---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001437749-26-013905"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BKYI"
cik: "0001019034"
company_name: "BIO KEY INTERNATIONAL INC"
filed_at: "2026-04-29T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T01:31:13.352744+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# BIO-key announces 1-for-10 reverse stock split to regain Nasdaq compliance

## Summary
- Reverse stock split ratio set at 1-for-10, effective 5:00 p.m. ET on April 29, 2026; trading begins split-adjusted April 30, 2026.
- Outstanding shares reduced from ~10,852,118 to ~1,085,212; no fractional shares, rounding up to nearest whole share.
- Stockholders approved the split at an April 20, 2026 special meeting; Board chose the ratio to meet Nasdaq minimum bid price requirement.
- CEO Michael DePasquale stated the split intends to position the stock for bid price compliance while pursuing growth and profitability.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001437749-26-013905
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BKYI
- cik: 0001019034
- company_name: BIO KEY INTERNATIONAL INC
- filed_at: 2026-04-29T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 3.03, 5.03, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1019034/000143774926013905/0001437749-26-013905-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1019034/000143774926013905/bkyi20260429_8k.htm

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## Source-grounded claims
- claim_id: a1a40a390121be7dc49441dddcfd06bd9790e1e4
  claim: BIO KEY INTERNATIONAL INC: Certificate of Amendment filed to effect a 1-for-10 reverse stock split of common stock, approved by stockholders on April 20, 2026 and filed on April 28, 2026 (effective 2026-04-29).
  evidence_excerpt: the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment (the “ Certificate of Amendment ”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to effect the reverse stock split. The Certificate of Amendment will become effective at 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on April 29, 2026.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1019034/000143774926013905/0001437749-26-013905-index.htm

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