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International Stem Cell completes $25.7M unit sale

ISCO closes the $25.7 million sale of Lifeline Cell Technology, boosting cash and equity but leaving a much smaller, loss‑making continuing operation.

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International Stem Cell Corporation (ISCO) completed the sale of 100% of the membership interests of its wholly owned subsidiary Lifeline Cell Technology, LLC to American Type Culture Collection, Inc. on September 1, 2026 for an adjusted purchase price of $25.688 million, including a fixed cash add‑back and a preliminary working capital adjustment. After estimated transaction costs of $1.027 million and $2.6 million placed in escrow, ISCO received $21.688 million of cash at closing and recorded a current escrow receivable of $2.6 million.

On a pro forma basis as of June 30, 2026, cash and cash equivalents increase to $22.777 million, accumulated deficit is reduced by an estimated after‑tax gain of $21.916 million, and total stockholders’ equity shifts from a deficit of $(4.228) million to positive equity of $17.688 million. Pro forma revenues from continuing operations are significantly lower, at $296,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2026 versus historical revenues of $4.99 million, and the pro forma net loss from continuing operations for that period widens to $1.616 million.

Positive

  • $21.688 million of net cash received plus a $2.6 million escrow receivable materially strengthen liquidity.
  • An estimated after-tax gain of $21.916 million turns stockholders’ equity from a $(4.228) million deficit to $17.688 million of positive equity.

Negative

  • Pro forma revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2026 drop from $4.99 million historically to $296,000 from continuing operations after the sale.
  • The pro forma net loss from continuing operations for the same six‑month period increases to $1.616 million, versus a historical loss of $291,000.
  • For 2025, pro forma revenue falls to $598,000 and the pro forma net loss from continuing operations widens to $3.195 million, compared with a historical loss of $418,000.
Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets Financial
The company completed a significant acquisition or sale of business assets.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Adjusted purchase price $25.688 million Consideration for sale of Lifeline Cell Technology including fixed cash add-back and estimated working capital adjustment
Net cash received at closing $21.688 million Cash proceeds to ISCO after transaction costs, escrow funding, and retained LCT cash
Escrow receivable $2.6 million Current asset comprising working capital and indemnity escrows expected to release within 12 months
Pre-tax gain on sale $22.174 million Estimated pre-tax gain on sale of Lifeline Cell Technology, including escrow holdback
After-tax gain credited to accumulated deficit $21.916 million Estimated gain after tax recognized directly in equity on the pro forma balance sheet
Pro forma equity $17.688 million Total stockholders’ equity as of June 30, 2026, versus a historical deficit of $(4.228) million
Pro forma revenue, six months 2026 $296,000 Revenues from continuing operations after removing Lifeline Cell Technology
Pro forma net loss, six months 2026 $1.616 million Net loss from continuing operations versus historical loss of $291,000
Membership Interest Purchase Agreement regulatory
"entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “MIPA”) with American Type Culture Collection"
A membership interest purchase agreement is a contract used when someone buys an ownership stake in a limited liability company (LLC). It spells out what is being sold, the price, any promises about the business’s condition, and who takes responsibility for debts or legal issues—like a receipt and rulebook for the sale. Investors care because it transfers control, affects future cash flow and liabilities, and can change the value and tax treatment of their investment.
escrow receivable financial
"recognition of an escrow receivable (current asset) of $2,600,000 as follows"
An escrow receivable is an amount a company expects to receive that is currently held by a neutral third party (escrow) until certain conditions are met, like finalizing a sale, meeting contractual obligations, or resolving a dispute. Think of it as money in a locked box with a promise you'll get it once agreed steps are completed; investors watch it because it affects a company’s reported assets and the timing of cash inflows.
Transaction Accounting Adjustments financial
"The pro forma adjustments reflect only Transaction Accounting Adjustments as defined"
discontinued operations financial
"results of LCT, for all periods presented, will be reflected ... as discontinued operations"
Discontinued operations are parts of a company that it has decided to sell or shut down, and no longer plans to run in the future. This matters to investors because it helps them understand which parts of the business are ongoing and which are being phased out, providing a clearer picture of the company’s current performance and future prospects. Think of it like a store closing a department—it no longer contributes to sales or profits.
Transition Services Agreement financial
"entered into a Transition Services Agreement (“TSA”) pursuant to which ISCO will provide certain transition services"
A transition services agreement is a formal arrangement where one company continues to provide essential services—such as IT, human resources, or accounting—to another company after a business deal or change in ownership. It acts like a temporary bridge, ensuring smooth operations during a transition period. For investors, it provides clarity on how long support will last and helps assess potential costs and stability during the change.

