Going Concern Warning Issued Amidst Highly Dilutive Financing Rounds to Fund Operations

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Cell Source, Inc. received a going concern warning and secured over $2.2 million in highly dilutive post-year-end financing, including convertible notes with variable conversion prices, to fund operations amidst significant losses and a substantial accumulated deficit.

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• Going Concern Warning Issued

  The company's auditor and management have expressed substantial doubt about Cell Source, Inc.'s ability to continue as a going concern due to recurring net losses of $4.51 million in 2024, a working capital deficiency of $18.54 million, and an accumulated deficit of $46.18 million as of December 31, 2024.

• Highly Dilutive Post-Year-End Financing

  Subsequent to December 31, 2024, the company raised aggregate proceeds of $3.17 million through various debt and equity instruments. This includes a note payable with variable conversion terms (65% of trading price upon default) and a requirement to issue additional shares if the value of origination shares falls below a certain threshold, alongside $1.5 million in original issue discount convertible notes convertible at 90% of the lowest VWAP.

• Significant Warrant and Option Issuances

  The recent financings involved the issuance of over 8.3 million new warrants and the granting of 4.5 million options to directors and executives, adding to the potential for significant future dilution. Additionally, 1.88 million shares of Series A and C Preferred Stock were converted into 18.79 million common shares post-year-end.

• Substantial Future Capital Requirements

  The company estimates it will need at least $5 million for clinical trials over the next two years and $50 million overall to reach commercialization for its Veto Cell products, highlighting a significant funding gap relative to its current financial position.

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Cell Source, Inc. has received a 'going concern' warning from its auditor, indicating substantial doubt about its ability to continue operations due to recurring net losses, a significant working capital deficiency, and past-due notes payable. To address immediate funding needs, the company has engaged in multiple highly dilutive financing activities subsequent to year-end 2024, including convertible notes with variable conversion prices tied to market performance and significant warrant issuances. While the company reported positive initial Phase 1/2 clinical trial results for its Veto Cell technology, these developments are overshadowed by the severe financial distress and the substantial dilution required to fund ongoing research and development, which is estimated to require at least $50 million to reach commercialization. Investors face significant risk of further dilution and potential operational challenges.