Full Press Release Details
ABVC Executes Cooperation Agreement
for Strategic Investments
Fremont, CA, August 17, 2023 - ABVC
BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABVC) ("Company"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing therapeutic solutions in Oncology/Hematology,
Neurology, and Ophthalmology, announced today that it had entered into a Cooperation Agreement
to exchange a 20% ownership stake in real estate property of Zhonghui United Technology (Chengdu) Group Co., Ltd. (" ( ) ")
and its affiliated enterprises ("Zhonghui").
of the Cooperation Agreement, the estimated value of the transaction is approximately $7.4 million, equivalent to 370,000 shares of ABVC
common stock at $20 per share.
"We are extremely proud to have executed
the Cooperation Agreement with Zhonghui; this transaction builds on ABVC's commitment to grow its biopharma industry and to provide best-in-class
innovations in research, development, and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology-based food and medicines, medical devices, biomedical
technologies, and nutraceuticals," said Dr. Uttam Patil, Chief Executive Officer of ABVC. "As per the current Cooperation Agreement,
ABVC and Zhonghui agree to collaborate on developing a large-scale health and wellness base. The goal is to establish a comprehensive
facility that offers a wide range of health and wellness services to promote a healthy lifestyle and well-being. Specifically, a healthcare
center for senior living, long-term care, and medical care in the areas of ABVCs' special interests, such as Ophthalmology, Oncology,
and Central Nervous Systems, is planned to be established as the base for the China market and global development. Both parties aim to
build an integrated industry, academia, and research collaboration platform. This platform will also seek to contribute to rural revitalization
by promoting innovation, knowledge exchange, and sustainable development in rural areas. Our strong partnership with leading institutions
and expertise in Oncology/Hematology, Neurology, and Ophthalmology will aid us in global expansion."
is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with an active pipeline of six drugs and one medical device (ABV-1701/Vitargus ) under
development. For its drug products, the Company utilizes in-licensed technology from its network of world-renowned research institutions
to conduct proof-of-concept trials through Phase II of clinical development. The Company's network of research institutions includes
Stanford University, the University of California at San Francisco, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. For Vitargus , the Company intends
to conduct global clinical trials through Phase III.
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None of the outcomes expressed herein are guaranteed. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties
associated with (i) our inability to manufacture our product candidates on a commercial scale on our own, or in collaboration with third
parties; (ii) difficulties in obtaining financing on commercially reasonable terms; (iii) changes in the size and nature of our competition;
(iv) loss of one or more key executives or scientists; and (v) difficulties in securing regulatory approval to proceed to the next level
of the clinical trials or to market our product candidates. More detailed information about the Company and the risk factors that may
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its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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