URBAN ONE, INC. ANNOUNCES REVERSE STOCK SPLIT

Rhea-AI Summary

Urban One (Nasdaq: UONE and UONEK) announced a 10-for-1 reverse stock split for all classes of common stock, effective 11:59 p.m. on January 22, 2026, with split-adjusted trading expected to begin on Nasdaq on January 23, 2026. The move is intended to help the Company regain compliance with Nasdaq's $1.00 minimum bid for continued listing for Class D shares. Symbols will remain UONE and UONEK and new CUSIPs were provided. No fractional shares will be issued; holders entitled to fractions will receive cash in lieu based on the closing price on the Effective Date. The split applies uniformly to all common classes and does not change proportional ownership or total stockholders' equity, aside from cash payments for fractional shares.

Positive

• Reverse split ratio of 10-for-1 to raise per-share price
• Expected to restore compliance with Nasdaq $1.00 bid rule
• Trading symbols remain unchanged as UONE and UONEK

Negative

• Reverse split may reduce share liquidity and trading volume
• Cash payments for fractional shares could slightly alter share counts

News Market Reaction

-15.52% 4.1x vol

16 alerts

-15.52% News Effect

-11.1% Trough in 7 hr 22 min

-$9M Valuation Impact

$46M Market Cap

4.1x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, UONE declined 15.52%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -11.1% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 16 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $9M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $46M at that time. Trading volume was very high at 4.1x the daily average, suggesting heavy selling pressure.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Reverse split ratio: 10-for-1 Nasdaq bid minimum: $1.00 Effective time: 11:59 p.m., Jan 22, 2026 +5 more

8 metrics

Reverse split ratio 10-for-1 All classes of common stock

Nasdaq bid minimum $1.00 Minimum bid price requirement for Class D Common Stock

Effective time 11:59 p.m., Jan 22, 2026 Reverse stock split effective date and time

Trading date Jan 23, 2026 Split-adjusted trading on Nasdaq begins

Household reach more than 35 million households TV One network distribution

Broadcast stations 74 stations Owned and/or operated as of Dec 31, 2025

Radio stations 57 FM or AM stations Part of 74 revenue producing broadcast stations

HD and low power stations 15 HD and 2 low power TV stations Station mix as of Dec 31, 2025

Market Reality Check

Price: $0.9192 Vol: Current volume 24,206 vs ...

low vol

$0.9192 Last Close

Volume Current volume 24,206 vs 20-day average 49,304, a relative volume of 0.49x ahead of the reverse split announcement. low

Technical Shares trade below the 200-day MA of 1.45, near the 52-week low of 0.99 and well under the 52-week high of 1.90.

Peers on Argus

UONE was down 0.96% pre-announcement while key peers were mixed: UONEK up 9.36%,...

UONE was down 0.96% pre-announcement while key peers were mixed: UONEK up 9.36%, BBGI up 8.45%, MDIA up 3.19%, and XHLD/SGA modestly negative. This mixed action points to a stock-specific catalyst rather than a sector-wide move.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 15 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 15	Debt exchange results	Positive	-3.6%	Final results of major note exchange, tender, and consent transactions.
Nov 14	Debt restructuring launch	Positive	+10.3%	Launch of exchange and tender offers to extend and restructure 2028 notes.
Sep 30	Cultural ROI study	Positive	-0.7%	Release of landmark study on Black cultural influence and brand growth.
Aug 13	Q2 2025 earnings	Negative	-4.2%	Weak Q2 results with revenue decline, larger losses, and lower guidance.
Jul 24	Earnings call notice	Neutral	-2.2%	Scheduling details for the upcoming Q2 2025 earnings conference call.

Pattern Detected

Price has generally tracked the tone of news, with 4 aligned reactions and 1 divergence across the last five events, suggesting the stock often moves in line with the perceived impact of announcements.

Recent Company History

Over the past six months, Urban One has focused heavily on balance sheet repair and operational updates. In Q2 2025, results showed significant revenue and earnings pressure, followed by lowered 2025 EBITDA guidance in early November. Subsequent 8-K filings detailed a large-scale refinancing of 7.375% notes into new 2030–2031 instruments and an updated credit facility. Against this backdrop, today’s 10-for-1 reverse split centers on Nasdaq bid-price compliance rather than operating changes.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock dropped -15.5% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite a largely t...

Analysis

The stock dropped -15.5% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite a largely technical action fits a backdrop of prior earnings pressure and balance sheet work. The reverse split at 10-for-1 targets Nasdaq bid-price compliance rather than operational change, so traders may reassess valuation given shares were already near a 52-week low. Historical patterns, with 4 of the last 5 events aligned to news tone, suggest reactions often mirror perceived fundamental impact.

