Intelligent Bio Solutions Announces Closing of $10.0 Million Private Placement Priced At-the-Market Under Nasdaq Rules




Intelligent Bio Solutions Announces Closing of $10.0 Million Private Placement Priced At-the-Market Under Nasdaq Rules

NEW YORK, Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc. (“INBS” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: INBS), a medical technology company delivering intelligent, rapid, non-invasive testing solutions, today announced the closing of its previously announced private placement with two healthcare focused institutional investors priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules of 2,298,850 shares of common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof), Series K-1 warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 2,298,850 shares of common stock and Series K-2 warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 2,298,850 shares of common stock, at a combined purchase price of $4.35 per share of common stock (or pre-funded warrant) and associated Series K-1warrants and Series K-2 warrants, for expected gross proceeds to INBS of approximately $10.0 million, before deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses payable by the Company. The Series K-1warrants and Series K-2 warrants will have an exercise price of $4.10 per share of common stock and will be exercisable immediately upon issuance. The Series K-1 warrants and Series K-2 warrants will each have a term of five years following the date a registration statement registering all warrant shares underlying the Series K-1 warrants and Series K-2 warrants is declared effective by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

Harry Simeonidis, President and CEO of INBS, commented, “We welcome the continued support from our investors as we intend to use the proceeds of this private placement for working capital and general corporate purposes, including funding our 510(k) submission with the FDA for our non-invasive Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening System and furthering our international market expansion.”

Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. acted as the exclusive placement agent for the private placement.

The offer and sale of the foregoing securities were made in a transaction not involving a public offering and the securities have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or applicable state securities laws. Accordingly, the securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and such applicable state securities laws. Under an agreement with the investors, the Company agreed to file an initial registration statement with the SEC covering the resale of the shares of common stock issued to the investors (including the shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of the warrants) no later than 10 calendar days following the date of the agreement and to use its best efforts to have the registration statement declared effective as promptly as practical thereafter, and in any event no later than 45 days after the date of such agreement.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction. 

About Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc.

Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: INBS) is a medical technology company delivering intelligent, rapid, non-invasive testing solutions. The Company believes that its Intelligent Fingerprinting Drug Screening System will revolutionize portable testing through fingerprint sweat analysis, which has the potential for broader applications in additional fields. Designed as a hygienic and cost-effective system, the test screens for the recent use of drugs commonly found in the workplace, including opiates, cocaine, methamphetamine, and cannabis. With sample collection in seconds and results in under ten minutes, this technology would be a valuable tool for employers in safety-critical industries. The Company’s current customer segments outside the U.S. include construction, manufacturing and engineering, transport and logistics firms, mining, drug treatment organizations, and coroners.

For more information, visit: http://www.ibs.inc/.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Some of the statements in this release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc.’s intended use of proceeds from the private placement, ability to develop and commercialize its drug and diagnostic tests, realize commercial benefit from its partnerships and collaborations, and secure regulatory approvals, among others. Although Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc. believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc. has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology, including “believes,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” “projects,” “intends,” “potential,” “may,” “could,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “approximately” or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, included in Intelligent Bio Solutions’ public filings filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of its date. Intelligent Bio Solutions undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Company Contact:

Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc.
info@ibs.inc

Investor & Media Contact:

Valter Pinto, Managing Director
KCSA Strategic Communications
PH: (212) 896-1254
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Regeneron to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial and Operating Results and Host Conference Call and Webcast on January 30, 2026




Regeneron to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial and Operating Results and Host Conference Call and Webcast on January 30, 2026

TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) today announced that it will report its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial and operating results on Friday, January 30, 2026, before the U.S. financial markets open. The Company will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 8:30 AM Eastern Time that day.

Conference Call Information
Participants may access the conference call live via webcast on the ’Investors and Media’ page of Regeneron’s website at https://investor.regeneron.com. To participate via telephone, please register in advance at this link. Upon registration, all telephone participants will receive a confirmation email detailing how to join the conference call, including the dial-in number along with a unique passcode and registrant ID that can be used to access the call. A replay and transcript of the conference call and webcast will be archived on the Company’s website for at least 30 days.

