May 15 (Reuters) - NewLead Holdings Ltd NEWL.O :

* Announces 1-for-50 reverse split of common shares

* Says the reverse split will be effective upon the commencement of trading

today, on may 15, 2014

* Says the reverse split will consolidate every fifty common shares into one

common share, par value of $5.00 per share

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