Functional Brands Secures Direct Listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market Under the Symbol MEHA
Functional Brands (NASDAQ: MEHA) announced receipt of approval to list its shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market and expects trading to commence on November 5, 2025. The company is built around the Kirkman brand, which it says has over 75 years of history and is present in 35+ countries. Functional Brands highlights an FDA-registered, cGMP-compliant US manufacturing facility and plans to expand its product lineup, including a prenatal supplement called P2i by Kirkman. Joseph Gunnar & Co acted as exclusive financial advisor and Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel acted as counsel. The company also launched an Investor Relations section at the company website to centralize shareholder information.
Functional Brands (NASDAQ: MEHA) ha annunciato di aver ottenuto l'approvazione per quotare le proprie azioni sul Nasdaq Capital Market e prevede che gli scambi inizino il 5 novembre 2025. L'azienda è costruita attorno al marchio Kirkman, che secondo quanto dichiara vanta oltre 75 anni di storia ed è presente in più di 35 paesi. Functional Brands mette in evidenza un impianto di produzione statunitense registrato FDA, conforme CGMP e ha in programma di espandere la propria gamma di prodotti, includendo un integratore prenatale chiamato P2i by Kirkman. Joseph Gunnar & Co ha agito come consulente finanziario esclusivo e Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel ha agito come consulente legale. L'azienda ha inoltre lanciato una sezione Investor Relations sul sito web dell'azienda per centralizzare le informazioni sugli azionisti.
Functional Brands (NASDAQ: MEHA) anunció haber recibido la aprobación para cotizar sus acciones en Nasdaq Capital Market y espera que las operaciones comiencen el 5 de noviembre de 2025. La empresa se construye alrededor de la marca Kirkman, que según dice tiene más de 75 años de historia y está presente en más de 35 países. Functional Brands destaca una instalación de fabricación estadounidense registrada por la FDA y conforme a CGMP y planea ampliar su línea de productos, incluyendo un suplemento prenatal llamado P2i by Kirkman. Joseph Gunnar & Co actuó como asesor financiero exclusivo y Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel actuó como asesor legal. La empresa también lanzó una sección Investor Relations en el sitio web de la empresa para centralizar la información de los accionistas.
Functional Brands (NASDAQ: MEHA)은 주식의 Nasdaq Capital Market 상장 승인을 받았으며 거래 시작은 2025년 11월 5일로 예상된다고 발표했습니다. 이 회사는 커크만(Kirkman) 브랜드를 중심으로 구축되었으며, 75년 이상의 역사를 갖고 35개국 이상에서 활동하고 있다고 합니다. Functional Brands는 FDA에 등록된 CGMP 준수 미국 제조 시설를 강조하며 임신 전용 보충제인 P2i by Kirkman를 포함한 제품 라인업 확장을 계획하고 있습니다. Joseph Gunnar & Co가 독점 금융 자문가로, Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel이 고문으로 활동했습니다. 또한 회사는 주주 정보를 중앙 집중화하기 위해 회사 웹사이트에 Investor Relations 섹션을 개설했습니다.
Functional Brands (NASDAQ: MEHA) a annoncé avoir reçu l'approbation pour l'inscription de ses actions sur le Nasdaq Capital Market et s'attend à ce que les échanges commencent le 5 novembre 2025. L'entreprise est construite autour de la marque Kirkman, qui selon ses dires possède plus de 75 ans d'histoire et est présente dans plus de 35 pays. Functional Brands souligne une installation de fabrication américaine enregistrée par la FDA et conforme CGMP et prévoit d'élargir sa gamme de produits, y compris un supplément prénatal appelé P2i by Kirkman. Joseph Gunnar & Co a agi en tant que conseiller financier exclusif et Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel a agi en tant que conseiller juridique. L'entreprise a également lancé une section Investor Relations sur le site web de l'entreprise pour centraliser les informations des actionnaires.
Functional Brands (NASDAQ: MEHA) hat die Genehmigung erhalten, seine Aktien am Nasdaq Capital Market zu notieren, und erwartet, dass der Handel am 5. November 2025 aufgenommen wird. Das Unternehmen baut sich um die Marke Kirkman auf, die laut eigener Angabe über 75 Jahre Geschichte verfügt und in mehr als 35 Ländern tätig ist. Functional Brands hebt ein FDA-registriertes, CGMP-konformes US-Herstellungs facility hervor und plant, seine Produktpalette zu erweitern, einschließlich eines pränatalen Supplements namens P2i by Kirkman. Joseph Gunnar & Co fungierte als exklusiver Finanzberater und Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel fungierte als Rechtsberater. Das Unternehmen hat außerdem eine Investor Relations-Sektion auf der Unternehmenswebsite gestartet, um Informationen für Aktionäre zu zentralisieren.
