COLLPLANT BROADENS ITS COLLABORATION WITH STEMCELL TECHNOLOGIES

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CollPlant Biotechnologies (NASDAQ: CLGN) has expanded its partnership with STEMCELL Technologies to extend the use of CollPlant's proprietary rhCollagen beyond research applications into clinical development and commercial-scale manufacturing. The company's plant-derived, Type I recombinant human collagen technology is positioned as a safer, more sustainable alternative to animal-sourced materials. This expansion reflects market evolution and growing industry demand for ethically sourced, consistent materials in regenerative medicine, tissue regeneration, and medical aesthetics applications.

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• Expansion of existing partnership into clinical and commercial applications indicates business growth potential
• Strategic positioning in the growing market for non-animal derived materials
• Potential for increased revenue streams through expanded commercial applications

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CollPlant's proprietary rhCollagen to be used in clinical and commercial applications

REHOVOT, Israel, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CollPlant Biotechnologies (NASDAQ: CLGN), a regenerative and aesthetics medicine company developing innovative technologies and products based on its plant-derived, Type I recombinant human collagen (rhCollagen)  for tissue regeneration and medical aesthetics, today announced the expansion of its agreement with STEMCELL Technologies, a biotechnology company that develops and supplies specialized cell culture media, tools, and services to support research in stem cell biology, regenerative medicine, immunology, and related life sciences. The amended agreement broadens the use of CollPlant's rhCollagen, extending beyond research applications to include clinical development and commercial-scale manufacturing.

Yehiel Tal, Chief Executive Officer of CollPlant, commented, "Expanding our partnership with STEMCELL Technologies into clinical and commercial domains reflects both the evolving needs of the life sciences market and the strength of our novel technology. This milestone highlights our shared commitment to advancing safer, more effective, and sustainable solutions for researchers and biomanufacturers alike." Mr. Tal continued, "We are proud that our plant-derived rhCollagen is being chosen as a viable alternative to animal-sourced materials - an option that aligns with growing industry priorities around safety, consistency, and ethical sourcing."

About STEMCELL Technologies

STEMCELL Technologies supports life sciences research with more than 2,500 specialized reagents, tools, and services. STEMCELL offers high-quality cell culture media, cell separation technologies, instruments, accessory products, educational resources, and contract assay services that are used by scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research globally.

About CollPlant

CollPlant is a regenerative and aesthetic medicine company ushering in a new era of medical solutions with a focus on 3D bioprinting of tissues and organs, tissue repair and medical aesthetics. The Company's products are based on its rhCollagen (recombinant human collagen) produced with CollPlant's proprietary plant-based genetic engineering technology. These products address indications for the diverse fields of tissue repair, aesthetics, and organ manufacturing.

In 2021, CollPlant entered into a development and global commercialization agreement for dermal and soft tissue fillers with Allergan, an AbbVie company, the global leader in the dermal filler market.

For more information about CollPlant, visit http://www.collplant.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to CollPlant's objectives plans and strategies, as well as statements, other than historical facts, that address activities, events or developments that CollPlant intends, expects, projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future. These statements are often characterized by terminology such as "believes," "hopes," "may," "anticipates," "should," "intends," "plans," "will," "expects," "estimates," "projects," "positioned," "strategy" and similar expressions and are based on assumptions and assessments made in light of management's experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors believed to be appropriate.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Many factors could cause CollPlant's actual activities or results to differ materially from the activities and results anticipated in forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: the Company's history of significant losses, its need to raise additional capital and its inability to obtain additional capital on acceptable terms, or at all, including uncertainties surrounding the methods of fundraising and the Company's preferences regarding such methods, and including its ability to conclude a non-dilutive financing transaction; the Company's expectations regarding the costs and timing of commencing and/or concluding pre-clinical and clinical trials with respect to breast implants, tissues and organs which are based on its rhCollagen based BioInk and other products for medical aesthetics, and specifically the Company's ability to initiate its next large-animal study for its breast implants in a timely manner, or at all; the Company's or Company's strategic partners' ability to obtain favorable pre-clinical and clinical trial results; regulatory action with respect to rhCollagen-based bioink and medical aesthetics products or product candidates including, but not limited to, acceptance of an application for marketing authorization review and approval of such application, and, if approved, the scope of the approved indication and labeling; commercial success and market acceptance of the Company's rhCollagen based products, in 3D Bioprinting and medical aesthetics; the Company's ability to establish sales and marketing capabilities or enter into agreements with third parties and its reliance on third party distributors and resellers; the Company's ability to establish and maintain strategic partnerships and other corporate collaborations, including its partnership with AbbVie and its ability to continue to receive milestone and royalties payments under the AbbVie agreement; the Company's reliance on third parties to conduct some or all aspects of its product development and manufacturing; the scope of protection the Company is able to establish and maintain for intellectual property rights and the Company's ability to operate its business without infringing the intellectual property rights of others; current or future unfavorable economic and market conditions and adverse developments with respect to financial institutions and associated liquidity risk; the impact of competition and new technologies; general market, political, and economic conditions in the countries in which the Company operates, including, with respect to the ongoing war in Israel, projected capital expenditures and liquidity, changes in the Company's strategy and development plans and projects, and litigation and regulatory proceedings. More detailed information about the risks and uncertainties affecting CollPlant are contained under the heading "Risk Factors" included in CollPlant's most recent annual report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC, and in other filings that CollPlant has made and may make with the SEC in the future. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release and reflect CollPlant's current views with respect to future events, and CollPlant does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contacts

CollPlant:
Eran Rotem
Deputy CEO & CFO
+ 972-73-2325600
Eran@collplant.com

Investors:
LifeSci Advisors
Dan Ferry
daniel@lifesciadvisors.com

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FAQ

What is the significance of CollPlant's expanded agreement with STEMCELL Technologies?

The expanded agreement allows CollPlant's rhCollagen to be used beyond research applications in clinical development and commercial-scale manufacturing, potentially increasing market opportunities.

What is CollPlant's rhCollagen and how is it different from traditional collagen?

CollPlant's rhCollagen is a plant-derived, Type I recombinant human collagen that offers a safer, more consistent, and ethically sourced alternative to traditional animal-sourced collagen.

How might this partnership expansion affect CLGN stock?

The expansion into clinical and commercial applications could positively impact CLGN stock by opening new revenue streams and demonstrating market validation of their technology.

What markets does CollPlant's rhCollagen technology serve?

CollPlant's technology serves markets in regenerative medicine, tissue regeneration, and medical aesthetics applications.

Why is plant-derived collagen important for the biotechnology industry?

Plant-derived collagen addresses industry priorities for safer, more consistent, and ethically sourced materials compared to traditional animal-sourced alternatives.