How might the delisting impact existing shareholders' rights and any pending corporate actions or shareholder meetings? | FOXO (Aug 12, 2025) | Candlesense

How might the delisting impact existing shareholders' rights and any pending corporate actions or shareholder meetings?

The delisting and immediate suspension of FOX O Technologies’ Class A shares means that the securities will no longer trade on NYSE American, so the company’s public‑market liquidity evaporates overnight. Existing shareholders lose the ability to buy or sell on the exchange, and any “rights” that are exercised through the market—such as participating in a rights offering, tender‑offer, or share‑exchange—must be re‑routed to the over‑the‑counter (OTC) venue where the stock will likely be re‑listed (e.g., Pink Sheets). Until that transition is complete, the company cannot legally issue or deliver any corporate‑action notices, and any scheduled shareholder meetings (e.g., annual or special meetings) may be postponed or held virtually with revised notice procedures. In practice, the board will need to amend the proxy statement and re‑issue meeting notices, and shareholders may be required to confirm receipt via the new OTC platform or through a designated transfer agent.

From a trading perspective, the loss of a regulated exchange listing removes the market‑based price discovery mechanism, creating a wide bid‑ask spread on the OTC market and heightened price volatility. Short‑term traders can capture the spread by providing liquidity on the OTC quote, but the risk of further price distortion is high. For long‑term investors, the prudent move is to secure the physical share certificates (or electronic statements) and monitor the company’s filings for any re‑listing plans, proxy‑statement updates, or extensions of the deadline for pending corporate actions. If a shareholder‑meeting is still required (e.g., to approve a merger or amendment), the company will likely issue a supplemental proxy filing that outlines new voting procedures; failure to follow the revised process could result in a forfeiture of voting rights. Until the OTC market stabilises, it may be advisable to hold the position only if you anticipate a successful re‑listing or a corporate event that restores value; otherwise, consider liquidating through a broker‑facilitated block trade to limit exposure to the illiquid, post‑delisting environment.