About Regeneron
Regeneron (NASDAQ: REGN) is a leading biotechnology company that invents, develops and commercializes life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to numerous approved treatments and product candidates in development, most of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurological diseases, hematologic conditions, infectious diseases, and rare diseases. 

Regeneron pushes the boundaries of scientific discovery and accelerates drug development using our proprietary technologies, such as VelociSuite^®, which produces optimized fully human antibodies and new classes of bispecific antibodies. We are shaping the next frontier of medicine with data-powered insights from the Regeneron Genetics Center^® and pioneering genetic medicine platforms, enabling us to identify innovative targets and complementary approaches to potentially treat or cure diseases.

For more information, please visit www.Regeneron.com or follow Regeneron on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook or X.

Terns Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grants to New Employees Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(C)(4)




Terns Pharmaceuticals Reports Inducement Grants to New Employees Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(C)(4)

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Terns” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: TERN), a clinical-stage oncology company, today announced that it has granted as of January 1, 2026 equity inducement awards to two new employees under the terms of the 2022 Employment Inducement Award Plan, as amended. The equity awards were approved by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and were made as a material inducement to the employees’ acceptance of employment with Terns.

The Company granted options to purchase 312,000 shares, in the aggregate, of Terns common stock to the new employees. The options have a 10-year term and an exercise price per share equal to $40.40, which was the closing price of Terns’ common stock on December 31, 2025. The options vest over four years, subject to the employees’ continued service through the applicable vesting dates.

About Terns Pharmaceuticals

Terns Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage oncology company reimagining known biology to deliver high impact medicines. Our lead program, TERN-701, is a highly selective, oral, allosteric BCR-ABL inhibitor with a potentially best-in-disease profile that could meaningfully improve upon the efficacy, safety and convenience of existing treatments for chronic myeloid leukemia. For more information, please visit: www.ternspharma.com.

Contacts for Terns

Investors
Justin Ng
investors@ternspharma.com

Media
Jenna Urban
CG Life
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GH Research to Announce IND Status for GH001




GH Research to Announce IND Status for GH001

DUBLIN, Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GH Research PLC (Nasdaq: GHRS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients by developing a practice-changing treatment in depression, today reported that it will provide an update on the status of its Investigational New Drug Application (IND) for GH001 with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its global pivotal Phase 3 program in treatment-resistant depression (TRD) on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 7.00 a.m. EST.

About GH Research PLC

GH Research PLC is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients by developing a practice-changing treatment in depression. GH Research PLC’s initial focus is on developing its novel and proprietary mebufotenin therapies for the treatment of patients with TRD.

About GH001

Our lead product candidate, GH001, is formulated for mebufotenin administration via a proprietary inhalation approach. Based on the observed clinical activity in our Phase 2b GH001-TRD-201 trial, where the primary endpoint was met with a MADRS reduction from baseline of -15.5 points compared with placebo on Day 8 (p<0.0001), we believe that GH001 has the potential to change the way TRD is treated today.

Investor Relations:
Julie Ryan
GH Research PLC
investors@ghres.com

Chemed to Report Fourth-Quarter 2025 Earnings February 25, Related Conference Call to Be Held on February 26




Chemed to Report Fourth-Quarter 2025 Earnings February 25, Related Conference Call to Be Held on February 26

CINCINNATI, Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chemed Corporation (NYSE: CHE) today announced that it will release financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, following the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Chemed will host a conference call and webcast at 10 a.m., ET, on Thursday, February 26, 2026, to discuss the company’s quarterly results and to provide an update on its business.

Participants may access a live webcast of the conference call through the investor relations section of Chemed’s website, Investor Relations Home | Chemed Corporation or the hosting website https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/srzsz65g.

Participants may also register via teleconference at https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIe4160b0d86fb4a3cb11588d64e00d9e7.

