| 21. | Professional money managers know the trick and see reverse splits as a sign of weakness.
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| 22. | It can do a reverse split, buy back stock, sell out or shut down.
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| 23. | In the case of reverse splits, that means selling immediately after the split is announced.
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| 24. | Analysts said reverse split will boost share prices and make the company more attractive to institutional investors.
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| 25. | A spokeswoman for the company says the reverse split " just wasn't perceived well.
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| 26. | That reverse split would reduce the number of shares outstanding from 481 million to approximately 20 million.
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| 27. | In addition, shares of Kansas City Southern are undergoing a 1-for-2 reverse split.
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| 28. | In a reverse split, shareholders get 1 new share for every 5 to 10 that they own.
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| 29. | On Monday, Dec . 4, the 8-for-1 reverse split went into effect.
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| 30. | A wave of reverse splits at substantial companies, for either reason, could be a bullish sign.
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