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HOUSTON - Stem, Inc. (NYSE: STEM), currently trading at $0.60 with a market capitalization of $101 million, will implement a 1-for-20 reverse stock split effective June 23, 2025, to regain compliance with the New York Stock Exchange’s minimum average closing price requirement, according to a press release statement. InvestingPro data shows the company operates with significant debt burden and rapid cash burn.
The reverse split, approved by stockholders on June 4 and finalized by the board on June 9, will reduce Stem’s outstanding common shares from approximately 167 million to 8.4 million. The company’s authorized shares will decrease from 500 million to 250 million. Despite recent challenges, the stock has shown strong momentum with an 86% price return over the past six months.
Stem’s common stock will continue trading under the "STEM" symbol with a new CUSIP number (85859N300) when markets open on June 23.
The split will affect all stockholders uniformly without altering ownership percentages, except where fractional shares would result. No fractional shares will be issued; instead, affected stockholders will receive cash payments for partial shares. InvestingPro analysis reveals concerning metrics about Stem’s financial health, with an overall WEAK rating. Get access to 15+ additional ProTips and comprehensive financial analysis in the Pro Research Report.
Proportionate adjustments will be made to the company’s equity incentive plans, outstanding equity awards, convertible notes, and capped call options.
Computershare Trust Company is serving as the exchange agent. Stockholders with electronic holdings need not take action, while those owning shares through banks or brokers will have positions adjusted automatically.
The reverse split follows Stem’s annual meeting where stockholders approved a ratio between 1-for-10 and 1-for-20, with the board selecting the maximum ratio.
In other recent news, Stem Inc. reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, surpassing revenue expectations with $32.5 million compared to the forecasted $31.27 million. The company also posted an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.15, better than the anticipated -$0.19. This performance was marked by a 27% year-over-year increase in total revenue and the company’s first positive operating cash flow of $9 million. Additionally, Stem Inc. announced a 27% reduction in its workforce, aiming to save $30 million annually. Shareholders of Stem Inc. approved key proposals at the 2025 Annual Meeting, including the election of two Class I directors and an amendment to increase shares available in the 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as the independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. Furthermore, two amendments to the company’s Certificate of Incorporation were approved, authorizing a reverse stock split and reducing the total number of authorized shares. These developments reflect the company’s strategic initiatives and financial progress.
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