Kane Biotech Inc. (TSX- V:KNE; OTCQB:KNBIF) (the
“
Company”, “
Kane Biotech”)
announces today that it has entered into a binding term sheet (the
“
Term Sheet”) setting out the key terms and
conditions relating to the acquisition of all of the issued and
outstanding shares (the “
Purchased Shares”) of FB
Dermatology S.R.L. (“
FB Dermatology”),
incorporated under the laws of Italy. FB Dermatology currently has
operations in Italy and Australia with product sales throughout
Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
“This transaction is a powerful catalyst for Kane Biotech’s
growth,” stated Marc Edwards, President and CEO of Kane Biotech.
“FB Dermatology’s Fluorescent Light Energy Technology or FLETECH
offers a proven, patented, and fully commercialized portfolio with
impactful applications in wound care and dermatology. With this
acquisition, we are positioning Kane Biotech as one of the
frontrunners in delivering one of the best and most innovative
solutions in these fields, backed by an advanced lineup of
products. I’m enthusiastic about the future potential of our
combined organization, especially as this transaction significantly
enhances our commercial capabilities, setting the stage for
accelerated growth and impact in the market.”
“We’re thrilled to move this transaction forward with minimal
dilution and an initial minimal cash component. This approach
aligns with our commitment to maximizing shareholder value and
preserving our financial strength, and we believe it’s a win for
our investors,” concluded Edwards.
FB Dermatology’s products include:
- LumiHeal®, which has a European Union MDR CE Mark for the
treatment of chronic wounds, as well as a Class II de novo device
(US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)) for surgical scar
reduction, utilizes the principles of Fluorescence Biomodulation to
manage impaired and damaged skin by delivering fluorescence, at a
cellular level, to impact the three critical phases of healing:
Inflammation, Proliferation and Remodeling.
- Kleresca®, which also has a European Union CE Mark, stimulates
the skin’s own repair systems in a harmless, non-destructive, and
painless manner and is used for skin rejuvenation and the treatment
of acne and rosacea.
- Lumixa®, which acts through photobiomodulation light stimuli
activating biological processes and regeneration mechanisms of the
skin.
In addition to financial synergies, there are a number of
commercial synergies that are expected to result from this
acquisition including:
- Accelerated commercialization of Kane Biotech’s revyve™
Antimicrobial Wound Gel in a number of international markets
including but not limited to Australia and New Zealand leveraging
FB Dermatology’s local sales team. Kane Biotech’s ISO 13485:2016
certification under the Medical Device Single Audit Program (MDSAP)
covers Australian regulatory requirements. This certification as
well as the Company’s US FDA 510(k) clearance of its revyve™
Antimicrobial Wound Gel will simplify regulatory approval in
Australia and New Zealand.
- Leveraging FB Dermatology’s sales and distribution networks in
Europe, Australia and New Zealand to launch the DermaKB® product
line in those jurisdictions.
- The commercial launch of Lumixa® in the United States and
Canada for wound care and dermatological applications is expected
to be done in synergy with Kane Biotech’s coactiv+™ based
technology including its revyve™ product line.
- The US commercial launch of FB Dermatology’s LumiHeal®
technology, which has a Class II de novo device (US FDA) for
surgical scar reduction, along with Kane Biotech’s coactiv+™
Antimicrobial Surgical Gel.
“Kane Biotech’s vision and expertise align closely with our
goals, and we are fully committed to supporting their growth and
innovation as long-term shareholders. We believe Kane Biotech is
well-positioned to unlock significant value, and we look forward to
partnering with them on this exciting journey to make a lasting
impact in the industry,” stated Dr Francesco Bellini, majority
shareholder of FB Dermatology.
