Wheels Up Experience Inc. (NYSE: UP) announced a 1‑for‑20 reverse stock split of its common stock, with the split becoming effective after the close of trading on April 24 2026 and split‑adjusted trading beginning on April 27 2026. The action will reduce the number of shares outstanding from roughly 725 million to about 36 million and cut authorized shares from 1.5 billion to 75 million, simplifying the company’s share structure.
The reverse split is intended to bring the company back into compliance with NYSE listing standards, which require a minimum share price of $1.00, and to qualify for inclusion in the Russell 3000 index on a reverse‑split‑adjusted basis. By consolidating its share base, Wheels Up aims to improve liquidity and align its share count with comparable peers.
Wheels Up has faced repeated compliance challenges. A 1‑for‑10 reverse split was executed in June 2023, and the company received a non‑compliance notice again in December 2025. The company’s financial profile has been strained by a high debt burden, revenue declines, and ongoing unprofitability, all of which have contributed to a low share price.
"As part of the Delta‑led investment in 2023, we issued more than 670 million shares to our lenders, leaving the company with a much higher share count than many of our peers. Today's announcement allows us to realign our share count and remain focused on sustainable, profitable growth and our differentiated, customer‑first business model," said CEO George Mattson.
"We're executing our strategy—driven by operational excellence, a new premium fleet, our strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines, and improved financial performance—and the progress we've made over the past two years is real. We've restructured the business..." added Mattson.
"As we near completion of our fleet transformation more than a year ahead of schedule, we believe we are positioned for growth and to deliver on our commitments to members, partners, employees, and investors," he added.
Investors reacted negatively to the announcement, reflecting concerns about the company’s ongoing financial challenges and the need for a reverse split to maintain NYSE listing status.
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