Coffee, I disagree. The companies that r/s and burn and die are those that don't anticipate further revenues. I can't forsee how Ambient can EVER go to a big board w/o a reverse split. The outstanding shares CANNOT move upwards except by pennies w/o a reverse split. I'll put my money where my mouth is, Amibent will definitely reverse split to get on a big board and they will definitely plan on getting on a big board. So, its inevitable folks. You heard it here first, and furthermore, Ambient will not crash and die after the reverse split, again, you heard it here first.
What will happen to Ambient investors is that they will still have the same amount of investment but the increase in value will not go up as fast, instead of stock double and triple in weeks it will take longer to double and triple w/lesser amount of shares. Slower pace for gains folks. But, there will be gains.