 allows Li Bang to offer up to $300,000,000 of various securities, with at least one usage via a $20,000,000 ATM program disclosed on 2026-02-17. This provides significant capital-raising flexibility alongside the reverse split.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock dropped -28.6% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite the mechanical nature of a 1-for-100 reverse split fits a pattern where capital-structure actions amplify existing weakness. The stock traded at 0.0203, far below its 2.00 52-week high, and the split followed a minimum bid price deficiency notice. With an effective shelf for up to $300,000,000 of securities and an ATM facility already in place, investors may have focused on dilution risk alongside the split.
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JIANGYIN, China, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Li Bang International Corporation Inc. ("Li Bang International") and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company," "we," "us," "our company," or "Li Bang") (Nasdaq: LBGJ), a company engaged in designing, developing, producing, and selling stainless steel commercial kitchen equipment in China, today announced that it intends to effect a reverse share split of its ordinary shares on a 1-for-100 basis (the “Reverse Share Split”). The Company’s Class A ordinary shares will begin trading on a post-split basis when the market opens on March 27, 2026. The Company’s Class A ordinary shares will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “LBGJ” with a new CUSIP number G5480M110.
The Reverse Share Split has been approved by the Company’s shareholders and the Company’s board of directors, and is being effectuated primarily to regain compliance with Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5550(a)(2) relating to the maintenance of the minimum bid price per share of the Company’s Class A ordinary shares.
Prior to the Reverse Share Split, there are currently 180,401,932 Class A ordinary shares issued and outstanding. Upon the effectiveness of the Reverse Share Split, every one hundred shares of par value of USD0.0001 each of the Company’s issued and outstanding Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares as of the effective date will automatically be combined into one Class A ordinary share of par value of USD0.01 each of the Company and one Class B ordinary share of par value of USD0.01 each of the Company, respectively. Any fractional shares that would have otherwise resulted from the Reverse Share Split will be rounded up to the next whole number and no fractional shares will be issued. The Reverse Share Split affects all shareholders uniformly and will not alter any shareholder’s percentage interest in the Company’s outstanding ordinary shares, except for adjustments that may result from the rounding up of fractional shares.
About Li Bang International Corporation Inc.
Li Bang International Corporation Inc. specializes in the development, production, and sale of stainless-steel commercial kitchen equipment under its own "Li Bang" brand in China. In addition to its product offerings, the Company provides comprehensive services from early-stage design of commercial kitchen appliances to equipment installation and after-sales maintenance. Committed to innovation and high-quality, the Company uses modern production facilities and mature procedures and strives to become a first-class commercial kitchen appliance manufacturer in China. The Company's long-term vision is to establish itself as a household name, synonymous with the products it manufactures. For more information, please visit the company's website at https://ir.libangco.cn.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this announcement constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may”, “could”, “will”, “should”, “would”, “expect”, “plan”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential”, “project” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's financial results filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
CONTACTS
Li Bang International Corporation Inc.
Investor Relations Department
Email: guanli@libangco.cn
WFS Investor Relations
Email: services@wealthfsllc.com
Phone: +1 628 283 9214
FAQ
What trading symbol and CUSIP will Li Bang International (LBGJ) use after the reverse split?
