Cibus, Inc. Files Preliminary Prospectus for Public Offering of Stock and Warrants to Address Going Concern

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Cibus, Inc. has filed a preliminary prospectus supplement for a public offering of Class A common stock and pre-funded warrants, a crucial move to secure financing given its recent going concern warning.

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• Proposed Public Offering Initiated

  Cibus, Inc. filed a preliminary prospectus supplement for a public offering of Class A common stock and pre-funded warrants on a firm commitment underwritten basis, with BTIG, LLC as the sole book-running manager.

• Terms Pending Finalization

  The preliminary prospectus does not yet specify the number of shares or pre-funded warrants to be offered, the public offering price, or the estimated net proceeds, indicating that final terms are subject to completion.

• Addressing Going Concern

  This capital raise is a direct response to the company's previously disclosed going concern warning (March 17, 2026 10-K filing), which stated that current cash is sufficient only into late Q3 2026.

• Use of Proceeds

  Net proceeds from the offering are intended for working capital and general corporate purposes, including funding the development of weed management traits in Rice.

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This preliminary prospectus supplement confirms Cibus, Inc.'s intent to conduct a public offering of Class A common stock and pre-funded warrants on a firm commitment underwritten basis. While specific offering quantities and prices are not yet disclosed, this filing is a critical step for a company that recently reported a going concern warning and a short cash runway into late Q3 2026. The capital raise is essential for the company's continued operations, including funding the development of its weed management traits in Rice. This offering, once finalized, will be dilutive to existing shareholders but is necessary to extend the company's financial runway. The filing also indicates a future plan to launch an at-the-market (ATM) offering program for up to $50.0 million, though sales under this program are restricted for 60 days following the current offering.