The Securities and Exchange Commission Declared Cellect Biotechnology’s Registration Statement Filed on Form F-4 Effective in Connection with its Previously Announced Strategic Merger with Quoin Pharmaceuticals
Cellect Biotechnology Ltd. (NASDAQ: APOP) announced that its registration statement filed on Form F-4 was declared effective by the SEC on August 12, 2021, in connection with its strategic merger with Quoin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., focused on rare diseases. A Special General Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled for September 19, 2021, with transaction closure expected by September 30, 2021. The merger aims to enhance the company's capabilities in cell-based therapies, particularly its lead product in FDA-approved clinical trials for cancer treatment.
- Merger with Quoin Pharmaceuticals expected to strengthen market position in rare diseases.
- The effective Form F-4 registration facilitates the merger process.
- Company's technology focuses on innovative stem cell selection for improved treatment outcomes.
- Company's history of losses may hinder its ability to secure additional capital.
- Uncertainties related to obtaining regulatory approvals and clinical trial results.
- Potential difficulties in enrolling patients for clinical trials could impact timelines.
Special General Meeting of Shareholders Scheduled for September 19, 2021
Tel Aviv, Israel, Aug. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cellect Biotechnology Ltd. (NASDAQ: "APOP"), a developer of innovative technology that enables the functional selection of stem cells, announced that its registration statement filed on Form F-4 with Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on August 10, 2021 was declared effective by the SEC on August 12, 2021 (the “Form F-4”). The Form F-4 was filed in connection with the previously announced strategic merger with Quoin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately held U.S. based company focused on rare and orphan diseases.
The Company has scheduled a Special General Meeting of Shareholders for September 19, 2021, and anticipates closing the transaction by September 30, 2021, subject to completion of previously disclosed closing conditions and approvals contained in the merger agreement.
Additional information regarding the proposed strategic merger can be found in the Form F-4.
About Cellect Biotechnology Ltd.
Cellect Biotechnology (APOP) has developed a breakthrough technology for the selection of stem cells from any given tissue that aims to improve a variety of cell-based therapies.
The Company's products are expected to provide researchers, clinicians and pharmaceutical companies with the tools to rapidly isolate specific cells in quantity and quality, allowing cell-based treatments and procedures in a wide variety of applications in regenerative medicine. The Company's lead product is currently in FDA approved clinical trial is aimed at bone marrow transplantations in cancer treatment.
Forward Looking Statements
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Cellect Biotechnology Ltd.
Eyal Leibovitz, Chief Financial Officer
www.cellect.co
+972-9-974-1444
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EVC Group LLC
Michael Polyviou
(732) 933-2754
mpolyviou@evcgroup.com
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