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Aditxt Signed Definitive Agreement Valuing Ignite Proteomics at Approximately $150 MillionJune 9, 2026 7:45 AM
Business Wire Transaction values Ignite Proteomics at approximately $150 million and is expected to position Ignite as an independent NYSE-listed functional proteomics company, while Aditxt continues as a separate Nasdaq-listed company Aditxt, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTX) (“Aditxt”), a qualified acquisition corp and Ignite Proteomics, LLC (“Ignite”, or “Ignite Proteomics”), a functional proteomics company and 100%-owned subsidiary of Aditxt, today announced that Ignite and strategic counterparty agreed to sign a definitive business combination agreement. The transaction values Ignite at an implied equity value of approximately $150 million, subject to the terms and conditions of the business combination agreement. Upon closing, Ignite is expected to separate from Aditxt and become an independent publicly traded company through a newly formed public holding company expected to be named Ignite Proteomics , Inc. (“Ignite Holdings, Inc.,” or “Pubco”). Following closing, the acquisition corp. and Ignite are expected to become wholly owned subsidiaries of the newly formed public holding company. Pubco’s common stock and public warrants are expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange, subject to approval of the listing application and satisfaction of customary closing conditions. For Aditxt, the transaction is expected to unlock value in its 100%-owned Ignite subsidiary while allowing Aditxt to continue operating as a separate Nasdaq-listed public company, subject to continued compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements. Strategic Value Creation for Aditxt Aditxt acquired Ignite as part of its strategy to identify, acquire and advance differentiated health innovation platforms. The proposed business combination is intended to provide Ignite with a dedicated public-company platform, greater visibility and access to growth capital, while highlighting the value of Ignite within Aditxt’s portfolio. “Today’s announcement represents an important milestone for Aditxt and Ignite,” said Jeff Busch, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Aditxt and Chief Executive Officer of Ignite Proteomics. “Aditxt owns 100% of Ignite, a differentiated precision oncology asset, and this transaction is expected to unlock that value through a business combination that values Ignite at approximately $150 million. At the same time, Aditxt is expected to continue as a separate Nasdaq-listed company focused on advancing its broader health innovation strategy.” Mr. Busch continued, “For Ignite, becoming an independent public company is expected to provide the focus, visibility and access to capital needed to accelerate commercialization, expand clinical evidence generation and pursue broader adoption of its functional proteomics platform in oncology.” Advancing Functional Proteomics in Precision Oncology Ignite is developing and commercializing a functional proteomics platform designed to help physicians better understand the biological activity driving a patient’s tumor. Unlike traditional approaches that may infer protein activity from genomic information, Ignite’s platform is designed to directly measure protein and phosphoprotein signaling activity from tumor tissue, providing a functional view of tumor biology that may support more informed therapy selection. Ignite’s current commercial focus is in breast cancer, with a broader development strategy intended to support expansion into additional tumor types and treatment settings over time. The company believes its platform may be particularly relevant as oncology treatment continues to shift toward increasingly targeted therapeutic classes, including antibody-drug conjugates, immunotherapies and targeted therapies. Platform Positioned for Commercial and Clinical Expansion Ignite’s growth strategy is expected to focus on expanding clinical adoption, scaling commercial operations, supporting additional clinical evidence generation and pursuing collaborations with academic institutions, oncology networks, payors and biopharmaceutical partners. Net proceeds from the transaction, including cash remaining in the acquisition corp trust account after redemptions and any additional transaction financing, are expected to support Ignite’s commercialization initiatives, clinical evidence generation, working capital needs and general corporate purposes. Transaction Overview The transaction is expected to result in Ignite becoming an independent publicly listed company through a business combination with the acquisition corp. Following closing, the acquisition corp. and Ignite are expected to become wholly owned subsidiaries of a newly formed public holding company. The transaction values Ignite at an implied equity value of approximately $150 million, with Ignite equity holders expected to receive newly issued shares of Pubco common stock based on a $10.00 per share reference price, subject to the terms and conditions of the business combination agreement. The boards of directors / managers of the applicable parties have approved the transaction. Closing is subject to customary conditions, including approval by acquisition corp. shareholders, approval by Ignite equity holders, effectiveness of a registration statement to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, approval for listing of Pubco’s common stock and public warrants on the NYSE, satisfaction of applicable regulatory and third-party consent requirements, and satisfaction of minimum cash / financing conditions. Following closing, the combined company is expected to be led by Ignite’s management team. Pubco’s board of directors is expected to consist of seven directors designated by Ignite, including a majority of independent directors. About Ignite Proteomics Ignite Proteomics is a functional proteomics company focused on advancing precision oncology through direct measurement of protein expression and pathway activation. The company’s Reverse Phase Protein Array platform is designed to measure functional protein and phosphoprotein activity from tumor tissue to support therapy-selection insights across oncology. Ignite’s current commercial focus is in