NEW
YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AIkido
Pharma Inc. (Nasdaq: AIKI) ("AIkido" or the "Company") today
confirms that on August 9, 2022, the
Company received an unsolicited offer from Mr. Shalom Auerbach to acquire all of the Company's
outstanding common stock for $8.00
per share in cash.
The Company's Board of Directors will carefully review the
proposal to determine the course of action that it believes is in
the best interest of the Company and all AIkido shareholders. The
Company will respond in due course.
There is no need for shareholders to take any action at this
time.
About AIkido Pharma Inc.
AIkido Pharma Inc. was initially formed in 1967 and is a
biotechnology Company with a diverse portfolio of small-molecule
anticancer and antiviral therapeutics. The Company's platform
consists of patented technology from leading universities and
researchers, and we are currently in the process of developing an
innovative therapeutic drug platform through strong partnerships
with world renowned educational institutions, including
The University of Texas at
Austin and University of Maryland at Baltimore. Our diverse pipeline of
therapeutics includes therapies for pancreatic cancer, prostate
cancer. We are constantly seeking to grow our pipeline to treat
unmet medical needs in oncology. The Company is also developing a
broad-spectrum antiviral platform that may potentially inhibit
replication of multiple viruses including Influenza virus, SARS-CoV
(coronavirus), MERS-CoV, Ebolavirus and Marburg virus.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release constitute
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal
securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should,"
"believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue,"
"predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar
expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current
expectations, are forward-looking statements. While the Company
believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue
reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking
statements, which are based on information available to us on the
date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based
upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various
risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set
forth in the Company's filings with the SEC, not limited to Risk
Factors relating to its business contained therein. Thus, actual
results could be materially different. The Company expressly
disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as
required by law.
Contact:
Investor Relations:
Hayden IR
Brett Maas, Managing Partner
Phone: (646) 536-7331
Email:
brett@haydenir.com
www.haydenir.com
AIkido Pharma Inc.:
Phone:
212-745-1373
Email:
investorrelations@aikidopharma.com
www.aikidopharma.com
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