Innovative Eyewear Sets November 16 Vote on 1-for-2 to 1-for-12 Reverse Split

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Innovative Eyewear's definitive proxy sets a November 16 shareholder vote on a reverse stock split between 1-for-2 and 1-for-12 to regain Nasdaq listing compliance.

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• Reverse Split Vote Set for November 16

  Shareholders will vote on a reverse stock split between 1-for-2 and 1-for-12, with the board holding discretion on the exact ratio and timing within one year of approval.

• Nasdaq Listing Compliance at Stake

  The board states the split is needed to raise the per-share price above Nasdaq's minimum bid requirement; the stock currently trades near $0.91.

• Share Count Reduction and Dilution Headroom

  A 1-for-12 split would reduce outstanding shares from 8,712,263 to 726,021, while authorized shares remain at 50 million — creating significant room for future issuance.

• Director Election and Auditor Ratification

  The proxy also includes the election of four directors and ratification of Cherry Bekaert LLP as independent auditor for fiscal 2026.

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The definitive proxy finalizes the shareholder vote on a reverse stock split ranging from 1-for-2 to 1-for-12, with the board retaining discretion on the exact ratio and timing. The company's stock trades near $0.91, and the board states the split is needed to meet Nasdaq's minimum price listing requirement. If approved, the split would reduce the 8.7 million outstanding shares to as few as 726,000, while authorized shares remain at 50 million — creating substantial headroom for future dilution. The meeting is set for November 16, 2026, with a record date of September 21, 2026.