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What business did ISCO (symbol ISCO) sell in this 8-K filing?

ISCO sold 100% of the membership interests of its wholly owned subsidiary Lifeline Cell Technology, LLC to American Type Culture Collection, Inc. under a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated July 10, 2026.

How much cash did ISCO receive from the Lifeline Cell Technology sale?

ISCO reports $21.688 million of net cash received at closing, after retaining LCT’s cash, paying $1.027 million of estimated transaction costs, and funding a $2.6 million escrow that is recorded as a current escrow receivable.

What gain does ISCO record from the Lifeline Cell Technology transaction?

The estimated pre-tax gain on sale is $22.174 million, with an estimated income tax of $258,000, yielding an after-tax gain of $21.916 million that is credited directly to accumulated deficit on the pro forma balance sheet.

How does the transaction affect ISCO’s pro forma equity position?

Total stockholders’ equity changes from a historical deficit of $(4.228) million to positive pro forma equity of $17.688 million as of June 30, 2026, primarily due to the after-tax gain recognized from the sale.

What do ISCO’s pro forma continuing operations look like after the sale?

For the six months ended June 30, 2026, pro forma revenues from continuing operations are $296,000 and the pro forma net loss from continuing operations is $1.616 million, compared with historical revenues of $4.99 million and a net loss of $291,000.

Does Lifeline Skin Care remain with ISCO after the transaction?

Yes. ISCO states that its other wholly owned subsidiary, Lifeline Skin Care, Inc., is not part of this transaction and will remain with ISCO, along with ISCO’s therapeutic research and development operations.

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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): September 1, 2026

  

 

 

INTERNATIONAL STEM CELL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware 000-51891 20-4494098

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification Number)

 

9745 Businesspark Ave, San Diego, California 92131

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

(760) 940-6383

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

N/A

(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:

 

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)
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CAR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

None N/A N/A

 

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 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

 

As previously disclosed, on July 10, 2026, International Stem Cell Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company” or “Parent”), International Stem Cell Corporation, a California corporation (“Intermediate” and, together with Parent, “Seller”), Lifeline Cell Technology, LLC, a California limited liability company (“LCT”), and American Type Culture Collection, Inc., a District of Columbia corporation (“Purchaser”), entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”). Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, Seller agreed to sell, assign, transfer, convey and deliver to Purchaser, or its designated affiliate, 100% of the issued and outstanding limited liability company interests of LCT, free and clear of all liens other than restrictions under applicable securities laws, and Purchaser agreed to acquire such interests, in each case on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement (the “Disposition”). Notwithstanding the Company’s determination that stockholder approval was not required for the Disposition, the Company voluntarily submitted the Disposition to stockholders and obtained stockholder approval on July 10, 2026 and filed an information statement on August 4, 2026, disclosing the action by written consent of the stockholders.

 

On September 1, 2026, the Company completed the Disposition.

 

The foregoing summary of the Purchase Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the agreement, which was filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 16, 2026.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(b) Exhibits

 

An unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet of the registrant as of June 30, 2026 giving effect to the transaction as if it had occurred as of that date, and unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of operations of the registrant for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the six months ended June 30, 2026, giving effect to the transaction as if it had occurred on January 1, 2024, are attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

     

Exhibit

Number

 

Description

   
2.1†   Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated July 10, 2026, by and among International Stem Cell Corporation, International Stem Cell Corporation, Lifeline Cell Technology, LLC, a California limited liability company, and American Type Culture Collection, Inc. (incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 16, 2026).
     
