[8-K] Silexion Therapeutics Corp Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

On July 16 2025 Silexion Therapeutics Corp ("SLXN") filed an 8-K announcing a 1-for-15 reverse share split affecting all issued, outstanding and authorized ordinary shares. The split will be effected automatically after market close on 28 Jul 2025, and the shares will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on Nasdaq at the open on 29 Jul 2025; the ticker remains "SLXN".

• Every 15 existing shares convert into 1 new share.
• Par value increases from $0.0009 to $0.0135 per share.
• No fractional shares will be issued; DTC positions will be rounded up to the nearest whole share.

The Board’s goal is to raise the per-share price to maintain compliance with Nasdaq Capital Market listing standards. Warrants ("SLXNW") are expected to be adjusted pursuant to their terms. Additional details are provided in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Reverse split boosts price, preserves listing, but signals earlier share-price weakness; impact largely cosmetic.

The 1-for-15 reverse split should immediately increase SLXN’s stock price fifteen-fold, helping the company satisfy Nasdaq’s minimum bid requirement and avoid potential delisting. Market capitalization remains unchanged, so there is no direct value creation. While rounding up fractional shares is shareholder-friendly, reverse splits are often interpreted as a sign of financial or operational challenges that pressured the share price. Liquidity will decline proportionally, which can widen spreads and increase volatility. Overall, the action is defensive rather than growth-oriented and neutral to slightly negative for long-term fundamentals.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Procedurally clean; automatic conversion and no shareholder vote reduce friction, but governance optics mixed.

Silexion is using its authorized powers to execute the split without shareholder action, permissible under Cayman Islands law and typical for foreign issuers. The filing provides clear timing, par-value adjustment, and treatment of fractional shares, limiting administrative risk. However, repeated reliance on board-initiated share-structure changes can raise governance concerns if not paired with strategic communication about longer-term capital plans. Impact to voting power is neutral because the ratio applies equally to all shares.

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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 16, 2025

Silexion Therapeutics Corp
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Cayman Islands		001-42253		N/A
(State or other jurisdiction		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)				Identification No.)

12 Abba Hillel Road Ramat-Gan, Israel		5250606
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

+972-3-7564999

(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 is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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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
Ordinary Shares, par value $0.0009 per share		SLXN		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Warrants exercisable for Ordinary Shares at an exercise price of $103.50 per share		SLXNW		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 ☒

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 8.01 Other Events.

On July 16, 2025, Silexion Therapeutics Corp, a Cayman Islands exempted company (“Silexion” or the “Company”) issued a press release announcing a prospective 1-for-15 reverse share split of all of its issued and outstanding, and authorized but unissued, ordinary shares. The reverse share split will be effected automatically, without any action required on the part of the Company’s shareholders. The reverse share split will result in a corresponding increase in the par value of the Company’s ordinary shares, from $0.0009 per share to $0.0135 per share. No fractional shares will be issued as a result of the reverse share split, as any fractional share totals as to which shareholders who are DTC participants become entitled will be rounded up to the nearest whole number of shares. The reverse share split will become effective after the close of the market on July 28, 2025, and the Company’s ordinary shares will begin trading on a reverse split-adjusted basis on the Nasdaq Capital Market at the open of the market on July 29, 2025. The ticker symbol for the ordinary shares will remain “SLXN.” A copy of the press release announcing the reverse share split is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits 

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated July 16, 2025

SIGNATURE

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.

	SILEXION THERAPEUTICS CORP
Date: July 16, 2025	/s/ Ilan Hadar
	Name:	Ilan Hadar
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

When will Silexion's (SLXN) reverse split take effect?

The 1-for-15 split becomes effective after the market closes on July 28, 2025, and trading adjusts on July 29, 2025.

What happens to fractional SLXN shares after the reverse split?

Any fractional positions held through DTC will be rounded up to the nearest whole share; no cash settlements are planned.

Will Silexion's ticker symbol change following the split?

No. The ordinary shares will continue to trade under "SLXN" and the warrants under "SLXNW".

Does the reverse split affect Silexion's market capitalization?

No. Market cap is unchanged because the share count falls while the price increases proportionally.

Why is Silexion executing a reverse split?

Management aims to raise the share price to meet Nasdaq Capital Market listing requirements.