Once registration is completed, participants will be provided with a dial-in number containing a personalized conference code to access the call. All participants are instructed to dial-in 15 minutes prior to the start time.

A taped replay of the conference call will be available beginning approximately two hours after the call’s conclusion. You may access the replay via webcast through the investor relations section of Chemed’s website.

Listed on the New York Stock Exchange and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Chemed Corporation (www.chemed.com) operates two wholly owned subsidiaries: VITAS Healthcare and Roto-Rooter. VITAS is the nation’s largest provider of end-of-life hospice care and Roto-Rooter is the nation’s leading provider of plumbing and drain cleaning services.

Statements in this press release or in other Chemed communications may relate to future events or Chemed’s future performance. Such statements are forward-looking statements and are based on present information Chemed has related to its existing business circumstances. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risk and that actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Further, investors are cautioned that Chemed does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements based on unanticipated events or changed expectations.

CONTACT:
Michael D. Witzeman
(513) 762-6714        

Mint Ops Launches Its Fifth Division: Transition Consulting to Support Dental Clinic Owners Through Growth, Buy/Sell Decisions, and Operational Success




Mint Ops Launches Its Fifth Division: Transition Consulting to Support Dental Clinic Owners Through Growth, Buy/Sell Decisions, and Operational Success

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Winnipeg, MB – January 2nd, 2026 – Mint Ops, a national ecosystem of services supporting dental clinics across Canada, today announced the official launch of its fifth Division: Transition Consulting, a new division designed to help dental clinic owners navigate practice transitions, strategic growth, and long-term operational success. 

Transition Consulting expands Mint Ops’ ecosystem beyond software, staffing, marketing, imaging, and remote administration by introducing non-broker consulting services focused on practice transitions and operational strategy. The division supports dentists through major decisions including buying or selling a clinic, strengthening operations, increasing clinic value, and planning long-term growth. 

“Dentistry is changing fast, and clinic owners are being forced to make bigger decisions earlier than ever,” said Alex Zlatin, CEO of Mint Ops. “Transition Consulting exists to give owners clear, practical guidance – backed by real data, operational insight, and an ecosystem that can actually execute the plan.” 

To lead the new division, Mint Ops welcomes Dr. Dev Mangat, a dentist with extensive experience supporting clinic transitions and operational strategy across Canada. Dr. Mangat brings both clinical and advisory expertise to guide owners through complex and often emotional business decisions. 

“Clinic ownership is one of the most significant personal and financial investments a dentist will ever make,” said Dr. Mangat. “Transition Consulting provides owners with grounded, unbiased support – whether they are preparing to sell, planning to expand, or simply trying to run a better clinic.” 

Transition Consulting integrates directly into the broader Mint Ops ecosystem, which includes: 

• Practice Software and next-generation platforms currently in development, with previews planned at major industry shows in 2026 
• Grayscale Imaging, compatible with all TWAIN sensors, cameras and PMSs 
• Remote Administration, acting as an extension of front desk teams through outbound patient and insurance outreach 
• Recruitment Services, placing staff in both urban and remote communities across Canada 
• Marketing & Digital Services, including affordable subscription-based websites and fully transparent campaign reporting 

This launch marks a natural evolution of Mint Ops’ long-term mission to support dental clinics at every stage of ownership – from growth and operations to transition and succession planning. 

For more information about Transition Consulting, visit www.mintops.ca or contact: 

Media Contact 

Alex Zlatin 

CEO, Mint Ops 

Email: info@mintops.ca 

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Scilex Holding Company Appoints Kasowitz LLP as Litigation and Intellectual Property Counsel




Scilex Holding Company Appoints Kasowitz LLP as Litigation and Intellectual Property Counsel

PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Scilex Holding Company (“Scilex” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SCLX), an innovative revenue-generating company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing non-opioid pain management products for the treatment of acute and chronic pain and neurodegenerative and cardiometabolic disease, announced that it has appointed Kasowitz LLP and its founding partner Marc Kasowitz as the Company’s litigation and intellectual property counsel.