99.1   Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information.
     

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  Schedules have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. The Company hereby undertakes to furnish supplemental copies of any of the omitted schedules upon request by the SEC; provided, that the Company may request confidential treatment pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, for any schedules so furnished

 

 

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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.

 

  INTERNATIONAL STEM CELL CORPORATION
     
     
  By: /s/ Russell Kern
    Russell Kern
   

Executive Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer and

Principal Financial Officer

 

Dated: September 8, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

INTERNATIONAL STEM CELL CORPORATION

 

Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

On September 1, 2026, International Stem Cell Corporation (the “Company”) completed the sale of 100% of the membership interests of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lifeline Cell Technology, LLC (“LCT”), to American Type Culture Collection, Inc. (“ATCC”) pursuant to the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “MIPA”) dated July 10, 2026, for an adjusted purchase price of $25,250,000 (base purchase price of $25,000,000 plus a fixed cash add-back of $250,000), subject to a post-closing working capital true-up.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements were derived from the Company’s historical financial statements and are being presented to give effect to the disposition of LCT. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X. The pro forma adjustments are described in the accompanying notes and are based upon information and assumptions available at the time of the filing of this report on Form 8-K.

 

 

Included herein are the following unaudited pro forma financial statements:

 

 

1. Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2026

2. Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations – Six Months Ended June 30, 2026

3. Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2025

4. Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations – Year Ended December 31, 2024

 

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the historical financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 30, 2026 and the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the six months ended June 30, 2026 filed with the SEC on August 13, 2026. The unaudited pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of the financial position or results of operations that would have actually occurred had the disposition occurred on the dates indicated. In addition, these unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements should not be considered to be indicative of the future financial performance and results of operations of the Company.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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INTERNATIONAL STEM CELL CORPORATION

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

As of June 30, 2026

     
   International Stem Cell Corporation Historical   Transaction Accounting Adjustments
(Note 2)
    Pro Forma 
(in thousands)
 
ASSETS
Current assets:                
Cash and cash equivalents  $1,089   $21,688  (a)(e) $22,777 
Escrow receivable, current       2,600  (a)  2,600 
Accounts receivable, net   959    (949) (b)  10 
Inventories   1,685    (1,538) (b)  147 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   186    (15) (b)  171 
Total current assets   3,919    21,786     25,705 
Property, plant and equipment, net   160    (134) (b)  26 
Operating lease right-of-use assets   174    (98) (b)  76 
Intangible assets, net   515    (13) (b)  502 
Inventories, non-current   257    (234) (b)  23 
Deposits and other assets   31    (17) (b)  14 
Total assets  $5,056   $21,290    $26,346 
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Current liabilities:                
Accounts payable  $310   $(191) (b) $119 
Accrued liabilities   968    (576) (b)  392 
Operating lease liabilities, current   199    (117) (b)  82 
Advances – BioTime   250         250 
Income tax payable on gain on sale       258  (d)  258 
Related party note payable   3,257         3,257 
Total current liabilities   4,984    (626)    4,358 
Total liabilities   4,984    (614)    4,370 
Commitments and contingencies             
Temporary equity – Series D redeemable convertible preferred stock   4,300         4,300 
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):                
Non-redeemable convertible preferred stock   5         5 
Common stock   8         8 
Additional paid-in capital   107,153         107,153 
Accumulated deficit   (111,394)   21,916  (d)  (89,478)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)             
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)   (4,228)   21,916  (d)  17,688 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $5,056   $21,290    $26,346 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

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INTERNATIONAL STEM CELL CORPORATION

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Six Months Ended June 30, 2026