Key Terms

reverse stock split, minimum bid price requirement, nasdaq capital market, cusip

4 terms

reverse stock split financial

"has approved a reverse stock split of all classes of its common stock"

A reverse stock split is when a company reduces the number of its shares outstanding, making each share more valuable. For example, if you own 100 shares worth $1 each, a 1-for-10 reverse split would turn your 100 shares into 10 shares worth $10 each. Companies often do this to boost their stock price and appear more stable to investors.

minimum bid price requirement regulatory

"to regain compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for continued listing"

A minimum bid price requirement is a rule that a stock must trade above a set price for a specified period to stay listed on an exchange. It matters to investors because falling below that threshold can trigger warnings or removal from the exchange, which can cut liquidity, reduce visibility, and often lead to sharper declines in share value—think of it like a venue’s minimum dress code that, if not met, can bar a performer from the stage.

nasdaq capital market regulatory

"for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market ("Nasdaq")"

The Nasdaq Capital Market is a platform where smaller, emerging companies can list their shares for trading by investors. It provides these companies with access to funding and visibility, helping them grow, much like a local marketplace where new vendors can introduce their products to potential customers. For investors, it offers opportunities to discover early-stage companies with growth potential.

cusip technical

"the new CUSIP number will be 91705J 303"

A CUSIP is a nine-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a U.S. or Canadian financial security—such as a stock, bond, or fund share—like a Social Security number for an investment. It matters to investors because brokers, exchanges and record-keepers use the CUSIP to match trades, track ownership, settle transactions and pull accurate records, reducing errors and ensuring money and securities go to the right place.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban One, Inc. (Nasdaq: UONE and UONEK) (the "Company"), today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has approved a reverse stock split of all classes of its common stock (collectively, the "Common Stock"), including its publicly traded shares of Class A Common Stock and Class D Common Stock at a ratio of 10 for 1. Stockholders previously approved the reverse stock split on June 18, 2025, and provided the Board with discretion to determine the final reverse stock split ratio.

The reverse stock split is being conducted to regain compliance with the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market ("Nasdaq") with respect shares of the Company's Class D Common Stock.

The reverse stock split is expected to become effective at 11:59 p.m. on January 22, 2026 (the "Effective Date"). Shares of the Company's Class A and Class D Common Stock are expected to begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on Nasdaq on January 23, 2026. Shares of the Class A Common Stock will continue to trade under the symbol "UONE" and the new CUSIP number will be 91705J 303. Shares of the Class D Common Stock will continue to trade under the symbol "UONEK" and the new CUSIP number will be 91705J 402.

On the Effective Date, every 10 shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock issued and outstanding will be automatically converted into one share of Class A Common Stock, and every 10 shares of the Company's Class D Common Stock issued and outstanding will be automatically converted into one share of Class D Common Stock.

No fractional shares of Class A or Class D Common Stock will be issued in connection with the reverse stock split. Holders of Class A or Class D Common Stock who would otherwise receive a fractional share of Class A or Class D Common Stock pursuant to the reverse stock split will receive cash in lieu of the fractional share equal to the closing sales price of the Class A or Class D Common Stock on the Effective Date.

The reverse stock split will be realized simultaneously and in the same ratio for all classes (Class A, Class B, Class C and Class D) of our common stock. The reverse stock split will affect all holders of our common stock uniformly and will not affect any stockholder's percentage of ownership interest in the Company. Further, the proposed reverse stock split would not affect the Company's underlying business operations, total stockholders' equity, or the proportional ownership interests of existing shareholders, except for adjustments resulting from fractional share treatment. Immediately after the reverse stock split, each stockholder's percentage of ownership interest in the Company and proportional voting power will remain unchanged, except for minor changes that will result from the treatment of fractional shares.

Urban One Inc. (urban1.com), together with its subsidiaries, is the largest diversified media company that primarily targets Black Americans and urban consumers in the United States. The Company owns TV One, LLC (tvone.tv), a television network serving more than thirty-five million households, offering a broad range of original programming, classic series and movies designed to entertain, inform, and inspire a diverse audience of adult Black viewers. As of December 31, 2025, the Company owned and/or operated 74 independently formatted, revenue producing broadcast stations (including 57 FM or AM stations, 15 HD stations, and the 2 low power television stations the Company operates), located in 13 of the most populous African-American markets in the United States. Through its controlling interest in Reach Media, Inc. (blackamericaweb.com), the Company also operates syndicated programming including the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, and the DL Hughley Show. In addition to its radio and television broadcast assets, Urban One owns iOne Digital (ionedigital.com), our wholly owned digital platform serving the African American community through social content, news, information, and entertainment websites, including its Cassius, Bossip, HipHopWired and MadameNoire digital platforms and brands. Through our national multi-media operations, we provide advertisers with a unique and powerful delivery mechanism to the African American and urban audiences.

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SOURCE Urban One, Inc.

FAQ

What reverse stock split did Urban One (UONE) announce for January 2026?

Urban One announced a 10-for-1 reverse stock split effective 11:59 p.m. on January 22, 2026, with trading adjusted on Nasdaq on January 23, 2026.

Why is Urban One (UONE) doing a reverse split on January 22, 2026?

The reverse split is intended to help the Company regain compliance with Nasdaq's $1.00 minimum bid requirement for continued listing of Class D shares.

Will Urban One's ticker symbols or proportional ownership change after the 10-for-1 split?

Ticker symbols remain UONE and UONEK; proportional ownership and total stockholders' equity will remain unchanged except for fractional-share cash payments.

How will fractional shares be handled in Urban One's reverse stock split?

No fractional shares will be issued; holders entitled to fractions will receive cash in lieu equal to the closing price on the Effective Date.

When will Urban One shares trade on a split-adjusted basis on Nasdaq?

Class A and Class D shares are expected to begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on Nasdaq on January 23, 2026.