Beyond Air sets 1-for-20 reverse stock split
Beyond Air, Inc. stockholders approved giving the board discretion to implement a reverse stock split within a range of 1-for-2 to 1-for-20, with no change to authorized share counts.
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Beyond Air, Inc. stockholders approved giving the board discretion to implement a reverse stock split within a range of 1-for-2 to 1-for-20, with no change to authorized share counts. At the June 18, 2026 special meeting, 5,177,506 votes were cast in favor, 1,222,793 against and 87,461 abstained, from 12,692,684 shares outstanding as of the April 20, 2026 record date.
Immediately after the vote, the board approved a specific 1-for-20 reverse split ratio, combining every 20 outstanding shares of common stock into one share, to be effected after a certificate of amendment becomes effective. The company states it intends to use the split to increase its share price above $1.00 for at least ten trading days to regain compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) by July 31, 2026, while cautioning there is no assurance the split will be implemented as planned or achieve the desired effects.
Insights
Reverse split approved and sized at 1-for-20 to support Nasdaq bid-price compliance.
Beyond Air obtained stockholder approval for a reverse split range and the board chose the most aggressive option, a 1-for-20 ratio. This consolidates existing shares without changing authorized capital, a mechanical action aimed primarily at lifting the trading price.
The filing links the move directly to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), which requires a minimum $1.00 bid price by July 31, 2026. While such splits often signal share price pressure, they do not alter underlying operations or cash flows. Actual impact will depend on post-split trading dynamics and whether the price remains above the threshold for the required ten trading days.
The company explicitly notes there is no assurance the reverse split will be implemented on time, at the approved ratio, or that it will achieve its intended effect. Subsequent disclosures will indicate when the certificate of amendment becomes effective and whether Nasdaq confirms ongoing listing compliance under the Bid Price Rule.
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