In the news release, Global X Funds Announces Reverse Splits For
Six ETFs, issued 02-May-2013 by
Global X Funds over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that
the second paragraph, first and last sentences, should read
"Wednesday, May 15, 2013" rather than
"Thursday, May 16, 2013" as
originally issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected release
follows:
Global X Funds Announces Reverse Splits For Six ETFs
NEW YORK, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Global X Funds,
the New York based provider of
exchange traded funds (ETFs), announced today that its Board of
Trustees has approved reverse share splits for six of its ETFs. The
total market value of the shares outstanding will not be affected
as a result of these splits, except with respect to the redemption
of fractional shares, as outlined below.
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The firm will execute a 1-for-4 reverse split of the shares of
the Global X Gold Explorers ETF (GLDX) for shareholders of record
after the close of the markets on Wednesday,
May 15, 2013. The firm will also execute a 1-for-3
reverse split of the shares of the Global X Uranium ETF (URA) and
Global X Junior Miners ETF (JUNR), and a 1-for-2 reverse split of
the shares of the Global X FTSE Argentina 20 ETF (ARGT), Global X
China Materials ETF (CHIM) and Global X Pure Gold Miners ETF (GGGG)
for shareholders of record after the close of the markets on
Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
A summary of the six ETFs undergoing reverse splits is as
follows:
(Please note the CUSIP changes, effective
May 16, 2013)
FUND
NAME
|
CURRENT
CUSIP
|
NEW
CUSIP
|
RATIO
|
Global X
Gold Explorers ETF
|
37950E739
|
37950E283
|
1:4
|
Global X
Uranium ETF
|
37950E754
|
37950E275
|
1:3
|
Global X
Junior Miners ETF
|
37950E630
|
37950E267
|
1:3
|
Global X
FTSE Argentina 20 ETF
|
37950E697
|
37950E259
|
1:2
|
Global X
China Materials ETF
|
37950E879
|
37950E242
|
1:2
|
Global X
Pure Gold Miners ETF
|
37950E614
|
37950E234
|
1:2
|
Hypothetical Example of 1-for-4 reverse split:
1-for-4 Reverse Split
Period
|
# of
Shares
Owned
|
Hypothetical
Market
Price
|
Total
Share
Value
|
Pre-Split
|
100
|
$5
|
$500
|
Post-Split
|
25
|
$20
|
$500
|
Redemption of Fractional Shares and Tax Consequences for Each
Reverse Split
As a result of the reverse splits, a shareholder of each ETF
could potentially hold a fractional share. However, fractional
shares cannot trade on NYSE Arca. Thus, each ETF will redeem for
cash a shareholder's fractional shares at the Fund's split-adjusted
NAV. Such redemptions could cause a shareholder to realize a gain
or loss. Otherwise, the reverse splits will not result in a taxable
transaction for holders of ETF shares. No transaction fee will be
imposed on shareholders for such redemptions.
"Odd Lot" Unit
As a result of the reverse splits, the ETFs will have
outstanding one aggregation of less than 50,000 shares to make a
creation unit, or an "odd lot unit." Thus, each ETF will provide
one authorized participant with a one-time opportunity to redeem
the respective odd lot unit at its split-adjusted NAV, or at the
NAV on such date the authorized participant seeks to redeem the odd
lot unit.
ABOUT GLOBAL X FUNDS
Global X Funds is a New
York-based provider of exchange-traded funds that
facilitates access to investment opportunities across the global
markets. With $1.7 billion in managed
assets and over 100,000 investors from more than 100 countries as
of February 22, 2013, Global X Funds
currently offers exchange-traded funds that target Commodity
Producers, International, Alternatives, Industry, Income, and Asset
Allocation fund suites. For more information, please visit
www.globalxfunds.com
Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of
principal. International investing may involve risk of capital loss
from unfavorable fluctuations in currency values, from differences
in generally accepted accounting principles, or from economic or
political instability in other nations. Narrowly focused
investments may be subject to higher volatility. There are
additional risks associated with investing in base and precious
metals as well as their respective mining industries.
Carefully consider the Funds' investment objectives, risk
factors, charges, and expenses before investing. This and
additional information can be found in the Funds' prospectus, which
may be obtained by calling 1-888-GX-FUND-1 (1.888.493.8631), or by
visiting www.globalxfunds.com. Read the prospectus carefully before
investing.
Global X Management Company, LLC serves as the adviser to the
Global X Funds. The Funds are distributed by SEI Investments
Distribution Co., which is not affiliated with Global X Management
Company or any of its affiliates.
SOURCE Global X Funds