Do I lose my investment if a stock is delisted?
The Impact of Delisting on Investors Once a stock is delisted, stockholders still own the stock. However, a delisted stock often experiences significant or total devaluation. Therefore, even though a stockholder may still technically own the stock, they will likely experience a significant reduction in ownership.
What happens if I don't sell delisted shares?
If you have not sold your shares in the reverse book building process or during the exit window period, you can still hold them till you find the buyer on the over-the-counter market. The delisted share can be hard to sell as there will be no buyers.
How do you get rid of delisted shares?
If the delisted shares are for a company that has gone out of business, or is in liquidation status, you may be able to write off the shares as a loss on your taxes without selling them first. In most cases, you have to sell your stock before you can write it off as a loss on your taxes.
What are the benefits of delisting?
As a result, deregistering can save a company millions and reward shareholders with a higher net income and earnings per share (EPS). Strategic Move - Company shares may be trading below intrinsic value, compelling the company to acquire its own shares as a strategic move.