Kasowitz LLP will advise Scilex on complex commercial litigation, patent litigation, intellectual property enforcement and defense, licensing matters, and strategic intellectual property governance as the Company continues to advance and protect its proprietary pharmaceutical assets and development pipeline. Mr. Kasowitz is a highly experienced U.S. trial lawyer with decades of experience leading high-stakes intellectual property and complex commercial litigation in federal and state courts. His background includes representation in intellectual property disputes involving innovative technologies and life sciences.

Marc E. Kasowitz is a veteran American trial lawyer and the founding managing partner of Kasowitz LLP, a New York-based litigation firm he co-founded in 1993. He is widely recognized for his expertise in complex commercial litigation, having been named among the country’s top trial lawyers by Benchmark Litigation and honored as a Litigation Trailblazer by the National Law Journal. Mr. Kasowitz regularly serves as lead counsel in high-stakes disputes involving antitrust, securities, banking, and product liability matters, representing major corporate clients across a range of industries, and has earned recognition from Chambers USA, The Legal 500, and other legal ranking organizations for his trial experience and advocacy. For more information, click Kasowitz LLP

“Protecting and enforcing our intellectual property portfolio is central to Scilex’s long-term strategy and shareholder value,” said a spokesperson for Scilex. “The appointment of Marc Kasowitz and Kasowitz LLP strengthens our legal capabilities as we continue to commercialize our products and advance our late-stage pipeline.”

For more information on Scilex Holding Company, refer to www.scilexholding.com

For more information on Semnur Pharmaceuticals, Inc., refer to www.semnurpharma.com

For more information on ZTlido^® including Full Prescribing Information, refer to www.ztlido.com.

For more information on ELYXYB^®, including Full Prescribing Information, refer to www.elyxyb.com.

For more information on Gloperba^®, including Full Prescribing Information, refer to www.gloperba.com.

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About Scilex Holding Company

Scilex is an innovative revenue-generating company focused on acquiring, developing and commercializing non-opioid pain management products for the treatment of acute and chronic pain and neurodegenerative and cardiometabolic disease. Scilex targets indications with high unmet needs and large market opportunities with non-opioid therapies for the treatment of patients with acute and chronic pain and is dedicated to advancing and improving patient outcomes. Scilex’s commercial products include: (i) ZTlido^® (lidocaine topical system) 1.8%, a prescription lidocaine topical product approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”) for the relief of neuropathic pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia, which is a form of post-shingles nerve pain; (ii) ELYXYB^®, a potential first-line treatment and the only FDA-approved, ready-to-use oral solution for the acute treatment of migraine, with or without aura, in adults; and (iii) Gloperba^®, the first and only liquid oral version of the anti-gout medicine colchicine indicated for the prophylaxis of painful gout flares in adults.

In addition, Scilex has three product candidates: (i) SP-102 (10 mg, dexamethasone sodium phosphate viscous gel) (“SEMDEXA™” or “SP-102”), which is owned by Semnur (a majority owned subsidiary of Scilex) and is a novel, viscous gel formulation of a widely used corticosteroid for epidural injections to treat lumbosacral radicular pain, or sciatica, for which Scilex has completed a Phase 3 study and was granted Fast Track status from the FDA in 2017; (ii) SP-103 (lidocaine topical system) 5.4%, (“SP-103”), a next-generation, triple-strength formulation of ZTlido, for the treatment of acute pain and for which Scilex has recently completed a Phase 2 trial in acute low back pain. SP-103 has been granted Fast Track status from the FDA in low back pain; and (iii) SP-104 (4.5 mg, low-dose naltrexone hydrochloride delayed-release capsules) (“SP-104”), a novel low-dose delayed-release naltrexone hydrochloride being developed for the treatment of fibromyalgia.

