NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WeWork Inc. (NYSE: WE) (“WeWork” or the “Company”), the leading global flexible space provider, today announced that it will proceed with a 1-for-40 reverse stock split of its outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock and Class C Common Stock following approval by its Board of Directors and within the ratio range previously authorized by shareholders at the annual meeting of WeWork shareholders on June 12, 2023.
The reverse stock split will be effective at 4:01 p.m., Eastern Time, on September 1, 2023. The Company’s Class A Common Stock will begin trading on a post-split basis at the market open on September 5, 2023. The reverse stock split is being effected primarily to increase the Company’s per share trading price and to regain compliance with the $1.00 per share minimum closing price required to maintain continued listing on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company does not expect the reverse stock split to impact its current or future business operations.
When the reverse stock split is effective, every 40 shares of WeWork Common Stock issued and outstanding will be combined automatically into one share of WeWork Common Stock. The reverse stock split will apply equally to all outstanding shares of the Class A Common Stock and Class C Common Stock, and each stockholder will hold the same percentage of Class A Common Stock and Class C Common Stock outstanding immediately following the reverse stock split, except for adjustments that may result from the treatment of fractional shares. No fractional shares will be issued in connection with the reverse stock split. Holders of the Class A Common Stock and Class C Common Stock will receive a cash payment (without interest) in lieu of any fractional shares.
Source: We Work
Category: Investor Relations
About WeWork
WeWork Inc. (NYSE: WE) was founded in 2010 with the vision to create environments where people and companies come together and do their best work. Since then, we’ve become the leading global flexible space provider committed to delivering technology-driven turnkey solutions, flexible spaces, and community experiences. For more information about WeWork, please visit us at wework.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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