Appili Therapeutics Inc. (TSX: APLI; OTCPink: APLIF) (the “Company”
or “Appili”), a biopharmaceutical company focused on drug
development for infectious diseases and medical countermeasures,
today announced the results from its special meeting of
shareholders held earlier today (the “Meeting”). Shareholders of
the Company (the “Shareholders”), overwhelmingly voted in favour of
a special resolution approving a plan of arrangement pursuant to
which Aditxt Inc. (NASDAQ:ADTX) (“Aditxt”), through its
wholly-owned subsidiary, Adivir, Inc. will acquire all of the
issued and outstanding Class A common shares of the Company (the
“Appili Shares”) by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement
under the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (the “Transaction”).
A total of 35,770,287 Appili Shares were voted
at the Meeting, representing approximately 29.50% of the
outstanding Appili Shares. The Transaction was approved by (i)
99.79% of the votes cast by Shareholders at the Meeting and (ii)
99.65% of the votes cast by Shareholders at the Meeting (excluding
the votes cast by persons whose votes may not be included in
determining minority approval of a “business combination” in
accordance with Multilateral Instrument 61-101 – Protection of
Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions). The successful
close of this transaction is an important milestone for Appili as
it focuses on advancing its pipeline of anti-infective therapies
and delivering on its mission to protect patients from severe
infectious diseases.
“The alignment with Aditxt will facilitate our
access to capital and activates promising opportunities for Appili
across multiple fronts. Through Aditxt’s social incubator platform,
we can amplify our impact and reach in the infectious diseases and
medical countermeasure landscape.” said Dr. Don Cilla, President
and CEO of Appili. “By leveraging Aditxt’s mission to "Make
Promising Innovations Possible Together", we aim to prepare
ATI-1701 for IND submission, implement FDA’s agreed upon strategy
for ATI-1801, and enhance commercialization for LIKMEZ™ and
capitalize on the strategic value of two potential PRV eligible
programs.”
The Transaction is conditional upon certain
customary closing conditions and Aditxt raising at least US$20
million in financing. The Transaction is expected to close in Q4
2024.
The Company has filed a report of the voting results on the
resolution voted on the Meeting on the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at
www.sedarplus.ca.
About Appili Therapeutics
Appili Therapeutics is an infectious disease
biopharmaceutical company that is purposefully built,
portfolio-driven, and people-focused to fulfill its mission of
solving life-threatening infections. By systematically identifying
urgent infections with unmet needs, Appili’s goal is to
strategically develop a pipeline of novel therapies to prevent
deaths and improve lives. The Company is currently advancing a
diverse range of anti-infectives, including an FDA approved
ready-made suspension of metronidazole for the treatment of
antimicrobial infections, a vaccine candidate to eliminate a
serious biological weapon threat, and a topical antiparasitic for
the treatment of a disfiguring disease. Led by a proven management
team, Appili is at the epicenter of the global fight against
infection. For more information,
visit www.AppiliTherapeutics.com.
About Aditxt
Aditxt, Inc.® is an innovation platform
dedicated to accelerating promising health innovations. Aditxt’s
ecosystem of research institutions, industry partners, and
shareholders collaboratively drives their mission to "Make
Promising Innovations Possible Together." The innovation platform
is the cornerstone of Aditxt’s strategy, where multiple disciplines
drive disruptive growth and address significant societal
challenges. Aditxt operates a unique model that democratizes
innovation, ensures every stakeholder’s voice is heard and valued
and empowers collective progress.
Aditxt currently operates two programs focused
on immune health and precision health. The Company plans to
introduce two additional programs dedicated to public health and
women’s health. For these, Aditxt has entered into an Arrangement
Agreement with Appili Therapeutics, Inc. (“Appili”) (TSX: APLI;
OTCPink: APLIF), which focuses on infectious diseases, and a Merger
Agreement with Evofem Biosciences, Inc. Each program will be
designed to function autonomously while collectively advancing
Aditxt’s mission of discovering, developing, and deploying
innovative health solutions to tackle some of the most urgent
health challenges. The closing of each of the transactions with
Appili and Evofem is subject to several conditions, including but
not limited to approval of the transactions by the respective
target shareholders and Aditxt raising sufficient capital to fund
its obligations at closing. No assurance can be provided that all
of the conditions to closing will be obtained or satisfied or that
either of the transactions will ultimately close.
For more information, www.aditxt.com.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS
This news release contains “forward-looking
information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws.
Forward-looking information contained in this press release may be
identified by the use of words such as, “may”, “would”, “could”,
“will”, “likely”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe, “intend”,
“plan”, “forecast”, “project”, “estimate”, “outlook” and other
similar expressions. Forward-looking information is not a guarantee
of future performance and is based upon a number of estimates and
assumptions of management in light of management’s experience and
perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments,
as well as other factors relevant in the circumstances, including
assumptions in respect of current and future market conditions, the
current and future regulatory environment, and the availability of
licenses, approvals and permits.
Forward-looking statements in this news release
include, but are not limited to closing of the Transaction and the
timing thereof. Actual results and developments may differ
materially from those contemplated by these statements.
Such forward-looking statements are based on
certain assumptions regarding Aditxt and Appili, including the
successful completion of the conditions precedent of the
Transaction. While Appili considers these assumptions to be
reasonable, based on information currently available, they may
prove to be incorrect. Among other things, there can be no
assurance that the Transaction will be completed.
Forward-looking information is subject to a
variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events
or results to differ materially from those projected in the
forward-looking information. Consequently, readers are cautioned
not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements and
information contained in this press release.
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of the date of this release. Appili disclaims any intent or
obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a
result of new information, future events or results or otherwise,
other than as required by applicable securities laws.
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nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or
jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be
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adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Media Contact:Jenna McNeil, Corporate Affairs
and Communications ManagerAppili TherapeuticsE:
JMcNeil@AppiliTherapeutics.com
Investor Relations Contact:Don Cilla, Pharm.D.
M.B.A.Appili TherapeuticsE: Info@AppiliTherapeutics.com
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