Scilex is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and may be accompanied by words that convey projected future events or outcomes, such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “seem,” “seek,” “future,” “outlook” or variations of such words or by expressions of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future events, Scilex’s intellectual property goals and processes, future opportunities for Scilex and its subsidiaries, the future business strategies, long-term objectives and commercialization plans of Scilex and its subsidiaries, the current and prospective product candidates, planned clinical trials and preclinical activities and potential product approvals, as well as the potential for market acceptance of any approved products and the related market opportunity of Scilex and its subsidiaries, statements regarding SP-102, if approved by the FDA, Scilex’s potential to attract new capital and avoid the effects of negative debt leverage and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements are based on management’s current expectations of and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on, by any investor as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Scilex. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties regarding Scilex’s business, and actual results may differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, general economic, political and business conditions; the ability of Scilex and its subsidiaries to develop and successfully market products; the ability of Scilex and its subsidiaries to grow and manage growth profitably and retain its key employees; the risk that the potential product candidates that Scilex develops may not progress through clinical development or receive required regulatory approvals within expected timelines or at all; risks relating to uncertainty regarding the regulatory pathway for Scilex’s product candidates; the risk that Scilex’s product candidates may not be beneficial to patients or successfully commercialized; the risk that Scilex has overestimated the size of the target patient population, their willingness to try new therapies and the willingness of physicians to prescribe these therapies; risks that the prior results of the clinical trials may not be replicated; regulatory and intellectual property risks; the risk of failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the transactions contemplated with Datavault and other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time and other risks set forth in Scilex’s filings with the SEC. There may be additional risks that Scilex presently does not know or that Scilex currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements provide Scilex’s expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of the communication. Scilex anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause such assessments to change. However, while Scilex may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Scilex specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Scilex’s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. Accordingly, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

Contacts:

Investors and Media
Scilex Holding Company
960 San Antonio Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Office: (650) 516-4310

Email: investorrelations@scilexholding.com

Website: www.scilexholding.com

SEMDEXA™ (SP-102) is a trademark owned by Semnur Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a majority-owned subsidiary of Scilex Holding Company. A proprietary name review by the FDA is planned.

ZTlido^® is a registered trademark owned by Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Scilex Holding Company.

Gloperba^® is the subject of an exclusive, transferable license to use the registered trademark by Scilex Holding Company.

ELYXYB^® is a registered trademark owned by Scilex Holding Company.

Scilex Bio™ is a trademark owned by Scilex Holding Company, Inc.

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CDT Engages NJS Foresight Bio-Advisory to Support Solid-Form Out-Licensing Strategy




CDT Engages NJS Foresight Bio-Advisory to Support Solid-Form Out-Licensing Strategy

Engagement reinforces CDT’s strategy to unlock value from its solid-form asset portfolio

NAPLES, Fla. and CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom, Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CDT Equity Inc. (Nasdaq: CDT) (“CDT” or the “Company”), today announced that it has engaged NJS Foresight Bio-Advisory, LLC to identify, source and support the execution of out-licensing opportunities for selected assets within its solid-form patent portfolio. The engagement is intended to expand CDT’s commercial reach and accelerate potential licensing and royalty-based transactions.

NJS Foresight Bio-Advisory, LLC brings more than 20 years of out-licensing experience and has completed numerous successful licensing agreements across the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. The firm’s principal, Dr. Nicholas J. Sarlis, brings over 25 years of clinical and pharmaceutical/biotechnology expertise to the role, including leadership of multidisciplinary teams advancing early and late-stage development programs, involvement in the successful launch of six global products, and direct participation in more than thirty clinical studies. He holds medical and doctoral degrees from the University of Athens and a PhD from Imperial College London, and is board certified in Internal Medicine in the United States. He is a Fellow of both the American College of Physicians and the Royal Society of Medicine.

CDT has built a portfolio of solid-form patents including cocrystals and salts that deliver enhanced physicochemical properties such as improved solubility, bioavailability and alternative delivery modes. These solid-forms also carry up to twenty years of patent protection, creating a pathway for partners to extend product lifecycles beyond traditional patent expiry.

