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Functional Brands Inc. Clears Barrier to $142.9 Million BullionFX | Alchemy Acquisition

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Functional Brands (NASDAQ: MEHA) announced that shareholders approved a reverse stock split, clearing a key condition to close the planned $142.9 million all-stock acquisition of BullionFX | Alchemy.

The company now focuses on completing the transaction, with all remaining closing conditions progressing and further updates expected in coming weeks.

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  • Shareholder approval of reverse stock split removes key barrier to $142.9 million acquisition
  • Planned $142.9 million all-stock acquisition of BullionFX | Alchemy advances toward closing
  • All remaining acquisition closing conditions reported as actively advancing
  • Deal structure makes BullionFX a direct stakeholder in combined company’s performance

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News Market Reaction – MEHA

-1.01%
17 alerts
-1.01% Session close to close
+22.2% Peak Tracked
-11.1% Trough Tracked
$1.92M Market Cap
0.2x Rel. Volume

In the Jun 3 session, MEHA declined 1.01%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +22.2% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -11.1% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 17 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility.

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Market Context

This announcement advances Functional Brands’ transition toward a gold-backed DeFi platform by clear...
Analysis

This announcement advances Functional Brands’ transition toward a gold-backed DeFi platform by clearing the reverse split authorization, a key step toward closing the $142.9M BullionFX | Alchemy acquisition. Historical filings describe significant dilution tied to Series D preferred stock, balance sheet deficits, and multiple closing conditions including litigation settlements and at least $10M of financing. Investors may watch for final deal terms, capital-raising progress, and how management executes the platform activation timeline.

Key Figures

Acquisition value: $142.9 million
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Acquisition value $142.9 million All-stock acquisition of BullionFX | Alchemy

Previous Acquisition Reports

2 past events · Latest: May 22 (Positive)
Same Type Pattern 2 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
May 22 Definitive acquisition deal Positive +38.7% Signed definitive all-stock deal for BullionFX | Alchemy valued at $142.9M.
May 11 LOI for acquisition Positive +26.2% Binding LOI to acquire BullionFX | Alchemy assets in $142.9M stock deal.

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

Pattern Detected

Prior BullionFX | Alchemy acquisition headlines on May 11 and May 22 drove strong positive moves averaging 32.44%, suggesting investors previously welcomed this strategic pivot.

Recent Company History

This announcement advances Functional Brands’ BullionFX | Alchemy acquisition by clearing the shareholder vote for a reverse split, a key closing condition. Earlier steps included a binding LOI on May 11, 2026 and a definitive agreement on May 22, 2026, which sparked moves of 26.18% and 38.69%. Over the same period, filings detailed significant losses, balance sheet weakness, and substantial dilution tied to the Series D preferred structure. Today’s update fits the ongoing transition from nutraceuticals toward a gold-backed DeFi platform.