breast cancer, with a broader development strategy intended to support future expansion into additional tumor types, therapeutic classes and data-driven clinical applications. For more information, visit https://igniteproteomics.com/ About Aditxt, Inc. Aditxt, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTX) is a public company focused on developing and commercializing health innovation platforms. Ignite Proteomics is currently a 100%-owned subsidiary of Aditxt. Through the proposed business combination, Aditxt expects to unlock value in Ignite at an implied equity value of approximately $150 million, while Ignite is expected to become an independent publicly traded company. Aditxt is expected to continue as a separate Nasdaq-listed public company, subject to continued compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements. About the Acquisition Corp The undisclosed acquisition corp is a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. Advisors Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. is serving as financial advisor to the newly formed public holding company and Ignite Proteomics, LLC, and Meister Seelig & Schuster PLLC is serving as legal counsel. Additional Information and Where to Find It In connection with the proposed transaction, Pubco intends to file with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4, which will include a proxy statement / prospectus of the acquisition corp. and Pubco. The acquisition corp., Pubco, Aditxt and Ignite urge investors, shareholders and other interested persons to read, when available, the preliminary and definitive proxy statement / prospectus, as well as other documents filed with the SEC, because these documents will contain important information about the acquisition corp., Pubco, Aditxt, Ignite and the proposed transaction. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement / prospectus and other documents filed with the SEC by the acquisition corp, Pubco, Aditxt and Ignite through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Participants in the Solicitation The acquisition corp., Pubco, Aditxt, Ignite and their respective directors, executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the acquisition corp. shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of the acquisition corps shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction will be set forth in the registration statement / proxy statement / prospectus when filed with the SEC. No Offer or Solicitation This press release is for informational purposes only and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any vote, consent or approval, in any jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of applicable securities laws. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable federal securities laws, including statements regarding the proposed business combination, the anticipated benefits of the transaction, the expected separation of Ignite from Aditxt, the expected listing of the combined company’s securities on the NYSE, the implied equity value of Ignite, Aditxt’s expected continued Nasdaq listing, expected use of proceeds, Ignite’s business strategy, clinical and commercial expansion plans, and the timing and ability of the parties to consummate the transaction. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including risks related to the parties’ ability to satisfy closing conditions, obtain required shareholder and regulatory approvals, complete any contemplated financing, satisfy NYSE and Nasdaq listing requirements, satisfy continued Nasdaq listing requirements applicable to Aditxt, and execute their respective business and commercialization strategies. The parties undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260608697723/en/ Media Contact:
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Aditxt, Inc. Appoints Jeffrey M. Busch as Interim Chief Executive Officer; Founder and Former CEO of $1B NYSE Enterprise Which Delivered ~8.5% Dividends to ShareholdersJune 1, 2026 8:15 AM
Business Wire Seasoned executive who founded and built an NYSE-listed healthcare real estate company to over $1 billion in enterprise value — delivering an average dividend yield of approximately 8.5% to shareholders — brings capital markets depth, healthcare sector expertise, and commercial discipline to lead Aditxt's next chapter of revenue-driven growth. Aditxt, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADTX)(“Aditxt” or the “Company”), a life sciences platform company accelerating promising health innovations, today announced the appointment of Jeffrey M. Busch as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Aditxt, Inc., effective May 31, 2026. Mr. Busch, who has served as Chief Executive Officer of Aditxt's CLIA-certified precision oncology diagnostics subsidiary Ignite Proteomics, LLC (“Ignite”) since March 2026, will now lead the full Aditxt enterprise as it executes an accelerated commercialization strategy centered on Ignite's precision oncology diagnostics platform. Mr. Busch simultaneously continues in his role as CEO of Ignite. The Board of Directors expressed its deep appreciation for the contributions of outgoing CEO Amro Albanna, who resigned as CEO, from the Company’s Board and from all positions with the Company’s subsidiaries. Mr. Albanna co-founded Aditxt and led the Company through its founding vision, public listing, and acquisition strategy, including the addition of Ignite to the Aditxt portfolio. Mr. Albanna's scientific conviction and entrepreneurial persistence established the foundation upon which the Company's next chapter will be built. The Board wishes him well in his future endeavors. "Jeff brings exactly the combination of skills this moment requires: public company leadership, capital markets credibility, deep healthcare-sector expertise, and a track record of building shareholder value in a regulated, mission-driven environment. We are confident that under his leadership, Aditxt will accelerate the commercial trajectory of Ignite Proteomics while ensuring that every decision reflects our responsibility to patients, partners, employees, and investors alike." — Brian Brady, Chairman of the Board, Aditxt, Inc. About Jeffrey M. Busch Mr. Busch is the Founder, Chairman, and former Chief Executive Officer of Global Medical REIT, Inc. (NYSE: