As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 16, 2023
Registration No.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM S-3
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
Avalon GloboCare Corp. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Delaware | 47-1685128 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
4400 Route 9 South, Suite 3100
Freehold, New Jersey 07728
(732) 780-4400
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)
David Jin, M.D., Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer
4400 Route 9 South, Suite 3100
Freehold, New Jersey 07728
Tel: (732) 780-4400
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)
Copies of all communications, including communications sent to the agent for service, to:
Steven M. Skolnick, Esq.
Lowenstein Sandler LLP
1251 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10020
Tel: (212) 262-6700
Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: From time to time after this Registration Statement becomes effective.
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The Registrant hereby amends this Registration Statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this Registration Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until the Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as the Commission acting pursuant to said Section 8(a), may determine.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This registration statement contains two prospectuses:
● | a base prospectus which covers the offering, issuance and sale by the registrant of up to a maximum aggregate offering price of $100,000,000 of the registrant’s common stock, preferred stock, warrants, debt securities, subscription rights and/or units; and |
● | a sales agreement prospectus covering the offering, issuance and sale by the registrant of up to a maximum aggregate offering price of $3,500,000 of the registrant’s common stock that may be issued and sold under a sales agreement, as dated June 16, 2023, with Roth Capital Partners, LLC. |
The base prospectus immediately follows this explanatory note. The specific terms of any securities to be offered pursuant to the base prospectus will be specified in a prospectus supplement to the base prospectus. The sales agreement prospectus immediately follows the base prospectus. The common stock that may be offered, issued and sold by the registrant under the sales agreement prospectus is included in the $100,000,000 of securities that may be offered, issued and sold by the registrant under the base prospectus. Upon termination of the sales agreement with Roth Capital Partners, LLC, any portion of the $3,500,000 included in the sales agreement prospectus that is not sold pursuant to the sales agreement will be available for sale in other offerings pursuant to the base prospectus and a corresponding prospectus supplement, and if no shares are sold under the sales agreement, the full $3,500,000 of securities may be sold in other offerings pursuant to the base prospectus.
The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These securities may not be sold until the registration statement is declared effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities, and is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities, in any state or other jurisdiction where such offer, solicitation or sale is not permitted or would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
Subject to completion, dated June 16, 2023
PROSPECTUS
Avalon GloboCare Corp.
$100,000,000
Common Stock
Preferred Stock
Warrants
Debt Securities
Subscription Rights
Units
We may offer, issue and sell from time to time together or separately, in one or more offerings, any combination of (i) our common stock, (ii) our preferred stock, which we may issue in one or more series, (iii) warrants, (iv) senior or subordinated debt securities, (v) subscription rights and (vi) units. The debt securities may consist of debentures, notes, or other types of debt. The debt securities, preferred stock, warrants and subscription rights may be convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, common or preferred stock or other securities of ours. The units may consist of any combination of the securities listed above.
The aggregate public offering price of the securities that we may offer will not exceed $100,000,000. We will offer the securities in an amount and on terms that market conditions will determine at the time of the offering. Our common stock is currently listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market, or Nasdaq, under the symbol “ALBT.” On June 15, 2023, the last reported sale price of our common stock as quoted on the Nasdaq Global Market was $2.08 per share. You are urged to obtain current market quotations of our common stock. We have no preferred stock, warrants, debt securities, subscription rights or units listed on any market. Each prospectus supplement will indicate if the securities offered thereby will be listed on any securities exchange.
Investing in our securities involves risk. You should carefully consider the risks that we refer you to under the section captioned “Risk Factors” in this prospectus on page 2 before buying our securities.
Should we offer any of the securities described in this prospectus, we will provide you with the specific terms of the particular securities being offered in supplements to this prospectus. You should read this prospectus and any supplement, together with additional information described under the headings “Additional Information” and “Incorporation of Certain Information by Reference” carefully before you invest. This prospectus may not be used to sell securities unless accompanied by a prospectus supplement.
We may sell these securities directly to our stockholders or to other purchasers or through agents on our behalf or through underwriters or dealers as designated from time to time. If any agents or underwriters are involved in the sale of any of these securities, the applicable prospectus supplement will provide the names of the agents or underwriters and any applicable fees, commissions or discounts.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
The date of this prospectus is , 2023.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Avalon GloboCare Corp. is referred to herein as “Avalon,” “the Company,” “we,” “us” and “our,” unless the context indicates otherwise.
You may only rely on the information contained in this prospectus and the accompanying prospectus or that we have referred you to. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with different information. This prospectus and any prospectus supplement do not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities other than the securities offered by this prospectus and the prospectus supplement. This prospectus and any prospectus supplement do not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in any circumstances in which such offer or solicitation is unlawful. Neither the delivery of this prospectus or any prospectus supplement nor any sale made hereunder shall, under any circumstances, create any implication that there has been no change in our affairs since the date of this prospectus or such prospectus supplement or that the information contained by reference to this prospectus or any prospectus supplement is correct as of any time after its date.
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This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, using a “shelf” registration process. Under this shelf registration process, we may from time to time offer and sell, in one or more offerings, any or all of the securities described in this prospectus, separately or together, up to an aggregate offering price of $100,000,000. This prospectus provides you with a general description of our securities being offered. When we issue the securities being offered by this prospectus, we will provide a prospectus supplement that will contain specific information about the terms of that offering. The prospectus supplement may also add, update or change information contained in this prospectus. You should read both this prospectus and any prospectus supplement together with additional information described under the heading “Additional Information” and “Incorporation of Certain Information by Reference.”
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The following summary highlights some information from this prospectus. It is not complete and does not contain all of the information that you should consider before making an investment decision. You should read this entire prospectus, including the “Risk Factors” section on page 2 and the disclosures to which that section refers you, the financial statements and related notes and the other more detailed information appearing elsewhere or incorporated by reference into this prospectus before investing in any of the securities described in this prospectus.
Corporate Overview
We are dedicated to developing and delivering innovative, transformative, precision diagnostics and clinical laboratory services. Our main strategy is to acquire ownership or license rights in precision diagnostic assets, genetic testing and clinical laboratory companies through joint ventures, share ownership structures or distribution rights. We plan to play a leading role in the innovation of diagnostic testing, utilizing proprietary technology to deliver precise, genetics-driven results. As a first major step into the laboratory market, we completed an acquisition of a 40% membership interest in Laboratory Services MSO, LLC, which closed in February 2023.
We have the following areas of focus:
Laboratory Acquisitions
We have embarked on a laboratory rollup strategy focused on forming joint ventures and acquiring laboratories that are accretive to our commercial strategy. As a first step, in February of 2023, we acquired a 40% membership interest in Laboratory Services MSO.
● | Lab Services MSO is focused on delivering high quality services related to toxicology and wellness testing and provides a broad portfolio of diagnostic tests including drug testing, toxicology, and a broad array of test services, from general bloodwork to anatomic pathology, and urine toxicology. Specific capabilities include STAT blood testing, qualitative drug screening, genetic testing, urinary testing, and sexually transmitted disease testing. The panels that Lab Services MSO tests for are thyroid panel, comprehensive metabolic panel, kidney profile, liver function tests, and other individual tests. Through Lab Services MSO, we use fast, accurate, and efficient equipment to provide practitioners with the tools to quickly determine if a patient is following their designated treatment plan. In most instances, we are able to provide a practitioner with qualitative drug class results the same day the sample is received. Lab Services MSO provides a menu of extensive chemistry tests that physicians can use to obtain information to better treat their patients and maintain their overall wellness. Lab Services MSO has developed a premier reputation for customer service and fast turnaround times. |
● | Lab Services MSO is also focused on commercialization of genetic-based proprietary testing. The first area of focus in this area is confirmatory genetic testing during toxicology screening and genetic testing to screen for addictive propensity. Lab Services MSO laboratory plans to focus on diagnostic testing utilizing proprietary technology to deliver precise genetic driven results. |
Product Commercialization
We are exploring the commercialization and development of a versatile breathalyzer system.
● | The KetoAir breathalyzer is a handheld device that allows the user to detect acetone levels in exhaled breath. The acetone level is in concentration units (ppm, part-per-million) such that the user will know his/her real-time ketosis status: inadequate ketosis (0-3.99 ppm), mild ketosis (4-9.99 ppm), optimal ketosis (10-40 ppm), or alarming level (> 40 ppm). The breathalyzer is registered with the United States FDA as a Class I medical device. The device is also paired with an “AI Nutritionist” software program (via Bluetooth connection) which is downloadable from Google Play (for Android mobile phones, approved) and iPhone (the app is currently being reviewed by Apple iOS AppStore). It helps users to monitor and manage their ketogenic diet and related programs. We believe the KetoAir breathalyzer can be an essential tool to help diabetic patients adhere to their therapeutic programs and optimize their ketogenic dietary management. |
● | We were granted exclusive distributorship rights for the KetoAir breathalyzer in the following territories: North America, South America, the EU and the UK. We had a pilot launch and exhibition of the KetoAir breathalyzer in this year’s KetoCon conference in Austin, Texas (April 21-23, 2023). For our commercialization strategy, we intend to target the diabetes and obesity markets. We are evaluating options for commercialization, including identifying distribution partners or distributing KetoAir ourselves. |
Research and Development
● | We are focused on bringing forward intellectual property through joint patent filings with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). We completed a sponsored research and co-development project with MIT led by Professor Shuguang Zhang as Principal Investigator. Using the unique QTY code protein design platform, six water-soluble variant cytokine receptors have been successfully designed and tested to show binding affinity to the respective cytokines. We currently are focused on bringing forward the intellectual property associated with this program through joint patent submissions. |
Other Areas
In order to preserve cash and focus on our core laboratory rollup strategy and product commercialization, we have currently suspended all research and development efforts related to cellular therapy in order to redirect our funding efforts to our core business strategies outlined above.
Corporate Information
Our address is 4400 Route 9 South, Suite 3100, Freehold, New Jersey 07728 and our telephone number is (732) 780-4400. Our corporate website is located at http://www.avalon-globocare.com. The content of our website shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in this prospectus and you should not consider such information as part of this prospectus.
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Investing in our securities involves significant risks. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider the risks and other information we include or incorporate by reference in this prospectus and any prospectus supplement. In particular, you should consider the risk factors under the heading “Risk Factors” included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as may be revised or supplemented by our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q or Current Reports on Form 8-K, each of which are on file with the SEC and are incorporated herein by reference, and which may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time by other reports we file with the SEC in the future. The risks and uncertainties we have described are not the only ones facing our company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us may also affect our business operations. Additional risk factors may be included in a prospectus supplement relating to a particular offering of securities. Our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected by any of these risks. The trading price of our securities could decline due to any of these risks, and you may lose all or part of your investment. This prospectus is qualified in its entirety by these risk factors.
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus, including the documents that we incorporate by reference, contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the federal securities laws. The events described in forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus, including the documents that we incorporate by reference, may not occur. Generally, these statements relate to our business plans or strategies, projected or anticipated benefits or other consequences of our plans or strategies, financing plans, projected or anticipated benefits from acquisitions that we may make, or projections involving anticipated revenues, earnings or other aspects of our operating results or financial position, and the outcome of any contingencies. Any such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections of management. We intend for these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe-harbor provisions for forward-looking statements. Words such as “may,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” and “continue,” and their opposites and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We caution you that these statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and are subject to a number of uncertainties, risks and other influences, many of which are beyond our control that may influence the accuracy of the statements and the projections upon which the statements are based. Factors that may affect our results include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed in the “Risk Factors” section on page 2 of this prospectus, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 or in other reports we file with the SEC, among other things:
● | our ability to successfully complete research and further development; |
● | our ability to negotiate strategic partnerships, where appropriate, for our services, products and product candidates; |
● | our ability to commercialize our services, products and product candidates and the growth of the markets for those product candidates; |
● | our ability to develop and commercialize services and products before competitors that are superior to the alternatives developed by such competitors; |
● | our ability to develop technological capabilities, including identification of novel and clinically important targets, exploiting our existing technology platforms to develop new services and product candidates; |
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● | our ability to raise sufficient capital to fund our programs, on terms acceptable to us, or at all. If we are unable to raise the funds necessary to meet our long-term liquidity needs, we may have to delay or discontinue the development of one or more programs, raise funds at significant discount or on other unfavorable terms, if at all, or sell all or part of our business; |
● | our ability to protect our intellectual property rights and our ability to avoid intellectual property litigation, which can be costly and divert management time and attention; |
● | our ability to develop and commercialize products without infringing the intellectual property rights of third parties; |
● | heightened competition from commercial clinical testing companies, IDNs, physicians and others; |
● | increased pricing pressure from customers, including payers and patients, and changing relationships with customers, payers, suppliers or strategic partners; |
● | impact of changes in payment mix, including increased patient financial responsibility and any shift from fee-for-service to discounted, capitated or bundled fee arrangements; |
● | adverse actions by government, including healthcare reform that focuses on reducing healthcare costs but does not recognize the value and importance to healthcare of clinical testing or innovative solutions, unilateral reduction of fee schedules payable to us, unilateral recoupment of amounts allegedly owed and competitive bidding; |
● | adverse results from pending or future government investigations, lawsuits or private actions. These include, in particular, monetary damages, loss or suspension of licenses or criminal penalties; |
● | the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business or on the economy generally; and |
● | a decline in economic conditions, including the impact of an inflationary environment. |
Any one or more of these uncertainties, risks and other influences could materially affect our results of operations and whether forward-looking statements made by us ultimately prove to be accurate. Our actual results, performance and achievements could differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether from new information, future events or otherwise.
