ClearSign Technologies Proposes Reverse Stock Split to Maintain Nasdaq Listing

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ClearSign Technologies is proposing a reverse stock split (1-for-2 to 1-for-10) to its stockholders to increase its share price and meet Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement, thereby avoiding delisting.

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• Reverse Stock Split Proposal

  Stockholders will vote on an amendment to the certificate of incorporation to effect a reverse stock split at a ratio ranging from 1-for-2 to 1-for-10, at the board's discretion.

• Nasdaq Compliance Urgency

  The primary goal is to increase the per-share market price to meet Nasdaq's $1.00 minimum bid price requirement and avoid delisting. The company has until March 30, 2026, to regain compliance.

• Board Discretion and Future Dilution

  The board retains sole authority on the timing and exact ratio of the split. The total number of authorized shares will not be reduced, which could increase the proportion of shares available for future issuance and potential dilution.

• Special Meeting Scheduled

  A special meeting of stockholders will be held virtually on February 26, 2026, to vote on the reverse stock split and an adjournment proposal.

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ClearSign Technologies is seeking stockholder approval for a reverse stock split, a critical measure to address its non-compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement. The company received a delisting notice on April 1, 2025, and has an extension until March 30, 2026, to regain compliance. While the board has discretion on the exact ratio (1-for-2 to 1-for-10) and whether to implement it, the proposal highlights the urgency of maintaining its exchange listing. This defensive action contrasts with the recent positive preliminary Q4 2025 revenue growth reported on January 7, 2026, suggesting that despite operational improvements, the market price of the stock remains a significant challenge. The proposal also notes that authorized shares will not be reduced, potentially increasing the proportion of shares available for future issuance and future dilution.