GMRE), now Chiron Real Estate, Inc. (NYSE: XRN), an NYSE-listed net-lease healthcare real estate investment trust that he founded and built to over $1 billion in enterprise value. Throughout his tenure as CEO, Mr. Busch maintained a consistent and disciplined dividend program, delivering an average annual dividend yield of approximately 8.5% to common shareholders — a track record that reflects both his commitment to capital stewardship and his ability to build institutional-grade infrastructure within a regulated, healthcare-focused business environment. A graduate of the New York University Stern School of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Business, Mr. Busch also holds a Master of Public Administration specializing in health policy from New York University and a Juris Doctor from Emory University. His academic foundation spans law, business, and health policy — a rare combination that has informed both his regulatory approach and his commercial strategy throughout a career at the intersection of healthcare and capital markets. Earlier in his career, Mr. Busch served as a congressional aide before being appointed by two United States Presidents to serve in their administrations, including as a United States Delegate to the United Nations in Geneva. Since 2001, he has served as President of the Safe Blood International Foundation, overseeing the establishment of medical facilities in 35 developing nations — programs funded by the CDC, USAID, ExxonMobil, and the Gates Foundation. This global health mission underscores a career defined not only by financial performance, but by a genuine commitment to expanding access to life-saving medical care. "Aditxt and Ignite sit at one of the most important intersections in modern medicine — precision diagnostics and patient-centered oncology care. With approximately 40% of cancer drugs not working for the patients they are prescribed to, the clinical imperative behind what Ignite does could not be more clear. My focus will be on translating that clinical imperative into a commercially excellent, financially disciplined, and patient-first organization. We have a Medicare-reimbursed platform, growing clinical validation, established research partnerships, and a large and expanding addressable market. The work ahead is to build on that foundation with urgency and accountability — to our patients, to our people, and to our shareholders." — Jeffrey M. Busch, Interim Chief Executive Officer, Aditxt, Inc. Strategic Priorities Under New Leadership Under Mr. Busch's leadership, Aditxt intends to advance the following core strategic priorities: Patients First, Always. Every strategic and operational decision will be evaluated against a single standard: “does it serve patients and improve their lives?” This commitment is non-negotiable and will govern the Company's culture, capital allocation, and commercial behavior. Revenue-Driven Innovation. Aditxt will pursue clinical innovation and commercial performance with equal discipline — deepening the clinical evidence base that supports Ignite's RPPA platform while simultaneously building the revenue infrastructure necessary to fund continued R&D and sustain the Company's mission long-term. Responsibility to All Stakeholders. The Company will operate with full transparency and financial discipline — meeting its obligations to employees, clinical partners, vendors, and shareholders, and building an organization worthy of the trust placed in it by every constituency it serves. Capital Market Engagement. Drawing on Mr. Busch's experience building and sustaining an NYSE-listed public company, Aditxt will pursue proactive investor relations, responsible capital stewardship, and strategic partnership development to support the Company's growth trajectory and enhance long-term shareholder value. About Aditxt, Inc. Aditxt, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADTX) is a life sciences platform company focused on accelerating promising health innovations. Through its subsidiary Ignite Proteomics, Aditxt operates a CLIA-certified precision oncology diagnostics laboratory that uses Reverse Phase Protein Array (RPPA) technology to help physicians identify the most effective cancer treatment for each individual patient. Ignite holds a Medicare PLA code and has established clinical collaborations with leading cancer research institutions including Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. About Ignite Proteomics Ignite Proteomics is a CLIA-certified precision oncology diagnostics company utilizing proprietary Reverse Phase Protein Array (RPPA) technology to deliver functional protein-level analysis that guides cancer treatment selection. With Medicare reimbursement established through a dedicated PLA code and growing clinical validation across multiple cancer types, Ignite is positioned to address one of oncology's most persistent challenges: ensuring that the right patient receives the right therapy at the right time. Important Note Regarding Historical Dividend References References in this press release to dividend yield, dividend history, enterprise value, capital stewardship, shareholder value creation, or other historical performance metrics relate solely to Mr. Busch’s prior service at Global Medical REIT, Inc., now Chiron Real Estate, Inc., and are provided only as biographical background regarding Mr. Busch’s prior professional experience. Such references do not relate to Aditxt, Inc. and should not be understood as a statement, projection, forecast, commitment, or indication that Aditxt intends to declare, pay, initiate, maintain, or recommend dividends or any other distributions to stockholders. Aditxt does not currently have a dividend policy and has no current plan or intention to declare or pay cash dividends or other distributions to stockholders. Any future determination regarding dividends, if ever considered, would be subject to the discretion and approval of Aditxt’s Board of Directors and would depend on, among other things, Aditxt’s financial condition, operating results, capital requirements, liquidity, contractual restrictions, applicable law, and other factors the Board may deem relevant. Investors should not infer from Mr. Busch’s prior experience at another public company that Aditxt will adopt any similar dividend, capital allocation, financing, investor relations, or shareholder return strategy. