Shareholders Approve 1-for-5 Reverse Split and Massive Increase in Authorized Shares

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J-Star Holding shareholders approved a 1-for-5 reverse stock split to regain Nasdaq compliance, alongside a massive increase in authorized share capital that creates significant potential for future shareholder dilution.

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• 1-for-5 Reverse Stock Split Approved

  Shareholders approved a 1-for-5 reverse stock split, a critical step for the company to regain Nasdaq listing compliance, as previously proposed on May 8, 2026.

• Massive Increase in Authorized Share Capital

  Immediately following the reverse split, shareholders approved increasing the authorized share capital from an equivalent of 26 million shares to 120 million shares, creating significant headroom for future equity issuance and potential dilution.

• New Articles of Association Adopted

  The proposed Sixth Amended and Restated Memorandum and Articles of Association were adopted, reflecting the changes from the share consolidation and authorized capital increase.

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The approval of the 1-for-5 reverse stock split is a necessary step for J-Star Holding to regain compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement, which is crucial given its recent going concern warning. However, the simultaneous approval of a massive increase in authorized share capital post-split, from an equivalent of 26 million to 120 million shares, introduces significant potential for future dilution. This substantial headroom suggests the company is preparing for large-scale equity financing, which could heavily impact existing shareholder value, even as it seeks to fund its strategic initiatives like the solid-state battery facility.