Kun Peng International to Effect 1-for-10 Reverse Stock Split Amidst Going Concern Warning

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Kun Peng International Ltd. is proceeding with a 1-for-10 reverse stock split, approved by majority shareholders, to enhance marketability and potentially meet listing standards, following a recent going concern warning.

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• Reverse Stock Split Approved

  The company will effect a 1-for-10 reverse stock split, approved by 85.4% of outstanding shares via written consent on January 20, 2026. The split will become effective no sooner than 20 days after the mailing of this notice (on or about March 6, 2026).

• Impact on Shares

  Outstanding shares will decrease from 400,000,000 to approximately 40,000,000. Authorized shares will also be reduced from 1,000,000,000 to 100,000,000, and the par value will increase from $0.0001 to $0.001 per share.

• Strategic Rationale

  The company states the purpose is to increase the market price, improve marketability and liquidity, meet future listing requirements, and deter short sellers. Fractional shares will be rounded up to the next whole share.

• Context of Financial Distress

  This action follows the company's recent 10-Q filing (2026-02-13) which included a going concern warning and disclosed material weaknesses in internal controls, indicating a challenging financial environment.

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This definitive information statement confirms the implementation of a 1-for-10 reverse stock split, a significant corporate action for Kun Peng International. While the company aims to increase marketability, liquidity, and potentially meet future listing requirements, this move comes shortly after a going concern warning and material weaknesses were disclosed in its recent 10-Q. Reverse splits are often viewed negatively by the market as they do not address underlying business fundamentals and can be a sign of distress. The reduction in authorized shares from 1 billion to 100 million is a positive governance step, limiting future dilution potential compared to the pre-split authorization, though significant headroom for future issuance remains. Investors should monitor whether the split achieves its stated goals of improving market perception and if the company can address its financial challenges.