Splash Beverage Group Acquires Exclusive Global Rights to CannEpil®, an Epilepsy Therapy with Established European Patient Access, FDA Engagement and U.S. Development Potential
Rhea-AI Summary
Splash Beverage Group (NYSE American: SBEV) signed an exclusive global licensing deal with Argent BioPharma for CannEpil, a cannabinoid-based investigational therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy. CannEpil has established patient access in several European markets and an FDA Investigational New Drug number for future U.S. development.
The agreement grants Splash worldwide rights for at least 20 years, including sublicensing and next-generation products. Financing includes a $1 million strategic investment, ~$5 million debt forgiveness for Argent, $5.5 million in new Splash preferred equity, and a 15% net revenue royalty to Argent.
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Positive
- Exclusive worldwide CannEpil rights for at least 20 years, including sublicensing
- $1 million strategic investment commitment from C/M Capital Partners
- Rights cover future CannEpil improvements, reformulations and next-generation products
- CannEpil already has reimbursement-supported access in Ireland and use in multiple countries
- CannEpil has an FDA IND number, enabling a U.S. clinical development pathway
Negative
- Splash to issue $5.5 million of newly issued preferred equity as consideration
- Agreement includes a 15% royalty on net revenue from worldwide CannEpil sales
Market Reaction – SBEV
Following this news, SBEV has gained 45.00%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +1.9% during the session. Our momentum scanner has triggered 31 alerts so far, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. The stock is currently trading at $0.21. This price movement has added approximately $1M to the company's valuation. Trading volume is exceptionally heavy at 17.6x the average, suggesting very strong buying interest.
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Previous Acquisition Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16 | acquisition financing | Positive | +2.0% | Capital raise to fund a complementary strategic acquisition and working capital. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Acquisition-related headlines previously saw a modestly positive next-day reaction for SBEV.
Historical Comparison
In the past 6 months, SBEV had 1 acquisition-tagged event, with a typical next-day move of about 2%. This CannEpil licensing deal fits that strategic pivot theme toward acquisitions and platform-building.
Regulatory & Risk Context
Short positioning appears relatively low, suggesting limited short-squeeze fuel but also less downside support from forced covering in volatile sessions.
Key Terms
drug-resistant epilepsy medical
good manufacturing practice regulatory
pre-ind regulatory
investigational new drug regulatory
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Splash Beverage Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SBEV) today announced that it has entered into an exclusive global licensing agreement with Argent BioPharma Limited (ASX/LSE: RGT) for CannEpil®, a proprietary, cannabinoid-based investigational therapeutic for the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) in multiple European countries.
CannEpil is a pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoid based treatment that has been made available in multiple international markets, including Ireland, the United Kingdom, Germany and Australia. The therapy is manufactured under European Union Good Manufacturing Practice (EU-GMP) standards.
Drug-resistant epilepsy affects approximately
"The acquisition of the exclusive global rights to CannEpil is an important step in our strategy to build a differentiated cannabinoid therapeutics platform. We believe CannEpil provides Splash with an exceptional opportunity to leverage existing international commercialization while pursuing U.S. regulatory advancement and strategic pharmaceutical partnerships."
“What attracted us to CannEpil is that this is not an early-stage laboratory asset. CannEpil has already been prescribed through regulated patient-access programs, has established reimbursement-supported access in Europe, has generated meaningful real-world patient experience and has already engaged with the FDA regarding its U.S. development pathway. We believe the combination of existing international utilization, regulatory progress and the significant unmet need in drug-resistant epilepsy creates a compelling opportunity to substantially build revenue and long-term shareholder value.”
CannEpil has achieved important commercial and regulatory milestones internationally. In Ireland, the therapy became eligible under the country’s Medicinal Cannabis Access Program (MCAP) and is supported through reimbursement mechanisms administered by Ireland’s Health Service Executive (HSE). In the United Kingdom, CannEpil has been authorized for importation and prescription through the Named Patient Request framework and has been utilized through specialist treatment pathways serving patients with severe treatment-resistant epilepsy.
The program has also initiated formal engagement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration through the pre-IND process and has been assigned an Investigational New Drug (IND) number, providing a foundation for future U.S. clinical development.
As part of the transaction, Splash has secured a
Splash intends to deploy proceeds from the strategic investment toward advancing FDA-related activities, expanding the existing clinical and real-world evidence package, engaging leading U.S. epilepsy investigators and identifying a strategic pharmaceutical development partner capable of supporting future U.S.-based clinical trials.
TRANSACTION DETAILS
Under the terms of the agreement, Splash has acquired exclusive worldwide rights to develop, commercialize, market, distribute, sublicense and sell CannEpil® for the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy, refractory epilepsy, seizure disorders and related neurological conditions.
The license encompasses all global territories and includes rights to future product improvements, reformulations and next-generation product developments within the licensed field.
In addition to its affiliate’s
Argent BioPharma is incentivized to continue to participate in the long-term success of the program through a royalty equal to
The agreement grants Splash exclusive worldwide commercialization rights for an initial twenty-year term and includes rights to sublicense the technology to strategic pharmaceutical partners globally.
About Splash Beverage Group, Inc.
Splash Beverage Group, Inc. (NYSE American: SBEV) is a publicly traded company headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Company is pursuing a strategic transformation toward becoming a cannabinoid health, wellness, and biopharmaceutical platform through disciplined capital allocation, strategic investments, acquisitions, and other platform-building initiatives.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the Company’s acquisition of an exclusive worldwide license to CannEpil and the intended uses and benefits of the license including its potential to substantially build revenue and long-term shareholder value, long-term shareholder value, the potential prospects and demand for the licensed product, progress and plans with respect to the development and commercialization of the product, and C/M Capital’s commitment to invest
Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions regarding the Company’s business and future conditions and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including, without limitation, the possibility that the license does not yield the benefits anticipated or sought, the risk that we and the licensor are not able to obtain, maintain or protect intellectual property rights in the licensed product in jurisdictions in which we seek to develop and commercialize the product and that competitors market the same or similar products, our ability to raise the capital necessary to develop and commercialize the product and otherwise meet our working capital needs, our need to comply with extensive regulations including clinical testing before we can market the product in applicable jurisdictions including the U.S., our ability to recommence revenue generating activities with our limited staffing, , and the status of evolving regulatory conditions within the cannabinoid and wellness industries.
Additional information concerning these and other risk factors is contained in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and the Final Prospectus on Form 424B3 filed on June 26, 2026. Any forward-looking statement made by the Company speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as required by law.