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include all statements other than statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements regarding Aditxt, Inc.’s expectations, plans, objectives, strategy, priorities, business outlook, leadership transition, anticipated benefits of the appointment of Jeffrey M. Busch as Interim Chief Executive Officer, the expected impact of Mr. Busch’s prior public company, healthcare, capital markets, operational, commercial, and strategic experience, Aditxt’s ability to advance, commercialize, grow, finance, scale, or otherwise realize value from Ignite Proteomics or any of Aditxt’s other businesses, assets, subsidiaries, platforms, technologies, products, services, intellectual property, collaborations, clinical initiatives, regulatory strategies, reimbursement opportunities, market opportunities, investor relations initiatives, capital markets activities, strategic partnerships, or other corporate objectives. Forward-looking statements may include words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “pursue,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” “accelerate,” “advance,” “build,” “commercialize,” “expand,” “enhance,” “execute,” “grow,” “improve,” “lead,” “support,” “transform,” and similar words, phrases, or expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Aditxt’s expectations concerning its new leadership structure; the Company’s ability to transition successfully following the appointment of a new Interim Chief Executive Officer; the ability of the new Interim Chief Executive Officer to implement any strategic, operational, commercial, financing, investor relations, capital allocation, or other initiatives; the Company’s ability to execute an accelerated commercialization strategy centered on Ignite Proteomics; the potential clinical utility, commercial opportunity, market demand, reimbursement potential, revenue potential, scalability, validation, adoption, or competitive position of Ignite’s precision oncology diagnostics platform, including its Reverse Phase Protein Array technology; the Company’s ability to maintain, utilize, expand, or benefit from CLIA certification, Medicare reimbursement, PLA coding, clinical collaborations, research partnerships, institutional relationships, or other commercial or regulatory infrastructure; the Company’s ability to generate revenue, improve financial discipline, satisfy obligations to employees, vendors, clinical partners, investors, creditors, or other stakeholders, or create or enhance long-term stockholder value; and any statements concerning patients, partners, employees, investors, capital markets engagement, commercial discipline, transparency, accountability, stakeholder responsibility, addressable market, clinical need, or future growth. Historical references in this press release to Mr. Busch’s prior professional experience, including references to enterprise value, dividend yield, dividend programs, capital stewardship, shareholder value, public company leadership, healthcare-sector experience, capital markets experience, or the performance, strategy, capital allocation, financing, dividend history, investor relations, or stockholder return profile of any company with which Mr. Busch was previously affiliated, are provided solely for biographical and background purposes. Such references are not predictions, projections, guarantees, or indications of Aditxt’s future performance, strategy, financial results, stock price, market capitalization, enterprise value, capital allocation, financing activities, investor relations activities, dividend policy, or stockholder returns. Aditxt does not currently have a dividend policy and has no current plan or intention to declare or pay dividends or other distributions to stockholders. Any future dividend or distribution, if ever considered, would be subject to the discretion and approval of Aditxt’s Board of Directors and would depend on numerous factors, including Aditxt’s financial condition, operating results, liquidity, capital requirements, contractual restrictions, applicable law, and other considerations the Board may deem relevant. Investors should not place undue reliance on historical biographical information regarding Mr. Busch’s prior experience or infer that Aditxt will adopt, implement, or achieve similar results, dividend practices, capital allocation strategies, financing strategies, or shareholder return outcomes. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions, beliefs, and information available to Aditxt as of the date of this press release. These statements are subject to significant risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are outside Aditxt’s control, that could cause actual results, performance, achievements, events, or circumstances to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, risks related to Aditxt’s liquidity, capital resources, ability to continue as a going concern, ability to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms or at all, ability to satisfy existing and future obligations, ability to maintain compliance with Nasdaq listing standards, ability to manage leadership transitions, ability to retain and motivate key personnel, ability to execute its business strategy, ability to commercialize or generate revenue from Ignite Proteomics or any other business line, ability to maintain regulatory, laboratory, reimbursement, clinical, commercial, vendor, employee, and strategic relationships, market acceptance of its products and services, competition, intellectual property protection, regulatory developments, healthcare reimbursement, clinical validation, operational execution, macroeconomic conditions, capital markets conditions, and other risks described in Aditxt’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Aditxt’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other SEC filings. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Aditxt undertakes no obligation to update, revise, or publicly release any update or revision to any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in expectations, or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260601699250/en/ Investor Relations
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