WORCESTER, Mass., Jan. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mustang Bio, Inc. (“Mustang” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MBIO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on translating today’s medical breakthroughs in cell therapies into potential cures for difficult-to-treat cancers, today announced that it will effect a 1-for-50 reverse stock split of its issued and outstanding common stock. Mustang expects its common stock to begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on The Nasdaq Stock Market as of the commencement of trading on January 16, 2025.

The reverse stock split was approved on June 27, 2024 by Mustang’s Board of Directors and stockholders representing approximately 56% of the voting power of Mustang’s outstanding capital stock, with the authorization to determine the final ratio having been granted to the Company’s Board of Directors. The reverse stock split is intended to bring the Company into compliance with Nasdaq’s $1.00 per share minimum bid price requirement for continued listing.

Mustang’s common stock will continue to trade on The Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “MBIO” following the reverse stock split, with a new CUSIP number of 62818Q302. After the effectiveness of the reverse stock split, the number of outstanding shares of common stock will be reduced from approximately 64.8 million to approximately 1.3 million, subject to adjustment to give effect to the treatment of any fractional shares that stockholders would have received in the reverse stock split. No fractional shares will be issued in connection with the reverse stock split, and stockholders who would otherwise be entitled to a fractional share will receive a proportional cash payment.

Mustang’s transfer agent, VStock Transfer, LLC, is acting as the exchange and paying agent for the reverse stock split. VStock Transfer, LLC will provide instructions to stockholders regarding the process for exchanging physical share certificates. Mustang does not expect that stockholders holding their shares in book-entry form or through a bank, broker or other nominee need to take any action in connection with the reverse stock split. Beneficial holders are encouraged to contact their bank, broker or other nominee with any procedural questions. Additional information concerning the reverse stock split can be found in Mustang’s Definitive Information Statement on Schedule 14C filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 10, 2024.

About Mustang Bio
Mustang Bio, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on translating today’s medical breakthroughs in cell therapies into potential cures for difficult-to-treat cancers. Mustang aims to acquire rights to these technologies by licensing or otherwise acquiring an ownership interest, to fund research and development, and to outlicense or bring the technologies to market. Mustang has partnered with top medical institutions to advance the development of CAR-T therapies. Mustang’s common stock is registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Mustang files periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Mustang was founded by Fortress Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBIO). For more information, visit www.mustangbio.com .

Forward-Looking Statements
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Company Contacts:
Jaclyn Jaffe and Nicole McCloskey
Mustang Bio, Inc.
(781) 652-4500
[email protected]