The Company has been actively reviewing opportunities where marketed products face significant patent cliffs and where CDT has developed differentiated solid-forms of these active pharmaceutical ingredients. Industry data indicates a renewed period of investment activity in biopharma as companies respond to patent expirations, strategic consolidation and the adoption of AI-driven technologies. CDT believes these trends create a constructive environment for solid-form innovation and out-licensing.

“CDT continues to assess commercial pathways for its portfolio and sees strong potential for its solid-form assets to support lifecycle management strategies across the sector,” said Dr. Andrew Regan, Chief Executive Officer of CDT.

About CDT Equity Inc.

CDT Equity Inc. (NASDAQ: CDT) is a data-driven biopharmaceutical development company focused on identifying, enhancing, and advancing high-potential therapeutic assets through scientific innovation and strategic partnerships. Originally established as Conduit Pharmaceuticals, the company has evolved into a broader, more agile platform that leverages artificial intelligence, solid-form chemistry, and efficient asset repositioning to accelerate the development of novel treatments. In parallel, CDT has implemented a cryptocurrency treasury reserve strategy, initially focused on Bitcoin (BTC), designed to diversify its capital allocation and strengthen its financial position. Looking ahead, CDT are committed to creating shareholder value through licensing, strategic M&A, and positioning the company as a platform for transformative innovation.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements regarding CDT’s future results of operations and financial position, CDT’s business strategy, prospective product candidates, product approvals, research and development costs, timing and likelihood of success, plans and objectives of management for future operations, future results of current and anticipated studies and business endeavors with third parties, and future results of current and anticipated product candidates, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, but not limited to; the effect that the reverse stock split may have on the price of the Company’s common stock; the ability or inability to maintain the listing of CDT’s securities on Nasdaq; the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the business combination completed in September 2023, which may be affected by, among other things, competition; the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth economically and hire and retain key employees; the risks that CDT’s product candidates in development fail clinical trials or are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or other applicable authorities on a timely basis or at all; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the possibility that CDT may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and other risks and uncertainties identified in other filings made by CDT with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Moreover, CDT operates in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. Because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified and some of which are beyond CDT’s control, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and except as required by law, CDT assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. CDT gives no assurance that it will achieve its expectations.

Investors
CDT Equity Inc.
Info@cdtequity.com

As Flu Surge Continues, Polyrizon’s Nasal Spray Emerges as Potential Extra Shield Solution for Both Vaccinated and Unvaccinated




As Flu Surge Continues, Polyrizon’s Nasal Spray Emerges as Potential Extra Shield Solution for Both Vaccinated and Unvaccinated

Raanana, Israel, Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the 2025-2026 flu season intensifies across the United States, a mutated strain of influenza A is driving most cases, sparking concerns about a potentially tough winter ahead. According to the latest CDC estimates (as of late December 2025), flu has already caused at least 4.6 million illnesses, 49,000 hospitalizations, and 1,900 deaths nationwide.

Flu activity is rising sharply, with outpatient visits for influenza-like illness well above baseline in many states. Vaccination rates are lagging – over 47 million doses administered at pharmacies and offices so far, down about 3 million from last year – leaving more people vulnerable. While the vaccine remains the best defense, especially for preventing hospitalization, many choose not to vaccinate for various reasons, from personal beliefs to access issues.

According to the World Health Organization, which monitors the flu status all over the world, globally, influenza activity has increased since October 2025 with influenza A viruses predominant among the viruses detected globally. In many northern hemisphere countries, acute respiratory infection levels increase at this time of year. These increases are typically caused by seasonal epidemics of respiratory pathogens such as influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other common respiratory viruses.

