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Arch Therapeutics files Chapter 11, expects no shareholder recovery; stalking horse bid from Vivex Biologics
Arch Therapeutics, Inc.
- Filed Chapter 11 on April 18, 2025; stalking horse bid by Vivex Biologics for substantially all assets.
- Court approved bidding procedures; sale hearing set for June 20, 2025. DIP credit bid up to $900K.
- Prepetition secured parties to receive $500K carve-out; anticipated no recovery for shareholders.
- Auditor Weinberg resigned May 22, 2025; company non-compliant with SEC filings since Sep 2024 10-K.
- Securities moved to OTC Expert Market (ARTHQ); board reduced to two members, single officer.
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