Substantial Holder's Percentage Ownership Drops, Signaling Significant Dilution

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Alterity Therapeutics' ADR depositary reported a drop in its percentage ownership, implying significant dilution from new share issuance by the company.

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• Substantial Holder's Percentage Ownership Decreased

  The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's voting power in Alterity Therapeutics Limited decreased from 28.16% to 26.22%.

• Absolute Share Count Increased for Depositary

  The depositary's absolute shareholding increased from 2,735,828,317 to 2,851,674,748 ordinary shares.

• Implied Significant Share Dilution

  The increase in absolute shares held by the depositary, coupled with a decrease in its percentage ownership, indicates a substantial increase in Alterity Therapeutics' total outstanding shares, leading to significant dilution for existing shareholders.

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The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, acting as the depositary for Alterity Therapeutics' ADR program, reported a decrease in its percentage voting power from 28.16% to 26.22%. This occurred despite an increase in the absolute number of shares held by the depositary, indicating a substantial increase in the company's total outstanding shares. This implied dilution can significantly impact per-share metrics and investor sentiment, suggesting the company has raised capital through new share issuance.