Quantum Biopharma Announces Closing of Second Tranche
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Quantum BioPharma (NASDAQ:QNTM) has announced the closing of a second tranche of its previously announced offering from December 5, 2024. The company has issued 500 Debenture Units for $500,000. The proceeds will be allocated to the ongoing development of the company's business model and general working capital purposes. All securities issued in this second tranche are subject to a four-month and one-day statutory hold period from the issuance date. The securities are not registered under the U.S. Securities Act and cannot be offered or sold in the United States without registration or an applicable exemption.
Positive
- Secured additional $500,000 in funding through debenture units
- Strengthens working capital position
Negative
- Potential dilution for existing shareholders through new securities issuance
- Securities subject to 4-month hold period limiting liquidity
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, QNTM gained 7.00%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / December 20, 2024 / Quantum BioPharma Ltd. (NASDAQ:QNTM)(CSE:QNTM)(FRA:0K91) ("Quantum BioPharma" or the "Company"), is pleased to announce that it has closed a second tranche ("Second Tranche") of the offering announced on December 5, 2024 (the "December 5 NR") and has issued 500 Debenture Units (as defined in the December 5 NR) for
The Company will use the proceeds from the Second Tranche for the ongoing development of the Company's business model and for general working capital purposes.
All securities issued in the Second Tranche are subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance.
All amounts in this press release are expressed in Canadian dollars.
The securities being offered have not been, nor will they be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any State in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
About Quantum BioPharma Ltd.
Quantum BioPharma is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to building a portfolio of innovative assets and biotech solutions for the treatment of challenging neurodegenerative and metabolic disorders and alcohol misuse disorders with drug candidates in different stages of development. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Lucid Psycheceuticals Inc. ("Lucid"), Quantum BioPharma is focused on the research and development of its lead compound, Lucid-MS. Lucid-MS is a patented new chemical entity shown to prevent and reverse myelin degradation, the underlying mechanism of multiple sclerosis, in preclinical models. Quantum BioPharma invented UNBUZZD™ and spun out its OTC version to a company, Celly Nutrition Corp. ("Celly Nutrition"), led by industry veterans. Quantum BioPharma retains ownership of
Forward-Looking Information
Certain information in this news release constitutes forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws. Any statements that are contained in this news release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often identified by terms such as "may", "should", "anticipate", "expect", "potential", "believe", "intend" or the negative of these terms and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements relating to: the stated terms, use of proceeds, and timeline of the Offering; and the Company's issuance of the Debentures, Warrants (and the underlying Warrant Shares if exercised), and potential issuance of Shares (if the Debentures are converted).
Forward-looking information in this press release are based on certain assumptions and expected future events, including but not limited to: the Company has the ability to carry out the Offering as stated; and the Company has the ability to issue the Debentures, Warrants (and the underlying Warrant Shares if exercised), and Shares (if the Debentures are converted).
These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including but not limited to: the Company's inability to carry out the Offering as stated; and the Company's inability to issue the Debentures, Warrants (and the underlying Warrant Shares if exercised), and Shares (if the Debentures are converted), as well the reader is urged to refer to additional information relating to Quantum BioPharma, including its annual information form, can be located on the SEDAR+ website at www.sedarplus.ca and on the EDGAR section of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov for a more complete discussion of such risk factors and their potential effects.
Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive. Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. 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 press release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and reflect the Company's expectations as of the date hereof and are subject to change thereafter. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward- looking information, except as required by applicable law.
Contacts:
Quantum BioPharma Ltd.
Zeeshan Saeed, Founder, CEO and Executive Co-Chairman of the Board
Email: Zsaeed@quantumbiopharma.com
Telephone: (416) 854-8884
Investor Relations
Email: ir@quantumbiopharma.com, info@quantumbiopharma.com
Website: www.quantumbiopharma.com
SOURCE: Quantum Biopharma Ltd.
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