Evogene Ltd. Announces 1-for-10 Reverse Share Split

TL;DR

Evogene is doing a 1-for-10 reverse split to boost its share price.

AI Summary

Evogene Ltd. announced on July 23, 2024, that it will implement a 1-for-10 reverse share split. This action will consolidate every ten ordinary shares into one, adjusting the par value from NIS 0.02 to NIS 0.2 per share. The company is based in Rehovot, Israel.

Why It Matters

A reverse stock split can be a strategy to increase the per-share price, potentially making the stock more attractive to institutional investors and improving its marketability.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Reverse stock splits can sometimes signal underlying financial difficulties or a lack of confidence in the company's ability to organically increase its share price.

Key Numbers

• 1-for-10 — Reverse Share Split Ratio (Indicates the consolidation of shares.)
• NIS 0.02 — Original Par Value (The par value before the reverse split.)
• NIS 0.2 — New Par Value (The par value after the reverse split.)

Key Players & Entities

• Evogene Ltd. (company) — The company announcing the reverse share split.
• July 23, 2024 (date) — The date the announcement was made.
• 1-for-10 (ratio) — The ratio of the reverse share split.
• NIS 0.02 (dollar_amount) — The original par value per ordinary share.
• NIS 0.2 (dollar_amount) — The new par value per ordinary share after the split.

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Filing Documents

• zk2431701.htm (6-K) — 14KB
• exhibit_99-1.htm (EX-99.1) — 14KB
• image0.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 241KB
• 0001178913-24-002267.txt ( ) — 361KB

From the Filing

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the month of July 2024 Commission File Number: 001-36187 EVOGENE LTD. (Translation of Registrant's Name into English) 13 Gad Feinstein Street, Park Rehovot, Rehovot 7638517, Israel (Address of principal executive offices) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F Form 40-F CONTENTS Reverse Share Split On July 23, 2024, Evogene Ltd. (the "Company") announced that it will effect a reverse share split of the Company's ordinary shares at the ratio of 1-for-10, such that each ten (10) ordinary shares, par value NIS 0.02 per share, shall be consolidated into one (1) ordinary share, par value NIS 0.2 per share ("ordinary shares"). The reverse share split is expected to be implemented after the Nasdaq Capital Market closes on July 24, 2024. The first date and time at which the ordinary shares will begin trading after implementation of the reverse split will be, (i) on the Nasdaq Capital Market, at the open of the market on July 25, 2024, and (ii) on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, at the open of the market on July 28, 2024. Following the implementation of the reverse split, the Company's authorized share capital will be comprised of 15 million ordinary shares, of which approximately 5,079,000 ordinary shares will be issued and outstanding. No fractional ordinary shares will be issued as a result of the reverse split. All fractional ordinary shares will be rounded to the nearest whole ordinary share, such that only shareholders holding fractional consolidated shares of more than half of the number of shares which consolidation constitutes one whole share shall be entitled to receive one consolidated share. No cash will be paid with respect to any fractional shares. The number of ordinary shares available for issuance under the Company's equity incentive plans will be adjusted by the same 1-for-10 ratio. In addition, a proportionate, upwards adjustment to the per share exercise price, and a corresponding decrease to the number of ordinary shares issuable upon exercise, will be made to all outstanding options entitling the holders to purchase ordinary shares. A proportionate downwards adjustment will be made to the number of ordinary shares issuable upon settlement of outstanding Restricted Share Units. Press Release On July 23, 2024, the Company issued a press release titled "Evogene Announces Expected Implementation of 1-for-10 Reverse Share Split," a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 6-K. Incorporation by Reference The contents of this Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K, including its exhibit, are incorporated by reference into the registration statements on Form F-3 (File No. 333-277565) and Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-193788, 333-201443, 333-203856 and 333-259215) of the Company, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, to be a part thereof from the date on which this report is submitted, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished. Exhibits EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. 99.1 Press release issued by Evogene Ltd. dated July 23, 2024, titled "Evogene Announces Expected Implementation of 1-for-10 Reverse Share Split." SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. Date: July 23, 2024 EVOGENE LTD. (Registrant) By: /s/ Yaron Eldad —————————————— Yaron Eldad Chief Financial Officer

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