AnPac Bio and New Investor Sign Equity Investment Totaling $15 Million

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AnPac Bio, a biotechnology firm focused on early cancer detection, announced a $15 million equity investment from Hunan Weitou Technology Co. This investment, structured in five installments over 30 months, highlights investor confidence in AnPac Bio's innovative technology. The first $3 million installment, priced at $0.414 per share, is expected to complete in April 2022. AnPac Bio possesses over 260 patent applications and claims a leading position in cancer screening volume globally, supporting its CDA technology's effectiveness in detecting various cancers.

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• Secured a $15 million equity investment from Hunan Weitou Technology Co.
• First installment of $3 million indicates investor confidence.
• Possesses over 260 patent applications and 150 issued patents, enhancing intellectual property position.
• Ranked first globally in multi-cancer screening test sample volume per Frost & Sullivan.

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PHILADELPHIA, April 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AnPac Bio-Medical Science Co., Ltd. (“AnPac Bio,” the “Company” or “we”) (ANPC), a biotechnology company with operations in the United States and China focused on early cancer screening and detection, announced that on April 4, 2022, the Company and Hunan Weitou Technology Co., Ltd. (“new investor”) have signed a legally binding equity investment totaling $15 Million which will be invested in five installments over the next 30 months.

Under the terms of the agreement, the new investor will invest $3 Million at the beginning of every 6 months. The first $3 Million, which is in the form of private equity investment, has a purchase price at $0.414 per share. It is expected that the first investment installment will be completed in April 2022.  

Dr. Ai-Dong Chen, Chairman of the board and CEO of the Company, commented: ”This long term equity investment is significant and important to the growth of our company. It also shows investors’ confidence in the prospects of our company and its leading-edge technology. We have a very strong innovation track record, significant intellectual property, including over 260 filed patent applications and 150 issued patents, the world’s largest cancer detection data base and sample size (in new generation cancer detection technology space) according to Frost & Sullivan, and a leading edge, novel cancer detection technology which is already saving lives on the weekly basis.”

About AnPac Bio

AnPac Bio is a biotechnology company focused on early cancer screening and detection, with 150 issued patents as of September 30, 2021. With two certified clinical laboratories in China and one CLIA and CAP accredited clinical laboratory in the United States, AnPac Bio performs a suite of cancer screening and detection tests, including CDA (Cancer Differentiation Analysis), bio-chemical, immunological, and genomics tests. According to a report by Frost & Sullivan, AnPac Bio ranked first globally in multi-cancer screening and detection test sample volume (accumulative to January 2021).  AnPac Bio’s CDA technology platform has been shown in retrospective validation studies to be able to detect the risk of over 20 different cancer types with high sensitivity and specificity. 

For more information, please visit: https://www.Anpacbio.com. 

For investor and media inquiries, please contact: 

Company:

Phil Case, Marketing and Investor Relations
Phone: +1-267-810-6776 (US)
Email: phil_case@AnPacbio.com

Investor Relations:

Ascent Investor Relations LLC
Tina Xiao, President
Phone: +1-917-609-0333 (US)
Email: tina.xiao@ascent-ir.com   

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are relating to the Company’s future financial and operating performance. The Company has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminologies including “believes,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” “projects,” “intends,” “potential,” “target,” “aim,” “predict,” “outlook,” “seek,” “goal” “objective,” “assume,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “positioned,” “forecast,” “likely,” “may,” “could,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “approximately” or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations, assumptions and uncertainties involving judgments about, among other things, future economic, competitive and market conditions and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond the Company’s control. These statements also involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statement. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, our ability to comply with Nasdaq Listing Rules, the implementation of our business model and growth strategies; trends and competition in the cancer screening and detection market; our expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of our cancer screening and detection tests and our ability to expand our customer base; our ability to obtain and maintain intellectual property protections for our CDA technology and our continued research and development to keep pace with technology developments; our ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approvals from the NMPA, the FDA and the relevant U.S. states and have our laboratories certified or accredited by authorities including the CLIA; our future business development, financial condition and results of operations and our ability to obtain financing cost-effectively; potential changes of government regulations; general economic and business conditions in China and elsewhere; our ability to hire and maintain key personnel; our relationship with our major business partners and customers; and the duration of the coronavirus outbreaks and their potential adverse impact on the economic conditions and financial markets and our business and financial performance, such as resulting from reduced commercial activities due to quarantines and travel restrictions instituted by China, the U.S. and many other countries around the world to contain the spread of the virus. Additionally, all forward-looking statements are subject to the “Risk Factors” detailed from time to time in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Because of these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions, undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements. In addition, these statements speak only as of the date of this press release and, except as may be required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.

FAQ

What is the significance of the $15 million investment for AnPac Bio (ANPC)?

The $15 million investment signifies strong investor confidence in AnPac Bio's innovative technology and supports its growth potential.

When will the first installment of the investment in AnPac Bio (ANPC) be completed?

The first $3 million installment of the investment is expected to be completed in April 2022.

What technology does AnPac Bio (ANPC) focus on in cancer detection?

AnPac Bio focuses on early cancer screening and detection technology, particularly through its Cancer Differentiation Analysis (CDA) platform.

How many patents does AnPac Bio (ANPC) hold?

AnPac Bio holds over 260 patent applications and has 150 issued patents.

What position does AnPac Bio (ANPC) hold in the cancer detection market?

AnPac Bio is ranked first globally in multi-cancer screening test sample volume, according to Frost & Sullivan.