Relativity Space Said to Reverse Stock Split After Schmidt Deal
Relativity Space Inc., a maker of 3D-printed rockets, enacted a reverse stock split that has significantly diluted existing shareholders and staff, according to people familiar with the matter.
The Long Beach, California-based company enacted the move during a multimillion-dollar equity investment by former Google Chief Executive Officer Eric Schmidt into the company earlier this year.
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