Major Shareholder Exicure HiTron Sells $3.3M in EXICURE Stock, Reducing Stake to 40.7%

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Exicure HiTron Inc., a significant shareholder, sold 741,272 shares of EXICURE, INC. common stock for $3.3 million, reducing its beneficial ownership to 40.7%.

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• Major Shareholder Reduces Stake

  Exicure HiTron Inc. sold 741,272 shares of EXICURE, INC. common stock on January 7, 2026.

• Significant Transaction Value

  The shares were sold at a price of $4.50 per share, totaling $3,335,724 in proceeds.

• Post-Sale Ownership

  Following the transaction, Exicure HiTron Inc. beneficially owns 2,592,061 shares, representing approximately 40.7% of the outstanding common stock.

• Stated Purpose

  The shares were transferred for liquidity purposes.

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This Schedule 13D/A reports a substantial sale of shares by Exicure HiTron Inc., a major institutional investor in EXICURE, INC. The sale of over $3.3 million worth of stock, representing a significant portion of the company's market capitalization and over 20% of Exicure HiTron's previous holdings, is a material reduction in their stake. While cited for "liquidity purposes," such a large disposition by a key shareholder can be interpreted negatively by the market, potentially signaling a shift in their investment thesis or a need for capital elsewhere. Investors should monitor future filings for further changes in ownership by this entity.