Key Terms

reverse stock split, decentralized finance, stablecoins, lending protocols, +3 more
7 terms
reverse stock split financial
"shareholders have voted to authorize the reverse stock split, removing an obstacle"
A reverse stock split reduces a company's number of outstanding shares while raising the price per share proportionally, so the total value of each investor's holding is unchanged; a 1-for-10 split turns 100 shares worth $1 each into 10 shares worth $10 each. Companies often do this to regain compliance with an exchange's minimum price rule or to attract investors who avoid very low-priced stocks.
decentralized finance financial
"a gold-backed decentralized finance platform targeting retail, institutional, and blockchain"
Decentralized finance, often called DeFi, is a way of using digital technology to offer financial services like lending, borrowing, and trading without relying on traditional banks or institutions. It operates on open networks where anyone can participate, much like a digital marketplace that runs on shared computer systems. For investors, DeFi provides more direct control over their assets and access to financial activities outside conventional systems.
stablecoins financial
"a gold-backed blockchain settlement layer with stablecoins, lending protocols, yield products"
Stablecoins are a type of digital currency designed to maintain a steady value, often linked to traditional currencies like the dollar or euro. They function like digital cash that offers the convenience of online transactions while avoiding the large price swings common with other cryptocurrencies. This stability makes them useful for investors and users who want a reliable way to store and transfer value without exposure to sudden market changes.
lending protocols financial
"blockchain settlement layer with stablecoins, lending protocols, yield products, and Ethereum-based"
Lending protocols are software systems—often built on blockchain networks—that allow people or programs to lend and borrow assets without a traditional bank, using automated rules to set interest rates, require collateral and execute repayments. Think of them as automated peer-to-peer lending platforms or vending machines for loans; investors watch them because they create new ways to earn yield, provide liquidity and influence asset prices, while exposing users to platform, collateral and code risks.
ethereum-based interoperability tools technical
"yield products, and Ethereum-based interoperability tools built for scale."
Tools built on the Ethereum platform that act like bridges or translators between different blockchains and applications, letting tokens, data and instructions move safely and predictably across otherwise separate networks. Investors care because these tools can expand where a digital asset can be used, increase liquidity and user reach, and influence transactional costs and security risk—so they affect a token’s real-world utility and potential value.
all-stock transaction financial
"The acquisition is structured as an all-stock transaction, meaning BullionFX becomes"
An all-stock transaction is a deal where one company acquires another using only its own shares instead of cash or other assets. For investors, this means exchanging ownership stakes rather than cash, which can affect the value and control of the companies involved. It often signals a focus on growth and can influence the stock prices of both companies.
nasdaq regulatory
"notification will be submitted to NASDAQ pursuant to Rule 5250(e)(8)."
The Nasdaq is a stock exchange where many companies' shares are bought and sold, functioning much like a marketplace for investments. It matters to investors because it provides a platform to buy and sell ownership stakes in companies, helping them track the value of those companies and make informed decisions. As one of the largest and most technology-focused markets, it also reflects trends and developments in the business world.
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Shareholder vote satisfies a key closing condition

Lake Oswego, Oregon--(Newsfile Corp. - June 3, 2026) - Functional Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: MEHA), announced that shareholders have voted to authorize the reverse stock split, removing an obstacle between the Company and the close of its $142.9 million acquisition of BullionFX | Alchemy, a gold-backed decentralized finance platform targeting retail, institutional, and blockchain markets. The Company's focus now shifts to closing the acquisition.

All remaining acquisition closing conditions are actively advancing. The Company plans to provide additional, regular deal progress updates over the coming weeks. The reverse stock split ratio will be set by the Board of Directors within its authorized range prior to the effective date. The required corporate action notification will be submitted to NASDAQ pursuant to Rule 5250(e)(8).

Why BullionFX | Alchemy, Why Now

Gold recently reclaimed its role as the world's premier hard asset, while decentralized finance infrastructure is maturing rapidly toward institutional adoption. BullionFX | Alchemy sits at that precise intersection — a gold-backed blockchain settlement layer with stablecoins, lending protocols, yield products, and Ethereum-based interoperability tools built for scale.

The acquisition is structured as an all-stock transaction, meaning BullionFX becomes a direct stakeholder in the combined company's success. Every party at the table is aligned on a single outcome: building long-term value.

Eric Gripentrog, Chief Executive Officer:

"The shareholder vote is behind us. What's in front of us is the thing that matters — activating the Alchemy platform and closing this transaction. Our team knows what needs to happen and is executing, and looks forward to providing additional updates in the coming weeks. "

About Functional Brands Inc.
Functional Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: MEHA) is a leading innovator in wellness and performance products dedicated to Making Everyone Healthy Again™. The Company's portfolio includes Kirkman®, one of the most trusted names in nutritional supplements for over 75 years with products available in more than 35 countries; P2i™ by Kirkman® Prenatal Multivitamin & Multimineral, the first prenatal supplement to align with FIGO standards and comply with California SB 646; and Tru2u.health, a consumer-facing telehealth and wellness platform. Functional Brands operates an FDA-registered, cGMP-compliant manufacturing facility in Oregon. For more information, visit www.functionalbrandsinc.com and www.kirkmangroup.com, and www.Tru2u.health

Investor Relations Contact:
FunctionalBrands@icrinc.com

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This news release and statements of Functional Brands' management in connection with this news release or related events contain or may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In this context, forward-looking statements mean statements (including statements related to the closing, and the anticipated benefits to the Company, of the private placement described herein) related to future events, which may impact our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "potential," "will," "should," "could," "would," "optimistic" or "may" and other words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements are based on information available to us as of the date of this news release and represent management's current views and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, events or results and involve significant known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may be beyond our control.