This is where Israeli biotech company Polyrizon Ltd. (Nasdaq: PLRZ) offers a promising complementary approach. One of its leading product candidates, the PL-16 Viral Blocker, is a non-pharmaceutical hydrogel nasal spray based on the proprietary Capture & Contain (C&C) platform. It creates a thin, temporary physical barrier on the nasal mucosa that potentially capture and contains respiratory viruses – including influenza and common cold viruses – before they can infect cells.

Preclinical in-vitro studies have shown over 90% protection of cells from variable viral infections. Importantly, since the mechanism is purely physical, it doesn’t drive antiviral resistance, unlike some medications and vaccines.

On December 19, 2025, Polyrizon announced the submission of a Pre-Request for Designation to the FDA for PL-16 – a key step toward potential over-the-counter status as a product to reduce exposure to respiratory viruses. Designed to complement vaccines, masks, and hygiene, PL-16 could be particularly valuable during high-activity seasons, providing a simple, non-invasive layer of defense.

In a season marked by early surges and a dominant drifted strain, experts stress layered protection. For the millions vaccinated  and not vaccinated this year, innovations like Polyrizon’s PL-16 has the potential to offer an additional, drug-free tool to help stay ahead of the flu.

About Polyrizon

Polyrizon is a development stage biotech company specializing in the development of innovative medical device hydrogels delivered in the form of nasal sprays, which form a thin hydrogel-based shield containment barrier in the nasal cavity that can provide a barrier against viruses and allergens from contacting the nasal epithelial tissue. Polyrizon’s proprietary Capture and Contain TM, or C&C, hydrogel technology, comprised of a mixture of naturally occurring building blocks, is delivered in the form of nasal sprays, and potentially functions as a “biological mask” with a thin shield containment barrier in the nasal cavity. Polyrizon are further developing certain aspects of our C&C hydrogel technology such as the bioadhesion and prolonged retention at the nasal deposition site for intranasal delivery of drugs. Polyrizon refers to its additional technology, which is in an earlier stage of pre-clinical development, that is focused on nasal delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients, or APIs, as Trap and Target ™, or T&T. For more information, please visit https://polyrizon-biotech.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other securities laws. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates” and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. For example, the Company is using forward-looking statements when it discusses how innovations like Polyrizon’s PL-16 has the potential offer an additional, drug-free tool to help stay ahead of the flu. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based upon management’s current expectations, beliefs and projections, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain. Such expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith. However, there can be no assurance that management’s expectations, beliefs and projections will be achieved, and actual results may differ materially from what is expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. For a more detailed description of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, reference is made to the Company’s reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including, but not limited to, the risks detailed in the Company’s annual report filed with the SEC on March 11, 2025 and subsequent filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made. The Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, subsequent events or circumstances, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information except to the extent required by applicable securities laws. If the Company does update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that the Company will make additional updates with respect thereto or with respect to other forward-looking statements. References and links to websites have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release. Polyrizon is not responsible for the contents of third-party websites.

Contacts:

Michal Efraty

Investor Relations

IR@polyrizon-biotech.com

Genelux Corporation Announces Appointment of Jason Litten, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer




Genelux Corporation Announces Appointment of Jason Litten, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Genelux Corporation (NASDAQ: GNLX), a late clinical-stage immuno-oncology company, today announced the appointment of Jason Litten, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer, effective January 2, 2026. Dr. Litten will oversee all clinical development and medical strategy as the company advances Olvi-Vec through multiple upcoming pivotal milestones.

“We are excited to welcome Jason, who is widely recognized for his strategic approach to clinical development and commitment to improving patient outcomes,” said Thomas Zindrick, President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board. “He brings extensive experience in oncology drug development of innovative therapies, including a proven track record of leading complex programs from early development through late-stage trials. Jason’s insight and disciplined approach to clinical execution will support our momentum as we approach key readouts in ovarian and lung cancer and work to unlock the full clinical and commercial potential of Olvi-Vec as a best-in-class immunotherapy.”