     
   International Stem Cell Corporation Historical   Transaction Accounting Adjustments
(Note 2)
    Pro Forma 
(in thousands, except per share and share data)   
              
REVENUES                
Product sales  $4,990   $(4,694) (c) $296 
Other income             
Total revenues   4,990    (4,694)    296 
                 
COSTS AND EXPENSES                
Cost of sales   2,171    (2,100) (c)(f)  71 
Gross profit   2,819    (2,594)    225 
                 
Operating expenses:                
Research and development   311    (147) (c)  164 
General and administrative   2,184    (760) (c)  1,424 
Selling and marketing   549    (362) (c)  187 
Total operating expenses   3,044    (1,269)    1,775 
                 
Loss from operations   (225)   (1,325)    (1,550)
                 
Interest expense   (3)        (3)
Interest expense – related party   (66)        (66)
Other income (expense), net   3         3 
Net loss before income taxes   (291)   (1,325)    (1,616)
Income tax expense             
Net loss from continuing operations  $(291)  $(1,325)   $(1,616)
                 
Net loss per share:                
Basic and diluted  $(0.04)        $(0.20)
                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:                
Basic and diluted   8,004,389          8,004,389 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

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INTERNATIONAL STEM CELL CORPORATION

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Year Ended December 31, 2025

     
   International Stem Cell Corporation Historical   Transaction Accounting Adjustments
(Note 2)
    Pro Forma 
(in thousands, except per share and share data)
 
REVENUES
Product sales  $9,100   $(8,502) (c) $598 
Total revenues   9,100    (8,502)    598 
                 
COSTS AND EXPENSES                
Cost of sales   4,033    (3,844) (c)(f)  189 
Gross profit   5,067    (4,658)    409 
                 
Operating expenses:                
Research and development   684    (289) (c)  395 
General and administrative   3,532    (868) (c)  2,664 
Selling and marketing   1,118    (724) (c)  394 
Total operating expenses   5,334    (1,881)    3,453 
                 
Loss from operations   (267)   (2,777)    (3,044)
                 
Interest expense   (8)        (8)
Interest expense – related party   (143)        (143)
Net loss before income taxes   (418)   (2,777)    (3,195)
Income tax expense             
Net loss from continuing operations  $(418)  $(2,777)   $(3,195)
                 
Net loss per share:                
Basic and diluted  $(0.05)        $(0.40)
                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:                
Basic and diluted   8,004,389          8,004,389 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

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INTERNATIONAL STEM CELL CORPORATION

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Year Ended December 31, 2024

 

     
   International Stem Cell Corporation Historical   Transaction Accounting Adjustments
(Note 2)
    Pro Forma 
(in thousands, except per share and share data)
 
REVENUES
Product sales  $9,085   $(8,290) (c) $795 
Total revenues   9,085    (8,290)    795 
                 
COSTS AND EXPENSES                
Cost of sales   3,764    (3,450) (c)(f)  314 
Gross profit   5,321    (4,840)    481 
                 
Operating expenses:                
Research and development   657    (283) (c)  374 
General and administrative   3,516    (855) (c)  2,661 
Selling and marketing   1,216    (712) (c)  504 
Total operating expenses   5,389    (1,850)    3,539 
                 
Loss from operations   (68)   (2,990)    (3,058)
                 
Interest expense   (12)        (12)
Interest expense – related party   (133)        (133)
Other income (expense), net   4         4 
Net loss before income taxes   (209)   (2,990)    (3,199)
Income tax expense             
Net loss from continuing operations  $(209)  $(2,990)   $(3,199)
                 
Net loss per share:                
Basic and diluted  $(0.03)        $(0.40)
                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:                
Basic and diluted   8,004,389          8,004,389 

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Note 1 – Description of Transaction and Basis of Presentation

 

On July 10, 2026, International Stem Cell Corporation (“ISCO” or the “Company”) entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “MIPA”) with American Type Culture Collection, Inc. (“ATCC”), providing for the sale of 100% of the membership interests of its wholly-owned subsidiary Lifeline Cell Technology, LLC (“LCT”). The purchase price is $25,000,000, subject to adjustment based on estimated net working capital, estimated closing date cash and estimated closing date indebtedness. The cash consideration payable to ISCO at closing will equal the purchase price, less the escrow amount required to be deposited with the escrow agent. The escrow amount consists of a $100,000 adjustment escrow amount and a $2,500,000 indemnity escrow amount. The transaction closed on September 1, 2026. ISCO’s other wholly-owned subsidiary, Lifeline Skin Care, Inc. (“LSC”), is not part of this transaction.