You should rely only on the information in this prospectus. We have not authorized any other person to provide you with different information. If anyone provides you with different or inconsistent information, you should not rely upon it.
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Unless we inform you otherwise in the prospectus supplement relating to a particular offering of securities, we will use the net proceeds from the sale of the securities offered by this prospectus and the exercise price from the exercise of any convertible securities, if any, for research and development expenses, working capital and other general corporate purposes, which may include funding acquisitions or investments in businesses, products or technologies that are complementary to our own and reducing indebtedness.
When particular securities are offered, the prospectus supplement relating to that offering will set forth our intended use of the net proceeds received from the sale of those securities we sell. Pending the application of the net proceeds for these purposes, we expect to invest the proceeds in short-term, interest-bearing instruments or other investment-grade securities.
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General
The descriptions of the securities contained in this prospectus, together with the applicable prospectus supplements, summarize all of the material terms and provisions of the various types of securities that we may offer. We will describe in the applicable prospectus supplement relating to any securities the particular terms of the securities offered by that prospectus supplement. If we indicate in the applicable prospectus supplement, the terms of the securities may differ from the terms we have summarized below. We may also include in the prospectus supplement information about material United States federal income tax considerations relating to the securities, and the securities exchange, if any, on which the securities will be listed.
We may sell from time to time, in one or more offerings:
● | common stock; | |
● | preferred stock; | |
● | warrants to purchase shares of our common stock or preferred stock; | |
● | debt securities; | |
● | subscription rights to purchase shares of common stock, preferred stock or debt securities; and | |
● | units consisting of any combination of the securities listed above. |
In this prospectus, we refer to the common stock, preferred stock, warrants, debt securities, subscription rights and units collectively as “securities.” The total dollar amount of all securities that we may sell pursuant to this prospectus will not exceed $100,000,000.
If we issue debt securities at a discount from their original stated principal amount, then, for purposes of calculating the total dollar amount of all securities issued under this prospectus, we will treat the initial offering price of the debt securities as the total original principal amount of the debt securities.
This prospectus may not be used to consummate a sale of securities unless it is accompanied by a prospectus supplement.
The following description of our common stock is a summary and does not purport to be complete. It is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, as amended (the “Certificate of Incorporation”) and our amended and restated bylaws (the “Bylaws”), each of which is incorporated herein by reference as an exhibit to the registration statement to which this prospectus forms a part. We encourage you to read our Certificate of Incorporation, our Bylaws and the applicable provisions of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”) for additional information.
General
We have 500,000,000 shares of capital stock authorized under our Certificate of Incorporation, consisting of (i) 490,000,000 shares that shall be a class designated as common stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share and (ii) 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock that shall be a class designated as undesignated preferred stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share. As of June 14, 2023, we had 10,239,307 shares of common stock outstanding. As of the date of this filing, we have issued an aggregate of (i) 9,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series A Convertible Preferred Stock”) and (ii) 11,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series B Convertible Preferred Stock”).
The additional shares of our authorized stock available for issuance may be issued at times and under circumstances so as to have a dilutive effect on earnings per share and on the equity ownership of the holders of our common stock. The ability of our board of directors (the “Board”) to issue additional shares of stock could enhance the Board’s ability to negotiate on behalf of the stockholders in a takeover situation but could also be used by the Board to make a change-in-control more difficult, thereby denying stockholders the potential to sell their shares at a premium and entrenching current management.
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Common Stock
Holders of our common stock are entitled to such dividends as may be declared by our Board or any authorized committee thereof, as set forth in our Bylaws, out of funds legally available for such purpose. The shares of common stock are neither redeemable nor convertible. Holders of common stock have no preemptive or subscription rights to purchase any of our securities.
Each holder of our common stock is entitled to one vote for each such share outstanding in the holder’s name. No holder of common stock is entitled to cumulate votes in voting for directors.
In the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the holders of our common stock are entitled to receive pro rata our assets, which are legally available for distribution, after payments of all debts and other liabilities. All of the outstanding shares of our common stock are fully paid and non-assessable. The shares of common stock offered by this prospectus will also be fully paid and non-assessable.
Preferred Stock
Our Board has the authority, without further action by our stockholders, to issue up to 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock in one or more classes or series and to fix the designations, rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions thereof. These rights, preferences and privileges could include dividend rights, conversion rights, voting rights, terms of redemption, liquidation preferences, sinking fund terms and the number of shares constituting, or the designation of, such class or series, any or all of which may be greater than the rights of common stock. The issuance of our preferred stock could adversely affect the voting power of holders of common stock and the likelihood that such holders will receive dividend payments and payments upon our liquidation. In addition, the issuance of preferred stock could have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of our company or other corporate action. Immediately after completion of this offering, no shares of preferred stock will be outstanding, and we have no present plan to issue any shares of preferred stock.
Anti-takeover Effects of Delaware General Corporation Law and our Articles of Incorporation, as amended, and our Bylaws, as currently in effect.
The provisions of the DGCL, our Certificate of Incorporation and our Bylaws may have the effect of delaying, deferring or discouraging another party from acquiring control of us.
Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law
Our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws contain provisions that could have the effect of discouraging potential acquisition proposals or tender offers or delaying or preventing a change of control. These provisions are as follows:
● | they provide that special meetings of stockholders may be called only by a majority of our Board or an officer instructed by the directors to call a special meeting, thus prohibiting a stockholder from calling a special meeting; | |
● | they authorize our Board to fill vacant directorships, including newly created seats; | |
● | they can be amended or repealed by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of our Board then in office, except as otherwise set forth in the Certificate of Incorporation and the Bylaws, respectively; | |
● | they do not include a provision for cumulative voting in the election of directors. Under cumulative voting, a minority stockholder holding a sufficient number of shares may be able to ensure the election of one or more directors. The absence of cumulative voting may have the effect of limiting the ability of minority stockholders to effect changes in our Board; and | |
● | they allow us to issue, without stockholder approval, up to 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock that could adversely affect the rights and powers of the holders of our common stock. |
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We are subject to the provisions of Section 203 of the DGCL, an anti-takeover law. Subject to certain exceptions, the statute prohibits a publicly held Delaware corporation from engaging in a “business combination” with an “interested stockholder” for a period of three years after the date of the transaction in which the person became an interested stockholder unless:
● | prior to such date, the Board approved either the business combination or the transaction which resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder; | |
● | upon consummation of the transaction which resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder, the interested stockholder owned at least eighty-five percent 85% of the voting stock of the corporation outstanding at the time the transaction commenced, excluding for purposes of determining the number of shares outstanding those shares owned (1) by persons who are directors and also officers and (2) by employee stock plans in which employee participants do not have the right to determine confidentially whether shares held subject to the plan will be tendered in a tender or exchange offer; or | |
● | on or after such date, the business combination is approved by the Board and authorized at an annual or special meeting of stockholders, and not by written consent, by the affirmative vote of at least sixty-six and two-thirds percent 66 2/3% of the outstanding voting stock that is not owned by the interested stockholder. |
Generally, for purposes of Section 203, a “business combination” includes a merger, asset or stock sale, or other transaction resulting in a financial benefit to the interested stockholder. An “interested stockholder” is a person who, together with affiliates and associates, owns or, within three (3) years prior to the determination of interested stockholder status, owned fifteen percent (15.0%) or more of a corporation’s outstanding voting securities.
Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws
Our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws provide for:
● | authorizing the issuance of “blank check” preferred stock, the terms of which may be established and shares of which may be issued without stockholder approval; | |
● | limiting the removal of directors by the stockholders; | |
● | requiring an affirmative vote of a majority of the voting power of the outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to vote, voting together as a single class, to amend our Bylaws or certain provisions our Certificate of Incorporation; | |
● | limiting the ability of stockholders to call a special meeting of stockholders; | |
● | establishing advance notice requirements for nominations for election to the Board or for proposing matters that can be acted upon at stockholder meetings; and | |
● | establishing Delaware as the exclusive jurisdiction for certain stockholder litigation against us. |
Potential Effects of Authorized but Unissued Stock.
We have shares of common stock and preferred stock available for future issuance without stockholder approval. We may utilize these additional shares for a variety of corporate purposes, including future public offerings to raise additional capital, to facilitate corporate acquisitions or payment as a dividend on the capital stock.
The existence of unissued and unreserved common stock and preferred stock may enable our Board to issue shares to persons friendly to current management or to issue preferred stock with terms that could render more difficult or discourage a third-party attempt to obtain control of us by means of a merger, tender offer, proxy contest or otherwise, thereby protecting the continuity of our management. In addition, the Board has the discretion to determine designations, rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions, including voting rights, dividend rights, conversion rights, redemption privileges and liquidation preferences of each series of preferred stock, subject to any limitations set forth in our Certificate of Incorporation and our Bylaws and the DGCL. The purpose of authorizing the Board to issue preferred stock and to determine the rights and preferences applicable to such preferred stock is to eliminate delays associated with a stockholder vote on specific issuances. The issuance of preferred stock, while providing desirable flexibility in connection with possible financings, acquisitions and other corporate purposes, could have the effect of making it more difficult for a third-party to acquire, or could discourage a third-party from acquiring, a majority of our outstanding voting stock.
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Choice of Forum
Unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware shall be the sole and exclusive forum for any stockholder to bring (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of the Company, (ii) any action asserting a claim of breach of fiduciary duty owed by any director, officer or other employee of the Company or the Company’s stockholders, creditors or constituents, (iii) any action asserting a claim against the Company or any director or officer of the Company arising pursuant to, or a claim against the Company or any director or officer of the Company, with respect to the interpretation or application of any provision of, the DGCL, our Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, or (iv) any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine, except for, in each of the aforementioned actions, any claims to which the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware determines it lacks jurisdiction. This provision will not apply to claims arising under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or for any other federal securities laws which provide for exclusive federal jurisdiction. However, the exclusive forum provision provides that unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the federal district courts of the United States of America will be the exclusive forum for the resolution of any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act. Therefore, this provision could apply to a suit that falls within one or more of the categories enumerated in the exclusive forum provision and that asserts claims under the Securities Act, inasmuch as Section 22 of the Securities Act creates concurrent jurisdiction for federal and state courts over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Securities Act or the rules and regulations thereunder. There is uncertainty as to whether a court would enforce such an exclusive forum provision with respect to claims under the Securities Act.
Whether a court would enforce the provision and that investors cannot waive compliance with the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder. Although we believe this provision benefits us by providing increased consistency in the application of Delaware law in the types of lawsuits to which it applies, the provision may have the effect of discouraging lawsuits against our directors and officers.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
The transfer agent and registrar for our common stock is VStock Transfer, LLC. The transfer agent address is 18 Lafayette Place, Woodmere, NY 11598, and the telephone number is (212) 828-8436.
National Securities Exchange Listing
Our common stock is listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “ALBT.”
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DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES
This prospectus describes certain general terms and provisions of debt securities that we may offer. The debt securities may be issued pursuant to, in the case of senior debt securities, a senior indenture, and in the case of subordinated debt securities, a subordinated indenture, in each case in the forms filed as exhibits to this registration statement, which we refer to as the “indentures.” The indentures will be entered into between us and a trustee to be named prior to the issuance of any debt securities, which we refer to as the “trustee.” The indentures will not limit the amount of debt securities that can be issued thereunder and will provide that the debt securities may be issued from time to time in one or more series pursuant to the terms of one or more securities resolutions or supplemental indentures creating such series.
We have summarized below the material provisions of the indentures and the debt securities or indicated which material provisions will be described in the related prospectus supplement for any offering of debt securities. These descriptions are only summaries, and you should refer to the relevant indenture for the particular offering of debt securities itself which will describe completely the terms and definitions of the offered debt securities and contain additional information about the debt securities.
Terms
When we offer to sell a particular series of debt securities, we will describe the specific terms of the securities in a prospectus supplement. The prospectus supplement will set forth the following terms, as applicable, of the debt securities offered thereby:
● | the designation, aggregate principal amount, currency or composite currency and denominations; |
● | the price at which such debt securities will be issued and, if an index formula or other method is used, the method for determining amounts of principal or interest; |
● | the maturity date and other dates, if any, on which principal will be payable; |
● | whether or not the debt securities will be secured or unsecured, and the terms of any secured debt; |
● | whether the debt securities rank as senior debt, senior subordinated debt, subordinated debt or any combination thereof, and the terms of any subordination; |
● | the interest rate (which may be fixed or variable), if any; |
● | the date or dates from which interest will accrue and on which interest will be payable, and the record dates for the payment of interest; |
● | the manner of paying principal and interest; |
● | the place or places where principal and interest will be payable; |
● | the terms of any mandatory or optional redemption by us or any third party including any sinking fund; |
● | the terms of any conversion or exchange; |
● | the terms of any redemption at the option of holders or put by the holders; |
● | any tax indemnity provisions; |
● | if the debt securities provide that payments of principal or interest may be made in a currency other than that in which the debt securities are denominated, the manner for determining such payments; |
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● | the portion of principal payable upon acceleration of a Discounted Debt Security (as defined below); |
● | whether and upon what terms debt securities may be defeased; |
● | any events of default or covenants in addition to or in lieu of those set forth in the indentures; |
● | provisions for electronic issuance of debt securities or for the issuance of debt securities in uncertificated form; and |
● | any additional provisions or other special terms not inconsistent with the provisions of the indentures, including any terms that may be required or advisable under United States or other applicable laws or regulations, or advisable in connection with the marketing of the debt securities. |
Debt securities of any series may be issued as registered debt securities or uncertificated debt securities, in such denominations as specified in the terms of the series.
