PTLE Announces 1-for-80 Share Consolidation
Rhea-AI Summary
PTL (NASDAQ: PTLE) will implement a 1‑for‑80 share consolidation effective at market open on February 27, 2026, with a new CUSIP G7377S127. The consolidation reduces outstanding Class A shares from 491,237,500 to 6,140,469 and Class B shares from 11,250,000 to 140,625.
The objective is to regain compliance with Nasdaq Rule 5550(a)(2) and maintain the company’s Nasdaq Capital Market listing. Fractional shares will be rounded up to whole shares; the consolidation preserves percentage ownership except for fractional rounding adjustments.
Positive
- Share count reduced to 6,140,469 Class A and 140,625 Class B outstanding
- Action aimed to regain compliance with Nasdaq Rule 5550(a)(2) and maintain listing
- Trading continuity preserved under symbol PTLE on Nasdaq with new CUSIP
Negative
- Significant consolidation ratio 1-for-80 may reduce trading liquidity and increase per-share volatility
- Shareholder fractional rounding could alter small ownership percentages for some holders
News Market Reaction – PTLE
On the day this news was published, PTLE gained 0.27%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +14.9% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -40.6% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 6 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $151K to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $56M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
Sector peers show mixed but mostly negative momentum, with FTEL down 2.91%, TLF down 1.96%, and ZOOZ up 1.62%. Argus notes a median peer move of -2.4%, suggesting broader Consumer Cyclical pressure around this time.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22 | Nasdaq extension | Positive | +1.7% | Additional 180-day grace period to regain Nasdaq minimum bid price compliance. |
| Nov 03 | H1 2025 earnings | Neutral | +13.3% | Reported lower revenue but sharply higher net income and EPS for H1 2025. |
Recent compliance and earnings headlines both saw positive next-day moves, indicating the stock has previously reacted constructively to regulatory and fundamental updates.
In the last several months, PTL Limited has focused on Nasdaq listing compliance and capital-raising. On Jan 22, 2026, Nasdaq granted an additional grace period to regain the $1.00 bid requirement, and the stock rose 1.67% the next day. Earlier, on Nov 3, 2025, PTL reported H1 2025 results with revenue of $43,555,675 and net income of $1,209,506, prompting a 13.27% gain. Today’s 1-for-80 share consolidation directly advances the ongoing bid-price compliance efforts referenced in prior filings.
Regulatory & Risk Context
An effective Form F-3 shelf filed on Nov 10, 2025 allows PTL Limited to offer up to $100,000,000 in various securities via future prospectus supplements, and has already supported multiple 424B5 equity offerings used for vessel acquisition, working capital, and general corporate purposes.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement finalizes a 1-for-80 share consolidation effective February 27, 2026, a step aimed at regaining compliance with Nasdaq’s $1.00 bid requirement under Rule 5550(a)(2). It follows a series of registered offerings conducted under a $100,000,000 F-3 shelf and prior Nasdaq grace-period extensions. Investors may watch how post-consolidation trading develops relative to the $0.29 200-day moving average and whether future capital raises or compliance notices emerge.
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Hong Kong, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PTL Limited (NASDAQ: PTLE) (“PTL” or the “Company”), announces the approval of the proposed 1-for-80 share consolidation of the Class A ordinary shares (“Class A Ordinary Shares”) and Class B ordinary shares (“Class B Ordinary Shares”, together with the Class A Ordinary Shares, the “Ordinary Shares”) of no par value each (the “Share Consolidation”).
Beginning with the opening of trading on February 27, 2026, being the market effective date, the Class A Ordinary Shares will be trading on a post-Share Consolidation basis on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the same symbol “PTLE” but under a new CUSIP number of G7377S127. The objective of the Share Consolidation is to enable the Company to regain compliance with Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5550(a)(2) and maintain its listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market.
As of the date hereof, 491,237,500 Class A Ordinary Shares and 11,250,000 Class B Ordinary Shares are outstanding. Upon the effectiveness of the Share Consolidation, every 80 issued and outstanding Ordinary Shares of no par value each will automatically be consolidated into one issued and outstanding Ordinary Share of no par value each and 6,140,469 Class A Ordinary Shares and 140,625 Class B Ordinary Shares will be outstanding. No fractional shares will be issued as a result of the Share Consolidation. Instead, any fractional shares that would have resulted from the Share Consolidation will be rounded up to the next whole number. The Share Consolidation 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 treatment of fractional shares. The Share Consolidation was approved by the Company’s board of directors on February 11, 2026 and its shareholders on June 16, 2025.
About PTL Limited (NASDAQ: PTLE)
Headquartered in Hong Kong, we are an established bunkering facilitator providing marine fuel logistics services for vessel refueling, primarily container ships, bulk carriers, general cargo vessels, and chemical tankers. Targeting and serving the Asia Pacific market, we leverage our close relationships and partnership within our established network in the marine fuel logistic industry, including the upstream suppliers and downstream customers, to provide a one-stop solution for vessel refueling.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements. 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 find many (but not all) of these statements by the use of words such as “approximates,” “believes,” “hopes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may” or other similar expressions. 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. The Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results, and encourages investors to read the risk factors contained in the Company’s annual report and other reports it files with the SEC before making any investment decisions regarding the Company’s securities. 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.
Investor and Media Contact:
PTL Limited
Investor Relations
Email: info@petrolinkhk.com
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