Pascal Biosciences Inc. Closes Second Tranche of Non-Brokered Private Placement of $750,000

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Pascal Biosciences (OTC PINK:BIMUF) has successfully closed the second tranche of a non-brokered private placement, raising $190,000 from the issuance of 1,900,000 units. This follows a first tranche that raised $560,000 in February 2021. Each unit includes one share and a warrant, allowing the purchase of additional shares at $0.15 for 24 months. The proceeds will bolster working capital, supporting their biotech initiatives focused on serious diseases like cancer and COVID-19. Notably, insiders purchased 1,255,000 units, reflecting strong confidence from existing shareholders.

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• Raised a total of $750,000 through the private placement, enhancing working capital.
• Strong insider participation with 1,255,000 units acquired, signaling confidence in the company.

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• None.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / March 17, 2021 / Pascal Biosciences Inc. ("Pascal" or the "Company") (TSXV:PAS)(OTC PINK:BIMUF), a biotechnology company that specializes in cancer, cannabinoids, and Covid-19 is pleased to announce the closing of the second tranche of the non-brokered private placement announced on November 2, 2020, January 19, 2021 and January 22, 2021 (the "Private Placement"). Participants included long-term shareholders, new shareholders, and Company insiders. "This financing will greatly help Pascal move our programs forward. It's encouraging to see the confidence of our long term shareholders and we welcome our new shareholders", stated CEO Patrick Gray. "Mark van der Horst, our vice president of Corporate Communications, has done a great job of presenting the Pascal story, and we will continue to actively deliver positive messaging to investors."

The second tranche consists of 1,900,000 units (each a "Unit") for gross proceeds of $190,000. The first tranche closed on February 8, 2021 and the Company issued 5,600,000 Units for gross proceeds of $560,000. Each Unit consists of one common share in the capital of the Company (each a "Share") and one Share purchase warrant (each a "Warrant"). Each Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one additional Share at a price of $0.15 per Share for a period of 24 months from the date of closing, subject to an exercise acceleration clause. Under the exercise acceleration clause, which the Company may exercise once the Units are free of resale restrictions and if the Company's Shares are trading at or above a volume weighted average price of $0.40 for 10 consecutive trading days, the Warrants will expire upon 30 days from the date the Company provides notice in writing to the Warrant holders via a news release.

The Company paid $1,365 in finder's fees related to the second tranche of the Private Placement.

Certain directors and officers of the Company acquired 1,255,000 Units under the Private Placement. Any such participation is considered to be a "related party transaction" as defined under Multilateral Instrument 61 -101 Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101"). The transaction will be exempt from the formal valuation and minority shareholder approval requirements of MI 61-101 as neither the fair market value of any shares issued to, or the consideration paid by such persons, will exceed 25% of the Company's market capitalization.

The proceeds from the sale of Units will be added to working capital in furtherance of the Company's business.

The securities issued under the Private Placement are subject to a four-month and one day hold period. The private placement is subject to final acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange upon filing of final documents.

ABOUT PASCAL BIOSCIENCES INC.
Pascal is a biotechnology company targeting innovative therapies for serious diseases, including COVID-19. Pascal is also developing treatments for cancer with targeted therapies for acute lymphoblastic leukemia and cannabinoid-based therapeutics. Pascal's leading portfolio also comprises a small molecule therapeutic, PAS-403, that is advancing into clinical trials for the treatment of glioblastoma, and PAS-393, an immuno-stimulatory cannabinoid to be used in combination with checkpoint inhibitor therapy which is being developed collaboratively with SoRSE Technology.

To learn more, visit: https://www.pascalbiosciences.com/.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors
Dr. Patrick W. Gray, CEO

Company Contact:
Dr. Patrick Gray

Investors:
invest@pascalbiosciences.com
Tel: 206-221-3443

Forward-Looking Statements
DISCLAIMER
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SOURCE: Pascal Biosciences Inc.

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FAQ

What recent financing did Pascal Biosciences complete on March 17, 2021?

Pascal Biosciences closed the second tranche of a non-brokered private placement, raising $190,000.

How much did Pascal Biosciences raise in total from the private placement?

The total amount raised from the private placement is $750,000.

What are the key components of the units issued in Pascal's private placement?

Each unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant.

What is the exercise price of the warrants from Pascal's recent private placement?

The exercise price of the warrants is $0.15 per share.

How long do the warrants from Pascal's private placement last?

The warrants are valid for 24 months from the date of closing.