Artelo Biosciences Seeks Shareholder Approval for Highly Dilutive $50M Equity Purchase Agreement

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Artelo Biosciences is seeking shareholder approval to issue more than 20% of its stock at a discount to Square Gate Capital, enabling access to up to $50 million in highly dilutive financing crucial for its survival.

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• Shareholder Vote on Dilutive Financing

  Shareholders will vote on Proposal 3 to approve the issuance of over 20% of outstanding common stock to Square Gate Capital Master Fund, LLC – Series 5.

• Equity Purchase Agreement (EPA) Details

  The company has an existing agreement with Square Gate Capital for up to $50 million in financing, allowing sales at 95% of the lowest daily VWAP. A $500,000 commitment fee was paid in shares (equivalent to approximately 32,489 post-split shares).

• Nasdaq Compliance Requirement

  Approval is required to comply with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(d) because the issuance would exceed 20% of outstanding shares at a price below the "Minimum Price" as defined by Nasdaq.

• Significant Dilution for Existing Shareholders

  Approval would enable the company to access critical capital but will result in substantial dilution for existing shareholders, adding to previous dilutive financings.

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Artelo Biosciences is asking shareholders to approve the issuance of over 20% of its outstanding common stock to Square Gate Capital under an existing Equity Purchase Agreement. This approval is necessary to exceed Nasdaq's 20% dilution limit for discounted offerings and unlock up to $50 million in potential financing. Given the company's reiterated "going concern" warning and history of highly dilutive capital raises, this agreement is critical for extending its operational runway but will result in substantial dilution for existing shareholders. The company already paid a $500,000 commitment fee in shares for this facility.