Securities may be issued under the indentures as Discounted Debt Securities, as defined below, to be offered and sold at a substantial discount from the principal amount thereof. Special United States federal income tax and other considerations applicable thereto will be described in the prospectus supplement relating to such Discounted Debt Securities. “Discounted Debt Security” means a security where the amount of principal due upon acceleration is less than the stated principal amount.
We are not obligated to issue all debt securities of one series at the same time and, unless otherwise provided in the prospectus supplement, we may reopen a series, without the consent of the holders of the debt securities of that series, for the issuance of additional debt securities of that series. Additional debt securities of a particular series will have the same terms and conditions as outstanding debt securities of such series, except for the date of original issuance and the offering price, and will be consolidated with, and form a single series with, such outstanding debt securities.
Ranking
The senior debt securities will rank equally with all of our other senior and unsubordinated debt. Our secured debt, if any, will be effectively senior to the senior debt securities to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt. The subordinated debt securities will be subordinate and junior in right of payment to all of our present and future senior indebtedness to the extent and in the manner described in the prospectus supplement and as set forth in the board resolution, officer’s certificate or supplemental indenture relating to such offering.
We have only a stockholder’s claim on the assets of our subsidiaries. This stockholder’s claim is junior to the claims that creditors of our subsidiaries have against our subsidiaries. Holders of our debt securities will be our creditors and not creditors of any of our subsidiaries. As a result, all the existing and future liabilities of our subsidiaries, including any claims of their creditors, will effectively be senior to the debt securities with respect to the assets of our subsidiaries. In addition, to the extent that we issue any secured debt, the debt securities will be effectively subordinated to such secured debt to the extent of the value of the assets securing such secured debt.
The debt securities will be obligations exclusively of Avalon GloboCare Corp. To the extent that our ability to service our debt, including the debt securities, may be dependent upon the earnings of our subsidiaries, our ability to do so will be dependent on the ability of our subsidiaries to distribute those earnings to us as dividends, loans or other payments.
Certain Covenants
Any covenants that may apply to a particular series of debt securities will be described in the prospectus supplement relating thereto.
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Successor Obligor
The indentures provide that, unless otherwise specified in the securities resolution or supplemental indenture establishing a series of debt securities, we shall not consolidate with or merge into, or transfer all or substantially all of our assets to, any person in any transaction in which we are not the survivor, unless:
● | the person is organized under the laws of the United States or a jurisdiction within the United States; | |
● | the person assumes by supplemental indenture all of our obligations under the relevant indenture, the debt securities and any coupons; | |
● | immediately after the transaction no Default (as defined below) exists; and | |
● | we deliver to the trustee an officers’ certificate and opinion of counsel stating that the transaction complies with the foregoing requirements and that all conditions precedent provided for in the indenture relating to the transaction have been complied with. |
In such event, the successor will be substituted for us, and thereafter all of our obligations under the relevant indenture, the debt securities and any coupons will terminate.
The indentures provide that these limitations shall not apply if our Board makes a good faith determination that the principal purpose of the transaction is to change our state of incorporation.
Exchange of Debt Securities
Registered debt securities may be exchanged for an equal aggregate principal amount of registered debt securities of the same series and date of maturity in such authorized denominations as may be requested upon surrender of the registered debt securities at an agency of the Company maintained for such purpose and upon fulfillment of all other requirements of such agent.
Default and Remedies
Unless the securities resolution or supplemental indenture establishing the series otherwise provides (in which event the prospectus supplement will so state), an “Event of Default” with respect to a series of debt securities will occur if:
1. | we default in any payment of interest on any debt securities of such series when the same becomes due and payable and the default continues for a period of 30 days; |
2. | we default in the payment of all or any part of the principal and premium, if any, of any debt securities of such series when the same becomes due and payable at maturity or upon redemption, acceleration or otherwise and such default shall continue for five or more days; |
3. | we default in the performance of any of our other agreements applicable to the series and the default continues for 30 days after the notice specified below; |
4. | a court of competent jurisdiction enters an order or decree under any Bankruptcy Law (as defined below) that: |
(A) is for relief against us in an involuntary case,
(B) appoints a Custodian (as defined below) for us or for any substantial part of our property, or
(C) orders the winding up or liquidation of us, and the order or decree remains unstayed and in effect for 90 consecutive days;
5. | we, pursuant to or within the meaning of any Bankruptcy Law: |
(A) commence a voluntary case,
(B) consent to the entry of an order for relief against us in an involuntary case,
(C) consent to the appointment of a Custodian, as defined below, for us or for any substantial part of our property, or
(D) make a general assignment for the benefit of our creditors; or
6. | there occurs any other Event of Default provided for in such series. |
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The term “Bankruptcy Law” means Title 11 of the United States Code or any similar Federal or State law for the relief of debtors. The term “Custodian” means any receiver, trustee, assignee, liquidator or a similar official under any Bankruptcy Law.
“Default” means any event which is, or after notice or passage of time would be, an Event of Default. A Default under subparagraph (3) above is not an Event of Default until the trustee or the holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the series notify us of the Default and we do not cure the Default within the time specified after receipt of the notice.
The trustee may require indemnity satisfactory to it before it enforces the indentures or the debt securities of the series. Subject to certain limitations, holders of a majority in principal amount of the debt securities of the series may direct the trustee in its exercise of any trust or power with respect to such series. Except in the case of Default in payment on a series, the trustee may withhold from securityholders of such series notice of any continuing Default if the trustee determines that withholding notice is in the interest of such securityholders. We are required to furnish the trustee annually a brief certificate as to our compliance with all conditions and covenants under the indentures.
The indentures do not have cross-default provisions. Thus, a default by us on any other debt, including any other series of debt securities, would not constitute an Event of Default.
Amendments and Waivers
The indentures and the debt securities or any coupons of the series may be amended, and any Default may be waived as follows:
Unless the securities resolution or supplemental indenture otherwise provides (in which event the applicable prospectus supplement will so state), the debt securities and the indentures may be amended with the consent of the holders of a majority in principal amount of the debt securities of all series affected voting as one class. Unless the securities resolution or supplemental indenture otherwise provides (in which event the applicable prospectus supplement will so state), a Default other than a Default in payment on a particular series may be waived with the consent of the holders of a majority in principal amount of the debt securities of the series. However, without the consent of each securityholder affected, no amendment or waiver may:
● | change the fixed maturity of or the time for payment of interest on any debt security; | |
● | reduce the principal, premium or interest payable with respect to any debt security; | |
● | change the place of payment of any debt security or the currency in which the principal or interest on a debt security is payable; | |
● | change the provisions for calculating any redemption or repurchase price with respect to any debt security; | |
● | adversely affect any holder’s right to receive payment of principal and interest or to institute suite for an enforcement of any such payment; | |
● | reduce the amount of debt securities whose holders must consent to an amendment or waiver; | |
● | make any change that materially adversely affects the right to convert any debt security; | |
● | waive any Default in payment of principal of or interest on a debt security; or | |
● | adversely affect any holder’s rights with respect to redemption or repurchase of a debt. |
Without the consent of any securityholder, the indentures or the debt securities may be amended to:
● | provide for assumption of our obligations to securityholders in the event of a merger or consolidation requiring such assumption; | |
● | cure any ambiguity, omission, defect or inconsistency; | |
● | conform the terms of the debt securities to the description thereof in the prospectus and prospectus supplement offering such debt securities; | |
● | create a series and establish its terms; | |
● | provide for the acceptance of appointment by a successor trustee or to facilitate the administration of the trusts by more than one trustee; | |
● | provide for uncertificated or unregistered securities; | |
● | make any change that does not adversely affect the rights of any securityholder; | |
● | add to our covenants; or | |
● | make any other change to the indentures so long as no debt securities are outstanding. |
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Conversion Rights
Any securities resolution or supplemental indenture establishing a series of debt securities may provide that the debt securities of such series will be convertible at the option of the holders thereof into or for our common stock or other equity or debt instruments. The securities resolution or supplemental indenture may establish, among other things: (1) the number or amount of shares of common stock or other equity or debt instruments for which $1,000 aggregate principal amount of the debt securities of the series is convertible, as may be adjusted pursuant to the terms of the relevant indenture and the securities resolution; and (2) provisions for adjustments to the conversion rate and limitations upon exercise of the conversion right. The indentures provide that we will not be required to make an adjustment in the conversion rate unless the adjustment would require a cumulative change of at least one percent (1.0)% in the conversion rate. However, we will carry forward any adjustments that are less than one percent (1.0%) of the conversion rate and take them into account in any subsequent adjustment of the conversion rate.
Legal Defeasance and Covenant Defeasance
Debt securities of a series may be defeased in accordance with their terms and, unless the securities resolution or supplemental indenture establishing the terms of the series otherwise provides, as set forth below. We at any time may terminate as to a series all of our obligations (except for certain obligations, including obligations with respect to the defeasance trust and obligations to register the transfer or exchange of a debt security, to replace destroyed, lost or stolen debt securities and coupons and to maintain paying agencies in respect of the debt securities) with respect to the debt securities of the series and any related coupons and the relevant indenture, which we refer to as legal defeasance. We at any time may terminate as to a series our obligations with respect to any restrictive covenants which may be applicable to a particular series, which we refer to as covenant defeasance.
We may exercise our legal defeasance option notwithstanding our prior exercise of our covenant defeasance option. If we exercise our legal defeasance option, a series may not be accelerated because of an Event of Default. If we exercise our covenant defeasance option, a series may not be accelerated by reference to any covenant which may be applicable to a series.
To exercise either defeasance option as to a series, we must: (1) irrevocably deposit in trust with the trustee (or another trustee) money or U.S. Government Obligations (as defined below), deliver a certificate from a nationally recognized firm of independent accountants expressing their opinion that the payments of principal and interest when due on the deposited U.S. Government Obligations, without reinvestment, plus any deposited money without investment will provide cash at such times and in such amounts as will be sufficient to pay the principal and interest when due on all debt securities of such series to maturity or redemption, as the case may be; and (2) comply with certain other conditions. In particular, we must obtain an opinion of tax counsel that the defeasance will not result in recognition of any gain or loss to holders for federal income tax purposes.
“U.S. Government Obligations” means direct obligations of the United States or any agency or instrumentality of the United States, the payment of which is unconditionally guaranteed by the United States, which, in either case, have the full faith and credit of the United States pledged for payment and which are not callable at the issuer’s option, or certificates representing an ownership interest in such obligations.
Regarding the Trustee
Unless otherwise indicated in a prospectus supplement, the trustee will also act as depository of funds, transfer agent, paying agent and conversion agent, as applicable, with respect to the debt securities. In certain circumstances, we or the securityholders may remove the trustee as the trustee under a given indenture. The indenture trustee may also provide additional unrelated services to us as a depository of funds, registrar, trustee and similar services.
Governing Law
The indentures and the debt securities will be governed by New York law, except to the extent that the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 is applicable.
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We summarize below some of the provisions that will apply to the warrants unless the applicable prospectus supplement provides otherwise. This summary may not contain all information that is important to you. The complete terms of the warrants will be contained in the applicable warrant certificate and warrant agreement. These documents have been or will be included or incorporated by reference as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part. You should read the warrant certificate and the warrant agreement. You should also read the prospectus supplement, which will contain additional information and which may update or change some of the information below.
General
We may issue, together with common or preferred stock as units or separately, warrants for the purchase of shares of our common or preferred stock. The terms of each warrant will be discussed in the applicable prospectus supplement relating to the particular series of warrants. The form(s) of certificate representing the warrants and/or the warrant agreement will be, in each case, filed with the SEC as an exhibit to a document incorporated by reference in the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part on or prior to the date of any prospectus supplement relating to an offering of the particular warrant. The following summary of material provisions of the warrants and the warrant agreements are subject to, and qualified in their entirety by reference to, all the provisions of the warrant agreement and warrant certificate applicable to a particular series of warrants.
The prospectus supplement relating to any series of warrants that are offered by this prospectus will describe, among other things, the following terms to the extent they are applicable to that series of warrants:
● | the procedures and conditions relating to the exercise of the warrants; |
● | the number of shares of our common or preferred stock, if any, issued with the warrants; |
● | the date, if any, on and after which the warrants and any related shares of our common or preferred stock will be separately transferable; |
● | the offering price of the warrants, if any; |
● | the number of shares of our common or preferred stock which may be purchased upon exercise of the warrants and the price or prices at which the shares may be purchased upon exercise; |
● | the date on which the right to exercise the warrants will begin and the date on which the right will expire; |
● | a discussion of the material United States federal income tax considerations applicable to the exercise of the warrants; |
● | anti-dilution provisions of the warrants, if any; |
● | call provisions of the warrants, if any; and |
● | any other material terms of the warrants. |
Each warrant may entitle the holder to purchase for cash, or, in limited circumstances, by effecting a cashless exercise for, the number of shares of our common or preferred stock at the exercise price that is described in the applicable prospectus supplement. Warrants will be exercisable during the period of time described in the applicable prospectus supplement. After that period, unexercised warrants will be void. Warrants may be exercised in the manner described in the applicable prospectus supplement.
