Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc. Announces Closing of $2.55 Million Public Offering and Full Exercise of the Underwriters’ Option to Purchase Additional Shares and Warrants

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Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc. (Nasdaq: INBS) announced the closing of its public offering of 654,990 shares of common stock and warrants for 196,497 additional shares, priced at $3.90 per share. The offering generated approximately $2.55 million in gross proceeds after the underwriter's full exercise of its option for additional shares. The offering was conducted under a shelf registration statement effective since April 2022. This capital raise aims to support the company's development of non-invasive diagnostic testing solutions, particularly through its recent acquisition of Intelligent Fingerprinting Limited.

Positive

• Raised approximately $2.55 million in gross proceeds.
• Strengthens capital for the development of non-invasive testing solutions.
• Acquisition of Intelligent Fingerprinting enhances market position for drug testing.

Negative

• Potential dilution of shares due to the public offering.

NEW YORK, March 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc. (Nasdaq: INBS) (the “Company”), a life sciences company developing and delivering intelligent, non-invasive, real-time testing solutions, today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 654,990 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase up to 196,497 shares of its common stock at a combined public offering price of $3.90 per share of common stock and accompanying warrants, which included the full exercise of the underwriter’s option to purchase up to 85,430 additional shares of common stock and additional warrants to purchase up to 25,629 shares of its common stock. Including the option exercise, the aggregate gross proceeds from the offering were approximately $2.55 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company.

Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. acted as the sole bookrunning manager for the offering.

The offering was made pursuant to a shelf registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on April 8, 2022, and declared effective by the SEC on April 20, 2022. A final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering have been filed with the SEC and are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering may also be obtained by contacting Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. at Attn: Prospectus Department, 640 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10019 or by e-mail at prospectus@ladenburg.com.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities nor will there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

About Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc.

Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc. is a life sciences company developing and delivering intelligent, non-invasive, real-time testing solutions to customers globally. With its world-first biosensor platform, Intelligent Bio Solutions is developing and launching diagnostic tests urgently needed to help people living with chronic disease. In addition, through its recent acquisition of Intelligent Fingerprinting Limited, the Company is the world leader in the advancement of portable drugs of abuse testing through the analysis of fingerprint sweat. The system is a platform technology with potential applications in many areas of diagnostics, and its advantages include being non-invasive, hygienic, fast, and cost-effective. The top-selling product screens for recent use of the most commonly taken drugs in workplace settings; opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana. Sample collection takes just seconds, with results in ten minutes. Customers include employers in safety-critical industries such as construction, transport and logistics firms, drug treatment organizations, and UK coroners. A laboratory confirmation service is also available.

For more information, visit http://www.ibs.inc/

Forward-Looking Statements:

Some of the statements in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc.’s ability to develop and commercialize its diagnostic tests, realize commercial benefit from its partnerships and collaborations, secure regulatory approvals, among others, and the intended use of proceeds from the offering. Although Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc. believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc. has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology, including “believes,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” “projects,” “intends,” “potential,” “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 only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, included in Intelligent Bio Solutions’ public filings filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of its date. Intelligent Bio Solutions undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Company Contact:
Intelligent Bio Solutions Inc.
info@ibs.inc

Investor Contact:
Valter Pinto, Managing Director
KCSA Strategic Communications
INBS@kcsa.com

Media Contact:
Cheryl Billson
Comma Communications
cheryl.billson@commacomms.com

FAQ

What are the details of the public offering by Intelligent Bio Solutions (INBS)?

Intelligent Bio Solutions closed a public offering of 654,990 shares and warrants for 196,497 shares at $3.90 each, raising approximately $2.55 million.

How will the funds from the INBS public offering be used?

The funds are intended to support the development of non-invasive diagnostic testing solutions.

What risks does the public offering of INBS shares present to shareholders?

The public offering may lead to dilution of existing shareholders' equity.

Who managed the public offering for Intelligent Bio Solutions (INBS)?

Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. acted as the sole bookrunning manager for the offering.