AVAX One Finalizes Reverse Stock Split Proposal for Nasdaq Listing, Warns of Substantial Dilution

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AVAX One Technology has filed its definitive proxy statement, scheduling a shareholder meeting to vote on a reverse stock split (1:2 to 1:12) deemed critical for Nasdaq listing, while explicitly warning of substantial future dilution and potential stock price erosion.

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• Shareholder Meeting Scheduled

  The Annual Meeting of Shareholders is set for May 29, 2026, to vote on critical proposals, including a reverse stock split.

• Reverse Stock Split Proposal Finalized

  The Board seeks approval for a reverse stock split in a ratio of 1:2 to 1:12, stating it is 'critical to the future viability' of the company to meet Nasdaq listing requirements. This finalizes the proposal from the preliminary proxy filed on April 13, 2026.

• Company Warns of Substantial Dilution and Price Erosion

  AVAX One explicitly states that the reverse stock split will 'likely result in substantial further dilution to current holders of shares of Common Stock and erosion of our stock price,' linking it to anticipated future financing needs.

• Significant Executive Compensation in 2025

  CEO Jolie Kahn's total compensation for 2025 was $910,905, including $540,822 in share-based awards, which is substantial relative to the company's market capitalization and financial challenges.

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This definitive proxy statement confirms AVAX One Technology's urgent need to execute a reverse stock split to maintain its Nasdaq listing, a situation previously highlighted in its preliminary proxy and annual report. The company's explicit warnings of 'substantial further dilution' and 'erosion of our stock price' underscore the precarious financial position and the potential negative impact on existing shareholders. The proposed reverse split, ranging from 1:2 to 1:12, is a necessary measure to avoid delisting, but the company itself acknowledges the significant risks. Investors should note the high executive compensation in 2025, particularly the share-based awards, in the context of these financial challenges and the disclosed compliance issues with Section 16(a) reports for the CEO and CFO. The shareholder meeting on May 29, 2026, will be a critical event for the company's future.