Precipio Takes Major Steps Toward a Clean Balance Sheet
Rhea-AI Summary
Precipio (NASDAQ: PRPO) reported major balance-sheet cleanup on Jan 15, 2026. The company repaid a $1.1 million advance from Change Healthcare and now carries less than $80,000 of long-term debt (a Connecticut DECD loan amortized at $3,000/month with 3.25% interest, due May 2028). All financing warrants from the 2023 raise have been exercised; only 10,000 vendor warrants remain outstanding (strike $60, exp. Feb 2027). Management cites improved profitability and reduced financial risk for shareholders.
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- Repaid a $1.1M Change Healthcare advance
- Long-term debt reduced to less than $80,000
- All 2023 financing warrants fully exercised, removing contingent dilution
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- 10,000 vendor warrants remain outstanding (strike $60, exp Feb 2027)
- Connecticut DECD loan requires $3,000/month payments through May 2028
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, PRPO declined NaN%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
PRPO fell 6.65% while peers were mixed: ISPC up 4.26%, NOTV up 2.88%, ADVB up 2.78%, PRPH down 8.69%, BIAF flat. Momentum scanner shows BDSX and ISPC both up 4.42–6.00%. This points to stock-specific pressure rather than a synchronized sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 05 | Scientific data update | Positive | -3.7% | ASH meeting presentation of BCR::ABL1 assay performance data. |
| Dec 04 | Cybersecurity disclosure | Negative | -1.8% | Report of limited unauthorized access to cloud storage files. |
| Nov 14 | Q3 2025 earnings | Positive | +8.8% | Revenue growth and improved adjusted EBITDA and cash flow. |
| Nov 04 | Shareholder call notice | Neutral | +2.9% | Announcement of Q3‑2025 shareholder update conference call. |
| Sep 02 | ATM termination | Positive | -0.7% | Termination of ATM facility citing improved financial position. |
Recent positive corporate updates (earnings, ATM termination, scientific data) have seen mixed-to-negative next-day reactions, suggesting the stock has not consistently rewarded good news.
Over the past six months, Precipio reported stronger Q3‑2025 results on Nov 14, 2025 with notable revenue and EBITDA improvement, yet other positive events like the ATM termination on Sep 02, 2025 and ASH data presentation on Dec 05, 2025 saw negative next‑day moves. Neutral or routine updates, including cybersecurity disclosure and shareholder call notices, produced relatively modest reactions. Against this backdrop, today’s balance sheet cleanup follows a pattern where fundamentally supportive news has not always translated into immediate price strength.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement centers on balance sheet cleanup, including repayment of a $1.1 million advance and reduction of long‑term debt to under $80,000, plus the full exercise of prior financing warrants, leaving only 10,000 vendor warrants outstanding. In the context of earlier disclosures about profitability and improved cash flow, investors may track future filings and earnings for confirmation that these steps translate into sustained operational strength and reduced financing reliance.
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NEW HAVEN, Conn., Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Specialty cancer diagnostics company Precipio, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRPO) has made major strides in cleaning up its balance sheet with two major accomplishments:
1. Major obligation repaid
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Precipio maintains a small loan with the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development in the approximate principal amount of
2. All financial warrants exercised
As part of a 2023 financing, the Company issued warrants to participating investors. In Q3 and Q4 of 2025, a portion of those warrants were exercised in normal manner, and the remainder were exercised cashless to reduce dilution to shareholders. At this point, all financial warrants have been exercised, and Precipio has no further financial warrants outstanding.
Remaining are 10,000 warrants given to a vendor for services provided in 2022 in lieu of cash payment, at a strike price of
“The combination of profitable operations and a clean balance sheet continues to reduce the financial risk to Precipio shareholders,” said Ilan Danieli, CEO. “Management remains focused on executing its business strategy to continue to grow the business, increase profit margins and create sustained shareholder value.”
About Precipio
Precipio is a healthcare biotechnology company focused on cancer diagnostics. Our mission is to address the pervasive problem of cancer misdiagnoses by developing solutions in the form of diagnostic products and services. Our products and services deliver higher accuracy, improved laboratory workflow, and ultimately better patient outcomes, which reduce healthcare expenses. Precipio develops innovative technologies in our laboratory where we design, test, validate, and use these products clinically, improving diagnostic outcomes. Precipio then commercializes these technologies as proprietary products that serve the global laboratory community and further scales Precipio’s reach to eradicate misdiagnosis.
Availability of Other Information About Precipio
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding the targets set herein and related timing. Except for historical information, statements about future volumes, sales, growth, costs, cost savings, margins, earnings, earnings per share, diluted earnings per share, cash flows, adjusted EBITDA, plans, objectives, expectations, growth or profitability and our potential to reach financial independence are forward-looking statements based on management’s estimates, beliefs, assumptions and projections. Words such as “could,” “may,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “will,” “targets,” “goals,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “predicts,” and variations on such words, and similar expressions that reflect our current views with respect to future events and operational, economic and financial performance, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are only predictions based on management’s current expectations. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the important factors discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and our other reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Any such forward-looking statements represent management’s estimates as of the date of this press release only. While we may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, except as required by law, we disclaim any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause our views to change. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.
Inquiries: investors@precipiodx.com +1-203-787-7888 Ext. 523
FAQ
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