Rockwell Medical (RMTI) enacts 1-for-10 reverse stock split effective July 1, 2026
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Rockwell Medical, Inc. is implementing a one-for-ten reverse stock split of its common stock. Effective at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on July 1, 2026, each ten existing shares will automatically combine into one new share, with no action required from stockholders.
No fractional shares will be issued; instead, holders will receive cash equal to the applicable fraction multiplied by the June 30, 2026 Nasdaq closing price, adjusted for the split. The common stock will continue trading on Nasdaq under the symbol RMTI and will trade on a split-adjusted basis with a new CUSIP. Proportionate adjustments will also be made to equity awards, preferred stock conversion terms and warrants, while authorized capital and par value remain unchanged.
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8-K Event Classification
3 items: 3.03, 5.03, 9.01
3 items
Item 3.03
Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders
Securities
A change was made that materially affects the rights of existing shareholders (e.g., dividend rights, voting rights).
Item 5.03
Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year
Governance
The company amended its charter documents, bylaws, or changed its fiscal year.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Reverse split ratio: 1-for-10
Effective time: 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time
New CUSIP number: 774374409
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8 metrics
Reverse split ratio
1-for-10
Each ten shares of common stock combined into one share at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on July 1, 2026
Effective time
12:01 a.m. Eastern Time
Reverse stock split effective on July 1, 2026
New CUSIP number
774374409
CUSIP for Rockwell Medical common stock after reverse split
Authorized shares total
172,000,000 shares
Authorized capital after amendment, including common and preferred stock
Authorized common stock
170,000,000 shares
Common stock authorization at $0.0001 par value per share
Authorized preferred stock
2,000,000 shares
Preferred stock authorization at $0.0001 par value per share
Par value per share
$0.0001 per share
Par value of common and preferred stock remains unchanged after reverse split
Cash for fractional shares basis
June 30, 2026 closing price
Fractional share cash payment equals fraction times closing price, adjusted for split
Key Terms
reverse stock split, fractional shares, Series X Convertible Preferred Stock, warrants to purchase Common Stock, +2 more
6 terms
reverse stock split financial
"to implement a reverse stock split (the “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.
Series X Convertible Preferred Stock financial
"in accordance with the Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series X Convertible Preferred Stock"
Series X convertible preferred stock is a class of company shares that pays owners priority dividends and has senior claim on assets, but can be exchanged for ordinary shares under set terms. Think of it as a hybrid ticket that gives safer, up-front benefits yet can be swapped for common stock later, which can dilute existing owners. Investors care because it affects dividend income, downside protection and future share count and voting power.
warrants to purchase Common Stock financial
"in accordance with the terms of the Company’s warrants to purchase Common Stock (the “Warrants”)"
General Corporation Law regulatory
"under and by virtue of the provisions of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware"
Certificate of Amendment regulatory
"filed a certificate of amendment (the “Amendment”) to its certificate of incorporation"
A certificate of amendment is an official filing that updates a company’s founding documents—its legal “rulebook” that sets share structure, voting rules, name and basic purpose. Think of it like changing the blueprint of a building: small changes are paperwork, big ones can alter who owns how much and who controls decisions. Investors watch these filings because they can affect share counts, voting power, dilution and company value.
FAQ
What reverse stock split did Rockwell Medical (RMTI) approve?
Rockwell Medical approved a one-for-ten reverse stock split of its common stock. Every ten existing shares will be reclassified and combined into one new share, with the split becoming effective at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on July 1, 2026.
When will Rockwell Medical (RMTI) begin trading on a split-adjusted basis?
Rockwell Medical common stock will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis at the open of trading on July 1, 2026. From that date, shares will reflect the one-for-ten reverse split and will be associated with a new CUSIP number 774374409.
What happens to Rockwell Medical (RMTI) equity awards, preferred stock and warrants?
As of the effective time, Rockwell Medical will make proportionate adjustments to equity awards, Series X Convertible Preferred Stock and warrants. Share amounts and applicable exercise or conversion prices will be adjusted so these instruments reflect the one-for-ten reverse stock split consistently.
Will Rockwell Medical (RMTI) change its Nasdaq ticker after the reverse split?
Rockwell Medical will retain its Nasdaq ticker RMTI following the reverse split. Only the CUSIP number for the common stock will change to 774374409 when split-adjusted trading begins on July 1, 2026, while the listing market and symbol remain the same.