Oncotelic Therapeutics Restructures IP and Acquires New Assets with Significant Future Dilution

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Oncotelic Therapeutics completed a complex IP merger, receiving $12.5 million in preferred stock from Lunai Bioworks, while also acquiring new drug delivery assets from a related party (Autotelic Inc.) in exchange for a future 10% fully diluted equity stake.

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• IP Holdings Merger Completed

  On May 1, 2026, Oncotelic's subsidiary (Oncotelic Inc.) completed the merger of its 62.5% owned Neurobridge IP Holdings (a patent portfolio) into Lunai Bioworks, Inc.'s subsidiary. Oncotelic Inc. received five shares of Lunai Series B Convertible Preferred Stock with an aggregate stated value of $12,500,000.

• IP Grant-Back License Secured

  In connection with the merger, Oncotelic Therapeutics, Inc. retained a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, exclusive license to exploit the transferred intellectual property assets in all fields of use except the Biodefense Field and the Alzheimer's Disease Field, where Lunai Bioworks holds exclusive rights.

• Acquisition of New Drug Assets

  Oncotelic Therapeutics, Inc. acquired a portfolio of drug delivery and therapeutic assets, including Peptide Y, Parathyroid Hormone (PTH), Insulin, Apomorphine, and Carbetocin, from Autotelic Inc. This transaction was entered into to effectuate the Merger Agreement.

• Significant Future Equity Issuance

  In consideration for the asset acquisition from Autotelic Inc., Oncotelic Therapeutics, Inc. agreed to issue equity equal to ten percent (10%) of its fully diluted outstanding shares upon a future uplisting to NYSE/NASDAQ. No cash consideration was paid for these assets.

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This 8-K details a significant restructuring of Oncotelic's intellectual property and asset portfolio, which is critical for a life sciences company, especially one facing previously disclosed "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue as a going concern. The disposition of a majority stake in an IP holding company to Lunai Bioworks for $12.5 million in preferred stock, while retaining broad license rights, provides a non-cash valuation for some of its IP and establishes a strategic relationship. Concurrently, the acquisition of a new drug asset portfolio from Autotelic Inc. is a strategic move to expand its pipeline. However, the consideration for this acquisition, a future issuance of 10% of Oncotelic's fully diluted shares, represents a substantial potential dilution for existing shareholders. The related-party nature of the Autotelic transaction (Oncotelic's CEO is a partial owner) warrants close scrutiny. These complex transactions are pivotal for the company's strategic direction and long-term viability, but the dilutive cost of the asset acquisition is a notable concern.