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Noveris Health Sciences Provides Corporate Update

Noveris Health Sciences Re-Engages R&D Partner on Psilocybin Pipeline Amid Stem Cell Pivot and Insider Sell-Off

Executive Summary
  • Noveris Health Sciences re-engaged Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation (API) under a master services agreement effective May 27, 2026.
  • The company will pay a $20,000 retainer and allocate a minimum of $100,000 for R&D consultancy through the end of fiscal 2026, with no minimum or maximum spend requirements.
  • Management is evaluating transaction structures to acquire a 49% equity interest in Ell Stem Cells for $1 million USD, though no definitive agreement has been executed.
  • Immediate corporate priority remains advancing the existing psilocybin IP portfolio and renewed API collaboration over stem cell initiatives.
Material Impact
  • The $120,000 total commitment to API is immaterial relative to the $2.31 million raised in the March 2026 private placement.
  • This announcement is a direct follow-up to the April 20, 2026 clarification that R&D activities were paused due to funding constraints.
  • The market was already aware of the LIFE Offering proceeds and the strategic pivot toward stem cell distribution.
  • The news does not introduce new capital, regulatory milestones, or commercial partnerships. It is an incremental operational update that aligns with previous guidance.
  • Combined with the recent 99% reduction in former CEO Joshua Bartch's stake, the sentiment leans toward capital preservation rather than aggressive growth.
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Company Overview
  • Noveris Health Sciences is a pre-revenue biotechnology company focused on developing novel psychedelic-inspired compounds for mental health treatment.
  • Flagship Project: A psilocybin-related intellectual property portfolio consisting of 3 issued patents and 13 pending patent applications focused on compounding, synthesizing, and therapeutic uses.
  • Secondary Initiative: Exploring regenerative medicine through a potential stake in ELL Stem Cells, a registered tissue bank and distributor of extracellular matrices and exosomes.
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