 

After the close of the transaction, the historical financial results of LCT, for all periods presented, will be reflected in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements as discontinued operations in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP).

 

The MIPA contains customary representations and warranties by ISCO, LCT and ATCC. In addition, the MIPA contains customary covenants, including covenants requiring ISCO and LCT to use commercially reasonable efforts to conduct the business in the ordinary course, preserve the business organization and preserve material relationships, subject to specified exceptions. The MIPA also contains customary restrictive covenants, restricting ISCO and LCT from taking certain actions during the pre-closing period without ATCC’s consent. ISCO is also subject to a non-solicitation covenant prohibiting solicitation of competing strategic transactions during the period from signing until closing or termination of the MIPA, subject to limited exceptions.

 

The MIPA includes restrictive covenants applicable for five years after closing, including covenants prohibiting ISCO and its affiliates from soliciting specified business employees or consultants, interfering with specified business relationships of LCT, and engaging in LCT’s business within the applicable geographic area, subject to a customary passive investment exception. The MIPA also includes mutual non-disparagement provisions subject to customary exceptions.

 

The obligations of the parties to consummate the transaction are subject to customary mutual closing conditions, including the absence of any governmental order prohibiting the transaction and the absence of any governmental litigation challenging the transaction. The agreement contains customary indemnification obligations.

 

ISCO’s other wholly-owned subsidiary, Lifeline Skin Care, Inc. (“LSC”), is not part of this transaction and will remain with ISCO following the closing, along with ISCO’s therapeutic research and development operations.

 

 

 

 

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Basis of Presentation

 

The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X and give effect to the disposition of LCT as described in Note 1. The pro forma adjustments reflect only Transaction Accounting Adjustments as defined in Rule 11-02(a)(6)(i) of Regulation S-X. No Autonomous Entity Adjustments are applicable, and Management’s Adjustments have not been presented.

 

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet is presented as of June 30, 2026 as if the Transaction had been consummated on that date. The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, are presented as if the Transaction had been consummated on January 1, 2024, the beginning of the earliest annual period presented.

 

Two annual periods (FY2025 and FY2024) are presented pursuant to the Smaller Reporting Company accommodation under CFR Rule 11-02(c)(2)(ii).

 

The pro forma financial statements are based upon available information and assumptions that management believes to be reasonable. They are not necessarily indicative of the financial position or results of operations that would have occurred had the Transaction been consummated on the dates indicated, nor are they indicative of ISCO’s future financial performance.

 

Note 2 – Transaction Accounting Adjustments

 

The following describes each Transaction Accounting Adjustment reflected in Column B of the financial statements. All adjustments are directly attributable to the Transaction and are factually supportable.

 

(a) Purchase Price, Cash Proceeds and Escrow Receivable

 

Reflects (i) receipt of net cash proceeds of $21,688,000 at closing and (ii) recognition of an escrow receivable (current asset) of $2,600,000 as follows (in thousands):

 

Gross purchase price  $25,000 
Fixed cash add-back    250 
Estimated Working Capital Adjustment   438 
Adjusted purchase price   25,688 
Less: LCT actual cash holdings retained by ISCO   (373)
Less: Estimated Transaction Costs (Note 2(e) and Note 5)   (1,027)
Less: total escrow withheld at closing   (2,600)
Net cash received at closing  $21,688 

 

The escrow of $2,600,000 is classified as a current asset (escrow receivable) and comprises three tranches: (i) $100,000 working capital holdback released approximately 90 days post-closing (subject to working capital true-up – see Note 4); (ii) $1,500,000 indemnification holdback released approximately 6 months post-closing; and (iii) $1,000,000 indemnification holdback released approximately 9 months post-closing. Tranches (ii) and (iii) are subject to indemnification claims. All three tranches are classified as current given expected release within 12 months of the balance sheet date.

