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Genting-led group extends loans, gains discounted warrants in Celularity filing

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Genting-affiliated entities and chairman Lim Kok Thay have increased and reorganised their economic stake in Celularity (CUSIP 151190204) via Amendment No. 6 to their Schedule 13D. Dragasac now holds 6.34 m Class A shares (23.8%). Resorts World Inc. Pte. Ltd. (RWI) holds no shares today but can acquire 4.10 m shares (13.3%) through warrants. Genting Berhad, which controls Dragasac and 50 % of RWI, may be deemed to own 10.44 m shares (33.9%). Including existing shares and newly issued warrants, Mr. Lim could control up to 14.14 m shares, equal to 41 % of the post-exercise base of 34.45 m shares.

Key transaction terms: (i) Extension of three secured loans (combined face value US$27 m minus OID) to 15 Feb 2026 under a 12 Feb 2025 binding term sheet; (ii) repricing of RWI’s existing 1.95 m warrants to US$2.844 (10 % discount to 24 Jul 2025 close) and issuance of a new 500 k warrant on identical terms; (iii) issuance of a US$6.812 m promissory note to Mr. Lim at 2 % interest, maturing 21 Mar 2026, coupled with a 3.70 m warrant at US$2.528 (20 % discount) exercisable for five years after CFIUS clearance (if required); (iv) a portion of Lim Note proceeds will retire the loan from C.V. Starr. No other material contracts were disclosed. The filing confirms no criminal or civil findings against the reporting persons in the past five years.

Positive

  • Loan maturities extended to 15 Feb 2026, reducing near-term refinancing pressure.
  • Low-cost Lim Note (2 % coupon) introduces fresh liquidity.
  • Structured insider support signals continued backing from Genting group.

Negative

  • Issuance and repricing of 4.6 m warrants at discounts create meaningful dilution risk.
  • Potential 41 % control by single insider heightens governance and minority-holder concerns.
  • Dependence on related-party financing may limit strategic flexibility and invite regulatory scrutiny, including CFIUS.

Insights

TL;DR: Genting group extends loans, receives lower-priced warrants, raising potential stake to 41 %; near-term liquidity improves but dilution risk rises.

The amendment provides Celularity with cost-effective capital: loan maturities move to Q1-26 and the new Lim Note carries a modest 2 % coupon, easing short-term cash pressure. Yet the consideration is highly dilutive: 4.6 m new warrants at a 10-20 % discount could raise the fully diluted share count by ~17 %. Should Genting exercise in full, insiders would control >40 % of equity, limiting float and potentially pressuring governance. Because liquidity relief offsets dilution, I view the net market impact as neutral.

TL;DR: Repricing and new insider warrants deepen control concentration, raising minority-shareholder and CFIUS governance concerns.

Control now rests with a single Malaysian-based chairman who, through layered entities, could command 41 % of votes. The warrants’ 10-20 % discounts transfer value from existing holders, while loan extensions embed continued dependence on a related party lender. Any CFIUS delays could cloud capital-planning visibility. These factors tilt risk toward minority investors; therefore I assign a negative governance impact.






If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).






SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11) is based on 26,653,298 Common Shares outstanding as of July 25, 2025, based on information provided by the Issuer.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
1. Shared voting and dispositive power and the aggregate amount beneficially owned by the Reporting Person includes 4,100,000 Common Shares that the Reporting Person has the right to acquire upon exercise of warrants. 2. Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11) is based on the sum of (i) 26,653,298 Common Shares outstanding as of July 25, 2025, based on information provided by the Issuer, plus (ii) 4,100,000 Common Shares issuable to the Reporting Person upon exercise of warrants, with (ii) having been added to the Common Shares outstanding in accordance with Rule 13d-3(d)(1)(i) under the Act.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
1. Shared voting and dispositive power and the aggregate amount beneficially owned by the Reporting Person includes 4,100,000 Common Shares that RWI has the right to acquire upon exercise of warrants. 2. Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11) is based on the sum of (i) 26,653,298 Common Shares outstanding as of July 25, 2025, based on information provided by the Issuer, plus (ii) 4,100,000 Common Shares issuable to RWI upon exercise of warrants, with (ii) having been added to the Common Shares outstanding in accordance with Rule 13d-3(d)(1)(i) under the Act.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
1. Sole voting and dispositive power includes 3,700,000 Common Shares that the Reporting Person has the right to acquire upon exercise of a warrant, assuming the Reporting Person receives clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS"), if such clearance is required to exercise this warrant. 2. Shared voting and dispositive power includes 4,100,000 Common Shares that RWI has the right to acquire upon exercise of warrants. 3. Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11) is based on the sum of (i) 26,653,298 Common Shares outstanding as of July 25, 2025, based on information provided by the Issuer, (ii) 3,700,000 Common Shares issuable to the Reporting Person upon exercise of a warrant, and (iii) 4,100,000 Common Shares issuable to RWI upon exercise of warrants, each of (ii) and (iii) having been added to the Common Shares outstanding in accordance with Rule 13d-3(d)(1)(i) under the Act.


SCHEDULE 13D


Dragasac Limited
Signature:/s/ Tan Kong Han
Name/Title:Tan Kong Han / Director
Date:07/28/2025
Resorts World Inc Pte. Ltd.
Signature:/s/ Hiu Woon Yau
Name/Title:Hiu Woon Yau / Director
Date:07/28/2025
Genting Berhad
Signature:/s/ Loh Bee Hong, Elaine
Name/Title:Loh Bee Hong, Elaine / Company Secretary
Date:07/28/2025
Lim Kok Thay
Signature:/s/ Lim Kok Thay
Name/Title:Lim Kok Thay
Date:07/28/2025

FAQ

How much of Celularity (CELUW) could Lim Kok Thay control after the new warrants?

Including existing shares and warrants, Mr. Lim may beneficially own up to 14.14 m shares, or 41 % of the company.

What are the new warrant exercise prices disclosed in the Schedule 13D/A?

RWI warrants were repriced to US$2.844; a new 500 k RWI warrant shares that price. Lim’s warrant is set at US$2.528.

When were Celularity’s insider loans extended to mature?

The three Genting-backed loans now mature on 15 February 2026 under the 12 Feb 2025 term sheet.

What is the coupon and size of the Lim Note issued on 21 Jul 2025?

The promissory note is US$6.812 m principal bearing 2 % annual interest and matures 21 Mar 2026.

Will proceeds from the Lim Note repay other debt?

Yes. A portion will fully settle the C.V. Starr loan dated 17 Mar 2023.
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