A holder of a warrant will not have any of the rights of a holder of our common or preferred stock before the stock is purchased upon exercise of the warrant. Therefore, before a warrant is exercised, the holder of the warrant will not be entitled to receive any dividend payments or exercise any voting or other rights associated with shares of our common or preferred stock which may be purchased when the warrant is exercised.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
The transfer agent and registrar, if any, for any warrants will be set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement.
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DESCRIPTION OF SUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS
We may issue subscription rights to purchase our equity securities or debt securities. These subscription rights may be offered independently or together with any other security offered hereby and may or may not be transferable by the stockholder receiving the subscription rights in such offering. In connection with any offering of subscription rights, we may enter into a standby arrangement with one or more underwriters or other purchasers pursuant to which the underwriters or other purchasers may be required to purchase any securities remaining unsubscribed for after such offering.
The prospectus supplement relating to any subscription rights we offer, if any, will, to the extent applicable, include specific terms relating to the offering, including some or all of the following:
● | the price, if any, for the subscription rights; |
● | the exercise price payable for our equity securities or debt securities upon the exercise of the subscription rights; |
● | the number of subscription rights to be issued to each stockholder; |
● | the number and terms of our equity securities and debt securities which may be purchased per each subscription right; |
● | the extent to which the subscription rights are transferable; |
● | any other terms of the subscription rights, including the terms, procedures and limitations relating to the exchange and exercise of the subscription rights; |
● | the date on which the right to exercise the subscription rights shall commence, and the date on which the subscription rights shall expire; |
● | the extent to which the subscription rights may include an over-subscription privilege with respect to unsubscribed securities or an over-allotment privilege to the extent the securities are fully subscribed; and |
● | if applicable, the material terms of any standby underwriting or purchase arrangement which may be entered into by us in connection with the offering of subscription rights. |
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We may issue units comprised of one or more of the other securities described in this prospectus in any combination. Each unit will be issued so that the holder of the unit is also the holder of each security included in the unit. Thus, the holder of a unit will have the rights and obligations of a holder of each included security (but, to the extent convertible securities are included in the units, the holder of the units will be deemed the holder of the convertible securities and not the holder of the underlying securities). The unit agreement under which a unit is issued, if any, may provide that the securities included in the unit may not be held or transferred separately, at any time or at any time before a specified date. The applicable prospectus supplement may describe:
● | the designation and terms of the units and of the securities comprising the units, including whether and under what circumstances those securities may be held or transferred separately; |
● | any provisions for the issuance, payment, settlement, transfer or exchange of the units or of the securities comprising the units; |
● | the terms of the unit agreement governing the units; |
● | United States federal income tax considerations relevant to the units; and |
● | whether the units will be issued in fully registered global form. |
This summary of certain general terms of units and any summary description of units in the applicable prospectus supplement do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to all provisions of the applicable unit agreement and, if applicable, collateral arrangements and depositary arrangements relating to such units. The forms of the unit agreements and other documents relating to a particular issue of units will be filed with the SEC each time we issue units, and you should read those documents for provisions that may be important to you.
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Each debt security, and to the extent applicable, warrant, subscription right and unit, will be represented either by a certificate issued in definitive form to a particular investor or by one or more global securities representing the entire issuance of securities. Certificated securities in definitive form and global securities will be issued in registered form. Definitive securities name you or your nominee as the owner of the security, and in order to transfer or exchange these securities or to receive payments other than interest or other interim payments, you or your nominee must physically deliver the securities to the trustee, registrar, paying agent or other agent, as applicable. Global securities name a depositary or its nominee as the owner of the debt securities or warrants represented by these global securities. The depositary maintains a computerized system that will reflect each investor’s beneficial ownership of the securities through an account maintained by the investor with its broker/dealer, bank, trust company or other representative, as we explain more fully below.
Global Securities
Registered Global Securities. We may issue the registered debt securities and, to the extent applicable, warrants, subscription rights and units, in the form of one or more fully registered global securities that will be deposited with a depositary or its nominee identified in the applicable prospectus supplement and registered in the name of that depositary or nominee. In those cases, one or more registered global securities will be issued in a denomination or aggregate denominations equal to the portion of the aggregate principal or face amount of the securities to be represented by registered global securities. Unless and until it is exchanged in whole for securities in definitive registered form, a registered global security may not be transferred except as a whole by and among the depositary for the registered global security, the nominees of the depositary or any successors of the depositary or those nominees.
If not described below, any specific terms of the depositary arrangement with respect to any securities to be represented by a registered global security will be described in the prospectus supplement relating to those securities. We anticipate that the following provisions will apply to all depositary arrangements.
Ownership of beneficial interests in a registered global security will be limited to persons, called participants, that have accounts with the depositary or persons that may hold interests through participants. Upon the issuance of a registered global security, the depositary will credit, on its book-entry registration and transfer system, the participants’ accounts with the respective principal or face amounts of the securities beneficially owned by the participants. Any dealers, underwriters or agents participating in the distribution of the securities will designate the accounts to be credited. Ownership of beneficial interests in a registered global security will be shown on, and the transfer of ownership interests will be effected only through, records maintained by the depositary, with respect to interests of participants, and on the records of participants, with respect to interests of persons holding through participants. The laws of some states may require that some purchasers of securities take physical delivery of these securities in definitive form. These laws may impair your ability to own, transfer or pledge beneficial interests in registered global securities.
So long as the depositary, or its nominee, is the registered owner of a registered global security, that depositary or its nominee, as the case may be, will be considered the sole owner or holder of the securities represented by the registered global security for all purposes under the applicable indenture or warrant agreement. Except as described below, owners of beneficial interests in a registered global security will not be entitled to have the securities represented by the registered global security registered in their names, will not receive or be entitled to receive physical delivery of the securities in definitive form and will not be considered the owners or holders of the securities under the applicable indenture or warrant agreement. Accordingly, each person owning a beneficial interest in a registered global security must rely on the procedures of the depositary for that registered global security and, if that person is not a participant, on the procedures of the participant through which the person owns its interest, to exercise any rights of a holder under the applicable indenture or warrant agreement. We understand that under existing industry practices, if we request any action of holders or if an owner of a beneficial interest in a registered global security desires to give or take any action that a holder is entitled to give or take under the applicable indenture or warrant agreement, the depositary for the registered global security would authorize the participants holding the relevant beneficial interests to give or take that action, and the participants would authorize beneficial owners owning through them to give or take that action or would otherwise act upon the instructions of beneficial owners holding through them.
Principal, premium, if any, interest payments on debt securities and any payments to holders with respect to warrants represented by a registered global security registered in the name of a depositary or its nominee will be made to the depositary or its nominee, as the case may be, as the registered owner of the registered global security. None of the Company, the trustees, the warrant agents or any other agent of the Company, the trustees or the warrant agents will have any responsibility or liability for any aspect of the records relating to payments made on account of beneficial ownership interests in the registered global security or for maintaining, supervising or reviewing any records relating to those beneficial ownership interests.
We expect that the depositary for any of the securities represented by a registered global security, upon receipt of any payment of principal, premium, interest or other distribution of underlying securities or other property to holders on that registered global security, will immediately credit participants’ accounts in amounts proportionate to their respective beneficial interests in that registered global security as shown on the records of the depositary. We also expect that payments by participants to owners of beneficial interests in a registered global security held through participants will be governed by standing customer instructions and customary practices, as is now the case with the securities held for the accounts of customers in bearer form or registered in “street name,” and will be the responsibility of those participants.
If the depositary for any of these securities represented by a registered global security is at any time unwilling or unable to continue as depositary or ceases to be a clearing agency registered under the Exchange Act, and a successor depositary registered as a clearing agency under the Exchange Act is not appointed by us within 90 days, we will issue securities in definitive form in exchange for the registered global security that had been held by the depositary. Any securities issued in definitive form in exchange for a registered global security will be registered in the name or names that the depositary gives to the relevant trustee or warrant agent or other relevant agent of ours or theirs. It is expected that the depositary’s instructions will be based upon directions received by the depositary from participants with respect to ownership of beneficial interests in the registered global security that had been held by the depositary.
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Initial Offering and Sale of Securities
Unless otherwise set forth in a prospectus supplement accompanying this prospectus, we may sell the securities being offered hereby, from time to time, by one or more of the following methods:
● | to or through underwriting syndicates represented by managing underwriters; |
● | through one or more underwriters without a syndicate for them to offer and sell to the public; |
● | through dealers or agents; and |
● | to investors directly in negotiated sales or in competitively bid transactions. |
Offerings of securities covered by this prospectus also may be made into an existing trading market for those securities in transactions at other than a fixed price, either:
● | on or through the facilities of the Nasdaq Capital Market or any other securities exchange or quotation or trading service on which those securities may be listed, quoted, or traded at the time of sale; and/or |
● | to or through a market maker other than on the securities exchanges or quotation or trading services set forth above. |
Those at-the-market offerings, if any, will be conducted by underwriters acting as principal or agent of the Company, who may also be third-party sellers of securities as described above. The prospectus supplement with respect to the offered securities will set forth the terms of the offering of the offered securities, including:
● | the name or names of any underwriters, dealers or agents; |
● | the purchase price of the offered securities and the proceeds to us from such sale; |
● | any underwriting discounts and commissions or agency fees and other items constituting underwriters’ or agents’ compensation; |
● | any initial public offering price and any discounts or concessions allowed or reallowed or paid to dealers; |
● | any securities exchange on which such offered securities may be listed; and |
● | any underwriter, agent or dealer involved in the offer and sale of any series of the securities. |
The distribution of the securities may be effected from time to time in one or more transactions:
● | at fixed prices, which may be changed; |
● | at market prices prevailing at the time of the sale; |
● | at varying prices determined at the time of sale; or |
● | at negotiated prices. |
Each prospectus supplement will set forth the manner and terms of an offering of securities including:
● | whether that offering is being made to underwriters, through agents or directly to the public; |
● | the rules and procedures for any auction or bidding process, if used; |
● | the securities’ purchase price or initial public offering price; and |
● | the proceeds we anticipate from the sale of the securities, if any. |
In addition, we may enter into derivative or hedging transactions with third parties, or sell securities not covered by this prospectus to third parties in privately negotiated transactions. The applicable prospectus supplement may indicate, in connection with such a transaction, that the third parties may sell securities covered by and pursuant to this prospectus and an applicable prospectus supplement. If so, the third party may use securities pledged by us or borrowed from us or others to settle such sales and may use securities received from us to close out any related short positions. We may also loan or pledge securities covered by this prospectus and an applicable prospectus supplement to third parties, who may sell the loaned securities or, in an event of default in the case of a pledge, sell the pledged securities pursuant to this prospectus and the applicable prospectus supplement.
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Sales Through Underwriters
If underwriters are used in the sale of some or all of the securities covered by this prospectus, the underwriters will acquire the securities for their own account. The underwriters may resell the securities, either directly to the public or to securities dealers, at various times in one or more transactions, including negotiated transactions, at a fixed public offering price or at varying prices determined at the time of sale. The obligations of the underwriters to purchase the securities will be subject to certain conditions. Unless indicated otherwise in a prospectus supplement, the underwriters will be obligated to purchase all the securities of the series offered if any of the securities are purchased.
Any initial public offering price and any concessions allowed or reallowed to dealers may be changed intermittently.
Sales Through Agents
Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, when securities are sold through an agent, the designated agent will agree, for the period of its appointment as agent, to use specified efforts to sell the securities for our account and will receive commissions from us as will be set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement.
Securities bought in accordance with a redemption or repayment under their terms also may be offered and sold, if so indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, in connection with a remarketing by one or more firms acting as principals for their own accounts or as agents for us. Any remarketing firm will be identified and the terms of its agreement, if any, with us and its compensation will be described in the prospectus supplement. Remarketing firms may be deemed to be underwriters in connection with the securities remarketed by them.
If so indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, we may authorize agents, underwriters or dealers to solicit offers by certain specified institutions to purchase securities at a price set forth in the prospectus supplement pursuant to delayed delivery contracts providing for payment and delivery on a future date specified in the prospectus supplement. These contracts will be subject only to those conditions set forth in the applicable prospectus supplement, and the prospectus supplement will set forth the commissions payable for solicitation of these contracts.
Direct Sales
We may also sell offered securities directly to institutional investors or others. In this case, no underwriters or agents would be involved. The terms of such sales will be described in the applicable prospectus supplement.
General Information
Broker-dealers, agents or underwriters may receive compensation in the form of discounts, concessions or commissions from us and/or the purchasers of securities for whom such broker-dealers, agents or underwriters may act as agents or to whom they sell as principal, or both. This compensation to a particular broker-dealer might be in excess of customary commissions.
Underwriters, dealers and agents that participate in any distribution of the offered securities may be deemed “underwriters” within the meaning of the Securities Act, so any discounts or commissions they receive in connection with the distribution may be deemed to be underwriting compensation. Those underwriters and agents may be entitled, under their agreements with us, to indemnification by us against certain civil liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act, or to contribution by us to payments that they may be required to make in respect of those civil liabilities. Certain of those underwriters or agents may be customers of, engage in transactions with, or perform services for, us or our affiliates in the ordinary course of business. We will identify any underwriters or agents, and describe their compensation, in a prospectus supplement. Any institutional investors or others that purchase offered securities directly, and then resell the securities, may be deemed to be underwriters, and any discounts or commissions received by them from us and any profit on the resale of the securities by them may be deemed to be underwriting discounts and commissions under the Securities Act.
