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PolyPid Announces Reverse Share Split

Key Takeaway: PolyPid Ltd., a late-stage biopharma company, announced a reverse share split of its ordinary shares at a ratio of 1-for-30, effective September 21, 2023. This move follows shareholder approval obtained at an extraordinary general meeting on September 18, 2023, and aims to help the company meet Nasdaq's minimum bid price requirement of $1.00. Additionally, PolyPid is advancing its lead candidate, D-PLEX100, in Phase 3 clinical trials for preventing surgical site infections, while also preparing a preclinical study on its OncoPLEX product for solid tumors.

Market Sentiment Analysis

POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Shareholders approved the reverse split, indicating support for company restructuring.
  • The reverse share split aims to help PolyPid regain compliance with Nasdaq's listing requirements.
  • PolyPid's proprietary PLEX technology is promising for drug delivery.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • The reverse share split is a potential sign of financial distress or instability.
  • PolyPid is currently focusing on compliance rather than expanding its product lines.

Full Press Release Details

Announces Reverse Share Split
TIKVA, Israel, September 20, 2023 -- PolyPid Ltd. (Nasdaq: PYPD) ("PolyPid" or the "Company"), a late-stage
biopharma company aiming to improve surgical outcomes, today announces a reverse share split (the "Reverse Split") of the
Company's issued and outstanding ordinary shares, no par value ("Ordinary Shares"), at the ratio of 1-for-30, such
that each thirty (30) Ordinary Shares, shall be consolidated into one (1) Ordinary Share.
Company obtained shareholders' approval for the Reverse Split at a ratio of between 1:10 and 1:30 at an extraordinary general meeting
of shareholders, which took place on September 18, 2023. The Company's board of directors then approved the Reverse Split ratio
of 1-for-30 on September 18, 2023.
first date when the Company's Ordinary Shares will begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market ("Nasdaq") on a post-
reverse split basis is expected to be Thursday, September 21, 2023. The Company's Ordinary Shares will continue to trade on the
Nasdaq under the symbol "PYPD" and the Company expects that the reverse share split will allow the Company to regain compliance
with Nasdaq's $1.00 minimum bid price requirement.
fractional Ordinary Shares will be issued as a result of the Reverse Split. In accordance with the Company's articles of association,
as currently in effect, all fractional shares shall be rounded to the nearest whole Ordinary Share, such that only shareholders holding
fractional consolidated shares of more than one half of one whole share shall be entitled to receive one consolidated share. In addition,
a proportionate adjustment will be made to the per share exercise price and the number of shares issuable upon the exercise of all outstanding
options or warrants entitling the holders to purchase Ordinary Shares.
Ltd. (Nasdaq: PYPD) is a late-stage biopharma company aiming to improve surgical outcomes. Through locally administered, controlled,
prolonged-release therapeutics, PolyPid's proprietary PLEX (Polymer-Lipid Encapsulation matriX) technology pairs with Active Pharmaceutical
Ingredients (APIs), enabling precise delivery of drugs at optimal release rates over durations ranging from several days to months. PolyPid's
lead product candidate D-PLEX100 is in Phase 3 clinical trial for the prevention of abdominal colorectal surgical site
infections. In addition, the Company is currently in preclinical stages to test the efficacy of OncoPLEX for the treatment of solid tumors,
beginning with glioblastoma.
press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act and
other securities laws. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes,"
"seeks," "estimates" and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking
statements. For example, the Company is using forward-looking statements when it discusses the timing of the reverse share split and
its expectation that the reverse share split will help the Company regain compliance with Nasdaq's $1.00 minimum bid price requirement.
Forward-looking statements are not historical facts, and are based upon management's current expectations, beliefs and projections,
many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain. Such expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith. However,
there can be no assurance that management's expectations, beliefs or projections will be achieved, and actual results may differ
materially from what is expressed in, or indicated by, the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks
and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements.
For a more detailed description of the risks and uncertainties affecting the Company, reference is made to the Company's reports
filed from time to time with the SEC, including, but not limited to, the risks detailed in the Company's Annual Report on Form
20-F filed on March 31, 2023. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made. The Company assumes no obligation
to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, subsequent events or circumstances, changes in assumptions or changes
in other factors affecting forward-looking information except to the extent required by applicable securities laws. If the Company does
update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that the Company will make additional updates with respect
thereto or with respect to other forward-looking statements.
and links to websites have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference
into this press release. PolyPid is not responsible for the contents of third-party websites.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the reverse share split ratio for PolyPid?

The reverse share split ratio for PolyPid is 1-for-30.

When will the reverse share split take effect?

The reverse share split is expected to take effect on September 21, 2023.

What happens to fractional shares after the split?

Fractional shares will be rounded, with only over half a share receiving one whole share.

What is PolyPid's lead product candidate?

PolyPid's lead product candidate is D-PLEX100, in Phase 3 trials.

Why did PolyPid announce a reverse share split?

The reverse share split aims to help PolyPid regain compliance with Nasdaq's price requirement.

Last updated: Sep 20, 2023