C3is Inc. Finalizes 1-for-20 Reverse Stock Split; Warrants & Preferred Stock Adjust to Lowest VWAP

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C3is Inc. has finalized its 1-for-20 reverse stock split, effective January 25, 2026, with split-adjusted trading commencing today. The split significantly reduces outstanding shares and includes highly dilutive adjustments to warrants and preferred stock based on future VWAP.

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• Reverse Stock Split Finalized

  The 1-for-20 reverse stock split became effective on January 25, 2026, with split-adjusted trading beginning on January 26, 2026.

• Share Count Reduction

  The split reduced the number of outstanding common shares from approximately 24.7 million to 1.23 million.

• Highly Dilutive Derivative Adjustments

  Exercise prices for certain warrants and conversion prices for Series A Preferred Stock will be adjusted to the lowest daily Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) during a 10-day period around the split, if lower than the current exercise price, creating significant potential for future dilution.

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This filing confirms the execution of the previously announced 1-for-20 reverse stock split, a common measure for micro-cap companies like C3is Inc. to regain Nasdaq listing compliance. While the split itself does not alter the company's fundamental value, it is often perceived negatively by the market. The most concerning aspect is the adjustment mechanism for outstanding warrants and Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, which will see their exercise/conversion prices adjusted to the *lowest daily volume weighted average price* during a 10-day period around the split. This "ratchet" provision is highly dilutive and unfavorable to common shareholders, as it allows derivative holders to acquire shares at potentially much lower prices, increasing the risk of further dilution and downward pressure on the stock.