Cibus, Inc.

Cibus is an agricultural biotechnology company that develops specific genetic characteristics, called plant traits, in the DNA of plant seeds using proprietary gene editing technologies. These traits influence how a plant functions or interacts with its environment. Cibus aims to change the scale and speed of plant breeding for major agricultural crops through its unique process. The company has developed a proprietary gene editing platform called the Rapid Trait Development System™ (RTDS®). This system allows Cibus to edit gene targets for novel traits, which can be integrated into customers' elite seed genetics in as little as one year. Cibus operates within the global seed market, where management estimates the aggregate trait value across both genetically modified organism (GMO) and non-GMO seeds globally is approximately $12.0 billion. Cibus' primary business focuses on developing plant traits for major agricultural crops to address productivity, profitability, sustainability, or yield challenges in farming. These plant traits can be licensed to seed companies for inclusion in their seed products, generating royalties for Cibus.