NewGen Announces Strategic Acquisition of MicroSort Reproductive Technology
January 21 2025 - 5:00AM
NewGenIvf Group Limited (NASDAQ: NIVF) (“NewGen” or the “Company”),
a comprehensive fertility services provider in Asia helping couples
and individuals obtain access to fertility treatments, today
announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to
acquire MicroSort, a proprietary sperm-sorting technology that
enhances the Company’s capabilities in providing assisted
reproductive services. This strategic acquisition strengthens
NewGen’s position in the growing global fertility services market,
bolstering the Company’s comprehensive array of options for those
seeking reproductive assistance.
MicroSort enables the separation of X and Y chromosome-bearing
sperm cells prior to in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures. This
sophisticated process involves fluorescent DNA staining and
advanced flow cytometry, allowing for highly precise sperm cell
sorting based on chromosomal content. The technology can be applied
for couples who are looking to balance their family compositions,
as well as those looking to prevent certain genetic diseases,
specifically X-linked or X-limited disorders. MicroSort already has
established commercial applications and an existing license base in
several countries, including Thailand, Japan, Cambodia, and
Mexico.
Under the terms of the agreement, NewGen will acquire the
technology for US$5 million, to be satisfied through a combination
of US$750,000 in cash and the issuance of 2,500,000 ordinary shares
(as may be adjusted for any reverse stock split carried out by the
Company prior to Completion) at a deemed value of US$1.70 per
share. The US$5 million purchase price, which has been approved by
NewGen’s board of directors, is supported by an independent third
party valuation. This transaction structure, which is expected to
boost the Company’s shareholders’ equity by US$4.25 million at the
time of Completion, is expected to optimize the Company's capital
allocation while adding significant technological capabilities to
its service portfolio. Under the terms of the agreement, NewGen
will assume the existing licensing agreements associated with
MicroSort, which should create an immediate additional revenue
stream through license fees from current users.
Mr. Siu Wing Fung Alfred, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of NewGen,
commented, “This acquisition represents a significant milestone in
our growth strategy and enhances our ability to provide advanced
fertility solutions to our clients. Beyond the strategic value of
expanding our service offerings, this transaction is structured to
strengthen our balance sheet through the issuance of equity at a
premium to market price. We believe this enhancement to
shareholders' equity may support our ongoing efforts to meet Nasdaq
Capital Market continued listing requirements. The integration of
this technology into our existing service platform will strengthen
our market position in the rapidly growing Asian fertility services
market. In addition, MicroSort provides options for families
looking to prevent certain genetic disorders, an application which
will allow us to expand these services into countries like China
and other burgeoning markets in Asia. We are thrilled to be able to
offer new options for our customers, and we are optimistic about
the impact our acquisition of MicroSort will have on our clients
and our company.”
About NewGen
NewGen is a comprehensive fertility services provider in Asia
helping couples and individuals obtain access to fertility
treatments. With a mission to aid couples and individuals in
building families regardless of fertility challenges, NewGen has
dedicated itself to creating increased access to infertility
treatment and providing comprehensive fertility services for its
customers. NewGen’s management team collectively has over a decade
of experience in the fertility industry. NewGen’s clinics are
located in Thailand, Cambodia, and Kyrgyzstan, and present a full
suite of services for its patients, including comprehensive
infertility and assisted reproductive technology treatments, egg
and sperm donation, and surrogacy, in the appropriate
jurisdictions, respectively. To learn more, visit
www.newgenivf.com. The information contained on, or accessible
through, NewGen’s website is not incorporated by reference into
this press release, and you should not consider it a part of this
press release.
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differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press
release, such as the Company’s inability to implement its business
plans, identify and realize additional opportunities, including
opportunities presented by the availability of technology like
MicroSort, the Company’s inability to meet or exceed its financial
projections, or changes in the regulatory or competitive
environment in which the Company operates. You should carefully
consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and
uncertainties described in the Company’s annual report on Form 20-F
and other documents filed or to be filed by the Company with the
SEC from time to time, which could cause actual events and results
to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking
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Investor Relations Contact
ICR, LLCRobin YangPhone: +1 (212)
537-4406Email: Newgenivf.IR@icrinc.com
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