Exicure HiTron Reclaims 623K Shares, Lifting Stake to 34.9% Amid Financial Distress

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Exicure HiTron Inc. reacquired 623,277 shares of Exicure, Inc., raising its stake to 34.87% amid the biotech's ongoing financial struggles.

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• Major Shareholder Reclaims 623K Shares

  Exicure HiTron Inc. reacquired 623,277 shares from five prior transferees via amended agreements, reducing total transferred shares from 1,246,552 to 618,108 and retaining KRW 4,160,554,000 in proceeds.

• Ownership Stake Rises to 34.87%

  Following the reacquisition, HiTron beneficially owns 2,222,224 shares, representing 34.87% of Exicure's 6,373,937 outstanding shares, up from a previously reported lower stake.

• Two Purchasers Retain 487K Shares

  Lee So-jung and Kim Jun-seo did not participate in the amended agreements and continue to hold 487,834 shares; HiTron may pursue recovery under pledge arrangements, with no assurance of outcome.

• Backdrop of Severe Financial Distress

  Exicure reported a going concern warning and dwindling cash in its May 2026 10-Q, making HiTron's consolidation of control a potentially pivotal factor in future financing or strategic decisions.

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Exicure HiTron Inc., the largest shareholder of Exicure, Inc., has reacquired 623,277 shares from five prior transferees through amended agreements, increasing its beneficial ownership to 2,222,224 shares or 34.87% of outstanding common stock. The reacquisition consolidates control at a time when Exicure faces severe financial distress, including a going concern warning and dwindling cash reserves. The move signals HiTron's commitment to maintaining influence over the company's strategic direction, potentially impacting future financing or partnership decisions. Two other purchasers did not return shares, and HiTron may seek recovery, adding uncertainty.