BioMark Announces Warrant Extension and Granting of Options

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BioMark Diagnostics Inc. announces the extension of 5,062,000 non-broker warrants with an exercise price of C$0.45 until May 4th, 2026. The company also grants 4,625,000 stock options to key personnel at a purchase price of $0.45 per share, vesting over a three-year period.

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• Extension of non-broker warrants by two years until May 4th, 2026.
• Granting of 4,625,000 stock options to key personnel at a purchase price of $0.45 per share.
• Stock options vesting over a three-year period to attract and retain talented employees.
• Options designed to preserve cash for operating purposes.

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 18, 2024) - BioMark Diagnostics Inc. (CSE: BUX) (FSE: 20B) (OTC Pink: BMKDF) ("BioMark" or the "Company"), an advanced stage liquid biopsy company with a focus on hard to detect and treat cancers, is pleased to announce that the Company intends to amend the terms of 5,062,000 the non-broker warrants (the "Warrants") issued to a private placement financing that closed on May 4^th, 2022. The Warrants currently carry an exercise price per share of C$0.45 and are scheduled to expire on May 4^th, 2024.

The Company proposes to extend its term by two years such that the warrants will be exercisable until May 4^th, 2026, at the same exercise price per share of C$0.45. All other terms of the warrants will remain unchanged. None of these Warrants have been exercised to date. Warrant holders are advised that replacement warrant certificates will not be issued and that the original warrant certificate must be presented to the Company to effect the exercise of the Warrants. Holders of the Warrants may contact the Company at info@biomarkdiagnostics.com, should they have any questions or wish to exercise their Warrants.

In addition, the Company granted 4,625,000 stock options to key employees, management team, scientific advisors, and consultants. Each Option grants the holder the right to purchase one Common Share at a purchase price of $0.45 per Common Share for a period of three years from the date of issuance. The Options shall vest according to the following vesting schedule: 25% shall vest immediately upon issue; 25% shall vest upon the date that is 6 months from the date of issue; 25% shall vest upon the date that is 12 months from the date of issue; and the remaining 25% shall vest upon the date that is 18 months from the date of issue. All terms and conditions of these options will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's Stock Option Plan (2022) and subject to approval by the Board of Directors. The grant of stock options has been designed to help the Company attract and retain talented employees, consultants, advisors, and directors and obtain the required consulting service from domain experts while preserving the cash for operating purposes.

About BioMark Diagnostics Inc.

BioMark is a liquid biopsy company developing a molecular diagnostic technology platform that leverages the power of metabolomics and machine learning algorithms to bring new cancer diagnostics to market and improve cancer prognosis by allowing physicians to detect carcinomas in the presymptomatic stages. The technology can also be used for measuring response to treatment and potentially for serial monitoring of cancer survivors. While the Company's current focus is on the commercialization of its liquid biopsy test for early detection of lung, it has plans to expand into other hard-to-detect and treat cancers such as brain, ovarian, and pancreatic.

Further information about BioMark is available under its profile on the SEDAR+ website www.sedarplus.ca and the CSE website https://thecse.com/.

For further information on BioMark, please Contact:
Rashid Ahmed Bux
President & CEO
BioMark Diagnostics Inc.
Tel. 604-370-0779
Email: info@biomarkdiagnostics.com

Forward-Looking Information:

This press release may include forward-looking information within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation, concerning the business of BioMark. Forward-looking information is based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the management of BioMark. Although BioMark believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information is based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information because BioMark can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release. BioMark disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or results or otherwise, other than as required by applicable securities laws.

The CSE has not reviewed, approved, or disapproved the content of this press release.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/205913

FAQ

What is the exercise price of the non-broker warrants extended by BioMark Diagnostics Inc.?

The exercise price per share of the non-broker warrants extended by BioMark Diagnostics Inc. is C$0.45.

How long will the extended warrants be exercisable for?

The extended warrants will be exercisable until May 4th, 2026.

How many stock options were granted by BioMark Diagnostics Inc.?

BioMark Diagnostics Inc. granted 4,625,000 stock options.

What is the purchase price per share for the stock options granted?

The purchase price per share for the stock options granted is $0.45.

How will the stock options vest?

The stock options shall vest over a three-year period according to a specified schedule.

Why did BioMark Diagnostics Inc. grant stock options to key personnel?

BioMark Diagnostics Inc. granted stock options to attract and retain talented employees, consultants, advisors, and directors while preserving cash for operating purposes.