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Daré Bioscience (NASDAQ: DARE) closes 20,000-unit Regulation A sale

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Daré Bioscience, Inc. completed a closing of its Regulation A offering, selling 20,000 Investor Units at an offering price of $5.00 per unit. Each Investor Unit consists of one share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and two Investor Warrants, each warrant exercisable for one share of common stock, for a total of up to 40,000 common shares underlying the warrants. The units were issued under an offering statement on Form 1-A that was most recently qualified by the SEC on April 1, 2026, together with an offering circular dated January 6, 2026 and an offering circular supplement dated March 26, 2026.

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Item 3.02 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities Securities
The company sold equity securities in a private placement or other unregistered transaction.
Maximum Regulation A units 4,854,000 units Total Investor Units authorized in the Regulation A offering
Investor Units sold in closing 20,000 units Units issued on completion of the reported closing
Preferred shares issued 20,000 shares Series A Convertible Preferred Stock included in 20,000 units
Warrants issued 40,000 warrants Investor Warrants to purchase up to 40,000 common shares
Unit offering price $5.00 per unit Offering price for each Investor Unit
Form 1-A qualification date April 1, 2026 Most recent SEC qualification of the offering statement
Regulation A offering regulatory
"completed a closing of our previously announced Regulation A offering of up to 4,854,000 units"
A Regulation A offering is a way for smaller companies to sell shares to the public without going through a full, traditional stock market listing. Think of it as a scaled-down public sale that gives everyday investors earlier access to private companies while generally requiring less paperwork and oversight than a full IPO—so it can offer growth opportunities but also carries higher risk and potentially less disclosure than fully regulated public stocks.
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock financial
"each consisting of one share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series A Preferred Stock”)"
Series A convertible preferred stock is a class of shares sold in an early funding round that gives investors a mix of protection and upside: it pays a priority claim over common shares if the company is sold or closes, but can be converted into ordinary shares to share in future growth. Think of it like a hybrid between a safer stake and a ticket to ownership; it matters to investors because it affects who controls the company, how future gains are split, and how much their investment is protected from downside.
warrants financial
"and two warrants, each to purchase one share of our common stock"
Warrants are special documents that give you the right to buy a company's stock at a set price before a certain date. They are often used as a way for companies to attract investors or raise money, and their value can increase if the company's stock price goes up.
offering statement on Form 1-A regulatory
"pursuant to our offering statement on Form 1-A (File No. 024-12688), as amended"
offering circular supplement regulatory
"the offering circular dated January 6, 2026, and the offering circular supplement dated March 26, 2026"
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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): April 17, 2026
DARÉ BIOSCIENCE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware 001-36395 20-4139823
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 (Commission
File Number)
 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
3655 Nobel Drive, Suite 260
San Diego, CA 92122
(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (858926-7655
 
Not Applicable
(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)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stockDARENasdaq Capital Market
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).
Emerging growth company  ¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark 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 3.02Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.
On April 17, 2026, Daré Bioscience, Inc. (“Daré” “we,” “us,” or “our”) completed a closing of our previously announced Regulation A offering of up to 4,854,000 units (each, an “Investor Unit” and collectively the “Investor Units”), each consisting of one share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series A Preferred Stock”) and two warrants, each to purchase one share of our common stock (“Investor Warrants”), with each Investor Unit being offered at an offering price of $5.00 (the “Offering”). In connection therewith, we issued an aggregate of 20,000 Investor Units consisting of 20,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock and Investor Warrants to purchase up to 40,000 shares of our common stock.
The offering of the Investor Units is being conducted pursuant to our offering statement on Form 1-A (File No. 024-12688), as amended, which was most recently qualified by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 1, 2026, and the offering circular dated January 6, 2026, and the offering circular supplement dated March 26, 2026, which form a part thereof. Additional information regarding the Offering and the terms of conversion and exercise of the Series A Preferred Stock and Investor warrants was previously reported in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 29, 2026, and is incorporated herein by reference.




SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
  
DARÉ BIOSCIENCE, INC.
 
Dated: April 20, 2026  By: /s/ Sabrina Martucci Johnson
  Name: Sabrina Martucci Johnson
  Title: President and Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did Daré Bioscience (DARE) announce in this Form 8-K?

Daré Bioscience reported completing a closing of its Regulation A offering, selling 20,000 Investor Units at $5.00 each. The units include preferred stock and warrants and were issued under a previously qualified Form 1-A offering statement.

How many units did Daré Bioscience (DARE) sell in the Regulation A closing?

Daré Bioscience sold 20,000 Investor Units in this closing. Each unit contains one share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and two warrants, giving investors additional potential exposure to Daré’s common stock through future warrant exercises.

What securities are included in Daré Bioscience (DARE) Investor Units?

Each Investor Unit includes one share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and two Investor Warrants. Each warrant allows the holder to purchase one share of Daré’s common stock, so 20,000 units carry warrants exercisable for up to 40,000 common shares.

What was the offering price for Daré Bioscience (DARE) Investor Units?

The Investor Units were offered at an offering price of $5.00 per unit. This fixed price applies to each unit, which bundles one preferred share and two common stock purchase warrants into a single investment package for Regulation A investors.

What is the maximum size of Daré Bioscience (DARE) Regulation A offering?

The Regulation A offering covers up to 4,854,000 Investor Units. The reported closing relates to 20,000 units, representing only a portion of the total units that may be offered under the qualified Form 1-A offering statement and related offering circulars.

Under what regulatory framework was Daré Bioscience (DARE) offering qualified?

The offering was qualified under Regulation A through an offering statement on Form 1-A, most recently qualified by the SEC on April 1, 2026. An offering circular dated January 6, 2026 and an offering circular supplement dated March 26, 2026 provide detailed terms.

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