Aptose Biosciences to be acquired by Hanmi Pharmaceutical for C$2.41 per share in cash

Aptose Biosciences Inc.

Hanmi subsidiary will acquire all outstanding Aptose shares at C$2.41 each, a 28% premium over the 30-day VWAP of C$1.88 on TSX.
Aptose board unanimously recommends the arrangement after unanimous recommendation from a special committee of independent directors.
Transaction requires approval by two-thirds of votes cast and minority approval excluding Hanmi affiliates; special meeting by Jan 16, 2026.
Non-solicitation provisions with a C$300,000 expense fee payable to Hanmi if agreement terminated under certain conditions.
Post-closing, Aptose shares will be delisted from TSX and the company will cease reporting under Canadian securities legislation.

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Material Agreements SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.98

Aptose Biosciences Inc. entered into Arrangement Agreement with Hanmi Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. and HS North America Ltd. valued at C$2.41 in cash per Common Share (effective 2025-11-18).

Action: entry
Agreement: merger
Counterparty: Hanmi Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. and HS North America Ltd.
Value: C$2.41 in cash per Common Share
Effective: 2025-11-18

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On November 18, 2025, Aptose Biosciences Inc. (the “ Company ”), Hanmi Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. (“ Hanmi ”) and HS North America Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hanmi (“ Hanmi Purchaser ” and together with Hanmi, the “ Hanmi Purchasers ”), entered into a definitive arrangement agreement (the “ Arrangement Agreement ”) pursuant to which Hanmi Purchaser will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of the Company

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