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We will file a supplement to this prospectus, if required, pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act, if we enter into any material arrangement with a broker, dealer, agent or underwriter for the sale of securities through a block trade, special offering, exchange distribution or secondary distribution or a purchase by a broker or dealer. Such prospectus supplement will disclose:
● | the name of any participating broker, dealer, agent or underwriter; |
● | the number and type of securities involved; |
● | the price at which such securities were sold; |
● | any securities exchanges on which such securities may be listed; |
● | the commissions paid or discounts or concessions allowed to any such broker, dealer, agent or underwriter, where applicable; and |
● | other facts material to the transaction |
In order to facilitate the offering of certain securities under this prospectus or an applicable prospectus supplement, certain persons participating in the offering of those securities may engage in transactions that stabilize, maintain or otherwise affect the price of those securities during and after the offering of those securities. Specifically, if the applicable prospectus supplement permits, the underwriters of those securities may over-allot or otherwise create a short position in those securities for their own account by selling more of those securities than have been sold to them by us and may elect to cover any such short position by purchasing those securities in the open market.
In addition, the underwriters may stabilize or maintain the price of those securities by bidding for or purchasing those securities in the open market and may impose penalty bids, under which selling concessions allowed to syndicate members or other broker-dealers participating in the offering are reclaimed if securities previously distributed in the offering are repurchased in connection with stabilization transactions or otherwise. The effect of these transactions may be to stabilize or maintain the market price of the securities at a level above that which might otherwise prevail in the open market. The imposition of a penalty bid may also affect the price of securities to the extent that it discourages resales of the securities. No representation is made as to the magnitude or effect of any such stabilization or other transactions. Such transactions, if commenced, may be discontinued at any time.
In order to comply with the securities laws of certain states, if applicable, the securities must be sold in such jurisdictions only through registered or licensed brokers or dealers. In addition, in certain states the securities may not be sold unless they have been registered or qualified for sale in the applicable state or an exemption from the registration or qualification requirement is available and is complied with.
Rule 15c6-1 under the Exchange Act generally requires that trades in the secondary market settle in two business days, unless the parties to any such trade expressly agree otherwise. Your prospectus supplement may provide that the original issue date for your securities may be more than two scheduled business days after the trade date for your securities. Accordingly, in such a case, if you wish to trade securities on any date prior to the second business day before the original issue date for your securities, you will be required, by virtue of the fact that your securities initially are expected to settle in more than two scheduled business days after the trade date for your securities, to make alternative settlement arrangements to prevent a failed settlement.
This prospectus, any applicable prospectus supplement and any applicable pricing supplement in electronic format may be made available on the Internet sites of, or through other online services maintained by, us and/or one or more of the agents and/or dealers participating in an offering of securities, or by their affiliates. In those cases, prospective investors may be able to view offering terms online and, depending upon the particular agent or dealer, prospective investors may be allowed to place orders online.
Other than this prospectus, any applicable prospectus supplement and any applicable pricing supplement in electronic format, the information on our website or the website of any agent or dealer, and any information contained in any other website maintained by any agent or dealer:
● | is not part of this prospectus, any applicable prospectus supplement or any applicable pricing supplement or the registration statement of which they form a part; |
● | has not been approved or endorsed by us or by any agent or dealer in its capacity as an agent or dealer, except, in each case, with respect to the respective website maintained by such entity; and |
● | should not be relied upon by investors. |
There can be no assurance that we will sell all or any of the securities offered by this prospectus.
This prospectus may also be used in connection with any issuance of common stock or preferred stock upon exercise of a warrant if such issuance is not exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act.
In addition, we may issue the securities as a dividend or distribution or in a subscription right’s offering to our existing securityholders. In some cases, we or dealers acting with us or on our behalf may also purchase securities and reoffer them to the public by one or more of the methods described above. This prospectus may be used in connection with any offering of our securities through any of these methods or other methods described in the applicable prospectus supplement.
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Unless otherwise indicated in the applicable prospectus supplement, the validity of the securities offered hereby will be passed upon for us by Lowenstein Sandler LLP, New York, New York. If the validity of the securities offered hereby in connection with offerings made pursuant to this prospectus are passed upon by counsel for the underwriters, dealers or agents, if any, such counsel will be named in the prospectus supplement relating to such offering.
The financial statements of Avalon GloboCare Corp. as of and for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, appearing in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, have been audited by Marcum LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their report (which report includes an explanatory paragraph regarding the existence of substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern), and have been incorporated herein by reference in reliance upon such report given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing, in giving said reports.
The financial statements of Laboratory Services MSO, LLC and Affiliates as of and for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, filed in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A, filed on April 26, 2023, have been audited by Marcum LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their report, and have been incorporated herein by reference, in reliance upon such report given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing, in giving said reports.
DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION POSITION
ON INDEMNIFICATION FOR SECURITIES ACT LIABILITIES
Section 145 of the DGCL provides that we may indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal or investigative (other than an action by us or in our right) by reason of the fact that he is or was our director, officer, employee or agent, or is or was serving at our request as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him or her in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if he acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to our best interests, and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful. Section 145 further provides that we similarly may indemnify any such person serving in any such capacity who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by is or in our right to procure judgment in our favor, against expenses actually and reasonably incurred in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if he or she acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to our best interests and except that no indemnification shall be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable to us unless and only to the extent that the Delaware Court of Chancery or such other court in which such action or suit was brought shall determine upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses which the Court of Chancery or such other court shall deem proper.
Our Certificate of Incorporation limits the liability of our directors to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law. In addition, we have entered into indemnification agreements with certain of our directors and officers whereby we have agreed to indemnify those directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by law, including indemnification against expenses and liabilities incurred in legal proceedings to which the director or officer was, or is threatened to be made, a party by reason of the fact that such director or officer is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Company, provided that such director or officer acted in good faith and in a manner that the director or officer reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the Company.
We have director and officer liability insurance to cover liabilities our directors and officers may incur in connection with their services to us, including matters arising under the Securities Act. Our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws also provide that we will indemnify our directors and officers who, by reason of the fact that he or she is one of our officers or directors of our company, is involved in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, related to their board membership with the company.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, we will, unless in the opinion of our counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by us is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
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This prospectus is part of a Registration Statement on Form S-3 that we have filed with the SEC relating to the shares of our securities being offered hereby. This prospectus does not contain all of the information in the Registration Statement and its exhibits. The Registration Statement, its exhibits and the documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus and their exhibits, all contain information that is material to the offering of the securities hereby. Whenever a reference is made in this prospectus to any of our contracts or other documents, the reference may not be complete. You should refer to the exhibits that are a part of the Registration Statement in order to review a copy of the contract or documents. The Registration Statement and the exhibits are available at the SEC’s Public Reference Room or through its website.
We file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. The SEC maintains an Internet site at http://www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers, such as us, that file electronically with the SEC. Additionally, you may access our filings with the SEC through our website at www.avalon-globocare.com. We have included our website address as an inactive textual reference only and our website and the information contained on, or that can be accessed through, our website will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in, and are not considered part of, this prospectus.
We will provide you without charge, upon your oral or written request, with an electronic or paper copy of any or all reports, proxy statements and other documents we file with the SEC, as well as any or all of the documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus (other than exhibits to such documents unless such exhibits are specifically incorporated by reference into such documents). Requests for such copies should be directed to:
Avalon GloboCare Corp.
Attn: David Jin, MD, PhD, Chief Executive Officer
4400 Route 9 South, Suite 3100
Freehold, New Jersey 07728
Tel: (732) 780-4400
You should rely only on the information in this prospectus and the additional information described above and under the heading “Incorporation of Certain Information by Reference” below. We have not authorized any other person to provide you with different information. If anyone provides you with different or inconsistent information, you should not rely upon it. We are not making an offer to sell these securities in any jurisdiction where such offer or sale is not permitted. You should assume that the information in this prospectus was accurate on the date of the front cover of this prospectus only. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since that date.
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INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY REFERENCE
The SEC allows us to “incorporate by reference” information that we file with it into this prospectus, which means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you to those documents. The information incorporated by reference is an important part of this prospectus. The information incorporated by reference is considered to be a part of this prospectus, and information that we file later with the SEC will automatically update and supersede information contained in this prospectus and any accompanying prospectus supplement.
We incorporate by reference the documents listed below that we have previously filed with the SEC:
● | our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as filed with the SEC on March 30, 2023; |
● | our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, as filed with the SEC on May 22, 2023; |
● | our Current Reports on Form 8-K as filed with the SEC on January 4, 2023, January 11, 2023, January 23, 2023, February 13, 2023, April 27, 2023, May 26, 2023 and June 16, 2023 and our Current Reports on Form 8-K/A as filed with the SEC on April 26, 2023, and May 26, 2023; and |
● | the description of our common stock contained in our Registration Statements on Form 8-A filed with the SEC on October 28, 2016 and November 2, 2018, including any amendments and reports filed for the purpose of updating such description, including the description of our common stock included as Exhibit 4.9 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on March 30, 2023. |
All reports and other documents that we file with the SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act after the date of the initial filing of the registration statement and prior to effectiveness of the registration statement, and after the date of this prospectus but before the termination of the offering of the securities hereunder will also be considered to be incorporated by reference into this prospectus from the date of the filing of these reports and documents, and will supersede the information herein; provided, however, that all reports, exhibits and other information that we “furnish” to the SEC will not be considered incorporated by reference into this prospectus. We undertake to provide without charge to each person (including any beneficial owner) who receives a copy of this prospectus, upon written or oral request, a copy of all of the preceding documents that are incorporated by reference (other than exhibits, unless the exhibits are specifically incorporated by reference into these documents). You may request a copy of these materials in the manner set forth under the heading “Additional Information,” above.
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$100,000,000
Common Stock
Preferred Stock
Warrants
Debt Securities
Subscription Rights
Units
PROSPECTUS
, 2023
The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell the securities until the Registration Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, of which this prospectus is a part, is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.
Subject to Completion, dated June 16, 2023
Prospectus
AVALON GLOBOCARE CORP.
Up to $3,500,000
Common Stock
We have entered into a sales agreement with Roth Capital Partners, LLC (which we refer to herein as Roth Capital Partners or, the sales agent) relating to the issuance and sale of our common stock offered by this prospectus. In accordance with the terms of the sales agreement, we may offer and sell shares of our comment stock under this prospectus having an aggregate offering price of up to $3,500,000 from time to time through or to Roth Capital Partners, as sales agent or principal.
Our common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market, or NASDAQ, under the symbol “ALBT.” On June 15, 2023, the closing sale price of our common stock on NASDAQ was $2.08 per share. The aggregate market value of our outstanding common stock held by non-affiliates is $10,580,091 based on 10,239,307 shares of outstanding common stock, of which 4,640,391 shares are held by non-affiliates, and a per share price of $2.28, which was the closing sale price of our common stock as quoted on the Nasdaq Capital Market on June 6, 2023. Pursuant to General Instruction I.B.6 of Form S-3, in no event will we sell shares pursuant to this prospectus with a value of more than one-third of the aggregate market value of our common stock held by non-affiliates in any 12-month period, so long as the aggregate market value of our common stock held by non-affiliates is less than $75,000,000. During the 12 calendar months prior to, and including, the date of this prospectus, we have not sold any securities pursuant to General Instruction I.B.6 of Form S-3.
Sales of shares of our common stock under this prospectus, if any, may be made by any method deemed to be an “at the market offering” as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act.
The sales agent is not required to sell any specific number of shares of our common stock. The sales agent has agreed to use its commercially reasonable efforts consistent with its normal trading and sales practices, on mutually agreed terms between the sales agent and us. There is no arrangement for funds to be received in any escrow, trust or similar arrangement. The sales agent will be entitled to compensation under the terms of the sales agreement at a commission rate equal to 3.0% of the gross proceeds of the sales price of common stock that they sell. The net proceeds from any sales under this prospectus will be used as described under “Use of Proceeds.” The proceeds we receive from sales of our common stock, if any, will depend on the number of shares actually sold and the offering price of such shares.
In connection with the sale of common stock on our behalf, Roth Capital Partners will be deemed to be an underwriter within the meaning of the Securities Act, and its compensation as the sales agent will be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts. We have agreed to provide indemnification and contribution to Roth Capital Partners with respect to certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.
Investing in our securities is highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk. You should read carefully and consider the information contained in and incorporated by reference under “Risk Factors” beginning on page 2 of this prospectus, and the risk factors contained in other documents incorporated by reference.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
Roth Capital Partners
The date of this prospectus is , 2023
TABLE OF CONTENTS
You should rely only on the information we have provided or incorporated by reference in this prospectus or in any prospectus supplement. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with information different from that contained or incorporated by reference in this prospectus or in any prospectus supplement.
This prospectus and any prospectus supplement is an offer to sell only the securities offered hereby, but only under circumstances and in jurisdictions where it is lawful to do so.
You should assume that the information contained in this prospectus and in any prospectus supplement is accurate only as of their respective dates and that any information we have incorporated by reference is accurate only as of the date of the document incorporated by reference, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or any prospective supplement for any sale of securities.
