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Onconetix signs LOI for business combination with Ocuvex; Ocuvex holders to own ~90%
Onconetix, Inc.
- Non-binding LOI with Ocuvex Therapeutics, a private ophthalmic biopharma company with FDA-approved product and late-stage clinical assets.
- Upon closing, Onconetix will issue new shares to acquire all Ocuvex equity; Ocuvex holders to own ~90% of combined company.
- Transaction subject to due diligence, definitive agreement, financing, regulatory and stockholder approvals; no assurance of completion.
- Onconetix Chairman Andrew J. Oakley states combination will 'immediately expand our reach beyond oncology, enhancing shareholder value.'
- Ocuvex President/CEO Anthony W. Amato notes combining will 'broaden access to capital.'