Cibus, Inc. Enters Underwriting Agreement for $13.5M Public Offering to Address Going Concern

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Cibus, Inc. entered into an underwriting agreement for its recently priced public offering of 6.98 million shares at $2.15 each, expected to raise $13.5 million in net proceeds to extend its cash runway.

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• Underwriting Agreement Signed

  Cibus, Inc. entered into an underwriting agreement with BTIG, LLC for a public offering of 6,976,744 shares of Class A common stock at $2.15 per share.

• Capital Raise Details

  The offering is expected to generate approximately $13.5 million in net proceeds, with a 30-day option for the underwriter to purchase up to 1,046,511 additional shares.

• Addresses Going Concern

  This capital raise is crucial for the company, which recently reported a "going concern" warning and a cash runway extending only into late Q3 2026.

• Insider Lock-Up

  Directors and executive officers have agreed to a 60-day lock-up period, restricting the sale or transfer of shares.

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This 8-K formalizes the underwriting agreement for the public offering previously announced and priced on March 26, 2026. The offering of 6,976,744 shares at $2.15 per share, with potential for an additional 1,046,511 shares via an underwriter option, is expected to generate approximately $13.5 million in net proceeds. This capital infusion is critical for Cibus, Inc., which recently disclosed a "going concern" warning and a short cash runway extending only into late Q3 2026. While dilutive for existing shareholders, the successful execution of this offering provides essential liquidity and extends the company's operational timeline, addressing a significant financial risk. The agreement also includes a 60-day lock-up for directors and executive officers.