Biotechnology Value Fund Takes 9.99% Stake, Joins Board, and Funds Critical Private Placement

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Biotechnology Value Fund (BVF) and its affiliates have acquired a 9.99% beneficial ownership stake in Immunic, Inc. through a significant private placement, with a BVF principal joining the board to help navigate the company's financial and compliance challenges.

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• Significant Investment

  Biotechnology Value Fund (BVF) and its affiliates invested approximately $46.5 million in Immunic through a private placement of pre-funded and common warrants, confirming their participation in the $200 million offering announced on February 13, 2026.

• Increased Ownership

  BVF and its affiliates now beneficially own 13,630,601 shares, representing 9.99% of Immunic's outstanding common stock.

• Board Representation

  R. Thorvald Nagel, a Principal at BVF Partners, has been appointed to Immunic's Board of Directors, effective February 12, 2026.

• Reverse Stock Split Mandate

  The private placement agreement requires Immunic to seek shareholder approval for a reverse stock split (1-for-10 to 1-for-30) to address Nasdaq listing requirements, as detailed in a PRE 14A filing on February 20, 2026.

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This Schedule 13D filing reveals that Biotechnology Value Fund (BVF) and its affiliates were key participants in Immunic's recent highly dilutive private placement, investing approximately $46.5 million for pre-funded and common warrants. This substantial capital infusion, representing over 40% of Immunic's market capitalization, is critical for the company's operations, especially following its transfer to the Nasdaq Capital Market due to failing the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement (as disclosed in a January 6, 2026 8-K). The agreement mandates Immunic to pursue a reverse stock split, a measure aimed at regaining Nasdaq compliance, which was also disclosed in a recent PRE 14A filing on February 20, 2026. Furthermore, R. Thorvald Nagel, a Principal at BVF Partners, has been appointed to Immunic's Board of Directors, signaling active investor oversight and strategic involvement. While the private placement is dilutive and the company faces compliance issues, BVF's significant investment and board representation, coupled with their stated belief that the securities were "undervalued," suggest a strategic commitment to the company's turnaround. Investors should monitor the execution of the reverse stock split and the company's progress in its clinical programs.