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AgeX Therapeutics Closes $36,000,000 Debt Exchange for Preferred Stock ALAMEDA, Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)

Key Takeaway: AgeX Therapeutics completed a debt exchange, issuing $36 million of newly authorized Preferred Stock to Juvenescence Limited in exchange for the cancellation of loans. This exchange has bolstered AgeX's stockholder equity to approximately $16 million, allowing them to meet the NYSE American's listing requirements. The move has led to the withdrawal of a delisting determination by the NYSE and cancellation of a related hearing. However, certain restrictions remain on issuing shares of common stock upon conversion of the new Preferred Stock.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Successful conversion of debt into equity, improving financial stability.
  • Meeting NYSE American listing requirements enhances credibility.
  • Increased stockholder equity strengthens the company's financial position.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • Despite increased equity, AgeX may still face ongoing financial losses.
  • Investor dilution risk due to additional shares upon conversion of Preferred Stock.

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Therapeutics Closes $36,000,000 Debt Exchange for Preferred Stock
Calif.-(BUSINESS WIRE)-July 24, 2023-AgeX Therapeutics, Inc. ("AgeX"; NYSE American: AGE), a biotechnology
company developing therapeutics for human aging and regeneration, reported that on July 24, 2023, AgeX issued to Juvenescence Limited
211,600 shares of a newly authorized Series A Preferred Stock and 148,400 shares of a newly authorized Series B Preferred Stock in exchange
for the cancellation of a total of $36 Million of indebtedness consisting of the outstanding principal amount of certain loans made by
Juvenescence to AgeX and loan origination fees accrued with respect to those loans. The cancellation of indebtedness in exchange for
the Preferred Stock was conducted pursuant to an Exchange Agreement between AgeX and Juvenescence. By completing the exchange of indebtedness
for shares of Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock (collectively referred to as the "Preferred Stock"),
AgeX now has sufficient stockholders equity to meet the NYSE American continued listing requirements. Accordingly, the NYSE American
staff has withdrawn its delisting determination and a scheduled hearing of AgeX's appeal of that determination has been cancelled.
The exchange of $36 Million of indebtedness for the Preferred Stock, on a proforma basis as of March 31, 2023, increased AgeX's
stockholder equity to approximately $16 Million from a deficit of approximately $20 Million. Actual stockholder equity will be reduced
by losses recognized by AgeX subsequent to March 31, 2023, which are not reflected in the pro forma amounts, but AgeX's stockholder
equity now exceeds the $6 Million amount necessary to meet NYSE American continued listing requirements.
NYSE American has approved the listing of the 36,939,190 shares of AgeX common stock into which the Preferred Stock is presently convertible.
In order to comply with Section 713 of the NYSE American Company Guide, the issuance of an additional 13,060,809 shares of AgeX common
stock upon conversion of shares of Series B Preferred Stock is currently restricted by a "cap" prohibiting issuance of those
additional shares without the prior approval of AgeX stockholders.
Preferred Stock is not entitled to receive any payment or distribution of cash or other dividends. In the event of any voluntary or involuntary
liquidation, dissolution or other winding up of the affairs of AgeX, subject to the preferences and other rights of any senior stock,
before any assets of AgeX shall be distributed to holders of common stock or other junior stock, all of the assets of AgeX available
for distribution to stockholders shall be distributed among the holders of Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock until
AgeX shall have distributed to the holders of those shares an amount of assets having a value equal to the subscription price per share.
share of Preferred Stock will be convertible into a number of shares of AgeX common stock determined by dividing (x) a number equal to
the number of dollars and cents comprising the subscription price, by (y) a number equal to the number of dollars and cents comprising
the conversion price. The subscription price per share of Preferred Stock is $100 which was paid through the exchange of indebtedness
for shares of Preferred Stock. The conversion price per share of Series A Preferred Stock or Series B Preferred Stock is $0.72 which
was the closing price of AgeX common stock on the NYSE American on the last trading day immediately preceding the execution of the Exchange
Agreement. However, the issuance of 13,060,809 shares of common stock upon conversion of Series B Preferred Stock would require approval
by AgeX stockholders in accordance with NYSE American rules.
Preferred Stock has limited voting rights. The following matters will require the approval of the holders of a majority of the shares
of a series of Preferred Stock then outstanding, voting as a separate class: (i) creation of any Preferred Stock ranking as senior stock
to the series with respect to liquidation preferences; (ii) repurchase of any shares of common stock or other junior stock except shares
issued pursuant to or in connection with a compensation or incentive plan or agreement approved by the Board of Directors for any officers,
directors, employees or consultants of AgeX; (iii) any sale, conveyance, or other disposition of all or substantially all AgeX's
property or business, or any liquidation or dissolution of AgeX, or a merger into or consolidation with any other corporation (other
than a wholly-owned subsidiary corporation) but only to the extent that the Delaware General Corporation Law requires that such transaction
be approved by each class or series of Preferred Stock; (iv) any adverse change in the powers, preferences and rights of, and the qualifications,
