Major Shareholder Disposes of 500,000 Scilex Shares to Fund Acquisition

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SCLX Stock Acquisition JV LLC, a major shareholder, transferred 500,000 shares of Scilex common stock to Quantum Scan Holdings, Inc. to partially fund Scilex's acquisition of Q Scan shares.

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• Major Shareholder Disposition

  SCLX Stock Acquisition JV LLC transferred 500,000 shares of Scilex common stock, valued at approximately $4.75 million based on current prices.

• Strategic Funding Mechanism

  These shares are being used to reduce the cash payment Scilex Holding Co. owes to Quantum Scan Holdings, Inc. for Scilex's acquisition of Q Scan shares.

• Potential Shortfall Risk

  If Quantum Scan sells the transferred Scilex shares for less than their agreed value, SCLX Stock Acquisition JV LLC or Scilex Holding Co. may be required to reimburse Quantum Scan for the difference.

• Reduced Direct Stake

  The transaction reduces SCLX Stock Acquisition JV LLC's direct beneficial ownership in Scilex common stock.

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This filing details a significant disposition of 500,000 Scilex common shares by SCLX Stock Acquisition JV LLC, a 10% owner, representing approximately 5.6% of the company's outstanding common stock. While this reduces the JV's direct stake in Scilex, the shares are being used as currency to reduce Scilex's cash outlay for its acquisition of Quantum Scan Holdings, Inc. shares. This mechanism helps Scilex fund a strategic transaction, which is notable given the company's recent "going concern" warnings and active capital raising efforts. However, the disposition by a major shareholder could be viewed as a reduction in their direct conviction.