Important factors that may cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from those contained in such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the ability of the parties to negotiate final terms of a definitive acquisition agreement, the closing of the contemplated asset purchase agreement, including expected conditions to closing which are anticipated to include regulatory approvals, valuations, and future shareholder approvals; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the right of one or both of the Company or BullionFX (collectively, the "Parties") to terminate the asset purchase agreement; the effect of such termination; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Parties or their respective directors or officers; the ability to obtain regulatory and other approvals and meet other closing conditions for the asset acquisition on a timely basis or at all, including the risk that any regulatory and other approvals required may not obtained on a timely basis or at all, or are obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated or that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the transaction; difficulties and delays in integrating BullionFX's assets in the Company; prevailing economic, market, regulatory or business conditions, or changes in such conditions, negatively affecting the parties; potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the announcement of the expected acquisition; uncertainty as to the long-term value of the common stock of the Company following the acquisition; the significant dilution to the Company's stockholder in connection with the acquisition; the continued availability of capital and financing following the potential acquisition transaction; the business, economic and political conditions in the markets in which the Parties operate; and the fact that the Company's reported earnings and financial position may be adversely affected by tax and other factors.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this news release. Potential investors should review Functional Brands' Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 27, 2026 for more complete information, including the risk factors that may affect future results, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a predictor of actual results. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this news release, except as required by law.

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FAQ

What did Functional Brands (NASDAQ: MEHA) announce on June 3, 2026 about the BullionFX | Alchemy acquisition?

Functional Brands announced that shareholders approved a reverse stock split, satisfying a key closing condition for its $142.9 million BullionFX | Alchemy acquisition. According to Functional Brands, attention now turns to closing the all-stock deal, with remaining conditions advancing and further progress updates planned.

How large is the BullionFX | Alchemy acquisition by Functional Brands (MEHA) and how is it structured?

The BullionFX | Alchemy acquisition is valued at approximately $142.9 million and structured as an all-stock transaction. According to Functional Brands, this structure makes BullionFX a direct stakeholder in the combined company’s success, aligning all parties around building long-term value after closing.

Why did Functional Brands (MEHA) need shareholder approval for a reverse stock split in the BullionFX | Alchemy deal?

Shareholder approval for a reverse stock split removed an obstacle to closing the BullionFX | Alchemy acquisition. According to Functional Brands, authorizing the split satisfied a key closing condition, allowing the company to move forward while its board later sets the exact reverse split ratio.

What is BullionFX | Alchemy, the company Functional Brands (MEHA) plans to acquire for $142.9 million?

BullionFX | Alchemy is a gold-backed decentralized finance platform targeting retail, institutional, and blockchain markets. According to Functional Brands, it operates a blockchain settlement layer that includes stablecoins, lending protocols, yield products, and Ethereum-based interoperability tools designed for scalable, institutional-grade use.

What are the next steps for Functional Brands (MEHA) after the BullionFX | Alchemy shareholder vote?

Next steps focus on closing the BullionFX | Alchemy acquisition and implementing the reverse split. According to Functional Brands, remaining closing conditions are actively advancing, the board will set the reverse split ratio, and the company plans regular deal progress updates in coming weeks.

How does the all-stock structure of the BullionFX | Alchemy acquisition affect stakeholder alignment in MEHA?

The all-stock structure makes BullionFX a direct owner in the combined entity, aligning interests with existing shareholders. According to Functional Brands, every party is focused on a single outcome: building long-term value as the Alchemy platform is activated and the transaction is completed.