REPLOID Group AG, an Austrian company specializing in industrial insect-rearing systems, has announced plans to execute a stock split at a ratio of 1:15. The move aims to enhance the tradability of its shares, which recently traded at approximately 1,700 euros. The proposal will be submitted for shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting scheduled for September 14, 2026.
If approved, the stock split will increase the number of shares from 110,881 to 1,663,215, with each no-par value share continuing to represent a proportionate amount of share capital of EUR 1.00. The split would reduce the share price to roughly 113 euros, making it more accessible to a broader range of investors.
Philip Pauer, CEO and founder of REPLOID, emphasized the strategic rationale: "REPLOID shares most recently traded at 1,700 euros. If we split today, the price would come in at roughly 113 euros. That's exactly our goal: to make REPLOID stock easier to trade and more attractive, particularly for retail investors."
The stock split is contingent upon a resolution to increase share capital from company funds, without issuing new shares. The proposed capital increase would raise share capital from EUR 110,881 to EUR 1,663,215 by converting a portion of the unrestricted capital reserves, which were built up from the equity increase during the 2025 fiscal year.
REPLOID operates in the circular economy sector, offering innovative solutions for the industrial utilization of organic residues from the food industry. The company builds and services modular, scalable insect-rearing plants, known as REPLOID ReFarmUnits. These facilities use young Black Soldier Fly larvae, which are fed a site-specific mix developed from residual materials in the regional food value chain. Customers can use the larvae and by-products themselves, or REPLOID takes them back for centralized marketing or further processing.
The company sells reared larvae directly or after processing into proteins and fats, primarily to the animal feed industry. Additionally, by-products from insect rearing, such as insect frass, are used to produce premium organic fertilizer. REPLOID's decentralized upcycling model provides an economically attractive solution within the circular economy, efficiently utilizing food residues and conserving key resources.
Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Wels, Austria, REPLOID has been listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange's direct market plus segment since July 2025 under the ticker symbol HRX5. The company employs more than 190 people and has a global focus.
The stock split is expected to increase liquidity and broaden the shareholder base, potentially attracting more retail investors. This move aligns with the company's growth trajectory and commitment to making its shares more accessible in the financial markets.
