Banzai Seeks Approval for Up to 1-for-1,000 Reverse Split and 20%+ Share Issuance

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Banzai International's definitive proxy sets an October 16, 2026 special meeting to vote on a reverse stock split of up to 1-for-1,000, a 20%+ share issuance for the ConnectAndSell acquisition, an equity plan expansion, and a name change to Parabolic Technologies.

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• Reverse Split Authorization Up to 1-for-1,000

  Proposal 4 authorizes the board to effect one or more reverse stock splits at an aggregate ratio between 1-for-5 and 1-for-1,000, with exact ratio and timing left to board discretion for up to two years. At the maximum 1-for-1,000 ratio, Class A shares would shrink from 4,359,146 to 4,360.

• 20%+ Share Issuance for ConnectAndSell Deal

  Proposal 1 seeks Nasdaq Rule 5635(a) approval to issue shares equal to or exceeding 20% of pre-deal outstanding stock. The APA closed July 2, 2026 with $8.45M in closing consideration; 294,917 shares were issued at closing plus a pre-funded warrant for 1,685,175 shares.

• Equity Plan Expansion of 787,425 Shares

  Proposal 3 increases the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan reserve from 96,724 to 846,724 shares, raises the evergreen provision from 5% to 7.5% annually, and removes the cap on incentive stock options.

• Name Change to Parabolic Technologies

  Proposal 2 changes the legal name from Banzai International, Inc. to Parabolic Technologies, Inc., aligning with the company's new brand. The Nasdaq ticker has already been changed to PARA.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · PARA · Technology

Shareholders are being asked to approve a sweeping set of capital-structure changes at a special meeting on October 16, 2026. The most consequential is authorization for one or more reverse stock splits at an aggregate ratio between 1-for-5 and 1-for-1,000, giving the board discretion to implement any ratio within that range over the next two years. The company is also seeking approval to issue shares equal to or exceeding 20% of its pre-deal outstanding stock to complete the ConnectAndSell asset purchase, plus an equity incentive plan expansion of 787,425 shares and a name change to Parabolic Technologies, Inc. Against a backdrop of a going-concern warning, a 24% revenue decline, and only $0.6M in cash as of the last 10-Q, these proposals are survival mechanics: the reverse split is designed to lift the share price above Nasdaq's minimum bid requirement, while the share issuance unlocks the ConnectAndSell acquisition consideration. The board has full discretion on the reverse split ratio and timing, meaning shareholders are being asked to hand over significant control over the capital structure without knowing the final terms.