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Avivagen Inc. Announces Options Grant

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Avivagen Inc. (TSXV:VIV, OTCQB:VIVXF) has announced the issuance of 878,000 stock options, predominantly to its officers, directors, and investor relations personnel. Of these, 685,000 options are allocated to these key roles, all exercisable over five years at a strike price of $0.20. This move is part of a broader remuneration strategy aimed at enhancing performance and commitment within the company.

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  • Issuance of 878,000 stock options may motivate executives and align their interests with shareholders.
  • Options granted at a strike price of $0.20 could incentivize management to drive stock value upwards.
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  • A significant portion (685,000) of the options is awarded to officers and directors, potentially raising concerns about excessive compensation.
  • Options being exercisable over five years may dilute existing shares if exercised.

OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Avivagen Inc. (TSXV:VIV, OTCQB:VIVXF) (“Avivagen”), a life sciences corporation focused on developing and commercializing products for livestock, companion animal and human applications that safely enhances feed intake and supports immune function, thereby supporting general health and performance, announces that its Board of Directors has approved the issuance of 878,000 stock options, including 685,000 options granted to officers, directors and investor relations personnel of the Corporation. The options are exercisable up to five years from the issuing date and have a strike price of $0.20. These options form part of a total remuneration package for directors, officers and employees of Avivagen.

About Avivagen
Avivagen is a life sciences corporation focused on developing and commercializing products for livestock, companion animal and human applications that, by safely supporting immune function, promote general health and performance. It is a public corporation traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol VIV and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, based in partnership facilities of the National Research Council of Canada. For more information, visit www.avivagen.com. The contents of the website are expressly not incorporated by reference in this press release.

About OxC-beta™ Technology and OxC-beta™ Livestock
Avivagen’s OxC-beta™ technology is derived from Avivagen discoveries about β-carotene and other carotenoids, compounds that give certain fruits and vegetables their bright colours. Through support of immune function the technology provides a non-antibiotic means of promoting health and growth. OxC-beta™ Livestock is a proprietary product shown to be an effective and economic alternative to the antibiotics commonly added to livestock feeds. The product is currently available for sale in the United States, Philippines, Mexico, Taiwan, New Zealand, Thailand, Brazil, Australia, and Malaysia.

Avivagen’s OxC-beta™ Livestock product is safe, effective and could fulfill the global mandate to remove all in-feed antibiotics as growth promoters. Numerous international livestock trials with poultry and swine using OxC-beta™ Livestock have proven that the product performs as well as, and, sometimes, in some aspects, better than in-feed antibiotics.

Forward Looking Statements
This news release includes certain forward-looking statements that are based upon the current expectations of management. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties associated with the business of Avivagen Inc. and the environment in which the business operates. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking, including those identified by the expressions aim”, anticipate”, appear”, believe”, consider”, could”, estimate”, expect”, if”, intend”, goal”, hope”, likely”, may”, plan”, possibly”, potentially”, pursue”, seem”, should”, whether”, will”, would” and similar expressions. Statements set out in this news release relating to Avivagen’s expectations as to future growth and results, the possibility for OxC-beta™ Livestock to replace antibiotics in livestock feeds as well as fill a critical need for health support in certain livestock applications where antibiotics are precluded are all forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations. Avivagens products may not gain market acceptance or regulatory approval in new jurisdictions or for new applications and may not be widely accepted as a replacement for antibiotics in livestock feeds, in each case due to many factors, many of which are outside of Avivagens control. Readers are referred to the risk factors associated with the business of Avivagen set out in Avivagens most recent managements discussion and analysis of financial condition available at www.SEDAR.com. Except as required by law, Avivagen assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Copyright © 2022 Avivagen Inc. OxC-beta™ is a trademark of Avivagen Inc.

Avivagen Inc.

Drew Basek

Director of Investor Relations

100 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0R6

Phone: 416-540-0733

E-mail: d.basek@avivagen.com



Kym Anthony

Chief Executive Officer

100 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0R6

Head Office Phone: 613-949-8164

Website: www.avivagen.com

Source: Avivagen Inc.

FAQ

What is the recent stock option issuance by Avivagen (VIVXF)?

Avivagen issued 878,000 stock options, with 685,000 granted to its officers and directors.

What is the strike price for the stock options granted by Avivagen?

The strike price for the issued stock options is $0.20.

How long are the stock options exercisable for Avivagen?

The stock options are exercisable for up to five years from the issuance date.

What is the purpose of issuing stock options by Avivagen?

The stock options are part of a remuneration strategy to motivate and retain key personnel.

How many stock options did Avivagen grant in total?

Avivagen granted a total of 878,000 stock options.

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