Kairos Pharma Approved to Dual List on Upstream

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Kairos Pharma (KAPA) has received approval for dual listing on Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market and global securities trading app. Trading will commence on November 26, 2024, at 10:00am ET under the ticker 'KAPA'. The dual listing aims to provide access to global investors outside the U.S., enhance liquidity, and improve price discovery. The company's platform features real-time trading, settlement, and a transparent orderbook designed to prevent market manipulation. Dr. John Yu, CEO, emphasized the move aligns with their goal of building shareholder value while expanding their lead drug ENV105 for cancer treatments.

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• Dual listing approval expected to increase global market access and liquidity
• Platform features enhanced security against market manipulation

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Financial Analyst

The dual listing announcement on Upstream, while expanding market access, has immediate financial impact. The micro-cap company ($19.9M market cap) is seeking to improve liquidity and attract international investors, but several factors warrant caution. The MERJ Exchange has significantly lower trading volumes compared to major exchanges and the actual liquidity benefit remains uncertain. While the move could theoretically broaden the investor base, the timing (November 2024) and early-stage nature of their drug development pipeline suggests minimal near-term catalysts. The company's lead drug ENV105 is still in clinical testing, making this more of a strategic positioning move than a material financial event.

Trading to begin November 26, 2024 under ‘KAPA’

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kairos Pharma, Ltd. (KAPA) today announced its approval to dual list its shares on Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market and global securities trading app. Trading will be available on Upstream November 26 at 10:00am ET under the ticker symbol ‘KAPA.’

The dual listing on Upstream is designed to provide Kairos Pharma the opportunity to access a global investor base outside the U.S., unlocking liquidity and enhancing price discovery while globalizing the opportunity to invest in Kairos Pharma.

Investors outside the U.S. can get ready to trade by downloading Upstream from their preferred app store at https://upstream.exchange/, creating an account by tapping Sign Up, and completing a simple KYC identity verification by tapping the profile icon on the home screen and tapping KYC.

Details on the Kairos Pharma listing and deposit and trading instructions can be found at kairospharma.com.

Traders on Upstream’s smart contract-powered platform will experience real-time trading and settlement, and a transparent orderbook which does not permit common market manipulations.

Dr. John Yu, CEO of Kairos Pharma, commented, “Building shareholder value is an ongoing goal of Kairos. We believe a dual listing on Upstream’s next generation market greatly supports this goal as we continue to expand our lead drug ENV105 to several widespread cancers and to advance our therapeutics through clinical testing and commercialization.”

About Kairos Pharma Ltd.

Based in Los Angeles, California, Kairos Pharma Ltd. (NYSE American: KAPA) is at the forefront of oncology therapeutics, utilizing structural biology to overcome drug resistance and immune suppression in cancer. Our lead candidate, ENV105, is an antibody that targets CD105—a protein identified as a key driver of resistance to various cancer treatments. Elevation of CD105 in response to standard therapy results in resistance and disease relapse. ENV105 aims to reverse drug resistance by targeting CD105 and restore the effectiveness of standard therapies across multiple cancer types. Currently, ENV105 is in a Phase 2 clinical trial for castrate resistant prostate cancer and a Phase 1 trial for lung cancer, addressing significant unmet medical needs. For more information, visit kairospharma.com.

About Upstream

Upstream, a MERJ Exchange market (https://merj.exchange/), is a global securities trading app. Powered by Horizon's proprietary, transparency-first, matching engine, Upstream allows investors outside of the U.S. to trade securities using just an app. For more information, please visit https://upstream.exchange/. Upstream is currently accepting applications to dual list at https://upstream.exchange/getlisted.

Disclaimers

U.S. persons may not deposit, buy, or sell securities on Upstream.

This communication does not constitute an offer to sell securities or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities in any jurisdiction where such offer or solicitation is not permitted.

Upstream is a MERJ Exchange market. MERJ Exchange is a licensed Securities Exchange, an affiliate of the World Federation of Exchanges, a National Numbering Agency, and a member of ANNA. MERJ is regulated in the Seychelles by the Financial Services Authority, https://fsaseychelles.sc/, an associate member of the International Association of Securities Commissions (IOSCO). MERJ supports global issuers of traditional and digital securities through the entire asset life cycle from issuance to trading, clearing, settlement, and registry. It operates a fair and transparent marketplace in line with international best practices and principles of operations of financial markets. Upstream does not endorse or recommend any public or private securities bought or sold on its app. Upstream does not offer investment advice or recommendations of any kind. All services offered by Upstream are intended for self-directed clients who make their own investment decisions without aid or assistance from Upstream. All customers are subject to the rules and regulations of their jurisdiction. By accessing the site or app, you agree to be bound by its terms of use and privacy policy. Company and security listings on Upstream are only suitable for investors who are familiar with and willing to accept the high risk associated with speculative investments, often in early and development-stage companies. U.S. persons may not deposit, buy, or sell securities on Upstream. There can be no assurance the valuation of any particular company's securities is accurate or in agreement with the market or industry comparative valuations. Investors must be able to afford market volatility and afford the loss of their investment. Companies listed on Upstream are subject to significant ongoing corporate obligations including, but not limited to disclosure, filings, and notification requirements, as well as compliance with applicable quantitative and qualitative listing standards.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements as those that are not historical in nature, particularly those that use terminology such as “may,” “should,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “contemplates,” “estimates,” “believes,” “plans,” “projected,” “predicts,” “potential” or “hopes” or the negative of these or similar terms. The reader is cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate, or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could vary materially from the expectations and projections of Kairos Pharma. We base these forward-looking statements on our expectations and projections about future events, which we derive from the information currently available to us. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future performance. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should consider various factors, including: our expectations regarding the success and/or completion of our Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials; our success in completing newly initiated clinical trials, commence new trials, and obtain regulatory approval following the conclusion of such trials; challenges and uncertainties inherent in product research and development; and the uncertainty regarding future commercial success. These and other factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are only predictions. The forward-looking statements discussed in this press release and other statements made from time to time by us or our representatives, may not occur, and actual events and results may differ materially and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us, including those described in Kairos Pharma’s prospectus and other filings made with the SEC. We are not obligated to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, and Kairos Pharma is not required to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information or future events or developments, except as required by U.S. federal securities laws.

Contact:

CORE IR
Louie Toma
investors@kairospharma.com

FAQ

When will Kairos Pharma (KAPA) start trading on Upstream?

Kairos Pharma (KAPA) will begin trading on Upstream on November 26, 2024, at 10:00am ET.

What is the purpose of Kairos Pharma's (KAPA) dual listing on Upstream?

The dual listing aims to access global investors outside the U.S., enhance liquidity, and improve price discovery for KAPA shares.

What is Kairos Pharma's (KAPA) lead drug development?

Kairos Pharma's lead drug is ENV105, which is being developed for several widespread cancers.