Toronto, Ontario, October 30, 2025 – PharmaDrug Inc. (CSE: PHRX) (OTC Pink: LMLLF) (“PharmaDrug” or the “Company“), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the research, development and commercialization of natural medicines is pleased to announce that it has executed a definitive securities exchange agreement (the “Definitive Agreement“) with Canurta Limited Partnership (“Canurta“) and each of the limited partners of Canurta, the parent entity of Canurta Inc., a biotechnology company pioneering novel botanical therapeutics for inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases.
Dr. David Kideckel, Executive Chairman of PharmaDrug, commented: “Executing the Definitive Agreement with Canurta represents a major milestone in our strategy to expand PharmaDrug’s biotechnology footprint through innovative botanical drug development. This partnership enhances our clinical pipeline and supports our long-term growth objectives.”
Akeem Gardner, Founder and CEO of Canurta, added: “This agreement formalizes our collaboration with PharmaDrug to advance CNR-401 and other pipeline assets. We look forward to leveraging PharmaDrug’s public market platform to scale Canurta’s research and deliver value for patients and shareholders.”
Under the Definitive Agreement, PharmaDrug will acquire up to a 40% equity interest in Canurta, to be completed in two tranches through the issuance of an aggregate of 83,645,316 common shares of PharmaDrug (“PHRX Shares“) at a deemed price equal to the 20-day volume-weighted average price immediately prior to each closing (the “Transaction“).
Pursuant to the Definitive Agreement, at the first closing, PharmaDrug will acquire 8,109,987 limited partner units of Canurta (the “LP Units“) (representing 20% of the outstanding LP Units) in exchange for 25,980,000 PHRX Shares on or about November 10, 2025. At the second closing, PharmaDrug will acquire 8,191,495 LP Units (representing 20% of the outstanding LP Units) in exchange for 57,665,316 PHRX Shares on or before January 31, 2026 (the “Second Tranche“), subject to shareholder approval pursuant to the Policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange (the “CSE“).
PharmaDrug expects to hold a shareholder meeting to approve the issuance of PHRX Shares in connection with the Second Tranche (the “Shareholder Meeting“) in early January 2026. Details of the meeting and the matters to be voted on will be provided in a management information circular to be mailed to shareholders in accordance with applicable securities laws.
Upon completion of both tranches, PharmaDrug will hold a 40% interest in Canurta, and Canurta will hold approximately 44% of PharmaDrug’s issued and outstanding shares on a pro forma basis. The transaction is being completed on an arm’s-length basis. No finder’s fees are payable.
The Definitive Agreement includes customary representations and warranties and a recission right that allows Canurta’s limited partners to require the return of their transferred LP Units if defined milestones are not met within agreed-upon timelines. In such case, the corresponding PHRX Shares previously issued would be returned to treasury for cancellation, restoring the pre-closing ownership structure (the “Recission Right“). The Recission Right expires no later than March 1, 2026.
As part of the Transaction, Canurta will advance $85,000 to PharmaDrug at each closing by way of a forgivable promissory note bearing interest at 12% per annum to support working capital requirements. Completion remains subject to customary closing conditions, including CSE approval and receipt of all required shareholder and regulatory approvals.
About Canurta Inc.
Canurta Inc is an innovative biotechnology company dedicated to pioneering botanical therapeutics for inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases. Utilizing its proprietary Polykye™ platform, Canurta develops rare bioactive botanical ingredients and multi-target formulations designed to address complex disease mechanisms with clinical rigor. The company’s lead candidate, CNR-401, is advancing towards Phase 2 clinical trials targeting Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), with a parallel strategy incorporating real-world evidence initiatives to accelerate global regulatory approval.
About Akeem Gardner
Akeem Gardner is the Founder and CEO of Canurta Inc., a biotechnology company pioneering botanical therapeutics for inflammatory and neurological diseases. With a unique blend of entrepreneurial vision, scientific insight, and legal expertise, Akeem has led Canurta to secure more than $13 million in combined equity, convertible debt, and non-dilutive funding, while building a portfolio of over 20 global patents. His leadership combines strategic capital management with innovation in biotech and emerging technologies, including AI and blockchain integration. Recognized among Canada’s Life Sciences 40 Under 40, Brampton’s 40 Under 40, and as an MNP Future Leader, Akeem remains committed to advancing breakthrough therapies that address complex inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases.
About PharmaDrug Inc.
PharmaDrug is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the research, development and commercialization of controlled-substances and natural medicines such as psychedelics and previously approved drugs. PharmaDrug owns 51% of Sairiyo Therapeutics (“Sairiyo”), a biotech company that specializes in researching and reformulating established natural medicines with a goal of bringing them through clinical trials and the associated regulatory approval process in the US and Europe. Sairiyo is currently developing its patented reformulation of cepharanthine, a drug that has shown substantial third party validated potential for the treatment of infectious disease and rare cancers. Sairiyo is also conducting R&D in the psychedelics space for the treatment of non-neuropsychiatric conditions.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. David Kideckel, Executive Chairman
kideckel.david@gmail.com
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This news release may contain forward-looking statements and information based on current expectations. These statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results of the Company. Forward-looking statements in this press release relate the Transaction, the issuance of PHRX Shares, the holding of the Shareholder Meeting, the entering into the Definitive Agreement relating to the Transaction, the business of Canurta and the development of the Company’s business. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by such statements.
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