A reverse stock split is a corporate financial strategy wherein a company reduces the total number of its outstanding shares while proportionately increasing the share price. For instance, in a 1-for-10 reverse stock split, shareholders receive one new share for every ten shares they previously held. Consequently, if a shareholder had 100 shares priced at $1 each, after the split, they would own 10 shares priced at $10 each. The total value of the shares remains the same, but the number of shares and their price per share have changed. Companies often resort to reverse stock splits for several reasons. One primary motive is to elevate the stock price to meet the minimum listing requirements of major stock exchanges, such as the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) or NASDAQ. Stocks trading below a certain price threshold can be delisted, which can significantly reduce liquidity and marketability. By increasing the share price through a reverse split, companies can avoid delisting and maintai...