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Regencell (Nasdaq: RGC) prices $20M registered direct offering

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Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited has entered a definitive agreement for a registered direct offering of 985,222 ordinary shares at $20.30 per share. The company expects aggregate gross proceeds of about $20.0 million from this primary share sale.

The offering is led by a new fundamental institutional investor committing $19 million, with additional participation from Univest Securities, LLC, which acts as sole placement agent. The transaction is expected to close on or about May 20, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

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Regencell raises $20M through a registered direct share sale.

Regencell Bioscience is issuing 985,222 new ordinary shares at $20.30 each in a registered direct offering, targeting gross proceeds of about $20.0 million. This is a primary capital raise under an effective shelf registration on Form F-3.

The deal is anchored by a new fundamental institutional investor committing $19 million, with Univest Securities, LLC as sole placement agent. Actual impact depends on how the company ultimately deploys the capital and any effects of additional shares on existing holders.

Shares offered 985,222 shares Ordinary shares in registered direct offering
Offering price $20.30 per share Purchase price for each ordinary share
Gross proceeds $20.0 million Expected aggregate gross proceeds to the company
Lead investor commitment $19 million Investment from new fundamental institutional investor
Shelf registration form Form F-3 File No. 333-294722 for this offering
Par value $0.00001 per share Par value of each ordinary share
Expected closing date On or about May 20, 2026 Planned closing for the offering
registered direct offering financial
"at a purchase price of $20.30 per Ordinary Share in a registered direct offering"
A registered direct offering is a way for a company to sell new shares of its stock directly to select investors with regulatory approval. This method allows the company to raise funds quickly and efficiently without needing a public auction, similar to offering exclusive access to a limited number of buyers. For investors, it often provides an opportunity to purchase shares at a favorable price, while giving the company immediate access to capital.
shelf registration statement regulatory
"The offering is being made pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form F-3"
A shelf registration statement is a document a company files with regulators that allows it to sell shares or bonds quickly when it’s a good time to raise money. It’s like having a pre-approved plan ready so the company can act fast without going through lengthy paperwork each time they want to sell, making fundraising more flexible.
Form F-3 regulatory
"shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-294722)"
Form F-3 is a U.S. securities filing that lets eligible foreign companies pre-register and then quickly sell shares or other securities to raise money, because they already meet ongoing reporting and size tests. For investors it signals that the company is up-to-date with regulatory disclosure and has an efficient way to issue new securities — similar to a pre-approved credit line — which can mean faster capital raises but also potential dilution of existing holdings.
prospectus supplement regulatory
"A prospectus supplement (File No. 333-294722) and accompanying prospectus describing the terms"
A prospectus supplement is an additional document provided alongside a company's main offering details, offering updated or extra information about a specific financial product being sold. It helps investors understand the latest terms, risks, and details of the investment, similar to how an update or revision clarifies or expands on original instructions, ensuring they have current and complete information before making a decision.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995."
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Offering Type secondary
Price Range $20.30 per share

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of May 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-40617

 

Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited

(Registrant’s Name)

 

9/F Chinachem Leighton Plaza

29 Leighton Road

Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

(Address of principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.   Description of Exhibit
99.1   Press Release – Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited Announces Registered Direct Offering of Ordinary Shares

 

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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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: May 19, 2026

 

  Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited
     
  By: /s/ Yat-Gai Au
  Name: Yat-Gai Au
  Title: Chief Executive Officer and
    Chairman of the Board of Directors

 

[Signature Page to Form 6-K]

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited Announces Registered Direct Offering of Ordinary Shares

 

HONG KONG, May 19, 2026 – Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: RGC) (the “Company”), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with investors for the purchase and sale of an aggregate of 985,222 of the Company’s ordinary share, par value $0.00001 per share (the “Ordinary Shares”) at a purchase price of $20.30 per Ordinary Share in a registered direct offering (the “offering”) led by a $19 million investment from a new fundamental institutional investor with further participation from Univest Securities, LLC (“Univest”). The aggregate gross proceeds of the offering to the Company are expected to be approximately $20.0 million. The transaction is expected to close on or about May 20, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

 

Univest is acting as the sole placement agent for the offering.

 

The offering is being made pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-294722) which was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) by the Company on March 30, 2026 and became automatically effective upon filing on March 30, 2026. A prospectus supplement (File No. 333-294722) and accompanying prospectus describing the terms of the offering will be filed with the SEC by the Company on May 19, 2026 and will be available on the SEC’s website located at http://www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus may be obtained by contacting Univest at info@univest.us, or by calling +1 (212) 343-8888.

 

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities of the Company, nor will there be any sales of such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.

 

About Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited

 

We are an early-stage bioscience company that focuses on research, development and commercialization of Traditional Chinese Medicine for the treatment of neurocognitive disorders and degeneration, specifically Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Our goal is to save and improve the lives of the patients, their families and caregivers and become a market leader for natural and holistic treatments for neurological disorders globally.

 

 

 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify some of these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “is/are likely to,” “potential,” “continue” or other similar expressions. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Among other things, the business outlook from management in this press release, as well as the Company’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the SEC on Forms 20-F and Form 6-K, in its annual reports to shareholders, in its and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties.

 

A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company’s goals and strategies; the Company’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; changes in the Company’s expenditures; general economic and business conditions globally; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing.

 

Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F and current report on Form 6-K and other documents filed with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date hereof, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable laws.

 

CONTACT:

 

Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited Investor Relations
James Chung
ir@rgcbio.com

 

SOURCE:

 

Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited

 

 

 

FAQ

What did Regencell Bioscience (RGC) announce in this 6-K filing?

Regencell Bioscience announced a registered direct offering of 985,222 ordinary shares at $20.30 per share. The company expects to raise approximately $20.0 million in gross proceeds from this primary equity issuance.

How much capital will Regencell Bioscience (RGC) raise in the offering?

Regencell Bioscience expects aggregate gross proceeds of about $20.0 million from the offering. This comes from selling 985,222 ordinary shares at a purchase price of $20.30 per share to participating investors.

Who is leading Regencell Bioscience’s new registered direct offering?

The offering is led by a new fundamental institutional investor committing $19 million. Univest Securities, LLC is also participating and is acting as the sole placement agent for this registered direct share sale.

When is Regencell Bioscience’s share offering expected to close?

The transaction is expected to close on or about May 20, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Closing will follow execution of the definitive agreement and satisfaction of those standard conditions.

Under which SEC registration has Regencell Bioscience structured this offering?

The offering is being conducted under an effective shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-294722). A prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus describing the terms are being filed with the SEC.

What type of securities is Regencell Bioscience (RGC) selling in this transaction?

Regencell Bioscience is selling ordinary shares, each with a par value of $0.00001. The company will issue an aggregate of 985,222 of these ordinary shares in the registered direct offering described.

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