Subject to adjustments set out in the Term Sheet, the aggregate
purchase price expected to be paid by the Company for the Purchased
Shares shall consist of the following: (i) approximately $200,000
in cash on the closing date of the Acquisition, defined below (the
“Closing Date”); (ii) 6,000,000 common shares of
Kane Biotech (each a “Kane Share”), which shall be
held in escrow and released pursuant to an escrow agreement on the
date that is 36 months from the Closing Date; (iii) 6,000,000
warrants to purchase Kane Shares at a price of $0.25 per Kane Share
for a period of 36 months; (iv) on the date that is 18 months from
the Closing Date, approximately $920,000 in cash which, at the
option of Kane Biotech, may be satisfied by issuing the equivalent
number of Kane Shares; and (v) on the date that is 36 months from
the Closing Date, approximately $1,380,000 in cash which, at the
option of Kane Biotech, may be satisfied by issuing the equivalent
number of Kane Shares. The potential payments in shares referenced
in subparagraph (iv) and (v) above, if satisfied by the issuance of
Kane Shares, are subject to the approval of the TSX Venture
Exchange based on the 5 Day volume weighted average price on the
day that is 18 and 36 months from the Closing Date,
respectively.
The Term Sheet contains a number of standard terms and
conditions, including, without limitation, that the closing of the
acquisition of the Purchased Shares (the
“Acquisition”) is conditional upon FB Dermatology
and its shareholders satisfying certain required conditions,
including, the parties entering into a framework agreement,
regulatory and third party approvals or consents with respect to
the Acquisition, the completion of a pre-closing reorganization in
accordance with the laws of Italy, FB Dermatology adopting new
by-laws, Kane Biotech making certain capital contributions to FB
Dermatology and, if required by Italian law, a consultation with
the employees of FB Dermatology.
The closing of this arm’s length transaction is expected to
occur on or about January 31, 2025.
About FB Dermatology
FB Dermatology is a biotechnology company offering innovative
and exclusive patented solutions for tissue regeneration,
dermatology conditions and aesthetic alterations. FB Dermatology is
present all over Europe as well as Israel, Australia and New
Zealand. At FB Dermatology, we aspire to change the fundamentals of
tissue regeneration, dermatology and aesthetic medicine. Our
innovative FLE technology represents a unique mode of action that
allows us to create a new gold standard within the industry for the
benefit of patients worldwide. FB Dermatology is headquartered in
San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy.
About Kane Biotech
Kane Biotech Inc. is a biotechnology company engaged in the
research, development and commercialization of technologies and
products that prevent and remove microbial biofilms. Kane Biotech
has a portfolio of biotechnologies, intellectual property (66
patents and patents pending as well as trade secrets and
trademarks) and products developed by Kane Biotech's own biofilm
research expertise and acquired from leading research institutions.
DispersinB®, coactiv+™, coactiv+®, DermaKB™, DermaKB Biofilm™, and
revyve™ are trademarks of Kane Biotech Inc. Kane Biotech is listed
on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "KNE" and on the OTCQB
Venture Market under the symbol “KNBIF”.
For more information:
Marc Edwards |
Ray Dupuis |
Chief Executive
Officer |
Chief Financial
Officer |
Kane Biotech
Inc |
Kane Biotech
Inc |
medwards@kanebiotech.com |
rdupuis@kanebiotech.com |
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation
Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX
Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or
accuracy of this release.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains certain statements
regarding Kane Biotech Inc. that constitute forward-looking
information under applicable securities law. These
statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on
information currently available to management. Forward-looking
statements in this news release include, but are not limited to,
statements regarding the anticipated terms of the Acquisition and
the closing of the Acquisition, the expected results of the
Acquisition and Kane Biotech’s future development plans for its
products. Certain material factors or assumptions are applied in
making forward-looking statements, and actual results may differ
materially from those expressed or implied in such statements.
Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and
uncertainties which include, but are not limited to, risks relating
to Kane Biotech’s: (a) financial condition, including lack of
significant revenues to date and reliance on equity and other
financing; (b) business, including its early stage of development,
government regulation, market acceptance for its products, rapid
technological change and dependence on key personnel; (c)
intellectual property including the ability of Kane Biotech to
protect its intellectual property and dependence on its strategic
partners; and (d) capital structure, including its lack of
dividends on its common shares, volatility of the market price of
its common shares and public company costs. Further information
about these and other risks and uncertainties can be found in the
disclosure documents filed by Kane Biotech with applicable
securities regulatory authorities, available
at www.sedarplus.ca. Kane Biotech cautions that the foregoing
list of factors that may affect future results is
not exhaustive.
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