PURE Bioscience Secures $1.0M Private Placement, Directors Invest Heavily Amidst Going Concern Warning

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PURE Bioscience completed a $1.0 million private placement of common stock at a discount, with significant participation from two directors, providing critical capital for general corporate purposes.

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• Completed $1.0 Million Private Placement

  PURE Bioscience issued 18,131,096 shares of common stock at $0.0553 per share, raising $1.0 million in gross proceeds.

• Significant Insider Investment

  Director Tom Y. Lee invested approximately $700,000, and Director Ivan Chen invested $27,650 in the private placement, demonstrating strong insider confidence.

• Addresses Going Concern Warning

  This capital infusion provides critical working capital and funds for general corporate purposes, directly addressing the substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern previously disclosed on 2026-03-17.

• Shares Issued at a Discount

  The shares were issued at $0.0553, representing a discount compared to the current stock price of $0.067.

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This 8-K filing confirms PURE Bioscience's successful completion of a $1.0 million private placement, issuing 18.13 million shares at $0.0553 per share. This capital raise is highly significant for the company, especially given its previous disclosure of substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. While the offering was priced at a discount to the current market price, the substantial investment of approximately $700,000 by Director Tom Y. Lee and $27,650 by Director Ivan Chen demonstrates strong insider confidence and provides a crucial lifeline. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including R&D and working capital, addressing immediate liquidity needs.