OIO Group Amends De Tomaso Acquisition Terms, May Implement Reverse Stock Split for Nasdaq Listing

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OIO Group updated its acquisition agreement for De Tomaso, indicating a potential reverse stock split to facilitate the deal's closing and Nasdaq listing, with no change to the economic value of the transaction.

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• Amendment to Acquisition Agreement

  OIO Group entered a letter amendment to its February 26, 2025, share purchase agreement for the acquisition of De Tomaso Automobili Holdings Limited.

• Potential Reverse Stock Split

  The amendment clarifies that OIO Group may implement a share consolidation (reverse stock split) to align the transaction structure with the anticipated closing of the business combination and intended Nasdaq listing.

• Economic Value Unchanged

  The Letter Amendment ensures that the consideration shares for De Tomaso shareholders will be adjusted proportionately, maintaining the overall economic value of the transaction.

• Facilitates Nasdaq Listing

  This clarification is intended to facilitate the closing steps for the proposed business combination and the related Nasdaq listing process.

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This 6-K filing provides an update to the proposed acquisition of De Tomaso Automobili Holdings Limited, clarifying that OIO Group may implement a share consolidation (reverse stock split) as part of the transaction structure and Nasdaq listing process. While a reverse stock split can be viewed negatively, in this context, it is presented as a procedural step to facilitate the closing of the business combination and ensure compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements. The amendment explicitly states that the overall economic value of the transaction for De Tomaso shareholders will not change. Investors should monitor for the definitive announcement of a reverse stock split ratio and the closing of the acquisition.