CBL International Plans 1-for-13 Reverse Split to Regain Nasdaq Compliance

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CBL International will implement a 1-for-13 reverse share split on July 20, 2026, to regain compliance with Nasdaq's $1 minimum bid price rule—a critical move to preserve its exchange listing.

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• 1-for-13 Reverse Split Announced

  Effective July 20, 2026, every 13 Class B ordinary shares will be consolidated into one, reducing outstanding shares from 14.3 million to approximately 1.1 million.

• Nasdaq Compliance at Stake

  The reverse split is primarily aimed at regaining compliance with Nasdaq's $1 minimum bid price rule; failure to do so could lead to delisting.

• Post-Split Price Mechanics

  At the current price of $0.2984, the reverse split would theoretically adjust the share price to around $3.88, well above the $1 threshold.

• Shareholder Approval Already Secured

  The reverse split was approved by shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting on November 26, 2025, and authorized by the board on June 23, 2026.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · BANL · Trade & Services

To lift its stock price above Nasdaq's $1 minimum bid requirement, CBL International is executing a 1-for-13 reverse share split effective July 20, 2026. With shares trading at $0.2984, the company faces delisting risk if it fails to regain compliance. The reverse split mechanically reduces the outstanding Class B shares from 14.3 million to roughly 1.1 million, aiming to push the post-split price to around $3.88. While the split itself does not change the company's market value or fundamentals, it is a critical survival move to maintain its Nasdaq listing, which is essential for liquidity and investor access. The action follows a year of operational improvements—including a 23% reduction in net loss and a strategic acquisition—but the stock has remained under pressure, making this a necessary step to avoid a potentially damaging delisting.