Worksport Seeks Shareholder Nod for Up to 1-for-250 Reverse Split and Special Dividend Consideration

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Worksport's 2026 proxy seeks shareholder approval for a reverse stock split of up to 1-for-250 and an advisory vote on special dividends from asset sales, with CEO Steven Rossi's 51% voting control likely to carry the proposals.

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• Reverse Stock Split Authorization Sought

  Proposal 4 asks shareholders to authorize the Board to effect one or more reverse stock splits at an aggregate ratio of not less than 1-for-2 and not greater than 1-for-250, or one or more forward stock splits, within two years. The Board cites Nasdaq compliance flexibility and improved marketability as reasons, though the company is currently compliant.

• CEO Voting Control Ensures Likely Passage

  CEO Steven Rossi holds 100% of the Series A Preferred Stock, giving him 51% of the total voting power. He intends to vote in favor of Proposal 4, making approval virtually certain regardless of other shareholder votes.

• Advisory Vote on Special Dividends Introduced

  Proposal 3 is a non-binding advisory resolution expressing shareholder support for the Board to consider special dividends in connection with the sale of any business unit or material asset, such as the Terravis Energy subsidiary. The Board retains full discretion.

• Prior Reverse Split Limits Near-Term Ratio

  Because the company effected a 1-for-10 reverse stock split on March 18, 2025, Nasdaq rules limit the maximum additional reverse split ratio to 1-for-24 before March 19, 2027, to avoid triggering a Staff Delisting Determination under the 250-for-1 cumulative cap.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · WKSP · Manufacturing

Worksport's definitive proxy statement for its September 3, 2026 annual meeting includes a proposal to authorize the Board to effect a reverse stock split at a ratio of up to 1-for-250, or a forward stock split, within two years. While the company is not currently facing a Nasdaq deficiency, the broad ratio range—coupled with a prior 1-for-10 reverse split in March 2025—signals proactive preparation for potential future compliance challenges. CEO Steven Rossi controls 51% of the voting power and intends to vote in favor, making approval likely. The proxy also introduces an advisory vote on special dividends tied to asset sales, a governance move that could shape capital allocation if the company monetizes its Terravis Energy subsidiary or other assets. These proposals come against a backdrop of improving fundamentals—record gross margins, new distribution deals, and regained Nasdaq compliance—but the reverse split authorization underscores lingering balance-sheet fragility and the need to maintain listing flexibility.