Secures up to $50M Equity Line of Credit with Significant Dilution Potential

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ARTELO BIOSCIENCES, INC. entered into an equity purchase agreement for up to $50 million, providing much-needed capital but at the cost of substantial potential dilution for current shareholders.

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• Up to $50 Million Equity Line of Credit

  The company has the right, but not the obligation, to sell up to $25 million in common stock, with an option for an additional $25 million, to Square Gate Capital Master Fund, LLC – Series 5.

• Significant Dilution Potential

  The total potential capital raise of up to $50 million is approximately 18 times the company's current market capitalization, indicating substantial future dilution for existing shareholders.

• Discounted Share Pricing

  Shares will be purchased at 95% of the lowest daily Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) during a valuation period, representing a significant discount to market prices.

• Substantial Commitment Fee

  The company issued 292,398 shares, valued at $500,000, as a commitment fee for entering into the agreement, representing a material cost relative to its market cap.

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This agreement provides ARTELO BIOSCIENCES, INC. with a critical capital lifeline of up to $50 million through an equity purchase agreement with Square Gate Capital Master Fund. While essential for the company's survival, especially given its recent Nasdaq delisting notices and compliance challenges, the terms are highly dilutive for existing shareholders. The shares will be sold at a discount to market, and the company is issuing a substantial commitment fee in shares. This financing structure, often seen in distressed micro-cap companies, will likely lead to significant share dilution as the company draws on the facility to fund operations and address its Nasdaq listing requirements, including achieving a minimum share price.