Why NuCana (NCNA) Shares Are Trading Lower
Portfolio Pulse from Henry Khederian
NuCana plc (NASDAQ:NCNA) shares dropped 15.2% to $0.26 after announcing a reverse ADS split from 1:1 to 1:25, effective around April 16, aiming to enhance liquidity and meet Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement. The adjustment may lead to a proportional increase in ADS trading price, but this is not guaranteed. The company's 52-week trading range is from $0.23 to $1.00.

March 28, 2024 | 3:41 pm
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NuCana plc announced a reverse ADS split to enhance liquidity and meet Nasdaq's minimum bid price, causing a 15.2% drop in share price.
The reverse ADS split is a significant corporate action aimed at improving the company's stock liquidity and ensuring compliance with Nasdaq's listing requirements. Such actions often lead to short-term negative market reactions due to concerns about the underlying reasons for the split, such as financial instability or an attempt to avoid delisting. The immediate drop in share price reflects these market sentiments.
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