Aditxt, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTX) (“Aditxt” or the “Company”), an
innovation platform dedicated to accelerating health innovations,
and women’s health pioneer, Evofem Biosciences, Inc. (OTCQB: EVFM)
(“Evofem”) today announced they have entered into the Second
Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger
(the “Second Amendment”), under which Aditxt intends to acquire
Evofem.
Under the Second Amendment, the parties have extended the dates
by which Aditxt shall complete the remaining $3 million in funding
to Evofem through the purchase of 3,000 shares of Evofem’s F-1
Preferred Stock. Aditxt will provide $1.5 million of financing by
September 30, 2024, and an additional $1.5 million by October 31,
2024. Both companies continue to work collaboratively to align
strategic priorities and expect to close the transaction in the
fourth quarter of 2024.
Evofem intends to achieve and accelerate year-over-year revenue
growth through continued execution of its three-pronged growth
strategy: to increase net sales of its differentiated women’s
health products in the U.S., the hormone-free contraceptive Phexxi®
(lactic acid, citric acid and potassium bitartrate) and SOLOSEC®
(secnidazole) 2g oral granules to treat two common sexual health
infections; to expand its commercial portfolio through acquisitions
of complementary late-stage or in-market women’s health assets; and
to partner or license its products for international markets as
part of a broader initiative to expand its global footprint in
women’s health.
Amro Albanna, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Aditxt, said,
“Women’s health presents unique challenges that call for innovative
solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of women at every
stage of life. Evofem has shown the strategic vision and
adaptability needed to take the lead in this field, building on a
solid foundation of progress. However, the impact of these
advancements extends beyond the science itself—it’s about ensuring
women everywhere can benefit from these innovations. Global support
is essential to drive Evofem’s mission forward, ensuring access to
transformative healthcare that can truly improve the lives of women
around the world.”
“The alliance between Evofem and Aditxt is underpinned by a
shared belief in the need for innovation in women’s healthcare,”
said Saundra Pelletier, CEO of Evofem Biosciences. “For too long,
big Pharma has invested in ‘me too’ products in already crowded
categories that offer no new benefits for women. With the support
and vision of Aditxt, Evofem will continue to elevate the quality
of life for women by offering products that are better and
positively impact the daily lives of women who must care for so
many.”
Aditxt currently operates two programs focused on immune health
and precision health. The Company plans to introduce two additional
programs dedicated to public health and women’s health. For the
latter two programs, Aditxt has entered into an Arrangement
Agreement with Appili Therapeutics, Inc. (“Appili”) (TSX: APLI;
OTCPink: APLIF), which focuses on infectious diseases, and the
aforementioned Merger Agreement with Evofem. Each program will be
designed to function autonomously while collectively advancing
Aditxt’s mission of discovering, developing, and deploying
innovative health solutions to tackle some of the most urgent
health challenges. The closing of each of the transactions with
Appili and Evofem is subject to several conditions, including but
not limited to approval of the transactions by the respective
target shareholders and Aditxt raising sufficient capital to fund
its obligations prior to and at closing. No assurance can be
provided that all of the conditions to closing will be obtained or
satisfied or that either of the transactions will ultimately
close.
About Evofem Biosciences, Inc.
Evofem is commercializing innovative products to address unmet
needs in women's sexual and reproductive health. The Company's
first FDA-approved product, Phexxi® (lactic acid, citric acid and
potassium bitartrate), is a hormone-free, on-demand prescription
contraceptive vaginal gel. It comes in a box of 12 pre-filled
applicators and is applied 0-60 minutes before each act of sex.
In July 2024, Evofem broadened its commercial offering with the
acquisition of SOLOSEC® (secnidazole) 2g oral granules, an
FDA-approved oral antibiotic for the treatment of two sexual health
diseases: bacterial vaginosis (BV), a common vaginal infection in
females 12 years of age and older, and trichomoniasis, a common
sexually transmitted infection (STI), in people 12 years of age and
older. SOLOSEC provides a complete course of therapy in just one
dose.
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Phexxi® and SOLOSEC® are registered trademarks of Evofem
Biosciences, Inc.
About Aditxt, Inc.
Aditxt, Inc.® is an innovation platform dedicated to
accelerating health innovations. Aditxt’s ecosystem of research
institutions, industry partners, and shareholders collaboratively
drives their mission to "Make Promising Innovations Possible
Together." The innovation platform is the cornerstone of Aditxt’s
strategy, where multiple disciplines drive disruptive growth and
address significant societal challenges. Aditxt operates a unique
model that democratizes innovation, ensures every stakeholder’s
voice is heard and valued and empowers collective progress.
For more information, www.aditxt.com.
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Forward-Looking Statements for Evofem
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within
the meaning of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements
provided by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
including, without limitation, statements related to anticipated
timing to close the contemplated transaction between Aditxt and
Evofem and Evofem’s ability to achieve its strategic goals. You are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements, which are current only as of the date of this press
release. Each of these forward-looking statements involves risks
and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those discussed or implied in the
forward-looking statements are disclosed in Evofem’s SEC filings,
including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC on March 27, 2024, Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended July 30, 2024 filed
with the SEC on August 15, 2024, and any subsequent filings. All
forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their
entirety by such factors. The Company does not undertake any duty
to update any forward-looking statement except as required by
law.
Forward-Looking Statements for Aditxt
Certain statements in this press release constitute
“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of federal
securities laws. Forward-looking statements include statements
regarding the Company’s intentions, beliefs, projections, outlook,
analyses, or current expectations concerning, among other things,
the Company’s ongoing and planned product and business development;
the Company’s ability to finance and execute its strategic M&A
initiatives; the Company’s ability to obtain the necessary funding
and partner to commence clinical trials; the Company’s intellectual
property position; the Company’s ability to develop commercial
functions; expectations regarding product launch and revenue; the
Company’s results of operations, cash needs, spending, financial
condition, liquidity, prospects, growth, and strategies; the
Company’s ability to raise additional capital; the industry in
which the Company operates; and the trends that may affect the
industry or the Company. Forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of future performance, and actual results may differ
materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements
as a result of various important factors, as well as market and
other conditions and those risks more fully discussed in the
section titled “Risk Factors” in Aditxt’s most recent Annual Report
on Form 10-K, as well as discussions of potential risks,
uncertainties, and other important factors in the Company’s other
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All such
statements speak only as of the date made, and the Company
undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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Evofem Biosciences, Inc. Amy
Raskopf araskopf@evofem.com (917) 673-5775
Aditxt, Inc. Mary O’ Brien
mobrien@aditxt.com (516) 753-9933
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