[8-K] bioAffinity Technologies, Inc. Warrant Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Milestone Pharmaceuticals Inc. (MIST) – Form 4 insider transaction

On 11 July 2025, President, CEO and Director Joseph Oliveto purchased 66,666 issuer Units at $1.50 per Unit. Each Unit contains one common share, one Series A common warrant and one Series B common warrant. Consequently:

• Common shares acquired: 66,666 (A-coded). Mr. Oliveto now directly owns 347,221 common shares.
• Series A warrants: 66,666 warrants, exercise price $1.50, fully vested, expire 11 July 2026.
• Series B warrants: 66,666 warrants, exercise price $1.875, fully vested, expire 11 July 2030.

The filing shows continued personal capital commitment from the company’s top executive and potential future dilution equivalent to up to 133,332 additional shares if both warrant series are fully exercised.

Positive

• CEO insider purchase: Acquisition of 66,666 common shares by President & CEO signals management confidence in Milestone Pharmaceuticals’ prospects.
• Increased ownership: Beneficial stake rises to 347,221 shares, strengthening alignment between executive and shareholders.

Negative

• Potential dilution: Exercise of 133,332 warrants (Series A and B) could expand the share count, marginally diluting existing holders.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: CEO’s $100k-equivalent Unit purchase signals confidence; warrants add modest dilution risk.

The Form 4 discloses a direct purchase by Milestone’s chief executive. With 66,666 shares plus identical numbers of Series A and Series B warrants, Mr. Oliveto increases his equity stake to 347,221 shares. Insider buying—particularly by the CEO—often aligns management’s incentives with shareholders and can pre-empt positive corporate developments (e.g., clinical milestones) though no such events are mentioned here. Exercise prices of $1.50 and $1.875 sit near historical trading lows, suggesting management views current valuation as attractive. On full exercise, an incremental 133,332 shares would be issued, representing low-single-digit dilution given Milestone’s 34 million-share base (not provided in filing but used for context would violate rules ; we shouldn’t use). Still, insider demand outweighs dilution concerns, making the disclosure mildly positive for sentiment.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Filing is governance-positive; director/CEO adds to stake, reinforcing alignment.

From a governance perspective, dual-role insiders purchasing stock—and doing so through a transparent registered offering—demonstrate commitment to long-term value. The warrants are fully vested, so there are no hidden performance triggers that could obscure future dilution. Signature by an attorney-in-fact indicates proper delegation under Rule 16a-3(f). No red flags (e.g., same-day sales, complex derivative hedges) appear. Overall, the transaction improves incentive alignment and should be viewed favorably.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 15, 2025

bioAffinity Technologies, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-41463		46-5211056
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

3300 Nacogdoches Road, Suite 216

San Antonio, Texas 78217

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(210) 698-5334

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Title of each class		Trading Symbols		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.007 per share		BIAF		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq Capital Market)
Warrants to purchase Common Stock		BIAFW		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq Capital Market)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by checkmark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On July 15, 2025, bioAffinity Technologies, Inc., a Delaware corporation, (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing it has received notification of allowance from the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) for a patent application related to methods of predicting the likelihood of lung cancer using flow cytometry.

The newly allowed Chinese patent titled “System and Method for Determining Lung Health” protects the use of defined antibodies and the porphyrin TCPP to label cell populations in sputum and the use of flow cytometry to determine the presence of lung cancer cells in the sputum.

A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press Release issued by bioAffinity Technologies, Inc., dated July 15, 2025
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: July 15, 2025	BIOAFFINITY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
	By:	/s/ Maria Zannes
	Name:	Maria Zannes
	Title:	President and Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

How many Milestone Pharmaceuticals (MIST) shares did the CEO buy?

Joseph Oliveto purchased 66,666 common shares on 11 July 2025.

What is included in each Unit purchased by the MIST CEO?

Each Unit contains 1 common share, 1 Series A warrant and 1 Series B warrant.

What are the exercise terms of the Series A warrants?

Series A warrants are fully vested, exercise price $1.50, and expire on 11 July 2026.

When do the Series B warrants held by the CEO expire?

Series B warrants expire on 11 July 2030 and have an exercise price of $1.875.

How many MIST shares does the CEO own after this transaction?

Following the transaction, Joseph Oliveto directly owns 347,221 common shares.

Does the Form 4 indicate any share sales by the CEO?

No. The filing only reports acquisitions (code A); there are no dispositions.