Barinthus Biotherapeutics Amends Merger Agreement, Defines Post-Merger Ownership Split

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Barinthus Biotherapeutics plc. and Clywedog Therapeutics, Inc. amended their merger agreement, explicitly defining the post-closing ownership split and adjusting minimum cash requirements due to an unexpected transaction delay.

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• Merger Agreement Amended

  Barinthus Biotherapeutics (Beacon) and Clywedog Therapeutics, Inc. entered into an amendment to their Agreement and Plan of Merger, originally dated September 29, 2025.

• Post-Merger Ownership Split Defined

  The amendment explicitly states that former Barinthus shareholders will own approximately 34% of the combined entity (Topco) post-closing, with Clywedog stockholders owning approximately 66%.

• Exchange Ratios Updated

  The Scheme Exchange Ratio was amended to be between 0.1 and 0.166667, and the Merger Exchange Ratio between 0.000305 and 0.000508, to maintain the agreed ownership split.

• Transaction Delay and Cash Adjustments

  The transaction timeline has been unexpectedly delayed due to U.S. federal government shutdowns, leading to expanded minimum cash requirements for both companies based on assumed closing dates up to June 30, 2026.

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This amendment provides critical clarity on the financial terms of the proposed merger with Clywedog Therapeutics, Inc., explicitly stating that former Barinthus shareholders will own approximately 34% of the combined entity. While the transaction timeline has been unexpectedly delayed due to U.S. federal government shutdowns, the parties have adjusted minimum cash requirements to reflect potential later closing dates. This update is significant for investors, especially given Barinthus's recent Nasdaq non-compliance notice, as it solidifies the terms of a crucial strategic transaction.