AquaBounty Board declines reverse stock split plan

AquaBounty Technologies filed an 8-K to explain that its Board of Directors has decided not to use previously approved authority to conduct a reverse stock split of its common stock.

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AquaBounty Technologies filed an 8-K to explain that its Board of Directors has decided not to use previously approved authority to conduct a reverse stock split of its common stock. Stockholders had authorized a potential reverse split in a range from 1-for-5 to 1-for-20, with the timing left to the Board.

On July 6, 2026, after reviewing the company’s situation, the Board concluded that such a reverse split is not in the best interests of the company or its stockholders and will not be implemented. The stockholder authorization will expire on July 31, 2026 without being exercised, no charter amendment will be filed, and any future reverse split would require new stockholder approval.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Reverse split ratio range: 1-for-5 to 1-for-20 Board decision date: July 6, 2026 Authorization expiry date: July 31, 2026 +2 more

5 metrics

Reverse split ratio range 1-for-5 to 1-for-20 Range approved by stockholders for potential reverse stock split

Board decision date July 6, 2026 Date Board chose not to implement proposed reverse stock split

Authorization expiry date July 31, 2026 Date stockholder authority for reverse stock split expires

Annual meeting date June 23, 2026 Date stockholders approved reverse stock split authority

Par value per share $0.001 per share Par value of AquaBounty common stock referenced in proposal

Key Terms

reverse stock split, Annual Meeting of Stockholders, Certificate of Incorporation, Other Events, +1 more

5 terms

reverse stock split financial

"authority to effect a reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock"

A reverse stock split reduces a company's number of outstanding shares while raising the price per share proportionally, so the total value of each investor's holding is unchanged; a 1-for-10 split turns 100 shares worth $1 each into 10 shares worth $10 each. Companies often do this to regain compliance with an exchange's minimum price rule or to attract investors who avoid very low-priced stocks.

Annual Meeting of Stockholders financial

"at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of AquaBounty Technologies, Inc."

Certificate of Incorporation regulatory

"no amendment to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation will be filed"

A certificate of incorporation is an official government document that creates a corporation and records key facts such as its legal name, basic governance structure, and stock authorization—think of it as a company's birth certificate plus its basic rulebook. Investors care because it establishes the company’s legal existence, limits owners’ personal liability, and sets the framework for issuing shares and enforcing shareholder rights, which affects ownership, control and the company’s ability to raise capital.

Other Events regulatory

"Item 8.01 Other Events. As previously reported"

Emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company o o Item 8.01 Other Events."

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

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What did AquaBounty Technologies (AQB) announce in this 8-K filing?

AquaBounty Technologies announced that its Board decided not to proceed with a previously authorized reverse stock split of its common stock, letting the existing stockholder authorization expire without action and leaving any future reverse split to require new stockholder approval.

What reverse stock split range had AquaBounty (AQB) stockholders approved?

Stockholders had approved a reverse stock split at a ratio ranging from 1-for-5 to 1-for-20. This authorization gave the Board flexibility on the exact ratio and timing before July 31, 2026, but the Board ultimately chose not to use this authority.

When did AquaBounty’s Board decide against the reverse stock split?

On July 6, 2026, AquaBounty’s Board considered whether to implement the proposed reverse stock split and decided not to proceed. The decision followed an evaluation of the company’s current circumstances and concluded the split was not in stockholders’ best interests.

When will AquaBounty’s reverse stock split authorization expire?

The authorization for AquaBounty’s proposed reverse stock split will expire on July 31, 2026. The Board will not exercise this authority, so it lapses automatically and any future reverse split would require separate, new stockholder approval at a later time.

Will AquaBounty amend its Certificate of Incorporation for the proposed reverse split?

No, AquaBounty will not amend its Certificate of Incorporation for the proposed reverse stock split. Because the Board chose not to implement the split, no charter amendment will be filed and no further action will be taken under the expiring authorization.

Can AquaBounty (AQB) pursue a reverse stock split later on?

AquaBounty could pursue a reverse stock split in the future, but it would first need new stockholder approval. The company states that if it later determines a reverse split is in stockholders’ best interests, it will seek fresh authorization at that time.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/08/2026 - 08:04 AM

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

__________

Form 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 6, 2026

AquaBounty Technologies, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware	001-36426	04-3156167
(State or other jurisdiction ‎of incorporation)	(Commission ‎File Number)	(IRS Employer ‎Identification No.)

233 Ayer Road, Suite 4, Harvard, Massachusetts

(Address of principal executive offices)

01451

(Zip Code)

978-648-6000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:



o	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share	AQB	The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 8.01 Other Events.

As previously reported in a Form 8-K dated June 25, 2026, at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of AquaBounty Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) held on June 23, 2026, the Company’s stockholders approved a proposal granting the Board of Directors (the “Board”) discretionary authority to effect a reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, at a ratio ranging from 1-for-5 to 1-for-20, inclusive, with such ratio and the timing of the reverse stock split, if any, to be determined by the Board in its sole discretion, but in no event later than July 31, 2026 (the “Proposed Reverse Stock Split”).

On July 6, 2026, the Board considered whether to implement the Proposed Reverse Stock Split and, after evaluating the Company's current circumstances, determined not to effect the Proposed Reverse Stock Split at this time. The Board has concluded that the Proposed Reverse Stock Split is not in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders.

The authority granted by the Company’s stockholders to effect the Proposed Reverse Stock Split will expire on July 31, 2026 without having been exercised by the Board. Accordingly, no amendment to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation will be filed in connection with the Proposed Reverse Stock Split, and no further action with respect to the Proposed Reverse Stock Split will be taken.

If the Company determines in the future that a reverse stock split would be in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders, the Company will seek new stockholder approval at that time.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.


104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded in the Inline XBRL document).

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


		AquaBounty Technologies, Inc.
		(Registrant)

Date: July 8, 2026		/s/ David A. Frank
		David A. Frank
		Interim Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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