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This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, utilizing a shelf registration process. Under the shelf registration process, we may offer shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $3,500,000 from time to time under this prospectus at prices and on terms to be determined by market conditions at the time of offering.
This prospectus describes the specific terms of the common stock we are offering and also adds to, and updates information contained in the documents incorporated by reference into this prospectus. To the extent there is a conflict between the information contained in this prospectus, on the one hand, and the information contained in any document incorporated by reference into this prospectus that was filed with the SEC before the date of this prospectus, on the other hand, you should rely on the information in this prospectus. If any statement in one of these documents is inconsistent with a statement in another document having a later date —for example, a document incorporated by reference into this prospectus —the statement in the document having the later date modifies or supersedes the earlier statement.
You should rely only on the information contained in, or incorporated by reference into this prospectus and in any free writing prospectus that we may authorize for use in connection with this offering. We have not, and Roth Capital Partners has not, authorized any other person to provide you with different information. If anyone provides you with different or inconsistent information, you should not rely on it. We are not, and Roth Capital Partners is not, making an offer to sell or soliciting an offer to buy our securities in any jurisdiction in which an offer or solicitation is not authorized or in which the person making that offer or solicitation is not qualified to do so or to anyone to whom it is unlawful to make an offer or solicitation. You should assume that the information appearing in this prospectus, the documents incorporated by reference into this prospectus, and in any free writing prospectus that we may authorize for use in connection with this offering, is accurate only as of the date of those respective documents. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since those dates. You should read this prospectus, the documents incorporated by reference into this prospectus, and any free writing prospectus that we may authorize for use in connection with this offering, in their entirety before making an investment decision. You should also read and consider the information in the documents to which we have referred you in the sections of this prospectus entitled “Where You Can Find More Information” and “Incorporation by Reference.”
We are offering to sell, and seeking offers to buy, shares of common stock only in jurisdictions where offers and sales are permitted. The distribution of this prospectus and the offering of the common stock in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. Persons outside the United States who come into possession of this prospectus must inform themselves about, and observe any restrictions relating to, the offering of the common stock and the distribution of this prospectus outside the United States. This prospectus does not constitute, and may not be used in connection with, an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities offered by this prospectus by any person in any jurisdiction in which it is unlawful for such person to make such an offer or solicitation.
We further note that the representations, warranties and covenants made by us in any agreement that is filed as an exhibit to any document that is incorporated by reference into the prospectus and accompanying prospectus were made solely for the benefit of the parties to such agreement, including, in some cases, for the purpose of allocating risk among the parties to such agreement, and should not be deemed to be a representation, warranty or covenant to you. Moreover, such representations, warranties or covenants were accurate only as of the date when made. Accordingly, such representations, warranties and covenants should not be relied on as accurately representing the current state of our affairs.
Unless otherwise stated, all references to “us,” “our,” “Avalon,” “we,” the “Company” and similar designations refer to Avalon GloboCare Corp. and its subsidiaries. Our logo, trademarks and service marks are the property of Avalon GloboCare Corp. and its consolidated subsidiaries. Other trademarks or service marks appearing in this prospectus are the property of their respective holders.
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference herein contains forward-looking statements that reflect our current expectations and views of future events. The forward-looking statements are contained principally in the sections included or incorporated by reference herein entitled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Readers are cautioned that known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including those over which we may have no control and others listed in the “Risk Factors” section of this prospectus, may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.
You can identify some of these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “is/are likely to,” “potential,” “continue” or other similar expressions. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. These forward-looking statements include statements relating to:
● | our ability to successfully complete research and further development; |
● | our ability to negotiate strategic partnerships, where appropriate, for our services, products and product candidates; |
● | our ability to commercialize our services, products and product candidates and the growth of the markets for those product candidates; |
● | our ability to develop and commercialize services and products before competitors that are superior to the alternatives developed by such competitors; |
● | our ability to develop technological capabilities, including identification of novel and clinically important targets, exploiting our existing technology platforms to develop new services and product candidates; |
● | our ability to raise sufficient capital to fund our programs, on terms acceptable to us, or at all. If we are unable to raise the funds necessary to meet our long-term liquidity needs, we may have to delay or discontinue the development of one or more programs, raise funds at significant discount or on other unfavorable terms, if at all, or sell all or part of our business; |
● | our ability to protect our intellectual property rights and our ability to avoid intellectual property litigation, which can be costly and divert management time and attention; |
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● | our ability to develop and commercialize products without infringing the intellectual property rights of third parties; |
● | heightened competition from commercial clinical testing companies, IDNs, physicians and others; |
● | increased pricing pressure from customers, including payers and patients, and changing relationships with customers, payers, suppliers or strategic partners; |
● | impact of changes in payment mix, including increased patient financial responsibility and any shift from fee-for-service to discounted, capitated or bundled fee arrangements; |
● | adverse actions by government, including healthcare reform that focuses on reducing healthcare costs but does not recognize the value and importance to healthcare of clinical testing or innovative solutions, unilateral reduction of fee schedules payable to us, unilateral recoupment of amounts allegedly owed and competitive bidding; |
● | adverse results from pending or future government investigations, lawsuits or private actions. These include, in particular, monetary damages, loss or suspension of licenses or criminal penalties; |
● | the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business or on the economy generally; and | |
● | a decline in economic conditions, including the impact of an inflationary environment. |
These forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Although we believe that our expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, our expectations may later be found to be incorrect. Our actual results of operations or the results of other matters that we anticipate could be materially different from our expectations. Important risks and factors that could cause our actual results to be materially different from our expectations are generally set forth in “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Business,” “Regulation” and other sections included or incorporated by reference in this prospectus. You should thoroughly read this prospectus and the documents incorporated herein by reference with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from and worse than what we expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.
The forward-looking statements made in this prospectus relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in or incorporated by reference in this prospectus. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. You should read this prospectus, the documents incorporated by reference into this prospectus and the documents we have filed as exhibits to the registration statement, of which this prospectus forms a part, completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect.
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This summary highlights selected information contained elsewhere in this prospectus. This summary does not contain all the information that you should consider before investing in our Company. You should carefully read the entire prospectus, including all documents incorporated by reference herein. In particular, attention should be directed to our “Risk Factors,” “Information With Respect to the Company,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the financial statements and related notes thereto contained herein or otherwise incorporated by reference hereto, before making an investment decision.
Corporate Overview
We are dedicated to developing and delivering innovative, transformative, precision diagnostics and clinical laboratory services. Our main strategy is to acquire ownership or license rights in precision diagnostic assets, genetic testing and clinical laboratory companies through joint ventures, share ownership structures or distribution rights. We plan to play a leading role in the innovation of diagnostic testing, utilizing proprietary technology to deliver precise, genetics-driven results. As a first major step into the laboratory market, we completed an acquisition of a 40% membership interest in Laboratory Services MSO, LLC, which closed in February 2023.
We have the following areas of focus:
Laboratory Acquisitions
We have embarked on a laboratory rollup strategy focused on forming joint ventures and acquiring laboratories that are accretive to our commercial strategy. As a first step, in February of 2023, we acquired a 40% membership interest in Laboratory Services MSO.
· | Lab Services MSO is focused on delivering high quality services related to toxicology and wellness testing and provides a broad portfolio of diagnostic tests including drug testing, toxicology, and a broad array of test services, from general bloodwork to anatomic pathology, and urine toxicology. Specific capabilities include STAT blood testing, qualitative drug screening, genetic testing, urinary testing, and sexually transmitted disease testing. The panels that Lab Services MSO tests for are thyroid panel, comprehensive metabolic panel, kidney profile, liver function tests, and other individual tests. Through Lab Services MSO, we use fast, accurate, and efficient equipment to provide practitioners with the tools to quickly determine if a patient is following their designated treatment plan. In most instances, we are able to provide a practitioner with qualitative drug class results the same day the sample is received. Lab Services MSO provides a menu of extensive chemistry tests that physicians can use to obtain information to better treat their patients and maintain their overall wellness. Lab Services MSO has developed a premier reputation for customer service and fast turnaround times. |
· | Lab Services MSO is also focused on commercialization of genetic-based proprietary testing. The first area of focus in this area is confirmatory genetic testing during toxicology screening and genetic testing to screen for addictive propensity. Lab Services MSO laboratory plans to focus on diagnostic testing utilizing proprietary technology to deliver precise genetic driven results. |
Product Commercialization
We are exploring the commercialization and development of a versatile breathalyzer system.
· | The KetoAir breathalyzer is a handheld device that allows the user to detect acetone levels in exhaled breath. The acetone level is in concentration units (ppm, part-per-million) such that the user will know his/her real-time ketosis status: inadequate ketosis (0-3.99 ppm), mild ketosis (4-9.99 ppm), optimal ketosis (10-40 ppm), or alarming level (> 40 ppm). The breathalyzer is registered with the United States FDA as a Class I medical device. The device is also paired with an “AI Nutritionist” software program (via Bluetooth connection) which is downloadable from Google Play (for Android mobile phones, approved) and iPhone (the app is currently being reviewed by Apple iOS AppStore). It helps users to monitor and manage their ketogenic diet and related programs. We believe the KetoAir breathalyzer can be an essential tool to help diabetic patients adhere to their therapeutic programs and optimize their ketogenic dietary management. |
· | We were granted exclusive distributorship rights for the KetoAir breathalyzer in the following territories: North America, South America, the EU and the UK. We had a pilot launch and exhibition of the KetoAir breathalyzer in this year’s KetoCon conference in Austin, Texas (April 21-23, 2023). For our commercialization strategy, we intend to target the diabetes and obesity markets. We are evaluating options for commercialization, including identifying distribution partners or distributing KetoAir ourselves. |
Research and Development
· | We are focused on bringing forward intellectual property through joint patent filings with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). We completed a sponsored research and co-development project with MIT led by Professor Shuguang Zhang as Principal Investigator. Using the unique QTY code protein design platform, six water-soluble variant cytokine receptors have been successfully designed and tested to show binding affinity to the respective cytokines. We currently are focused on bringing forward the intellectual property associated with this program through joint patent submissions. |
Other Areas
In order to preserve cash and focus on our core laboratory rollup strategy and product commercialization, we have currently suspended all research and development efforts related to cellular therapy in order to redirect our funding efforts to our core business strategies outlined above.
Corporate Information
Our principal executive offices are located at 4400 Route 9 South, Suite 3100, Freehold, New Jersey 07728 and our telephone number is (732) 780-4400, and our Internet website address is https://www.avalon-globocare.com. The information on our website is not a part of, or incorporated in, this prospectus.
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Common stock offered by us: | Shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $3,500,000. | |||
Common stock to be outstanding after the offering | 11,980,601 shares of common stock, assuming the sale of the full $3,500,000 worth of our common stock in this offering (which is 1,741,294 shares of common stock at an assumed sales price of $2.01 per share, which was the closing price of our common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market on June 14, 2023). The actual number of shares issued in this offering will vary depending on the number of shares sold in this offering and the sales price at which shares may be sold from time to time during this offering. | |||
Manner of offering | “At the market offering” as defined in Rule 415(a)(4) under the Securities Act that may be made from time to time through our sales agent, Roth Capital Partners, LLC. See “Plan of Distribution” on page 8 of this prospectus | |||
Use of Proceeds | We intend to use the net proceeds from these sales for research and development expenses, working capital and other general corporate purposes, which may include funding acquisitions or investments in businesses, products or technologies that are complementary to our own and reducing indebtedness. | |||
Risk Factors
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An investment in our securities is highly speculative and subject to substantial risks. You should consider the “Risk Factors” and the “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” included and incorporated by reference in this prospectus and the accompanying prospectus, including the risk factors incorporated by reference from our filings with the SEC. | |||
Nasdaq Capital Market symbol | “ALBT” |
The discussion and table above are based on 10,239,307 shares of common stock outstanding as of June 14, 2023, and excludes the following securities as of that date:
● | 767,303 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding options at a weighted average exercise price of $11.92 per share, of which 727,970 options were vested as of June 14, 2023; | |
● | 354,464 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding warrants at a weighted average exercise price of $6.91 per share, of which 248,964 warrants were exercisable as of June 14, 2023; | |
● | 900,000 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of our outstanding Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, assuming a conversion price of $10.00 per share; | |
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2,910,053 shares of common stock issuable upon conversation of our outstanding Series B Convertible Preferred Stock at a conversion price of $3.78 per share; | |
● | 333,333 shares of common stock underlying convertible note at a conversion price of $4.50; and | |
● | 625,703 shares of our common stock available for future issuance under our 2019 and 2020 Incentive Stock Plan. |
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Investing in our securities is highly speculative and involves a high degree of risk. Before deciding whether to invest in our securities, you should carefully consider the risk factors we describe in this prospectus and in any related free writing prospectus that we may authorize to be provided to you or in any report incorporated by reference into this prospectus, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, or any Annual Report on Form 10-K or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that is incorporated by reference into this prospectus after the date of this prospectus. Although we discuss key risks in those risk factor descriptions, additional risks not currently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial also may impair our business. Our subsequent filings with the SEC may contain amended and updated discussions of significant risks. We cannot predict future risks or estimate the extent to which they may affect our financial performance.
Risks Related to This Offering
You may experience immediate and substantial dilution as a result of this offering.
