REPLOID Group AG, an Austrian company specializing in insect-based upcycling of organic waste, announced plans to split its shares at a ratio of 1:15. The proposal will be submitted to the Annual General Meeting on September 14, 2026. The move aims to make the stock more accessible to a broader range of investors by reducing its price from around 1,700 euros to approximately 113 euros per share.
The company, listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange's direct market plus segment under the ticker HRX5, currently has 110,881 shares outstanding. Post-split, the number will increase to 1,663,215 shares, with each no-par value share continuing to represent a proportionate amount of share capital of EUR 1.00.
To facilitate the split, the AGM is expected to approve a capital increase from company funds, without issuing new shares. Share capital will be raised from EUR 110,881 to EUR 1,663,215 by converting a portion of the unrestricted capital reserves accumulated during the 2025 fiscal year.
Philip Pauer, CEO and founder of REPLOID, emphasized the strategic rationale: "REPLOID shares most recently traded at 1,700 euros. If we split today, the price would come in at roughly 113 euros. That's exactly our goal: to make REPLOID stock easier to trade and more attractive, particularly for retail investors."
The stock split is part of REPLOID's broader growth strategy. The company builds modular insect-rearing plants (ReFarmUnits) that utilize Black Soldier Fly larvae to convert regional organic residues from the food industry into valuable products such as proteins, fats, and premium organic fertilizer. This decentralized upcycling model supports the circular economy by efficiently using food residues and conserving resources.
REPLOID was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Wels, Austria. The company employs over 190 people and has been publicly listed since July 2025. The proposed stock split is expected to enhance liquidity and broaden its shareholder base, potentially attracting more retail investors who previously found the high share price prohibitive.
The resolution is pending shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM. If passed, the split will take effect following the capital increase, making REPLOID shares more affordable and tradable for a wider audience.
