21. Professional money managers know the trick and see reverse splits as a sign of weakness. 22. It can do a reverse split , buy back stock, sell out or shut down. 23. In the case of reverse splits , that means selling immediately after the split is announced. 24. Analysts said reverse split will boost share prices and make the company more attractive to institutional investors. 25. A spokeswoman for the company says the reverse split " just wasn't perceived well. 26. That reverse split would reduce the number of shares outstanding from 481 million to approximately 20 million. 27. In addition, shares of Kansas City Southern are undergoing a 1-for-2 reverse split . 28. In a reverse split , shareholders get 1 new share for every 5 to 10 that they own. 29. On Monday, Dec . 4, the 8-for-1 reverse split went into effect. 30. A wave of reverse splits at substantial companies, for either reason, could be a bullish sign.
