NEW YORK, April 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Direxion has announced it will execute reverse share splits for two of its leveraged exchange-traded funds ("Funds"). 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.
Direxion will execute a 1-for-10 reverse split of the shares of the Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares and Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares, effective at the open of the market on May 18, 2016.
A summary of the two Funds undergoing reverse splits is as follows (please note the CUSIP changes, effective May 18, 2016):
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Fund
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Current CUSIP
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New CUSIP
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Reverse Split Ratio
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Approximate decrease in total number of outstanding shares
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Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares (DUST)
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25459W235
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25490K232
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1:10
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90%
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Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bear 3X Shares (JDST)
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25490K547
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25490K224
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1:10
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90%
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As a result of this reverse split, every 10 shares of a Fund will be exchanged for one share as indicated in the table above. Accordingly, the total number of the issued and outstanding shares for the Funds will decrease by the approximate percentage indicated above. In addition, the per share net asset value ("NAV") and next day's opening market price will be approximately ten-times higher for the Funds. Shares of the Funds will begin trading on the NYSE Arca, Inc. ("NYSE Arca") on a split-adjusted basis on May 18, 2016.
The next day's opening market value of the Funds' issued and outstanding shares, and thus a shareholder's investment value, will not be affected by the reverse split. The tables below illustrate the effect of a hypothetical one for ten reverse split anticipated for the Funds, as applicable and described above:
Hypothetical example of 1-for-10 Reverse Split
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Period
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# of Shares Owned
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Hypothetical NAV
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Hypothetical Market Value
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Pre-Split
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120
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$10
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$1,200
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Post-Split
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12
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$100
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$1,200
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The Trust's transfer agent will notify the Depository Trust Company ("DTC") of the reverse splits and instruct DTC to adjust each shareholder's investment(s) accordingly. DTC is the registered owner of the Funds' shares and maintains a record of the Funds' record owners.
Redemption of Fractional Shares and Tax Consequences for the Reverse Split
As a result of the reverse split, a shareholder of a Fund's shares potentially could hold a fractional share. However, fractional shares cannot trade on the NYSE Arca. Thus, a Fund will redeem for cash a shareholder's fractional shares at the Fund's split-adjusted NAV. Such redemption may have tax implications for those shareholders and a shareholder could recognize a gain or loss in connection with the redemption of the shareholder's fractional shares. Otherwise, the reverse split will not result in a taxable transaction for holders of Fund shares. No transaction fee will be imposed on shareholders for such redemption.
"Odd Lot" Unit
Also as a result of the reverse split, each Fund may have outstanding one aggregation of less than 50,000 shares to make a creation unit, or an "odd lot unit." Thus, each Fund will provide one authorized participant with a one-time opportunity to redeem the odd lot unit at the split-adjusted NAV or the NAV on such date the authorized participant seeks to redeem the odd lot unit.
About Direxion:
Direxion builds bold products for investors who want more than the status quo. Our index-based products deliver directional options, magnified exposure, and long-term, rules-based strategies. Founded in 1997, the company has approximately $9.8 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2016. Direxion's diverse suite of products helps investors navigate today's ever-changing markets. For more information, please visit www.direxioninvestments.com.
There is no guarantee that the funds will achieve their objectives.
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The ETFs are not suitable for all investors and should be utilized only by investors who understand the risks associated with seeking daily inverse investment results, and intend to actively monitor and manage their investments. Due to the daily nature of the inverse investment strategies employed, there is no guarantee of long-term inverse returns. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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Risks:
An investment in the ETFs involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. The ETFs are non-diversified and include risks associated with concentration risk that results from the Funds' investments in a particular industry or sector which can increase volatility. The use of derivatives such as futures contracts, forward contracts, options and swaps are subject to market risks that may cause their price to fluctuate over time. The Fund does not attempt to, and should not be expected to, provide returns which are a multiple of the return of the Index for periods other than a single day. For other risks including correlation, compounding, market volatility and specific risks regarding each sector, please read the prospectus.
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