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CDT Equity Notes Sarborg Expansion into Bacteria and Agrochemicals

CDT (Nasdaq: CDT) notes Sarborg Limited's expansion of its AI Signature Agent platform beyond pharmaceuticals into bacteria and agrochemicals.

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CDT (Nasdaq: CDT) notes Sarborg Limited's expansion of its AI Signature Agent platform beyond pharmaceuticals into bacteria and agrochemicals. CDT holds a 20% equity stake in Sarborg. Sarborg has curated ~4,500 agrochemical and ~1,600 bacterial signatures, supporting multi‑sector scaling.

CDT says this extension broadens Sarborg's addressable markets and gives public investors exposure to its private AI signature intelligence development.

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Positive

  • 20% equity stake gives CDT meaningful exposure to Sarborg
  • Sarborg curated 4,500 agrochemical signatures, enabling agrochemical sector entry
  • Sarborg curated 1,600 bacterial signatures, enabling expansion into microbiology applications
  • Platform scalability demonstrated by cross‑sector signature libraries

Negative

  • Concentration risk: CDT's exposure centered on a single private holding (20% stake)
  • Liquidity/valuation transparency: Sarborg remains privately held, limiting public market price discovery
Argus Feb 24 session
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News Market Reaction – CDT

On Feb 24, the day this news came out, CDT closed 4.25% below the previous close.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Feb 24 session.

Market Context

This announcement highlights CDT’s leverage to Sarborg’s growth, with a 20% equity stake now tied to...
Analysis

This announcement highlights CDT’s leverage to Sarborg’s growth, with a 20% equity stake now tied to expansion of its AI Signature Agent platform into bacteria and agrochemicals, supported by roughly 4,500 agrochemical and 1,600 bacterial signatures. It follows CDT’s recent $115,000,000 Sarborg investment and builds on its AI-focused pivot. Investors should also track CDT’s capital structure, including 22,846,452 registered resale shares, the $25 million equity line, and ongoing net losses when assessing risk.

Key Figures

Sarborg equity stake: 20% Sarborg stake value: $115,000,000 Registered resale shares: 22,846,452 shares +5 more
Sarborg equity stake
20%
CDT’s ownership interest in privately held Sarborg Limited
Sarborg stake value
$115,000,000
Purchase consideration for 20% Sarborg equity announced Feb 20, 2026
Registered resale shares
22,846,452 shares
Shares registered for resale on S-3/424B3 for existing holders
Equity line facility
$25 million
Ascent Partners Fund equity line available over up to 36 months
Corvus settlement
$7,000,000
Stock and pre-funded warrants for CPL sale and litigation settlement
Quarterly net loss
$7.1 million
Net loss for quarter ended September 30, 2025 (10-Q)
Accumulated deficit
$47.0 million
Accumulated deficit as of September 30, 2025 (424B3 risk disclosure)
Share price
$0.717
Pre-news price, <b>-4.5%</b> over prior 24 hours

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Feb 20
5 events
  1. Feb 20

    AI stake acquisition

    24h Move
    -7.1%

    CDT agreed to buy a 20% equity stake in Sarborg for $115M.

  2. Jan 02

    Licensing advisory deal

    24h Move
    +12.5%

    Engaged NJS Foresight to drive out-licensing of solid-form assets.

  3. Oct 17

    Bitcoin purchase

    24h Move
    -3.5%

    Increased Bitcoin holdings to 17.91 BTC under treasury reserve strategy.

  4. Oct 09

    Reverse stock split

    24h Move
    -11.9%

    Approved 1-for-8 reverse split to reduce shares outstanding.

  5. Sep 17

    Crypto strategy launch

    24h Move
    +40.1%

    Announced entry into cryptocurrency treasury reserve with 8.65 BTC purchase.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

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NAPLES, Fla. and CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CDT Equity Inc. (Nasdaq: CDT) (“CDT” or the “Company”), today notes the announcement issued this morning by Sarborg Limited regarding the expansion of its proprietary AI Signature Agent platform beyond pharmaceuticals into bacteria and agrochemicals.

CDT holds a significant 20% equity stake in Sarborg and views this expansion as a meaningful strategic development in the continued evolution of Sarborg’s cross-industry signature intelligence platform.

Sarborg announced that, following the successful deployment of its Pharmaceutical Signature Agent, it has curated approximately 4,500 agrochemical signatures and approximately 1,600 bacterial signatures, enabling the extension of its agent architecture into additional high-impact sectors. A copy of Sarborg’s full announcement is available at: Sarborg Expands AI Agentic Signature Platform Beyond Pharmaceuticals into Bacteria and Agrochemicals & www.sarborg.com.

“Sarborg’s expansion into bacteria and agrochemicals demonstrates the scalability of its Signature Agent platform and the strength of its sector-agnostic architecture,” said Dr. Andrew Regan, Chief Executive of CDT. “As a 20% shareholder, we view this as a meaningful expansion of Sarborg’s addressable markets and long-term growth profile. As Sarborg remains privately held, CDT provides public market investors with direct exposure to its continued development.”

CDT will continue to monitor and support Sarborg’s development as it expands its signature libraries and advances its position as a multi-sector AI signature intelligence platform.

About Sarborg Limited

Sarborg Limited is an agentic AI signature intelligence business, built on the principle that signatures can function as a universal data language to identify, interpret, and generate high-value opportunities across multiple sectors. By analyzing, matching, and learning from biological, chemical, and industrial signatures, Sarborg’s agents create a continuously evolving network of intelligence-driven insights. Please refer to www.sarborg.com for further information.

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. Looking ahead, CDT is 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 cost 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.

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FAQ

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What did CDT announce about its stake in Sarborg on February 24, 2026 (CDT)?

CDT confirmed it holds a 20% equity stake in Sarborg. According to the company, this stake gives CDT direct exposure to Sarborg’s expansion as Sarborg remains privately held.

How many agrochemical and bacterial signatures did Sarborg report curating (CDT/Sarborg)?

Sarborg curated approximately 4,500 agrochemical and 1,600 bacterial signatures. According to the company, these libraries enable extension of the Signature Agent into agrochemicals and bacteria sectors.

What does Sarborg’s expansion mean for CDT shareholders (CDT)?

The expansion potentially broadens Sarborg’s addressable markets and growth profile. According to the company, CDT views the move as a meaningful strategic development for its 20% stake exposure.

Will Sarborg’s platform remain focused only on pharmaceuticals after the expansion (Sarborg/CDT)?

No — Sarborg is extending beyond pharmaceuticals into bacteria and agrochemicals. According to the company, the Signature Agent architecture is sector‑agnostic and is being scaled to additional high‑impact sectors.

How can investors gain public exposure to Sarborg’s development via CDT (CDT)?

Investors can gain indirect public exposure through CDT’s Nasdaq listing and its 20% stake. According to the company, CDT provides public market access while Sarborg remains privately held.

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