The offering price per share in this “at the market” offering program may exceed the net tangible book value per share of our common stock. Assuming that an aggregate of 1,741,294 shares of our common stock are sold under the program at a price of $2.01 per share pursuant to this prospectus, which was the last reported sale price of our common stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market on June 14, 2023, for aggregate proceeds of $3,245,000 after deducting commissions and estimated aggregate offering expenses payable by us, you would experience immediate dilution of $0.07 per share, representing a difference between our as adjusted net tangible book value per share as of March 31, 2023 after giving effect to this offering and the assumed offering price. The exercise of outstanding stock options or warrants may result in further dilution of your investment. See the section entitled “Dilution” on page 5 of this prospectus for a more detailed illustration of the dilution you would incur if you participate in this offering.
Management will have broad discretion as to the use of the proceeds from this offering and may not use the proceeds effectively.
Because we have not designated the amount of net proceeds from this offering to be used for any particular purpose, our management will have broad discretion as to the application of the net proceeds from this offering and could use them for purposes other than those contemplated at the time of the offering. Our management may use the net proceeds for corporate purposes that may not improve our financial condition or market value.
Future sales of substantial amounts of our common stock, or the possibility that such sales could occur, could adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
We may issue up to $3,500,000 of common stock from time to time in this offering. The issuance from time to time of shares in this offering, as well as our ability to issue such shares in this offering, could have the effect of depressing the market price or increasing the market price volatility of our common stock. See “Plan of Distribution” on page 8 of this prospectus for more information about the possible adverse effects of our sales under the sales agreement.
It is not possible to predict the actual number of shares we will sell under the sales agreement, or the gross proceeds resulting from those sales.
Subject to certain limitations in the sales agreement and compliance with applicable law, we have the discretion to deliver a placement notice to the sales agent at any time throughout the term of the sales agreement. The number of shares that are sold through the sales agent after delivering a placement notice will fluctuate based on a number of factors, including the market price of the common stock during the sales period, the limits we set with the sales agent in any applicable placement notice, and the demand for our common stock during the sales period. Because the price per share of each share sold will fluctuate during the sales period, it is not currently possible to predict the number of shares that will be sold or the gross proceeds to be raised in connection with those sales. Further, we are not obligated to sell any shares under the sales agreement, so you should not invest in our securities in reliance on the fact that we will actually raise new capital via the at the market sales program covered by this prospectus.
The common stock offered hereby will be sold in an “at the market offering,” and investors who buy shares at different times will likely pay different prices.
Investors who purchase shares in this offering at different times will likely pay different prices, and so may experience different levels of dilution and different outcomes in their investment results. We will have discretion, subject to market demand, to vary the timing, prices, and numbers of shares sold in this offering. In addition, there is no minimum or maximum sales price for shares to be sold in this offering. Investors may experience a decline in the value of the shares they purchase in this offering as a result of sales made at prices lower than the prices they paid.
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We may issue and sell shares of common stock having aggregate sales proceeds of up to $3,500,000 from time to time, before deducting sales agent commissions and expenses. The amount of proceeds from this offering will depend upon the number of shares of our common stock sold and the market price at which they are sold. There can be no assurance that we will be able to sell any shares under or fully utilize the sales agreement with Roth Capital Partners. We intend to use the net proceeds of this offering, if any, for research and development expenses, working capital and other general corporate purposes, which may include funding acquisitions or investments in businesses, products or technologies that are complementary to our own and reducing indebtedness.
However, the nature, amounts and timing of our actual expenditures may vary significantly depending on numerous factors. For example, we may also elect to use proceeds from this offering to acquire complimentary technologies, products or businesses, although we are not a party to any letters of intent or definitive agreements for any such acquisition. As a result, our management has and will retain broad discretion over the allocation of the net proceeds from this offering. We may find it necessary or advisable to use the net proceeds from this offering for other purposes, and we will have broad discretion in the application of net proceeds from this offering.
Pending our use of the net proceeds from this offering, we intend to invest the net proceeds in a variety of capital preservation investments, including short-term, investment-grade, interest-bearing instruments and U.S. government securities.
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If you invest in our common stock, your interest will be diluted immediately to the extent of the difference between the public offering price per share and the adjusted net tangible book value per share of our common stock after this offering.
Our net tangible book value on March 31, 2023 was approximately $19,910,000, or $1.96 per share. “Net tangible book value” is total assets minus the sum of liabilities and intangible assets. “Net tangible book value per share” is net tangible book value divided by the total number of shares outstanding.
After giving effect to the sale of shares of our common stock in the aggregate amount of $3,500,000 in this offering at an assumed offering price of $2.01 per share, which was the last reported sale price of our common stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market on June 14, 2023, and after deducting estimated offering commissions and expenses payable by us, our net tangible book value as of March 31, 2023 would have been approximately $23,155,000, or $1.94 per share of common stock. This represents an immediate decrease in net tangible book value of $0.02 per share to our existing stockholders and an immediate dilution in net tangible book value of $0.07 per share to investors participating in this offering. The following table illustrates this dilution per share to investors participating in this offering:
Assumed offering price per share | $ | 2.01 | ||||||
Net tangible book value per share as of March 31, 2023 | $ | 1.96 | ||||||
Decrease per share attributable to new investors | $ | (0.02 | ) | |||||
Net tangible book value per share after giving effect to this offering | $ | 1.94 | ||||||
Dilution per share to new investors | $ | 0.07 |
The table above assumes, for illustrative purposes, that an aggregate of 1,741,294 shares of our common stock are sold at a price of $2.01 per share, the last reported sale price of our common stock on The Nasdaq Capital Market on June 14, 2023, for aggregate gross proceeds of $3,500,000. The shares sold in this offering, if any, will be sold from time to time at various prices.
The above discussion and table are based on 10,164,307 shares of our common stock outstanding as of March 31, 2023 and excludes, as of that date:
● | 767,303 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding options at a weighted average exercise price of $12.36 per share, of which 728,637 options were vested as of March 31, 2023; | |
● | 123,964 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding warrants at a weighted average exercise price of $12.5 per share, all of which were exercisable as of March 31, 2023; | |
● | 900,000 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of our outstanding Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, assuming a conversion price of $10.00 per share; | |
● | 2,910,053 shares of common stock issuable upon conversation of our outstanding Series B Convertible Preferred Stock at a conversion price of $3.78 per share; and | |
● | 625,703 shares of our common stock available for future issuance under our 2019 and 2020 Incentive Stock Plan. |
To the extent that any of our outstanding options or warrants are exercised, we grant additional options or other awards under our stock incentive plan or issue additional warrants, or we issue additional shares of common stock in the future, there may be further dilution.
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DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES WE ARE OFFERING
Common Stock
As of June 5, 2023, there were 10,239,307 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, held of record by approximately 223 stockholders. Subject to preferential rights with respect to any outstanding preferred stock, all outstanding shares of common stock are of the same class and have equal rights and attributes.
Dividends
The holders of our common stock are entitled to receive, ratably, out of the funds legally available, any dividends only if, and as declared by our board of directors, or a duly authorized committee of our board of directors, subject to any preferential dividend or other rights of the then outstanding preferred stock.
Voting Rights
Each share of common stock entitles the holders of our common stock to one vote per share on all matters submitted to a vote by our stockholders, including the election of directors; provided, that, unless otherwise required by law, holders of our common stock are not entitled to vote on any amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation (or on any amendment to a certificate of designations of any series of undesignated preferred stock) that relates solely to the terms of one or more outstanding series of our preferred stock, if the holders of such affected series are entitled, either separately or together as a class with the holders of one or more other such series, to vote thereon pursuant to our Certificate of Incorporation. Holders of our common stock do not have cumulative voting rights.
Election of Directors
Directors hold office until the next annual meeting of stockholders after their election and are eligible for re-election at such meeting. Directors are elected by a plurality of the votes properly cast on the election of directors at a meeting where a majority of the voting power of the outstanding shares entitled to vote is present in person or represented by proxy, at the meeting.
Rights Upon Liquidation and Dissolution
In the event of a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, the holders of our common stock are entitled to receive, ratably, the net assets of the Company available for distribution to our stockholders after the payment of all debts and other liabilities and subject to any preferential or other rights of any then outstanding preferred stock.
Other Rights
Holders of our common stock have no preemptive, subscription, redemption or conversion rights. The rights, preferences and privileges of holders of common stock are subject to and may be adversely affected by the rights of the holders of shares of any series of preferred stock that we may designate and issue in the future.
Change in Control
Provisions of Delaware law and our certificate of incorporation and bylaws could make the acquisition of our company by means of a tender offer, proxy contest or otherwise, and the removal of incumbent officers and directors, more difficult. These provisions include:
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Delaware Business Combination Statute
We are subject to Section 203 of the DGCL. Subject to certain exceptions, Section 203 of the DGCL prevents a publicly held Delaware corporation from engaging in a “business combination” with any “interested stockholder” for three (3) years following the date that the person became an interested stockholder, unless the interested stockholder attained such status with the approval of our board of directors or unless the business combination is approved in a prescribed manner. A “business combination” includes, among other things, a merger or consolidation involving us and the “interested stockholder” and the sale of more than ten percent (10%) of our assets. In general, an “interested stockholder” is any entity or person beneficially owning fifteen percent (15%) or more of our outstanding voting stock and any entity or person affiliated with or controlling or controlled by such entity or person.
Removal of Directors
Our Certificate of Incorporation provides that our directors may be removed only by the affirmative vote of a majority of the voting power of the outstanding shares of capital stock then entitled to vote at an election of directors. In addition, at least forty-five (45) days prior to any annual or special meeting of stockholders at which it is proposed that a director be removed from office, written notice of such proposed removal and the alleged grounds thereof must be sent to the director whose removal will be considered at the meeting.
Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws
The DGCL provides generally that the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares entitled to vote on any matter is required to amend a corporation’s certificate of incorporation or by-laws, unless a corporation’s certificate of incorporation or by-laws, as the case may be, requires a greater percentage. Our Bylaws may be amended or repealed by the affirmative vote of a majority vote of our board of directors then in office or the affirmative vote of the holders of at least seventy five percent (75%) of the voting power of the outstanding shares entitled to vote on such amendment or repeal, voting as a single class; provided, however, that if our board of directors recommends that stockholders approve such amendment or repeal at such meeting of stockholders, such amendment or repeal will only require the affirmative vote of the majority of the voting power of the outstanding shares entitled to vote on such amendment or repeal, voting together as a single class. In addition, the Company reserves the right to amend or repeal the Certificate of Incorporation in the manner now or hereafter prescribed by statute and by the Certificate of Incorporation, and any rights conferred upon the stockholders in the Certificate of Incorporation are granted subject to this reservation. Whenever any vote of the holders of our capital stock is required to amend or repeal any provision of the Certificate of Incorporation, and in addition to any other vote of holders of capital stock that is required by the Certificate of Incorporation or by law, such amendment or repeal will require the affirmative vote of the majority of the voting power of the outstanding shares of capital stock entitled to vote on such amendment or repeal, and the affirmative vote of the majority of the voting power of the outstanding shares of each class entitled to vote thereon as a class, at a duly constituted meeting of stockholders called expressly for such purpose.
Exclusive Forum Selection
Our Bylaws provide that, unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery in the State of Delaware shall be the sole and exclusive forum for (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of the Company, (ii) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any director, officer, stockholder or other employee of the Company to the Company or the Company’s stockholders, (iii) any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the DGCL or the Certificate of Incorporation or the Bylaws, or (iv) any action asserting a claim against the Company governed by the internal affairs doctrine. Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring any interest in shares of capital stock of the Company shall be deemed to have notice of and consented to the provisions of our exclusive forum selection as set forth in our Bylaws under “Exclusive Jurisdiction of Delaware Courts.” Although our Bylaws contain the choice of forum provision described above, it is possible that a court could rule that such a provision is inapplicable for a particular claim or action or that such provision is unenforceable.
Market, Symbol and Transfer Agent
Our common stock is listed for trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “ALBT”. The transfer agent and registrar for our common stock is VStock Transfer, LLC.
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We have entered into a sales agreement with Roth Capital Partners on June 16, 2023, which we filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. Under the terms of the sales agreement, we may offer and sell up to $3,500,000 of shares of our common stock under this prospectus (the “Offering”), from time to time through or to Roth Capital Partners, as sales agent or principal. Sales of shares of our common stock, if any, under this prospectus may be made by any method deemed to be an “at the market offering” as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act. We may instruct the sales agent not to sell common stock if the sales cannot be effected at or above the price designated by us from time to time. We or the sales agent may suspend the offering of common stock upon notice and subject to other conditions.
The sales agent will offer our common stock subject to the terms and conditions of the sales agreement as agreed upon by us and the sales agent. Each time we wish to issue and sell common stock under the sales agreement, we will notify the sales agent of the number or dollar value of shares to be issued, the time period during which such sales are requested to be made, any limitation on the number of shares that may be sold in one day, any minimum price below which sales may not be made and other sales parameters as we deem appropriate. Once we have so instructed the sales agent, unless the sales agent declines to accept the terms of the notice, the sales agent has agreed to use its commercially reasonable efforts consistent with its normal trading and sales practices to sell such shares up to the amount specified on such terms. The obligations of the sales agent under the sales agreement to sell our common stock are subject to a number of conditions that we must meet.
