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NKGen completes acquisition of 65% stake in NKMax for ~$17M, gaining full control of manufacturing and IP
NKGen Biotech, Inc.
- Acquired 46.4M shares at ~$0.36/share, representing 65% interest in NKMax out of bankruptcy.
- Funding of ~$17M: majority from AlpineBrook Capital GP I Limited, remainder from CEO Paul Y. Song; terms pending.
- Transaction grants NKGen full control of NKMax's global manufacturing infrastructure, IP, and exclusive commercialization rights.
- NKGen expects to accelerate clinical development of troculeucel (Alzheimer's therapy) and expand NK cell therapy pipeline.
- NKGen stock trades on OTC Expert Market; removal of parent overhang may renew investor interest.
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