Kustom Entertainment Formalizes 1-for-5 Reverse Stock Split to Maintain Nasdaq Listing

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Kustom Entertainment formalized its 1-for-5 reverse stock split, effective April 22, 2026, to meet Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement and avoid delisting, a critical step for the financially distressed company.

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• Reverse Stock Split Effective

  A 1-for-5 reverse stock split became effective on April 22, 2026, with trading on a split-adjusted basis commencing the same day.

• Nasdaq Listing Compliance

  The reverse stock split was implemented to increase the per-share trading price to comply with the Nasdaq Capital Market's minimum $1.00 bid price requirement, aiming to prevent delisting.

• Capital Structure Adjusted

  Outstanding shares were reduced from 2,633,063 to 526,613, and authorized shares from 66,666,666 to 13,333,333, with a new CUSIP number issued.

• Formal Filing Completed

  The Certificate of Change to the Articles of Incorporation was formally filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada on April 21, 2026, executing the previously announced split.

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This 8-K formalizes the 1-for-5 reverse stock split, which became effective on April 22, 2026, and began trading on a split-adjusted basis. This action, previously announced on April 20, 2026, is critical for Kustom Entertainment to maintain its listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market by increasing its per-share trading price above the minimum bid requirement. While reverse splits are often viewed negatively as they signal underlying share price weakness and potential distress, successfully executing this measure is a necessary step to avoid delisting, which would further complicate the company's already challenging financial situation, as highlighted by its recent "going concern" disclosure. The filing details the adjusted share counts and the formal Certificate of Change.