---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001213900-26-051013"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ISPC"
cik: "0001558569"
company_name: "iSpecimen Inc."
filed_at: "2026-05-01T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T00:18:23.690816+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# iSpecimen effectuates 1-for-40 reverse stock split to regain Nasdaq compliance

## Summary
- Reverse stock split effective 4:30 p.m. ET on April 27, 2026; trading on split-adjusted basis began April 28.
- Shares outstanding reduced from 52,639,796 to approximately 1,316,032; no fractional shares issued (rounded up).
- Board also ratified prior 1:20 reverse split (Sept 2024) via Certificate of Validation under Delaware law.
- CUSIP changed to 45032V306; symbol remains ISPC on Nasdaq Capital Market.
- Split intended to increase per-share price to attract institutional investors and meet minimum bid listing requirement.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001213900-26-051013
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ISPC
- cik: 0001558569
- company_name: iSpecimen Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-05-01T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.03, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1558569/000121390026051013/0001213900-26-051013-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1558569/000121390026051013/ea0288258-8k_ispecimen.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001213900-26-051013.txt

## Key facts
- Governance Changes
  iSpecimen Inc.: Fifth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation filed to effect 1-for-40 reverse stock split and ratify prior 1:20 reverse stock split (effective 2026-04-29).
  - Change: charter amendment
  - Effective: 2026-04-29
  source text: On April 29, 2026, iSpecimen Inc. (the “Company”) filed a Fifth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Restated Certificate”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, which, among other things, effectuated a reverse stock split of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, at a ratio of 1-for-40 (the “Reverse Stock Split”).
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1558569/000121390026051013/0001213900-26-051013-index.htm

This AI-assisted summary is a reading aid. Review the linked SEC EDGAR filing before relying on any specific claim.