Checkpoint Therapeutics to effect 1-for-10 reverse stock split

Checkpoint Therapeutics announced that it will effect a 1-for-10 reverse stock split of its issued and outstanding common stock. Checkpoint expects its common stock to begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on the Nasdaq Capital Market as of the commencement of trading on December 6. The reverse stock split was approved on November 3 by Checkpoint’s board of directors and stockholders representing approximately 58% of the voting power of Checkpoint’s outstanding capital stock. The reverse stock split is intended to improve the marketability and liquidity of Checkpoint’s common stock and to remain in compliance with Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements.