MicroVision Announces Reverse Split of Common Stock to Support Continued Nasdaq Listing and Long-Term Growth Strategy
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MicroVision (NASDAQ:MVIS) announced that its board approved a 1-for-15 reverse stock split of its outstanding common stock, following shareholder authorization at the July 10, 2026 annual meeting. The reverse split becomes effective on August 1, 2026, with split-adjusted trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market beginning August 3, 2026 under the MVIS ticker.
The transaction is intended to increase the per-share trading price to meet Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement and support the company’s commercial growth strategy. Every 15 existing shares will be combined into one share, and authorized common shares will be reduced from 510 million to 150 million. Fractional share entitlements will be rounded up to the nearest whole share. The split will affect all shareholders uniformly, aside from fractional share adjustments, and proportional ownership is expected to remain unchanged. Outstanding equity awards, warrants and other equity-based securities, and their exercise or conversion prices, will be adjusted proportionately. Equiniti will act as exchange agent.
Positive
- Reverse stock split ratio set at 1-for-15 with effective dates disclosed
- Action intended to support continued Nasdaq Capital Market listing
- Authorized shares of common stock reduced from 510 million to 150 million
- Fractional shares to be rounded up to nearest whole share for shareholders
Negative
- Reverse split required to address Nasdaq minimum bid price compliance
- Outstanding common share count to be reduced by a factor of 15
News Explained
MicroVision’s board-approved 1-for-15 reverse split is scheduled to take effect on
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15 | Leadership appointment | Positive | -9.9% | James Byun appointed Chief Commercial Officer to accelerate global commercial strategy. |
| Jul 14 | Semiconductor launch | Positive | -4.4% | New semiconductor organization expanded ASIC and mixed-signal design capabilities. |
| Jul 08 | Conference participation | Neutral | +1.9% | Management scheduled participation in an Emerging Growth virtual conference. |
| Jul 01 | Partner appointment | Positive | +27.1% | IDI Laser appointed Premier Partner across Southeast Asian industrial and defense markets. |
| Jun 29 | Sensor delivery | Positive | +6.7% | MOVIA S lidar sensors delivered for evaluation by an AI company and hyperscaler. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
MVIS had mixed historical reactions: positive corporate announcements diverged from trading twice, while three events aligned with positive reactions.
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Reverse stock split intended to maintain Nasdaq compliance while supporting execution of the company's commercial growth strategy
REDMOND, WA / ACCESS Newswire / July 22, 2026 / MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a leader in advanced perception solutions for industrial, security and defense, and automotive applications, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a reverse stock split of the company's outstanding common stock at a ratio of 1-for-15, following authorization by shareholders at the company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders held July 10, 2026.
The reverse stock split will become effective on August 1, 2026, and MicroVision's common stock will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on the Nasdaq Capital Market at the opening of trading on August 3, 2026 under the existing ticker symbol "MVIS."
"The reverse stock split is a strategic step that supports our continued Nasdaq listing while allowing us to remain focused on executing our commercial strategy and creating long-term shareholder value," said Glen DeVos, Chief Executive Officer of MicroVision. "Over the past year, we have transformed MicroVision into a diversified perception company with a significantly expanded technology portfolio, growing commercial engagement across industrial, security and defense, and automotive markets, and strengthened capabilities through strategic acquisitions. Our priorities remain unchanged: converting customer opportunities into revenue, expanding software-driven perception solutions, and building a business positioned for sustainable long-term growth."
The reverse stock split is intended to increase the per-share trading price of MicroVision's common stock to satisfy the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
As a result of the reverse stock split, every 15 shares of MicroVision common stock issued and outstanding will automatically be combined into one share of common stock. The reverse stock split will reduce the number of outstanding shares proportionally, while the number of authorized shares of common stock will be reduced from 510 million to 150 million. Fractional shares will not be issued. Shareholders who would be entitled to receive fractional shares will instead be entitled to the rounding up of their fractional share to the nearest whole share.
The reverse stock split will affect all shareholders uniformly and will not alter any shareholder's proportional ownership interest in the company, except for adjustments resulting from the treatment of fractional shares. The reverse stock split will also proportionately adjust the number of shares underlying the company's outstanding equity awards, warrants, and other equity-based securities, as well as the applicable exercise or conversion prices.
Equiniti is serving as the exchange agent for the reverse stock split. Shareholders holding shares electronically or in book-entry form do not need to take any action. Shareholders holding certificated shares will receive instructions from Equiniti regarding the exchange of their stock certificates. Additional information regarding the reverse stock split can be found in MicroVision's definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 11, 2026.
About MicroVision
MicroVision is defining the next generation of lidar-based perception solutions for automotive, industrial, and security & defense markets. As the industry moves beyond proof of concept toward value, deployment, and commercialization, MicroVision delivers integrated hardware and software solutions designed for real-world performance, automotive-grade reliability, and economic scalability. With engineering centers in the U.S. and Germany, MicroVision leads the industry in depth and breadth of its portfolio, with both short- and long-range lidar solutions, featuring solid-state sensors with varying wavelengths, advanced sensor architectures, design-to-cost engineering, and open software solutions.
For more information, visit the Company's website at www.microvision.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/microvisioninc, and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/microvision/.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding the expected benefits of the reverse stock split, Nasdaq listing compliance, commercial opportunities, customer programs, revenue growth, future business performance, long-term shareholder value, and statements containing the words "may," "believes," "expects," "intends," "plans," "will," "establish," "potential," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, the factors described under the Risk Factors section of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on our website at www.microvision.com. MicroVision cautions investors not to place considerable reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this release. These statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and MicroVision undertakes no obligation to update or revise the statements, other than to the extent required by law. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
Investor Relations Contact
Jeff Christensen
Darrow Associates Investor Relations
MVIS@darrowir.com
Media Contact
Heidi Davidson - For MicroVision
heidi@galvanizeworldwide.com
(914) 441-6862
SOURCE: MicroVision, Inc.
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