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BioNexus Gene Lab secures $500M equity facility from ARC and exclusive VitaGuard MRD license in SE Asia
BioNexus Gene Lab Corp
- ARC Group committed to buy up to $500M of BGLC common stock over 36 months at 3.0-3.5% discount to VWAP; 175k commitment shares issued at $4.32.
- BGLC obtains exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free license for VitaGuard MRD liquid biopsy platform in Southeast Asia; $2M fee over 24 months, $500K minimum reagent purchases.
- As part of strategic alliance, BGLC issued 392,329 shares to Fidelion (now 16.6% owner) and received 180 Fidelion shares (15% stake).
- $500M facility complements $20M ATM program; BGLC retains discretion on draws. ARC prohibited from short-selling or hedging.
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