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M&A / Property

Contagious still working on IMBiotechnologies RTO

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Executive Summary

  • Contagious Gaming Inc. provides an update on its proposed reverse‑takeover transaction with IMBiotechnologies Ltd., originally announced on July 17, 2024.
  • Both parties remain in negotiations, conducting due‑diligence and working with advisers to determine the optimal legal structure; a definitive agreement has not yet been executed.
  • Trading of Contagious Gaming’s common shares remains halted on the TSX Venture Exchange pending completion of the transaction and related regulatory approvals.

Key Details

  • The parties entered into a non‑binding Letter of Intent for a reverse takeover; no definitive agreement is in place.
  • Ongoing activities include:
  • Negotiation and execution of a definitive agreement.
  • Completion of satisfactory due diligence by both Contagious Gaming and IMBiotechnologies.
  • Evaluation of a concurrent financing by IMBiotechnologies, with proceeds intended for commercialization activities and general corporate purposes.
  • Transaction is subject to customary closing conditions:
  • Execution of definitive agreement.
  • Satisfactory due‑diligence outcomes.
  • Completion of any required financing.
  • Receipt of all necessary shareholder and regulatory approvals.
  • Satisfaction of other standard closing conditions.
  • Trading Halt: Shares remain halted on the TSX Venture Exchange in accordance with exchange policies; trading will resume only after the exchange determines that conditions are met.
  • The company commits to provide further updates as material developments occur.

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