 

 

 

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(b) Removal of LCT Historical Assets and Liabilities

 

Reflects the elimination of LCT’s assets and liabilities from the pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2026. LCT’s net assets on a post-intercompany basis are $2,487,000, as follows (in thousands):

 

LCT assets transferred to ATCC at closing  $2,998 
LCT cash not transferred to ATCC at closing (Note 2(a))   373 
Less: LCT liabilities assumed by ATCC   (884)
Net book value of LCT   $2,487 

 

The intercompany receivable of $9,445,000 owed by ISCO parent to LCT is eliminated in ISCO’s consolidated financial statements was forgiven on LCT’s standalone books on August 31, 2026 (the day before the closing), with no impact on ISCO’s consolidated balance sheet. See also Note 8.

 

(c) Removal of Historical Operations

 

Reflects the elimination of LCT’s historical revenues, cost of sales, and operating expenses (research and development, general and administrative, and selling and marketing) for each period presented. These eliminations are based on LCT’s standalone financial statements derived from ISCO’s internal segment reporting.

 

LCT had no debt obligations; accordingly, no adjustment is made to interest expense or interest expense — related party, both of which remain with ISCO parent. Certain corporate overhead and shared service costs historically allocated to LCT have not been removed from the pro forma statements of operations because they are expected to continue to be incurred by ISCO following the disposition. See Note 2(f) and Note 6.

 

 

(d) After-Tax Gain on Sale and Tax Effect

 

The estimated pre-tax gain on sale of LCT of $22,174,000 (which consists of the pre-tax gain of $19,574,000 plus the $2,600,000 escrow holdback) is excluded from the pro forma statements of operations as a nonrecurring item directly attributable to the Transaction. The escrow payment is treated as an adjustment to the purchase price for tax purposes. The after-tax gain of $19,316,000 plus the escrow of $2,600,000 are credited directly to accumulated deficit on the pro forma balance sheet. An estimated income tax payable of $258,000 is recognized as a current liability on the pro forma balance sheet. The gain is calculated as follows (in thousands):

 

Adjusted purchase price (Note 2(a))  $25,688 
Less: Estimated Transaction Costs   (1,027)
Net proceeds   24,661 
Less: net book value of LCT transferred   (2,487)
Pre-tax gain on sale  $22,174 
Less: estimated income tax (see Note 3)   (258)
Estimated after-tax gain – credited to accumulated deficit  $21,916 
Less: escrow holdback   (2,600)
Estimated after-tax gain – excluding escrow holdback  $19,316 

 

For further detail on the tax rate assumptions, see Note 3.

 

 

 

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(e) Estimated Transaction Costs

 

Estimated Transaction costs of $1,027,000 directly attributable to the Transaction are nonrecurring and are excluded from the pro forma statements of operations. These costs are reflected solely as a reduction of net cash proceeds on the pro forma balance sheet. See Note 5 for further detail.

 

(f) Stranded and Shared Costs

 

Certain corporate overhead and shared service costs that were historically allocated to LCT consisted of only those that related directly to production and overhead allocations and these have been removed from the pro forma statements of operations through the adjustment already reflected. Other costs including portions of general and administrative expenses related to public company infrastructure, executive management, finance, legal, related party note interest as well as human resource activities – supported both LCT and ISCO’s continuing operations and are expected to continue to be incurred by ISCO following the disposition and were never allocated. See Note 6 for further detail.

