ExpressJet (XJT) Announces 10 For 1 Reverse Stock Split

September 5, 2008 10:00 AM EDT

ExpressJet (NYSE: XJT) announced that it filed a definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requesting shareholder approval for a 1:10 reverse stock split for its common shares. The reverse stock split, as previously announced, is part of ExpressJet's continuing efforts toward improving liquidity for its stockholders. ExpressJet will hold a special stockholder meeting in Houston, Texas on Wednesday, October 1 at 10:00 AM Central to seek approval for the transaction.

As a result of the reverse stock split, every 10 shares of ExpressJet common stock will be combined into one share of ExpressJet common stock and be traded under a new CUSIP. The reverse stock split affects all shares of common stock and stock options of ExpressJet outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the reverse stock split. ExpressJet will pay cash in lieu of fractional shares, as required.

After completing the transaction, ExpressJet expects to have 21,691,018 shares outstanding and approximately $68.5 million in debt remaining outstanding, primarily related to its 11.25% 2023 convertible notes.
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