SciSparc to Acquire Treasury of Patents for Innovative Medical Endoscopy Systems
Rhea-AI Summary
SciSparc (Nasdaq: SPRC) signed a binding term sheet to acquire a treasury of patents, trademarks and know‑how for innovative endoscopic systems and medical cameras, principally the MUSE™ transoral fundoplication system from Xylo Technologies.
Under the term sheet SciSparc will issue upon closing ordinary shares representing 19.99% of issued and outstanding capital (or pre‑funded warrants in lieu). SciSparc plans to pursue exclusive regional distributor partnerships to commercialize MUSE™ across North America, Europe and Latin America. A May 2025 market report values the global GERD device market at $2.5B in 2024, projected to $3.03B by 2030 (CAGR 3.24% 2025–2030).
Positive
- Acquires complete MUSE™ patent and IP portfolio
- Aims to replicate proven $3M upfront licensing model
- Targets commercialization in North America, Europe, Latin America
Negative
- Issuance will represent up to 19.99% of share capital
- Transaction subject to negotiation and signing of definitive agreements
- Consideration may be equity or pre‑funded warrants, not cash
News Market Reaction – SPRC
On the day this news was published, SPRC declined 9.02%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +25.9% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -23.7% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 22 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $392K from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $4M at that time. Trading volume was exceptionally heavy at 1622.1x the daily average, suggesting significant selling pressure.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
While SPRC was down 12.5%, biotech peers in scanners were mixed: ENVB up 4.78% and REVB down 5.05%. Broader sector context shows some declines (e.g., UBX down 29.14%), but moves are not uniformly aligned, suggesting stock-specific dynamics around SPRC’s acquisition news.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 02 | Acquisition term sheet | Positive | -4.9% | Non-binding term sheet to buy majority stake in quantum bio data company. |
| Dec 01 | GERD device acquisition | Positive | -16.4% | Plan to enter GERD device market via IP acquisition and distributor model. |
| Nov 26 | MUSE IP acquisition | Positive | -9.0% | Binding term sheet for MUSE™ endoscopy IP and global distribution strategy. |
| Nov 20 | Patent collaboration | Positive | -4.5% | Israeli patent filing with Clearmind for novel neuroplastogen depression therapy. |
| Oct 24 | TSXV acquisition close | Positive | +1.0% | Closing TSXV transaction transferring clinical portfolio into Neurothera Labs. |
Recent news, including acquisitions and partnerships, has often been followed by negative 24h price reactions, indicating a pattern of selling into announcements.
Over the last few months, SciSparc has focused on acquisitions and portfolio reshaping. On Oct 24, 2025, it closed the TSXV transaction transferring its clinical portfolio and received shares, warrants and contingent rights, with a modest 1.01% gain. Subsequent IP and acquisition-related releases on Nov 20, Nov 26 and early December were followed by declines between 4.47% and 16.36%. Today’s MUSE™ IP acquisition term sheet continues this acquisitive strategy within a new GERD device market focus.
Regulatory & Risk Context
SciSparc has an active Form F-3/A shelf dated 2025-07-22, expiring 2028-07-22, with at least 1 recorded usage via a 424B3 prospectus on 2025-11-04. The MUSE™ IP acquisition consideration of 19.99% of share capital (or pre-funded warrants) represents a meaningful equity issuance on top of this existing capital markets framework.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock moved -9.0% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite strategic IP expansion fits prior patterns where SciSparc’s acquisitions and partnerships were often followed by selling pressure. This deal involves issuing securities representing 19.99% of share capital (or pre-funded warrants), which adds a clear dilution element. Combined with the company’s active Form F-3/A shelf and a stock already trading well below its 200-day MA, concerns around future capital needs and integration risks could have amplified downside moves.
Key Terms
endoscopic systems medical
transoral fundoplication medical
gastroesophageal reflux disease medical
GERD medical
pre-funded warrants financial
compound annual growth rate financial
CAGR financial
U.S. Securities Act regulatory
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq: SPRC) (“Company” or “SciSparc”), a company engaged in clinical-stage pharmaceutical developments through its majority-owned subsidiary NeuroThera Labs Inc., today announced the signing of a binding term sheet to acquire a treasury of patents, trademarks and intellectual property rights for innovative endoscopic systems and medical cameras, including the MUSE™ system, from Xylo Technologies Ltd. ("Xylo”).
The MUSE™ system is a single-use, innovative endoscopic device designed for transoral fundoplication, a minimally invasive procedure to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (“GERD”).
Building on Xylo 's successful commercialization in Greater China through licensing and distribution agreement with a Shanghai-based medical instruments company in 2019, of which Xylo received
Under the terms of the binding term sheet, SciSparc will acquire the complete portfolio of patents, trademarks, know-how, and related intellectual property rights, mainly associated with the MUSE™ system, from Xylo. Subject to negotiating and signing definitive agreements for the acquisition, in consideration for these acquired assets, SciSparc shall issue to Xylo, upon the closing of definitive agreements (the “Closing”), an amount of ordinary shares of the Company, which shall represent as of the Closing date,
According to a May 2025 market research report by MarkNtel Advisors, the global GERD device market was valued at approximately
This press release does not constitute an offer of securities for sale in the United States. The securities referred to herein have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”), and such securities may not be offered or sold within the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S. Securities Act.
About SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq: SPRC):
The Company, through its majority-owned subsidiary NeuroThera Labs Inc., engages in clinical-stage pharmaceutical developments. SciSparc’s focus is on creating and enhancing a portfolio of technologies and assets based on cannabinoid pharmaceuticals. With this focus, the Company, together with its majority-owned subsidiary NeuroThera Labs Inc., are currently engaged in the following drug development programs based on THC and/or non-psychoactive CBD: SCI-110 for the treatment of Tourette syndrome, for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and agitation; and SCI- 210 for the treatment of ASD and status epilepticus. The Company, through NeuroThera Labs Inc., also owns a controlling interest in a subsidiary whose business focuses on the sale of hemp seed oil-based products on the Amazon.com Marketplace.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. For example, SciSparc uses forward-looking statements when it discusses: the expected acquisition of a portfolio of patents, trademarks and intellectual property rights for innovative endoscopic systems and medical cameras, including the MUSE TM system from Xylo; the consideration for the acquired assets to be paid to Xylo at Closing; the Company’s plans to replicate Xylo’s licensing and distribution model from Greater China to other territories, such as North America, Europe and Latin America; the Company’s plans to pursue exclusive partnerships with leading regional distributors to accelerate commercialization and unlock substantial revenue streams; and the expected value and growth of the global GERD device market. The acquisition of the intellectual property assets described in this press release is subject to the Company and Xylo negotiating and agreeing definitive agreements. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on SciSparc's current expectations, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties and actual results, performance or achievements of SciSparc could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this press release. The forward-looking statements contained or implied in this press release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in SciSparc's Annual Report on Form 20-F, as amended, filed with the SEC on April 24, 2025, and in subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as otherwise required by law, SciSparc disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.
Investor Contact:
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