Minovia Therapeutics To Go Public Via Merger With Launch One Acquisition Corp., Forming Mito US One Ltd. To Advance Mitochondrial Therapies

Minovia Therapeutics Ltd. ("Minovia" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing what it believes to be first-in-class therapies to treat mitochondrial diseases and combat age-related decline, and Launch One Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:LPAA, "Launch One"))), a special purpose acquisition company focused on healthcare innovation, announce entering into a definitive business combination agreement (the "Business Combination Agreement").   

Transaction highlights:

• The proposed business combination (the "Business Combination") will create a publicly traded, clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing Mitochondrial Augmentation Technology (MAT) – a proprietary platform designed to address a broad spectrum of diseases driven by mitochondrial dysfunction, from rare pediatric disorders to common adult conditions.
• Upon closing of the transaction, the combined entity will operate under the name Mito US One Ltd. and is expected to be listed on Nasdaq.
• The transaction is expected to provide Minovia with additional capital to facilitate accelerating its growth and development pipeline. This includes potentially reaching clinical and regulatory milestones, technology transfer, and the eventual commercial launch of the Company's longevity-focused offerings from its MAT platform.
• The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions and shareholder approvals.
• Launch One's trust account currently holds approximately $239.7 million in cash, a portion of which may be available to the combined company following the transaction, depending on the extent of redemptions by public shareholders.