BNB Plus (BNBX) seeks 1-for-5 to 1-for-30 reverse split to address Nasdaq risk
BNB Plus Corp is calling a virtual special stockholder meeting on April 28, 2026 to approve giving its board 12 months of discretionary authority to implement a reverse stock split of its common stock at a ratio between 1-for-5 and 1-for-30, without changing authorized share counts. The company recently received a Nasdaq notice for failing the $1.00 minimum bid-price requirement and is already subject to Nasdaq’s reverse split limitations after 1-for-50 and 1-for-15 splits in 2025. The board views another reverse split as key to regaining listing compliance and supporting potential strategic alternatives such as mergers or business combinations. If implemented, all outstanding and treasury shares would be combined, fractional positions would be rounded up to one whole share, and equity awards and warrants would be proportionately adjusted.
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- None.
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- Nasdaq delisting risk and repeat reverse splits: The company is noncompliant with Nasdaq’s $1.00 bid requirement, is already subject to Nasdaq’s Reverse Split Rule after 2025 reverse splits, and warns that failure to regain compliance could lead to delisting, reduced liquidity, “penny stock” status and funding challenges.
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BNB Plus seeks flexible reverse split authority to address Nasdaq bid-price noncompliance and preserve deal options.
BNB Plus is asking stockholders to authorize a reverse stock split at a 1-for-5 to 1-for-30 ratio, exercisable any time within 12 months. The primary aims are regaining Nasdaq’s $1.00 minimum bid, avoiding delisting, and making the stock a more usable currency in strategic transactions.
The filing discloses a March 20, 2026 Nasdaq notice for bid-price deficiency and notes earlier 1-for-50 and 1-for-15 reverse splits in 2025, which trigger Nasdaq’s “Reverse Split Rule” through at least March 14, 2027. Delisting would likely push trading to OTC markets, add “penny stock” frictions, and complicate capital raising and M&A processes.
The reverse split alone does not change authorized share counts, so it materially increases the headroom for future issuance once the share count is compressed. Actual impact on price, liquidity, and any future dilution will depend on post-split trading, financing decisions, and whether strategic alternatives such as a reverse merger or business combination are executed.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
STONY BROOK, NEW YORK 11790
(631) 240-8800
President and Chief Executive Officer
President and Chief Executive Officer
March 24, 2026
for the Special Meeting of Stockholders
To Be Held on April 28, 2026
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PROXY STATEMENT
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ABOUT THE SPECIAL MEETING
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REVERSE SPLIT PROPOSAL: APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO EFFECT A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT OF THE COMPANY’S COMMON STOCK AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
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HOUSEHOLDING OF PROXY MATERIALS
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STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS AND NOMINATIONS
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OTHER BUSINESS
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APPENDIX A
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SCIENCES DRIVE
STONY BROOK, NEW YORK 11790
APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO EFFECT A REVERSE STOCK SPLIT OF THE COMPANY’S COMMON STOCK AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Prior to Reverse
Stock Split |
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After Reverse Stock Split
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1-for-5
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1-for-10
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1-for-15
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1-for-20
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1-for-25
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1-for-30
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Authorized Shares of Common Stock
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| | | | 200,000,000 | | | | | | 200,000,000 | | | | | | 200,000,000 | | | | | | 200,000,000 | | | | | | 200,000,000 | | | | | | 200,000,000 | | | | | | 200,000,000 | | |
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Shares of Common Stock Issued and Outstanding(1)
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| | | | 5,447,469 | | | | | | 1,089,494 | | | | | | 544,747 | | | | | | 363,165 | | | | | | 272,373 | | | | | | 217,899 | | | | | | 181,582 | | |
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Shares of Common Stock Reserved for Future Issuance but not Issued and Outstanding(1)(2)
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| | | | 23,283,984 | | | | | | 4,656,797 | | | | | | 2,328,398 | | | | | | 1,552,266 | | | | | | 1,164,199 | | | | | | 931,359 | | | | | | 776,133 | | |
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Shares of Common Stock Available for Future
Issuance(1) |
| | | | 171,268,547 | | | | | | 194,253,709 | | | | | | 197,126,855 | | | | | | 198,084,569 | | | | | | 198,563,428 | | | | | | 198,850,742 | | | | | | 199,042,285 | | |
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Name and Address of Beneficial Owner
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Title of Class
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Number of
Shares Owned(1) |
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Percentage
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| Named Executive Officers, Executive Officers and Directors: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Clay Shorrock
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Common Stock
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| | | | 54,815(2) | | | | | | 1% | | |
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Beth M. Jantzen
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Common Stock
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| | | | 52,414(3) | | | | | | 1% | | |
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Joshua Kruger
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Common Stock
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| | | | 150,606(4) | | | | | | 2.73% | | |
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Judith Murrah
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Common Stock
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| | | | 18,703(5) | | | | | | *% | | |
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Yacov A. Shamash
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Common Stock
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| | | | 22,524(6) | | | | | | *% | | |
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Joseph D. Ceccoli
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Common Stock
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| | | | 22,523(7) | | | | | | *% | | |
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Robert B. Catell
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Common Stock
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| | | | 22,523(8) | | | | | | *% | | |
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All directors and officers as a group (7 persons)
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Common Stock
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| | | | 344,108(9) | | | | | | 6.14% | | |
| 5% Stockholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Intracoastal Capital LLC
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Common Stock
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| | | | 435,517(10) | | | | | | 7.59% | | |
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Off the Chain Capital LLC
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Common Stock
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| | | | 460,343(11) | | | | | | 8.13% | | |
Attn: Corporate Secretary
25 Health Sciences Drive
Stony Brook, New York 11790
Attn: Corporate Secretary
25 Health Sciences Drive
Stony Brook, New York 11790
President and Chief Executive Officer
March 24, 2026
Title: Chief Executive Officer
FAQ
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