Marvel Biosciences Announces Acceleration of Warrant Expiry Date

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Marvel Biosciences (OTC: MBCOF) announced it is accelerating the expiry of warrants issued in its non‑brokered private placement (5,000,000 units at $0.10 per unit) after the listed VWAP trigger occurred.

Each unit included one common share and one warrant exercisable at $0.15 until July 19, 2026, subject to acceleration if the TSXV VWAP ≥ $0.175 for five consecutive trading days. The Triggering Event occurred as of October 3, 2025 and the Company set November 5, 2025 as the Accelerated Expiry Date. To date 4,300,000 warrants have been exercised and 700,000 remain outstanding. Management highlighted continued progress toward Phase 1 trials.

Positive

• Trigger reached: TSXV VWAP ≥ $0.175 for five days
• 4,300,000 warrants exercised to date
• Accelerated expiry set for November 5, 2025

Negative

• 700,000 warrants remain outstanding (potential dilution)
• Original expiry shortened from July 19, 2026 to Nov 5, 2025
• Holders have limited time to exercise by 5:00 p.m. Calgary on Nov 5, 2025

News Market Reaction

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On the day this news was published, MBCOF gained 7.78%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction.

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Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - October 3, 2025) - Marvel Biosciences Corp. (TSXV: MRVL) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Marvel Biotechnology Inc. (collectively the "Company" or "Marvel"), is announcing that, further to the Company's press releases of May 16, 2024, June 21, 2024 and July 19, 2024, the Company is formally providing notice that it will be accelerating the expiry date of the warrants issued in relation to its non-brokered private placement unit offering (the "Offering"). The offering resulted in the issuance of 5,000,000 units at $0.10 per unit (the "Units"). Each Unit was comprised of one common share in the capital of the Company (a "Common Share") and one Common Share purchase warrant ("Warrant").

Each Warrant entitled the holder to purchase one Common Share at an exercise price of $0.15 per share at any time prior to 5:00 p.m. (Calgary time) on July 19, 2026; provided that if the volume weighted average trading price of the Common Shares on the TSX Venture Exchange (the "TSXV") is at least $0.175 per share for a period of five (5) consecutive trading days (whether or not trading occurs on all such days) (the "Triggering Event"), the expiry date of the Warrants could be accelerated by the Company to a date that is not less than 30 days after the date that notice of such acceleration is provided to the Warrant holders, which notice may be by way of general press release (the "Accelerated Expiry Date"). As at October 3, 2025 the Triggering Event has occurred. The Company has set November 5, 2025 as the Accelerated Expiry Date for the Warrants. All Warrants that are not exercised prior to 5:00 p.m. Calgary time on the Accelerated Expiry Date will expire immediately after such time on the Accelerated Expiry Date. As of October 3, 2025, 4,300,000 of the outstanding warrants have been exercised and only 700,000 remain outstanding.

Rod Matheson states, "With 4,300,000 warrants exercised prior to this notice our shareholders are sending a clear message that they believe in the Company, our vision and the science that the Company is built on. We look forward to their continued support through this warrant acceleration as we continue to progress towards Phase 1 trials."

About Marvel Biosciences Corp.
Marvel Biosciences Corp., and its wholly owned subsidiary, Marvel Biotechnology Inc., is a Calgary-based pre-clinical stage pharmaceutical development company. The Company is developing MB-204, a novel fluorinated derivative of the approved anti-Parkinson's drug Istradefylline, the only clinically approved adenosine A2a receptor antagonist. A significant and growing body of scientific evidence suggests drugs that block the adenosine A2a receptor, such as MB-204, could be useful in treating other neurological diseases such as autism, depression and Alzheimer's Disease. The Company is actively investigating its potential in addressing other neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Rett Syndrome and Fragile X Syndrome, to expand its therapeutic reach.

Contact Information:
Marvel Biosciences Corp.
J. Roderick (Rod) Matheson, Chief Executive Officer or
Dr. Mark Williams, President and Chief Science Officer
Tel: 403 770 2469

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release. All information contained in this news release with respect to the Company and its subsidiary,(collectively, the "Parties") were supplied by Marvel, respectively, for inclusion herein and each parties' directors and officers have relied on each other for any information concerning such Party.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements and other statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as "will", "may", "should", "anticipate", "expects" and similar expressions. All statements other than statements of historical fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding the future plans and objectives of the Company are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations of the Company and include other risks detailed from time to time in the filings made by the Company under securities regulations.

The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. As a result, the Company cannot guarantee that the above events on the terms will occur and within the time disclosed herein or at all. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and the Company will update or revise publicly any of the included forward-looking statements as expressly required by Canadian securities law.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/268961

FAQ

What did Marvel Biosciences (MBCOF) announce on October 3, 2025 about warrant expiry?

The company announced the warrants' expiry was accelerated and set to November 5, 2025 after the VWAP trigger occurred.

How many warrants of Marvel Biosciences (MBCOF) have been exercised as of October 3, 2025?

As of October 3, 2025, 4,300,000 warrants have been exercised.

How many Marvel Biosciences (MBCOF) warrants remain outstanding after the acceleration notice?

700,000 warrants remain outstanding.

What were the original warrant terms for Marvel Biosciences (MBCOF) from the 2024 offering?

5,000,000 units at $0.10 each; each warrant exercisable at $0.15 until July 19, 2026, subject to acceleration.

What triggered Marvel Biosciences (MBCOF) to accelerate the warrant expiry on Oct 3, 2025?

The Triggering Event was the TSXV volume weighted average price reaching at least $0.175 per share for five consecutive trading days.

What must Marvel Biosciences (MBCOF) warrant holders do before the Accelerated Expiry Date?

Warrant holders must exercise by 5:00 p.m. Calgary time on November 5, 2025 or their warrants will expire.