We will pay the sales agent commissions for its services in acting as agent in the sale of our common stock at a commission rate equal to 3.0% of the gross sale price per share sold. We estimate that the total expenses for the offering, excluding compensation and reimbursement payable to the sales agent under the sales agreement, will be approximately $100,000. We have also agreed to reimburse the sales agent for its reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, including attorney’s fees, for this Offering, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, in addition to up to $5,000 per quarterly due diligence update session for Roth Capital Partners’ counsel’s fees.
Settlement for sales of common stock will occur on the second business day following the date on which any sales are made, or on some other date that is agreed upon by us and the sales agent in connection with a particular transaction, in return for payment of the net proceeds to us. There is no arrangement for funds to be received in an escrow, trust or similar arrangement.
In connection with the sale of the common stock on our behalf, Roth Capital Partners will be deemed to be an underwriter within the meaning of the Securities Act, and its compensation as sales agent will be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts. We have agreed to provide indemnification and contribution to Roth Capital Partners against certain civil liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act.
This offering pursuant to the sales agreement will terminate upon the earlier of (1) the issuance and sale of all shares of our common stock subject to the sales agreement; and (2) the termination of the sales agreement as permitted therein.
The sales agent and its affiliates have in the past and may in the future provide various investment banking and other financial services for us and our affiliates, for which services it has received and may in the future receive customary fees. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Roth Capital Partners, acted as placement agent under the public offering we completed in April 2019.
The prospectus for the offering in electronic format may be made available on websites maintained by the sales agent. To the extent required by Regulation M, the sales agent will not engage in any market making activities involving our common stock while the offering is ongoing under this prospectus. This summary of the material provisions of the sales agreement does not purport to be a complete statement of its terms and conditions. A copy of the sales agreement is filed as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part and is incorporated by reference in this prospectus.
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The validity of the issuance of the common stock offered by this prospectus will be passed upon for us by Lowenstein Sandler LLP, New York, New York. Roth Capital Partners, LLC is being represented in connection with this offering by Duane Morris LLP, New York, New York.
The financial statements of Avalon GloboCare Corp. as of and for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, appearing in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, have been audited by Marcum LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their report (which report includes an explanatory paragraph regarding the existence of substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern), and have been incorporated herein by reference in reliance upon such report given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing, in giving said reports.
The financial statements of Laboratory Services MSO, LLC and Affiliates as of and for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, filed in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A, filed on April 26, 2023, have been audited by Marcum LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their report, and have been incorporated herein by reference, in reliance upon such report given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing, in giving said reports.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
This prospectus is part of the registration statement on Form S-3 we filed with the SEC under the Securities Act and does not contain all the information set forth in the registration statement. Whenever a reference is made in this prospectus to any of our contracts, agreements or other documents, the reference may not be complete and you should refer to the exhibits that are a part of the registration statement or the exhibits to the reports or other documents incorporated by reference into this prospectus for a copy of such contract, agreement or other document. Because we are subject to the information and reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, we file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC. Our SEC filings are available to the public over the Internet at the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
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INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY REFERENCE
We are “incorporating by reference” certain documents we file with the SEC, which means that we can disclose important information to you by referring you to those documents. The information in the documents incorporated by reference is considered to be part of this prospectus. Statements contained in documents that we file with the SEC and that are incorporated by reference in this prospectus will automatically update and supersede information contained in this prospectus, including information in previously filed documents or reports that have been incorporated by reference in this prospectus, to the extent the new information differs from or is inconsistent with the old information. We have filed or may file the following documents with the SEC and they are incorporated herein by reference as of their respective dates of filing:
● | our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as filed with the SEC on March 30, 2023; |
● | our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, as filed with the SEC on May 22, 2023; |
● | our Current Reports on Form 8-K as filed with the SEC on January 4, 2023, January 11, 2023, January 23, 2023, February 13, 2023, May 26, 2023 and June 16, 2023 and our Current Reports on Form 8-K/A as filed with the SEC on April 26, 2023 and May 26, 2023; and |
● | the description of our common stock contained in our Registration Statements on Form 8-A filed with the SEC on October 28, 2016 and November 2, 2018, including any amendments and reports filed for the purpose of updating such description, including the description of our common stock included as Exhibit 4.9 to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on March 30, 2023. |
We also incorporate by reference all documents we file under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act (other than any portions of filings that are furnished rather than filed pursuant to Items 2.02, 7.01 or 9.01 of a Current Report on Form 8-K) (a) after the initial filing date of the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part and before the effectiveness of the registration statement and (b) after the effectiveness of the registration statement and before the filing of a post-effective amendment that indicates that the securities offered by this prospectus have been sold or that deregisters the securities covered by this prospectus then remaining unsold. The most recent information that we file with the SEC automatically updates and supersedes older information. The information contained in any such filing will be deemed to be a part of this prospectus, commencing on the date on which the document is filed.
Any statement contained in a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference in this prospectus shall be deemed modified, superseded or replaced for purposes of this prospectus to the extent that a statement contained in this prospectus, or in any subsequently filed document that also is deemed to be incorporated by reference in this prospectus, modifies, supersedes or replaces such statement. Any statement so modified, superseded or replaced shall not be deemed, except as so modified, superseded or replaced, to constitute a part of this prospectus. None of the information that we disclose under Items 2.02 or 7.01 of any Current Report on Form 8-K or any corresponding information, either furnished under Item 9.01 or included as an exhibit therein, that we may from time to time furnish to the SEC will be incorporated by reference into, or otherwise included in, this prospectus, except as otherwise expressly set forth in the relevant document. Subject to the foregoing, all information appearing in this prospectus is qualified in its entirety by the information appearing in the documents incorporated by reference.
You may request, orally or in writing, a copy of these documents, which will be provided to you at no cost (other than exhibits, unless such exhibits are specifically incorporate by reference), by contacting Luisa Ingargiola, c/o Avalon GloboCare Corp., at 4400 Route 9 South, Suite 3100, Freehold, New Jersey 07728. Our telephone number is (732) 780-4400. Information about us is also available at our website at https://www.avalon-globocare.com. However, the information in our website is not a part of this prospectus and is not incorporated by reference.
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Up to $3,500,000
Common Stock
PROSPECTUS
Roth Capital Partners
, 2023
PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
Item 14. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution
The following table sets forth the costs and expenses payable by Avalon in connection with the sale of securities being registered. All amounts are estimates except the SEC registration fee (which has previously been paid).
SEC Registration Fee | $ | 11,020 | |||
FINRA Filing Fee | 15,500 | ||||
Legal Fees and Expenses | * | ||||
Accounting Fees and Expenses | * | ||||
Printing and Engraving | * | ||||
Miscellaneous | * | ||||
Total: | $ | 26,520 |
* | Fees and expenses (other than the SEC registration fee to be paid upon the filing of this registration statement) will depend on the securities offered, the number of issuances and the nature of offerings, and cannot be estimated at this time. |
Item 15. Indemnification of Directors and Officers
Section 145 of the DGCL provides, in general, that a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware, as we are, may indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding (other than a derivative action by or in the right of the corporation) by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe such person’s conduct was unlawful. In the case of a derivative action, a Delaware corporation may indemnify any such person against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, except that no indemnification will be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such person will have been adjudged to be liable to the corporation unless and only to the extent that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or any other court in which such action was brought determines such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses.
As permitted by the DGCL, our certificate of incorporation contains provisions that eliminate the personal liability of its directors for monetary damages for any breach of fiduciary duties as a director, except liability for the following:
● | any breach of the director’s duty of loyalty to the Company or its stockholders; |
● | acts or omissions not in good faith or that involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law; |
● | under Section 174 of the DGCL (regarding unlawful dividends and stock purchases); or |
● | any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit. |
As permitted by the DGCL, our certificate of incorporation provides that the Company is required to indemnify each person that it has the power to indemnify to the fullest extent permitted by Section 145 of the DGCL.
We maintain a general liability insurance policy that covers certain liabilities of directors and officers of our corporation arising out of claims based on acts or omissions in their capacities as directors or officers.
We have entered into indemnification agreements with all of our directors and named executive officers whereby we have agreed to indemnify those directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by law, including indemnification against expenses and liabilities incurred in legal proceedings to which the director or officer was, or is threatened to be made, a party by reason of the fact that such director or officer is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the Company, provided that such director or officer acted in good faith and in a manner that the director or officer reasonably believed to be in, or not opposed to, the best interests of the Company.
Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to our directors, officers and controlling persons pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, we have been advised that in the opinion of the SEC such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.
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Item 16. Exhibits
* | Filed herewith. |
** | To be filed, if applicable, by amendment or by a report filed under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and incorporated herein by reference. |
*** | To be filed pursuant to Section 305(b)(2) of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, and incorporated herein by reference. |
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Item 17. Undertakings
The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes:
(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this Registration Statement:
(a) To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act;
(b) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the registration statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the Registration Statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20 percent change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement; and
(c) To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the Registration Statement or any material change to such information in the Registration Statement.
Provided, however, that paragraphs (1)(a), (1)(b) and (1)(c) above do not apply if the registration statement is on Form S-3 and the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is contained in periodic reports filed with or furnished to the Commission by the Registrant pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are incorporated by reference in the registration statement, or is contained in a form of prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) that is part of the registration statement.
(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.
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(4) That, for the purpose of determining liability under the Securities Act to any purchaser:
(a) If the Registrant is relying on Rule 430B:
(i) Each prospectus filed by the Registrant pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3) shall be deemed to be part of the registration statement as of the date the filed prospectus was deemed part of and included in the registration statement; and
(ii) Each prospectus required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(2), (b)(5), or (b)(7) as part of a registration statement in reliance on Rule 430B relating to an offering made pursuant to Rule 415(a)(1)(i), (vii), or (x) for the purpose of providing the information required by section 10(a) of the Securities Act shall be deemed to be part of and included in the registration statement as of the earlier of the date such form of prospectus is first used after effectiveness or the date of the first contract of sale of securities in the offering described in the prospectus. As provided in Rule 430B, for liability purposes of the issuer and any person that is at that date an underwriter, such date shall be deemed to be a new effective date of the registration statement relating to the securities in the registration statement to which that prospectus relates, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such effective date, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such effective date.
(b) If the Registrant is subject to Rule 430C, each prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) as part of a registration statement relating to an offering, other than registration statements relying on Rule 430B or other than prospectuses filed in reliance on Rule 430A, shall be deemed to be a part of and included in the registration statement as of the date it is first used after effectiveness. Provided, however, that no statement made in a registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement or made in a document incorporated or deemed incorporated by reference into the registration statement or prospectus that is part of the registration statement will, as to a purchaser with a time of contract of sale prior to such first use, supersede or modify any statement that was made in the registration statement or prospectus that was part of the registration statement or made in any such document immediately prior to such date of first use.
(5) That, for the purpose of determining liability of the Registrant under the Securities Act to any purchaser in the initial distribution of the securities, the Registrant undertakes that in a primary offering of securities of the Registrant pursuant to this registration statement, regardless of the underwriting method used to sell the securities to the purchaser, if the securities are offered or sold to such purchaser by means of any of the following communications, the Registrant will be a seller to the purchaser and will be considered to offer or sell such securities to such purchaser:
(i) Any preliminary prospectus or prospectus of the Registrant relating to the offering required to be filed pursuant to Rule 424;
(ii) Any free writing prospectus relating to the offering prepared by or on behalf of the Registrant or used or referred to by the Registrant;
(iii) The portion of any other free writing prospectus relating to the offering containing material information about Registrant or its securities provided by or on behalf of the Registrant; and
(iv) Any other communication that is an offer in the offering made by the Registrant to the purchaser.
(6) The Registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of determining any liability under the Securities Act, each filing of the Registrant’s annual report pursuant to section 13(a) or section 15(d) of the Exchange Act (and, where applicable, each filing of an employee benefit plan’s annual report pursuant to section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that is incorporated by reference in the registration statement shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(7) The undersigned hereby undertakes to file an application for the purpose of determining the eligibility of the trustee to act under subsection (a) of Section 310 of the Trust Indenture Act in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the Commission under Section 305(b)(2) of the Act.
(8) Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the forgoing provisions, or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has duly caused this amendment to the registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in Freehold, New Jersey, as of June 16, 2023.
AVALON GLOBOCARE CORP. | ||
By: | /s/ David Jin, M.D., Ph.D. | |
David Jin, M.D., Ph.D. | ||
Chief Executive Officer |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated below on June 16, 2023. Each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints David Jin and Luisa Ingargiola, and each of them his or her true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and revocation, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this Registration Statement, and any additional registration statement to be filed pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents, or either of them, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature | Title | Date | ||
/s/ David K. Jin | President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman | June 16, 2023 | ||
David K. Jin | (Principal Executive Officer) | |||
/s/ Luisa Ingargiola | Chief Financial Officer | June 16, 2023 | ||
Luisa Ingargiola | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | |||
/s/ Wenzhao Lu | Chairman of the Board of Directors | June 16, 2023 | ||
Wenzhao Lu | ||||
/s/ Steven A. Sanders | Director | June 16, 2023 | ||
Steven A. Sanders | ||||
/s/ Lourdes Felix | Director | June 16, 2023 | ||
Lourdes Felix | ||||
/s/ Wilbert J. Tauzin II | Director | June 16, 2023 | ||
Wilbert J. Tauzin II | ||||
/s/ William B. Stilley III | Director | June 16, 2023 | ||
William B. Stilley III | ||||
/s/ Tevi Troy | Director | June 16, 2023 | ||
Tevi Troy |
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