Dr. Litten is a seasoned biopharmaceutical executive with over 20 years of experience spanning academia, large pharmaceutical organizations, and innovative biotechnology companies. He has led the design, execution, and interpretation of Phase 1-4 clinical trials in liquid and solid tumors, with expertise across biologics, small molecules, and cellular therapies.

Most recently, Dr. Litten served as Chief Medical Officer at Chimeric Therapeutics, Ltd., where he advanced first-in-human cell therapy programs in brain, gastrointestinal, and hematologic cancers. Prior to that, he was Chief Medical Officer at Artiva Biotherapeutics, Inc., where he built and led clinical development, operations, regulatory affairs, quality, and medical affairs functions. Earlier in his career, Dr. Litten held senior leadership roles at Optera Therapeutics Corp., Juno Therapeutics, Inc., Clovis Oncology, Inc., and Amgen Inc., contributing to global development strategies for novel oncology therapeutics.

Dr. Litten earned an M.D. from Emory University School of Medicine and a B.S. in Finance and Economics from Cornell University. He completed postdoctoral training in Pediatric Hematology & Oncology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and is licensed as a physician and surgeon in California.

“I am honored to join Genelux at such a pivotal time,” said Dr. Litten. “Olvi-Vec represents a compelling therapeutic platform with potential across multiple tumor types, and I look forward to working with the team to execute our clinical strategy, prepare for future regulatory interactions, and ultimately bring new options to patients facing difficult-to-treat cancers.

In connection with his appointment, Dr. Litten was granted an inducement award of a stock option to purchase 275,000 shares of common stock under Genelux’s 2023 Inducement Plan in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), at an exercise price per share equal to the closing price of Genelux’s common stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market on the date of grant. The inducement award will vest over four years, with 25% of the underlying shares vesting on the one-year anniversary of the vesting commencement date and the balance of the underlying shares vesting monthly thereafter over 36 months, subject to Dr. Litten’s continued service relationship with the company through the applicable vesting dates.

About Genelux Corporation

Genelux is a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a pipeline of next-generation oncolytic immunotherapies for patients suffering from aggressive and/or difficult-to-treat solid tumor types. Olvi-Vec currently is being evaluated in two U.S.-based clinical trials: OnPrime/GOG-3076, a multi-center, randomized, open-label Phase 3 registrational trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of Olvi-Vec in combination platinum-doublet + bevacizumab compared with physician’s choice of chemotherapy and bevacizumab in patients with platinum-resistant/refractory ovarian cancer; and, VIRO-25, a multi-center, randomized, open-label Phase 2 trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of Olvi-Vec & platinum-doublet + physician’s choice of immune checkpoint inhibitor compared to docetaxel in non-small-cell lung cancer. Additionally, Olvi-Vec currently is being evaluated for dose selection in Olvi-Vec-SCLC-202, a China-based, multi-center, open label Phase 1b trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of Olvi-Vec & platinum-doublet in recurrent small-cell lung cancer. The core of Genelux’s discovery and development efforts revolves around its proprietary CHOICE™ platform from which the company has developed an extensive library of isolated and engineered oncolytic vaccinia virus immunotherapeutic product candidates, including Olvi-Vec. For more information, please visit www.genelux.com and follow us on X @Genelux_Corp and on LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. “Forward-looking statements” describe future expectations, plans, results, or strategies and are generally preceded by words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “expect,” “may,” “plan,” “look forward” or “will”. Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements related to Dr. Litten’s expected contribution to Genelux, Olvi-Vec’s development plans and the realization of Olvi-Vec’s full potential. Such statements are subject to a multitude of risks and uncertainties that could cause future circumstances, events, or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. These and other risks are identified under the caption “Risk Factors” in Genelux’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made and are based on management’s assumptions and estimates as of such date. Genelux does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of the receipt of new information, the occurrence of future events or otherwise.

Investor Contact

Austin Murtagh
Precision AQ
austin.murtagh@precisionaq.com

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Ashley Murphy
Precision AQ
ashley.murphy@precisionaq.com

Source: Genelux Corporation

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