Genenta Science Announces Major Strategic Transformation into Industrial Consolidator, Acquires Defense Manufacturer ATC

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Genenta Science is undergoing a major strategic transformation, pivoting from a biotech company to an industrial consolidator in national security sectors, initiating this with the acquisition of defense manufacturer ATC and securing strategic shareholder backing.

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• Strategic Business Transformation

  Genenta Science is pivoting from a biotech company to a strategic industrial consolidator focused on national-security regulated sectors (biotech, defense, aerospace). The company plans to change its name to Saentra Forge S.p.A. and its ticker to SAEN, pending shareholder approval.

• First Industrial Integration

  The company has entered a binding agreement to acquire a controlling position in ATC, a high-precision manufacturer of tactical rifles and weapon systems, with a funding commitment of EUR 5.1 million. The transaction received 'Golden Power' regulatory clearance.

• New Strategic Shareholder

  The Praexidia Foundation, composed of senior Italian government and defense figures, has become a strategic long-term shareholder, providing consultation rights and a five-year lock-up to reinforce strategic alignment and governance.

• Biotech Portfolio Re-evaluation

  Genenta will pursue partnerships for its cell therapy platform, continuing the GBM trial but not internally advancing the GU study and other clinical trials at this time, adopting a capital-efficient approach.

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Genenta Science S.p.A. is undergoing a fundamental strategic transformation, pivoting from a pure biotech company to an industrial consolidator focused on acquiring privately held businesses in Italian national-security regulated sectors, including biotech, defense, and aerospace. This shift completely redefines the company's investment thesis and future direction. The company plans to change its name to Saentra Forge S.p.A. and its ticker to SAEN, pending shareholder approval. The first step in this new strategy is a binding agreement to acquire a controlling position in ATC, a high-precision manufacturer of tactical rifles and weapon systems, with a funding commitment of EUR 5.1 million. This transaction has already received regulatory clearance under Italy's 'Golden Power' framework. Additionally, the Praexidia Foundation, comprising senior figures from Italian government and defense, has become a strategic long-term shareholder, reinforcing governance and strategic alignment. Concurrently, the company will pursue partnerships for its biotech cell therapy platform, halting internal advancement of certain clinical trials to adopt a capital-efficient approach. The company reports a strong cash position of approximately $33 million as of December 31, 2025, providing substantial runway for its new strategic initiatives.