Future FinTech (NASDAQ: FTFT) enacts 1-for-4 reverse stock split for Nasdaq

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Future FinTech Group Inc. has approved a 1-for-4 reverse stock split of its common stock, reducing authorized shares from 600,000,000 to 150,000,000 and decreasing issued and outstanding shares from 20,193,311 to approximately 5,048,328. The par value remains $0.001 per share. Fractional shares will be rounded up to the next whole share, with no cash paid in lieu of fractions.

The reverse split and related amendment to the Articles of Incorporation became effective at 1:00 p.m. ET on January 8, 2026, and were authorized by the Board under Florida law without shareholder approval. The move is primarily intended to comply with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price rule. Future FinTech’s common stock will begin trading on a post-split basis on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol FTFT on January 20, 2026.

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Equity structure and listing analyst

Future FinTech is consolidating shares via a 1-for-4 reverse split to support Nasdaq listing compliance.

Future FinTech Group Inc. has implemented a 1-for-4 reverse stock split, cutting authorized common shares from 600,000,000 to 150,000,000 and reducing outstanding shares from 20,193,311 to approximately 5,048,328 as of the effective time at 1:00 p.m. ET on January 8, 2026. The par value stays at $0.001 per share, so this is a share count consolidation rather than a change in stated par capital.

The company will round up any fractional share resulting from the split to a whole share, which simplifies administration for small holders and avoids cash-in-lieu payments. The filing states that the reverse split is primarily to comply with Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5550(a)(2) on minimum bid price, indicating a focus on maintaining the Nasdaq listing rather than altering underlying economics. Trading on a post-split basis begins on January 20, 2026 under the symbol FTFT, so the practical effects on quoted share price and per-share metrics will be visible from that date.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 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): January 14, 2026

Future FinTech Group Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida		001-34502		98-0222013
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

02B-03A, 23/F, Sino Plaza, 255-257 Gloucester Road

Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

852-21141970

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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

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

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 ☐

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. ☐

ITEM 3.03 MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO RIGHTS OF SECURITIES HOLDERS.

The information contained in Item 5.03 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 5.03. AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS; CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR

On January 8, 2026, Future FinTech Group Inc. (the “Company”) filed with the Florida Secretary of State’s office Articles of Amendment (the “Amendment”) to amend its Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (“Articles of Incorporation”). As a result of the Amendment, the Company has authorized and approved a 1-for-4 reverse stock split of the Company’s authorized shares of common stock from 600,000,000 shares to 150,000,000 shares, accompanied by a corresponding decrease in the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock (the “Reverse Stock Split”). The common stock will continue to be $0.001 par value. The Company will round up the fractional shares that result from the Reverse Stock Split and no fractional shares will be issued in connection with the Reverse Stock Split and no cash or other consideration will be paid in connection with any fractional shares that would otherwise have resulted from the Reverse Stock Split. The current pre-split number of shares of commons stock outstanding is 20,193,311 and the post-split number of shares outstanding will be approximately 5,048,328. No changes are being made to the number of preferred shares of the Company which remain as 10,000,000 preferred shares as authorized but not issued. The amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Company took effect at 1:00pm E.T. on January 8, 2026.

The Reverse Stock Split and Amendment were authorized and approved by the Board of Directors of the Company without shareholders’ approval, pursuant to 607.10025 of the Florida Business Corporation Act of the State of Florida. The Reverse Stock Split is primarily being effectuated to comply with Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5550(a)(2) related to the minimum bid price per share of the Company’s shares of common stock. 

The Company’s shares of common stock will begin to trade on the NASDAQ Stock Market on the post-Reverse Stock Split basis under the symbol “FTFT” on January 20, 2026. The new CUSIP number for the Company’s shares of common stock post-Reverse Stock Split is 36117V402.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

3.1		Articles of Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Future FinTech Group Inc., dated January 8, 2026.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within 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.

	Future FinTech Group Inc.
Date: January 14, 2026	By:	/s/ Hu Li
	Name:	Hu Li
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

What did Future FinTech Group Inc. (FTFT) change in this 8-K?

Future FinTech Group Inc. implemented a 1-for-4 reverse stock split of its common stock, amending its Articles of Incorporation to reduce authorized common shares and adjust the number of issued and outstanding shares accordingly.

How does the 1-for-4 reverse stock split affect FTFT’s share counts?

The reverse stock split reduces authorized common shares from 600,000,000 to 150,000,000 and decreases the current outstanding common shares from 20,193,311 to approximately 5,048,328, while keeping par value at $0.001 per share.

What happens to fractional shares in the FTFT reverse stock split?

Future FinTech will round up fractional shares created by the 1-for-4 reverse split to the next whole share. No fractional shares will be issued and no cash or other consideration will be paid in lieu of fractional shares.

Why is Future FinTech doing a reverse stock split?

The company states that the reverse stock split is primarily being effectuated to comply with Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5550(a)(2), which relates to the minimum bid price per share required for continued listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

When does FTFT start trading on a post-reverse-split basis?

Future FinTech’s common stock will begin trading on a post-reverse-split basis on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol FTFT on January 20, 2026.

Did Future FinTech shareholders vote on the reverse stock split?

No. The Board of Directors authorized and approved the reverse stock split and the amendment under Section 607.10025 of the Florida Business Corporation Act, without shareholder approval.

Are Future FinTech’s preferred shares affected by this reverse split?

No changes are being made to preferred stock. The filing notes that 10,000,000 preferred shares remain authorized but not issued, and they are not affected by the reverse stock split.