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Palisade Bio Announces Early Exercise of Warrants Resulting in Cash Proceeds of $1.25 Million

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Palisade Bio (Nasdaq: PALI) has announced that it has received approximately $1.25 million after 445,000 common stock purchase warrants were exercised by shareholders. This financial boost is aimed at extending the company's cash runway into early 2024, aligning with the anticipated topline results from the Phase 2 study of LB1148, which targets post-surgical adhesions. The company is focused on developing therapies that enhance intestinal barrier integrity, with LB1148 showing promise in reducing complications associated with gastrointestinal surgeries.

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  • Received approximately $1.25 million from the exercise of 445,000 common stock purchase warrants.
  • Extended cash runway into early 2024, supporting operations beyond expected topline results in the second half of 2023.
  • LB1148 has demonstrated positive clinical results in reducing post-surgical abdominal adhesions.
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  • Company’s future operations are still dependent on additional financing and regulatory approvals.

Proceeds extend cash runway to fund operations into early 2024

Carlsbad, CA, Dec. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Palisade Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: PALI), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company advancing therapies for acute and chronic gastrointestinal (GI) complications, today announced that holders of 445,000 common stock purchase warrants (the “Warrants”), issued pursuant to the Company’s August 2022 public offering, have exercised such Warrants for cash. As a result of the exercises, the Company has received gross cash proceeds of approximately $1.25 million.

“We are incredibly grateful for the continued support from our shareholders. We are laser focused on executing on our development strategy for advancing our Phase 2 study LB1148 for post-surgical adhesions. The voluntary early exercise of these Warrants further extends our cash runway into early 2024, which is beyond our expected topline results in the second half of next year,” commented JD Finley, interim Chief Executive Officer of Palisade Bio.

About Palisade Bio 
Palisade Bio is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutics that protect the integrity of the intestinal barrier. The Company utilizes over three decades of research and established science that links the role of intestinal barrier biology and human disease to develop novel therapeutics that target and improve the integrity of the intestinal barrier.

The Company’s lead program, LB1148, is a broad-spectrum serine protease inhibitor that acts to neutralize digestive enzymes, potentially reducing intestinal damage. In clinical studies, LB1148 has demonstrated positive results in reducing the incidence and severity of post-surgical abdominal adhesions and potentially accelerating the time to return of postoperative bowel function. LB1148 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 2 study to evaluate reduction in intra-abdominal adhesions, return of gastrointestinal function, and prevention of post-operative ileus and in subjects undergoing elective bowel resection (PROFILE).

The Company believes that addressing the disruption of the intestinal barrier can fundamentally change the way diseases are treated and establish new standards of patient care. For more information, please go to www.palisadebio.com.

Forward Looking Statements
This communication contains “forward-looking” statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company’s intentions, beliefs, projections, outlook, analyses or current expectations concerning, among other things: progress of studies, including opening additional clinical trial sites, timing of results or data, progress and completion of patient enrollment, including timing thereof and the Company’s co-development partner’s expectation to complete enrollment; regulatory progress and strategy, including potential registration and commercialization of LB1148; the extent of the cash runway; the closing of the underwritten public offering; and expected proceeds from financings. Any statements contained in this communication that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company’s current expectations. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. The Company’s actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, the Company’s ability to advance its clinical programs, the uncertain and time-consuming regulatory approval process; the Company’s ability to achieve additional financing to fund future operations and the Company’s ability to comply with the continued listing requirements for Nasdaq. Additional risks and uncertainties can be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 17, 2022, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, filed with the SEC on November 14, 2022, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based.

Investor Relations Contact
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Jenene Thomas
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PALI@jtcir.com

Source: Palisade Bio


FAQ

What is the significance of the recent warrant exercise for Palisade Bio (PALI)?

The exercise of 445,000 common stock purchase warrants has provided Palisade Bio with approximately $1.25 million, extending its cash runway into early 2024.

How will Palisade Bio utilize the proceeds from the warrant exercise?

The funds will support operations as Palisade Bio continues its development strategy, particularly for the Phase 2 study of LB1148.

What is LB1148 and its role in Palisade Bio's pipeline?

LB1148 is a broad-spectrum serine protease inhibitor being evaluated in a Phase 2 study for its potential to reduce post-surgical adhesions and improve gastrointestinal function.

What are Palisade Bio's expectations for the Phase 2 study results?

The company expects topline results from the Phase 2 study of LB1148 in the second half of 2023.

What risks does Palisade Bio (PALI) face moving forward?

Palisade Bio faces risks related to the advancement of its clinical programs, regulatory approval processes, and the need for additional financing.

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