Vascular Biogenics Ltd. Stock Price, News & Analysis

Vascular Biogenics Ltd. (Nasdaq: VBLT), commonly known as VBL Therapeutics, is a leading biotechnology company headquartered at 6 Yonatan Netanyahu Street, Yehud, Center District, Israel. The company is dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative therapies for treating cancer and immune-inflammatory diseases. Its mission is to transform the standard of care in oncology through precision medicines.

Recently, VBL Therapeutics has made significant strides in its corporate journey. On August 14, 2023, the company announced its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2023, and provided updates on its ongoing merger with Notable Labs, Inc. This merger is seen as a pivotal move, aiming to combine VBL's cutting-edge technologies with Notable's Predictive Precision Medicines Platform. The merger is anticipated to create a robust entity focused on developing a pipeline of clinical-stage precision medicines.

On September 6, 2023, the company's registration statement on Form S-4 was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking a critical milestone towards completing the merger. Following the approval from VBL’s shareholders at the annual and special meeting held on October 12, 2023, the merger is expected to close around October 16, 2023. Post-merger, VBL will be renamed 'Notable Labs, Ltd.' and will trade under the new symbol 'NTBL' on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

The merger with Notable Labs is expected to leverage Notable's technology to enhance VBL’s existing pipeline, offering a promising future for patients and shareholders alike. The combined organization aims to advance precision medicines that could significantly improve patient outcomes in oncology.