SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Borqs Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: BRQS, “Borqs”, or the “Company”), a global provider of 5G wireless and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, today announced that its board of directors has approved a 1-for-12 reverse split of the Company's ordinary shares. The reverse stock split is anticipated to take effect on October 10, 2023 (the “Effective Date”).
Accordingly, at the Effective Date, every twelve of the Company’s ordinary shares issued and outstanding will be automatically converted into one ordinary share of the Company. The Company’s ordinary shares are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on a post-split basis beginning on the Effective Date, under a new CUSIP number: G1466B145.
Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company is acting as exchange agent for the reverse stock split and will send instructions to any shareholder of record who holds stock certificates regarding the exchange of certificates for the Company’s ordinary shares. Shareholders who hold their shares in brokerage accounts or "street name" are not required to take any action to effect the exchange of their shares following the reverse stock split. Continental Stock Transfer may be reached for questions at (212) 509-4000. Any fractional shares as a result of the reverse stock split will be adjusted upwards.
About Borqs Technologies, Inc.
Borqs Technologies (Nasdaq: BRQS, “Borqs”, or the “Company”) is a global leader in software and products for the IoT, providing customizable, differentiated, and scalable Android-based smart connected devices and cloud service solutions. Borqs has achieved leadership and customer recognition as an innovative end-to-end IoT solutions provider leveraging its strategic chipset partner relationships as well as its broad software and IP portfolio. Borqs’ unique strengths include its Android Licenses which enabled the Company to develop a software IP library covering chipset software, Android enhancements, domain specific usage, and system performance optimization, suitable for large and low volume customized products, and is also currently in development of 5G products for phones and hotspots.
Website: www.borqs.com.
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Investor Contact:
Sandra Dou
Vice President of Corporate Finance
Borqs Technologies, Inc.
IR@borqs.com
www.borqs.com
