XTL Biopharmaceuticals to Acquire NeuroNOS, Fund Deal with Highly Dilutive, Discounted Private Placement

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XTL Biopharmaceuticals announced a binding letter of intent to acquire NeuroNOS Ltd., a biopharmaceutical company focused on neurological conditions, in a deal involving significant equity issuance, cash, and milestone payments, to be partially funded by a highly dilutive private placement at a deep discount.

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• Proposed Acquisition of NeuroNOS

  XTL Biopharmaceuticals entered into a binding letter of intent to acquire NeuroNOS Ltd., a private biopharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Alzheimer's disease, and brain cancers.

• Significant Consideration for Acquisition

  The deal includes issuing XTL ADSs to Beyond Air, Inc. (NeuroNOS's current owner) for a 19.99% stake in XTL, a $1 million upfront cash payment, and potential clinical, regulatory, and commercial milestone payments totaling up to $18 million.

• Highly Dilutive Private Placement

  XTL plans a private placement of up to $2 million at a purchase price of approximately $0.53 per ADS, representing a 20% discount to the 10-day average closing bid price, to help fund the acquisition. This financing is conditional on the acquisition closing.

• Strategic Portfolio Expansion

  The proposed transaction is an integral part of XTL's strategic initiative to expand its asset portfolio by acquiring assets with significant growth potential, shifting its focus into neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders.

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XTL Biopharmaceuticals' proposed acquisition of NeuroNOS Ltd. represents a significant strategic shift, moving the company into the development of treatments for neurological disorders. While this expands XTL's asset portfolio into a potentially high-growth area, the financial terms of the deal are highly dilutive and carry substantial future obligations. The issuance of 19.99% of XTL's shares to the seller, coupled with a private placement of up to $2 million at a 20% discount, will significantly dilute existing shareholders. The upfront cash payment of $1 million and potential milestone payments up to $18 million are very large relative to XTL's current market capitalization, posing considerable financial commitments for an early-stage asset. Investors should monitor the definitive agreements and the company's ability to successfully integrate NeuroNOS and advance its pipeline.