 

Note 3 – Tax Rate Assumptions

 

The total statutory rate is comprised of the federal statutory rate of 21% plus California franchise tax rate of 8.84% plus Arizona income tax of 4.9% plus Maryland income tax of 8.25%.

 

The Transaction is structured as a membership interest sale, which is treated as an asset sale for income tax purposes.

 

The effective tax rate of 1.164% was calculated as the tax on the gain with reference to the pre-tax book gain on sale of LCT of $22,174,000 (see Note 2(d)).  The effective tax rate and calculated tax liability differs from the statutory tax rate as a result of the following items:

(i) After considering IRC 382 & 383 limitations, there were approximately $16,000,000 in net operating losses and $192,000 of R&D credits available to offset a portion of the taxable gain from the transaction. For state purposes, there was approximately $126,000 of California R&D tax credits available for utilization.

(ii) For the 2026 tax year, California suspended the use of California net operating losses.

(iii) The effect of state apportionment resulted in a reduction from the statutory state tax rates.

 

Note 4 – Working Capital Adjustment

 

The MIPA provides for a post-closing working capital true-up. Based on the preliminary closing balance sheet, the working capital adjustment is estimated at $438,000, which has been included in the net proceeds calculation. A working capital escrow holdback of $100,000 has been established and will be released within 30 days following the determination of the closing working capital, which is expected to occur approximately 90 days after the closing date. The pro forma financial statements reflect a $438,000 working capital adjustment which is reflected in the cash line on the pro-forma balance sheet (see Note 2(a)). This will be modified, if necessary, when the closing balance sheet is prepared. The actual working capital adjustment may increase or decrease the gain on sale and the net cash received.

 

 

 

 

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Note 5 – Estimated Transaction Costs

 

Transaction costs directly attributable to the Transaction total $1,027,000 and are comprised of the following (in thousands):

 

Estimated Legal fees  $550 
Estimated Accounting fees   187 
Estimated Other   290 
Total transaction costs  $1,027 

 

These costs are nonrecurring and are excluded from the pro forma statements of operations. They are reflected as a reduction of net cash proceeds on the pro forma balance sheet only.

 

Note 6 – Stranded and Shared Costs

 

Certain costs of ISCO that were historically allocated to LCT will continue to be incurred following the disposition. These stranded costs relate only to labor overhead allocation for production purposes for employees not directly employed by LCT. Costs that were never allocated include the corporate overhead expenses related to ISCO’s public company obligations (SEC reporting, audit fees, legal fees, directors’ and officers’ insurance), executive management, finance and accounting, human resource activities and information technology infrastructure that supported both LCT and ISCO’s continuing therapeutic research and development and LSC operations.

 

These costs are not considered stranded costs as they were never allocated and therefore have not been removed from the pro forma statements of operations because they represent ongoing costs of ISCO’s continuing operations and will not be eliminated as a result of the Transaction.

 

Note 7 – Transition Services Agreement

 

The Company and ATCC have entered into a Transition Services Agreement (“TSA”) pursuant to which ISCO will provide certain transition services to ATCC for a defined period following the closing of the Transaction. No TSA income has been reflected in the pro forma statements of operations as management has determined that any fees payable under the TSA are not material to ISCO’s continuing operations and do not represent a component of ISCO’s ongoing business.

 

Note 8 – Intercompany Transactions

 

As of June 30, 2026, ISCO parent had an intercompany payable to LCT of $9,445,000, representing amounts advanced to ISCO parent by LCT in the ordinary course of business. This intercompany balance is eliminated in ISCO’s consolidated financial statements and therefore does not appear on the historical consolidated balance sheet.

 

Pursuant to the MIPA, this intercompany receivable was forgiven and eliminated on LCT’s standalone books on August 31, 2026 (the day before closing). This forgiveness had no impact on ISCO’s consolidated financial statements, as the receivable and payable are eliminated in consolidation. The forgiveness entry was a necessary pre-closing step to ensure LCT’s net assets transferred to ATCC reflect only third-party assets and liabilities.

 

 

 

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