Canopy Growth To Consolidate Shares To Meet NASDAQ Requirements
Portfolio Pulse from Jelena Martinovic
Canopy Growth Corporation (NASDAQ:CGC) announced a share consolidation of 1 new share for every 10 old shares to comply with NASDAQ's listing requirements. This follows a non-compliance notice received for a sub-$1 share price. The consolidation is pending TSX approval and is expected to be effective on Dec. 15, with trading on TSX and NASDAQ starting Dec. 20. The company's stock dropped 10.2321% to $0.615 in pre-market trading.
December 13, 2023 | 2:39 pm
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Canopy Growth's share consolidation aims to meet NASDAQ's minimum bid requirement. The stock experienced a significant pre-market drop, indicating investor concern. The consolidation may stabilize the stock's NASDAQ listing but could also dilute shareholder value.
Share consolidations often result in short-term negative sentiment as they can be perceived as a measure to mask underlying issues. The pre-market drop suggests immediate investor concern. However, maintaining NASDAQ listing compliance is crucial for the company's marketability.
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