Cyclerion to Merge with Korsana Biosciences in Reverse Merger, Existing Shareholders to Own 1.5% of Combined Entity

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Cyclerion Therapeutics, Inc. announced a definitive merger agreement with private company Korsana Biosciences, Inc., which will result in Cyclerion shareholders owning approximately 1.5% of the combined company and a $380 million pre-closing financing for Korsana.

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• Reverse Merger Agreement

  Cyclerion Therapeutics, Inc. will merge with Korsana Biosciences, Inc., with Korsana effectively acquiring Cyclerion. The combined company will be renamed 'Korsana Biosciences, Inc.' and trade under 'KRSA'.

• Significant Dilution for Existing Shareholders

  Existing Cyclerion securityholders are expected to own approximately 1.5% of the combined company on a fully-diluted basis, while former Korsana securityholders will own 98.5%.

• Substantial Pre-Closing Financing

  Korsana secured an aggregate commitment of approximately $380.0 million in pre-closing financing from institutional and accredited investors.

• Contingent Value Rights (CVRs) Issued

  Cyclerion shareholders will receive CVRs representing the right to receive net proceeds from the disposition of Cyclerion's pre-merger legacy assets, though there is no assurance of any payments.

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This S-4 filing details a definitive merger agreement where Cyclerion Therapeutics, Inc. will effectively be acquired by Korsana Biosciences, Inc. Existing Cyclerion shareholders will experience significant dilution, owning only about 1.5% of the combined company on a fully-diluted basis. The combined entity will be renamed Korsana Biosciences, Inc. and will focus on neurodegenerative diseases, a complete shift from Cyclerion's prior strategic focus. The transaction is critical for Cyclerion, which has explicitly stated "substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern" if the merger does not close. The deal includes a substantial $380.0 million pre-closing financing for Korsana, providing significant capital for the new entity's pipeline. Cyclerion shareholders will also receive Contingent Value Rights (CVRs) tied to the future monetization of Cyclerion's pre-merger legacy assets, though the value of these is uncertain. The merger also requires a reverse stock split and an increase in authorized shares to meet Nasdaq listing requirements. This event fundamentally alters Cyclerion's business and ownership structure.