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Helius Medical Technologies Announces Reverse Stock Split NEWTOWN, Pa.

Key Takeaway: Helius Medical Technologies announced a 1-for-50 reverse stock split of its Class A common stock, effective August 16, 2023. This decision was made to ensure compliance with the Nasdaq Stock Market's continued listing requirements. Following the split, the number of outstanding shares will dramatically decrease, while the company retains a large number of authorized shares. The new common stock will continue trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol HSDT.

Market Sentiment Analysis

POSITIVE FACTORS

  • The reverse stock split aims to comply with Nasdaq listing requirements.
  • The company retains a significant number of authorized shares (150 million).

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • The reverse split reduces the outstanding shares from approximately 28.30 million to approximately 0.57 million.
  • The increase in conversion and exercise prices of stock options and warrants could deter investment.

Full Press Release Details

Helius Medical Technologies
Announces Reverse Stock Split
Pa., August 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Helius Medical Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSDT) ("Helius" or the "Company"),
a neurotech company focused on delivering a novel therapeutic neuromodulation approach for balance and gait deficits, announced today
a 1-for-50 reverse split of its Class A common stock, par value $0.001 ("common stock"), effective at 5:00 pm Eastern time
today. Beginning on August 17, 2023, the Company's common stock will trade on The Nasdaq Capital Market on a split adjusted basis.
the Company's annual meeting of stockholders on May 24, 2023, the stockholders approved a proposal to amend the Company's
Certificate of Incorporation to effect a reverse split of the Company's outstanding common stock at a ratio in the range of 1-for-10
to 1-for-80 to be determined at the discretion of our Board of Directors, whereby each outstanding 10 to 80 shares would be combined,
converted and changed into 1 share of Common Stock, to enable the Company to comply with the Nasdaq Stock Market's continued listing
effectiveness, the reverse stock split will cause a reduction in the number of shares of common stock outstanding and issuable upon the
conversion of the Company's outstanding stock options and warrants in proportion to the ratio of the reverse split, and will cause
a proportionate increase in the conversion and exercise prices of such stock options and warrants. Any fraction of a share of Common Stock
that would be created as a result of the Reverse Stock Split will be rounded down to the next whole share and the stockholder will receive
cash equal to the market value of the fractional share, determined by multiplying such fraction by the closing sales price of the Company's
Common Stock as reported on Nasdaq on the last trading day before the Reverse Stock Split becomes effective (on a split-adjusted basis).
Company's common stock will continue to trade on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "HSDT." The new CUSIP number
for the common stock following the reverse split is 42328V 801.
number of authorized shares of the Company's common stock will remain at 150 million, while the number of outstanding shares will
be reduced from approximately 28.30 million to approximately 0.57 million.
information about the reverse stock split can be found in the Company's definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on April 21, 2023, a copy of which is also available on the Company's website under the Investor Relations page.
About Helius Medical
Helius Medical Technologies
is a leading neurotech company in the medical device field focused on neurologic deficits using non-implantable platform technologies
that amplify the brain's ability to compensate and promote neuroplasticity, improving the lives of people dealing with neurologic
diseases. The Company's first commercial product is the Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator (PoNS ) device. For more information
about the PoNS or Helius Medical Technologies, visit https://heliusmedical.com/.
Lisa M. Wilson, In-Site Communications, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the date of Helius Medical's reverse stock split?

The reverse stock split is effective on August 16, 2023, at 5:00 PM ET.

What is the reverse stock split ratio for Helius Medical?

Helius Medical announced a 1-for-50 reverse stock split of its common stock.

How will Helius shares be affected by the reverse split?

Shares outstanding will reduce from approximately 28.30 million to about 0.57 million.

Will Helius Medical's stock symbol change after the split?

No, the stock will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol 'HSDT.'

Where can I find more information about the reverse stock split?

More details are available in the Company's definitive proxy statement on their website.

Last updated: Aug 16, 2023