limitations or restrictions on, the series of Preferred Stock; or (v) any amendment of AgeX's Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws
that results in any adverse change in the powers, preferences and rights of, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions on,
the series of Preferred Stock. Except as may otherwise be required by the Delaware General Corporation Law, the Preferred Stock will
have no other voting rights.
Therapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: AGE) is focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapeutics to treat human diseases
to increase healthspan and combat the effects of aging. AgeX's PureStem and UniverCyte manufacturing and
immunotolerance technologies are designed to work together to generate highly defined, universal, allogeneic, off-the-shelf pluripotent
stem cell-derived young cells of any type for application in a variety of diseases with a high unmet medical need. AgeX has two preclinical
cell therapy programs: AGEX-VASC1 (vascular progenitor cells) for tissue ischemia and AGEX-BAT1 (brown fat cells) for Type II diabetes.
AgeX's revolutionary longevity platform induced tissue regeneration (iTR ) aims to unlock cellular immortality and regenerative
capacity to reverse age-related changes within tissues. HyStem is AgeX's delivery technology to stably engraft
PureStem or other cell therapies in the body. AgeX is seeking opportunities to establish licensing and collaboration arrangements around
its broad IP estate and proprietary technology platforms and therapy product candidates.
more information, please visit www.agexinc.com or connect with the company on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook,
statements contained in this release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Any statements that are not historical fact including, but not limited to statements that contain words such as "will,"
"believes," "plans," "anticipates," "expects," "estimates" should also be
considered forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially
from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements and as such should be evaluated together with the many uncertainties
that affect the business of AgeX Therapeutics, Inc. and its subsidiaries, particularly those mentioned in the cautionary statements found
in more detail in the "Risk Factors" section of AgeX's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission (copies of which may be obtained at www.sec.gov). Subsequent events and developments may cause these forward-looking
statements to change. AgeX specifically disclaims any obligation or intention to update or revise these forward-looking statements as
a result of changed events or circumstances that occur after the date of this release, except as required by applicable law.
THERAPEUTICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED PRO FORMA BALANCE SHEET
thousands, except par value amounts)
March 31, 2023 Adjustment 1 Adjustment 2 Adjustment 3 Adjusted Balance
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 280 $ - $ - $ - $ 280
Accounts and grants receivable, net 6 - - - 6
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,461 - - - 1,461
Total current assets 1,747 - - - 1,747
Restricted cash 50 - - - 50
Intangible assets, net 705 - - - 705
Convertible note receivable 10,029 - - - 10,029
TOTAL ASSETS $ 12,531 $ - $ - $ - $ 12,531
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 1,262 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,262
Loans due to Juvenescence, net of debt issuance costs, current portion 20,042 (20,042 ) - - -
23,258 (1) (21,160 )(2) (4,833 )(3) (2,735 )(4)
(3,216 )(1) - - (3,216 )
Related party payables, net 144 - - - 144
Warrant liability 347 - - - 347
Insurance premium liability and other current liabilities 730 - - - 730
Total current liabilities 22,525 - (21,160 ) (4,833 ) (3,468 )
Loans due to Juvenescence, net of debt issuance costs, net of current portion 10,011 (10,011 ) - - -
10,355 (1) - (10,007 )(3) 348
(344 )(1) - - (344 )
- - - -
TOTAL LIABILITIES 32,536 - (21,160 ) (14,840 ) (3,464 )
Commitments and contingencies - - - - -
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, authorized 5,000 shares; none issued and outstanding as at March 31, 2023 and 360 shares issued and outstanding on a pro forma basis. - - 21,160 (2) 14,840 (3) 36,000
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 200,000 shares authorized; and 37,951 as of March 31, 2023 4 - - - 4
Additional paid-in capital 99,589 - - - 99,589
Accumulated deficit (119,487 ) - - - (119,487 )
Total AgeX Therapeutics, Inc. stockholders' equity (deficit) (19,894 ) - 21,160 14,840 16,106
Noncontrolling interest (111 ) - - - (111 )
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) (20,005 ) - 21,160 14,840 15,995 (5)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) $ 12,531 $ - $ - $ - $ 12,531
(1) Adjustments to present gross debt amounts owed to Juvenescence.
(2) Debt exchanged for Preferred Series A shares.
(3) Debt exchanged for Preferred Series B shares.
(4) The pro forma debt amounts owed to Juvenescence does not reflect additional drawdowns and origination fees incurred since March 31, 2023.
(5) The pro forma stockholders' equity balance does not reflect operating losses incurred since March 31, 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AgeX Therapeutics' recent financial move?

AgeX Therapeutics exchanged $36 million in debt for shares of Preferred Stock.

How did the Preferred Stock exchange affect AgeX's stockholder equity?

The exchange raised AgeX's stockholder equity from a deficit of $20 million to approximately $16 million.

What must happen for Series B Preferred Stock to convert into common stock?

Conversion of Series B Preferred Stock requires prior approval from AgeX stockholders.

What voting rights do holders of Preferred Stock have?

Preferred Stock holders have limited voting rights and require majority approval for specific actions.

What is the focus of AgeX Therapeutics?

AgeX develops therapeutics targeting human aging and regeneration with innovative technologies.

Last updated: Jul 24, 2023