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Smooth Rock Ventures Corp. (trading in the United States under the symbol SMRVF on the OTC Pink market and on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol SMRV) is a publicly traded company. According to available information, the company is incorporated under the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) and is referred to as "Smooth Rock" or the "Company" in its public communications.

The company’s shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV), and it also has a quotation on the OTC Pink market in the United States. This dual-market presence means that its common shares can be accessed by investors through Canadian and U.S. trading venues, subject to the rules and practices of each market.

Capital structure and share consolidation

According to a public announcement, Smooth Rock Ventures Corp. approved a consolidation of its common shares on a two-for-one basis (the "Share Consolidation"). The Share Consolidation was accepted by the TSX Venture Exchange and was scheduled to take effect on the TSXV on a specified effective date, with the company’s common shares commencing trading on a post-consolidation basis from market open on that date.

Before the Share Consolidation, the company stated that it had a certain number of common shares issued and outstanding. Following the Share Consolidation, it expected to have approximately half that number of common shares, subject to rounding. The announcement explained that no fractional common shares would be issued. Fractions of less than one-half of a common share would be cancelled, while fractions of at least one-half of a common share would be rounded up to the nearest whole common share, with no cash consideration paid in respect of cancelled fractional shares.

The company also indicated that the Share Consolidation was approved by resolutions passed by its board of directors, in accordance with the provisions of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) and its Articles. The name of the company and its trading symbol were expected to remain the same after the Share Consolidation.

Identifiers and settlement details

In connection with the Share Consolidation, Smooth Rock Ventures Corp. announced a new CUSIP number and a new ISIN for its common shares. These identifiers are used in clearing and settlement systems and by intermediaries to distinguish the post-consolidation shares from the pre-consolidation shares.

The company described how the Share Consolidation would be implemented for different categories of shareholders. Registered shareholders holding Direct Registration System (DRS) statements were expected to receive new DRS statements representing post-consolidation common shares directly from the company’s transfer agent. The company also indicated that it would communicate directly with registered shareholders holding share certificates to explain the process for exchanging those certificates. Common shares held through brokerage accounts were expected to be consolidated within those accounts, with no action required by such shareholders.

Regulatory and exchange context

The announcement noted that the TSX Venture Exchange had accepted the Share Consolidation and that neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider, as defined in TSXV policies, accepted responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of the release. This type of disclaimer is standard in TSXV news releases and clarifies the exchange’s role with respect to issuer disclosures.

While the announcement focuses on capital structure and administrative details, it also reflects that Smooth Rock Ventures Corp. is subject to Canadian corporate law and to the policies and oversight of the TSX Venture Exchange. The company’s quotation on the OTC Pink market in the United States provides an additional venue where its shares can be traded, but no U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings are available in the data provided.

Investor considerations based on available information

From the information disclosed about the Share Consolidation, investors can see that Smooth Rock Ventures Corp. has taken steps to adjust its number of issued and outstanding common shares, while keeping its name and trading symbol unchanged. The details around fractional shares, new security identifiers, and the handling of registered and beneficial holdings provide insight into how the company manages changes to its capital structure in coordination with its transfer agent, intermediaries, and the TSX Venture Exchange.

Because the available data focuses on share structure and does not describe the company’s industry, sector, or operating activities, any assessment of its business must rely on additional sources beyond the information summarized here. The description above is limited to what is explicitly stated in the referenced public announcement.