Worksport Announces 1-for-10 Reverse Stock Split as Part of Nasdaq Compliance Plan
Rhea-AI Summary
Worksport (NASDAQ: WKSP) has announced a 1-for-10 reverse stock split effective March 18, 2025, as part of its strategy to regain compliance with Nasdaq's $1.00 minimum bid price requirement. The company's common stock will continue trading under the symbol 'WKSP' with a new CUSIP number 98139Q308.
The reverse split will reduce outstanding shares from approximately 47.9 million to 4.8 million, with fractional shares being rounded up. The split was approved by the Board on February 25, 2025, and doesn't require shareholder approval under Nevada law.
CEO Steven Rossi emphasized that Worksport remains fundamentally unchanged, targeting cash flow positivity in 2025. The company is preparing to launch its clean-energy lifestyle products, COR and SOLIS, later this year.
Positive
- Targeting cash flow positivity in 2025
- Upcoming launch of new clean-energy products COR and SOLIS
- Strategic move to maintain Nasdaq listing compliance
Negative
- Reverse stock split indicates previous share price weakness
- Risk of failing to meet Nasdaq compliance requirements despite the split
News Market Reaction – WKSP
On the day this news was published, WKSP declined 34.82%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
CEO Shares Confidence And Emphasizes Catalyst Events To Come
West Seneca, New York, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Worksport Ltd. (NASDAQ: WKSP) (“Worksport” or the “Company”), a U.S. based manufacturer and innovator of hybrid and clean energy solutions for the light truck, overlanding, and global consumer goods sectors, today announced that it will effect a 1-for-10 reverse stock split of its common stock. The reverse stock split will become effective at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, and the Company’s common stock will commence trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) on a post-split basis at the opening of the market on March 18, 2025, pending confirmation by the Depository Trust Company and the Nasdaq. The Company’s common stock will continue to trade on the Nasdaq under the Company’s existing trading symbol, “WKSP”, and a new CUSIP number 98139Q308 has been assigned as a result of the reverse stock split.
Chief Executive Officer, Steven Rossi, comments, “Worksport fundamentally remains unchanged after this split. We’re growing steadily, targeting cash flow positivity in 2025, and gearing up for the launch of our flagship clean-energy lifestyle products, COR and SOLIS, later this year. We have a robust list of catalysts ahead of us and look forward to the months ahead. Stay tuned for new developments.”
The Company expects that the reverse stock split, which was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors on February 25, 2025, will increase the price per share of the Company’s common stock, and is part of the Company’s strategy to regain compliance with the
At the effective time of the reverse stock split, each ten (10) shares of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock will be automatically converted into one (1) issued and outstanding share of common stock without any change in the par value of
Stockholders of record will receive information regarding their share ownership following the reverse stock split from the Company's transfer agent, VStock Transfer, LLC. (“VStock”). The address for VStock is 18 Lafayette Place, Woodmere, NY 11598, and VStock can be reached at +1-212-828-8436.
For more information on Worksport, please visit, http://investors.worksport.com
About Worksport
Worksport Ltd. (Nasdaq: WKSP), through its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, and owns the intellectual property on a variety of tonneau covers, solar integrations, portable power systems, and clean heating & cooling solutions. Worksport has an active partnership with Hyundai for the SOLIS Solar cover. Additionally, Worksport’s hard-folding cover, designed and manufactured in-house, is compatible with all major truck models and is gaining traction with newer truck makers including the electric vehicle (EV) sector. Worksport seeks to capitalize on the growing shift of consumer mindsets towards clean energy integrations with its proprietary solar solutions, mobile energy storage systems (ESS), and Cold-Climate Heat Pump (CCHP) technology. Terravis Energy’s website is terravisenergy.com.
For more information, please visit investors.worksport.com.
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The Company does not selectively disclose material non-public information on social media. If there is any significant financial information, the Company will release it broadly to the public through a press release or SEC filing prior to publishing it on social media.
For additional information, please contact:
Investor Relations, Worksport Ltd. T: 1 (888) 554-8789 -128 W: investors.worksport.com W: www.worksport.com E: investors@worksport.com
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