Functional Brands (NASDAQ: MEHA) أعلنت عن حصولها على الموافقة لإدراج أسهمها في سوق ناسداك كابتال ماركت وتتوقع أن يبدأ التداول في 5 نوفمبر 2025. الشركة مبنية حول علامة Kirkman التجارية، التي تقول إنها تمتلك تاريخاً يمتد لأكثر من 75 عاماً وتواجدها في أكثر من 35 دولة. تسلط Functional Brands الضوء على مرفق تصنيع أميركي مسجّل لدى FDA ومتوافق مع CGMP وتخطط لتوسيع تشكيلة منتجاتها، بما في ذلك مكملPrenatal يدعى P2i by Kirkman. عملت Joseph Gunnar & Co كمستشار مالي حصري وSichenzia Ross Ference Carmel كمستشار قانوني. كما أطلقت الشركة قسم Investor Relations على موقع الويب الخاص بالشركة لجمع معلومات المساهمين في مكان واحد.
- Nasdaq listing under ticker MEHA effective Nov 5, 2025
- Kirkman brand with >75 years presence in 35+ countries
- FDA-registered, cGMP-compliant US manufacturing facility
- Launched Investor Relations site with stock and shareholder information
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Nasdaq direct listing gives Functional Brands public market access and visibility; execution and market reception will determine near‑term impact.
Listing on Nasdaq under the ticker MEHA provides immediate tradability and a regulated public reporting framework beginning on
The ultimate benefit depends on post‑listing factors the company did not quantify here, notably trading liquidity, investor demand, and the company’s execution of stated expansion plans. The launch of a dedicated Investor Relations portal and engagement of Joseph Gunnar & Co. and counsel provide standard governance and advisory support; monitor initial volume, any follow‑on disclosures, and product commercialization timelines such as the stated prenatal supplement rollout within the coming quarters.
Consumer health and wellness company to begin trading as MEHA on Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Lake Oswego, Oregon--(Newsfile Corp. - November 5, 2025) - Functional Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: MEHA), a leading innovator in wellness and performance products, announced today that it has received approval to list its shares on the Nasdaq under the symbol (NASDAQ: MEHA). The company expects its shares to commence trading today.
Functional Brands Inc. is powered by Kirkman®, a legacy brand with over 75 years of trust from families and practitioners across 35+ countries. With an FDA-registered, cGMP-compliant manufacturing facility right here in the United States, Kirkman has built a reputation for consistent growth, strong margins, and a solid foundation for expansion.
"This marks a transformative milestone for Functional Brands as well as a validation of the strength of our business model and the quality of our brand portfolio," said Eric Gripentrog, Chief Executive Officer. "This direct listing is also the catalyst that will propel Functional Brands into its next phase of aggressive expansion. With our proven portfolio of science-backed products and demonstrated market traction, we're now well positioned to accelerate growth and innovation to scale our business and capture significant market share in the global wellness market."
Gripentrog continued, "Our ticker, MEHA, stands for Making Everyone Healthy Again-a mission that drives everything we do. Through clean, transparent, and highly effective products, we're redefining what it means to support wellness. As we move forward, we're also excited to bring to market the cleanest, most advanced prenatal supplement available-P2i™ by Kirkman®-while executing bold growth plans that reflect our passion for better health for all."
Joseph Gunnar & Co., LLC acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Functional Brands in connection with the successful direct listing on NASDAQ. The Company also launched an Investor Relations section on its website: https://www.functionalbrandsinc.com/investors/. This dedicated section will serve as a central resource for shareholders, featuring information such as stock information, press releases, shareholder meetings, FAQs and more.
Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP acted as counsel to Functional Brands Inc. in the Direct Listing.
About Functional Brands
Functional Brands Inc. is a health and wellness company focused on acquiring and growing science-based consumer brands. With a portfolio that includes trusted names like Kirkman®, P2i by Kirkman®, Hemptown Naturals, Healthy Assist by Kirkman; Functional Brands is committed to providing high-quality, effective solutions that support healthier lives. For more information, visit www.functionalbrandsinc.com and/or www.kirkmangroup.com.
Investor Relations Contact:
FunctionalBrands@icrinc.com
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This news release and statements of Functional Brands's 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.
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's Registration Statement 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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