RegeneRx Closes Convertible Debt Financing

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (OTCQB: RGRX) ("the Company" or "RegeneRx"), a clinical-stage drug development company focused on tissue protection, repair and regeneration, today announced that it has completed a $500,000 convertible debt financing.  The funds will be used for operations while awaiting completion of its phase 3 dry eye clinical trial (ARISE-3) in December and sponsored by its U.S. joint venture, ReGenTree, LLC.

The 5-year unregistered convertible notes carry a 5% simple interest rate that accrues during the term.  The note is convertible into 1,391,982 shares of RGRX common stock at $0.36 per share.  As part of the transaction, the note holders received warrants to purchase 1,043,987 shares of RGRX common stock at a price of $0.45 per share.  There were no brokerage fees associated with the transaction.

"This limited financing demonstrates continued support from our affiliates, management and board of directors, among others, and provides RegeneRx with essential funding with minimal dilution to our stockholders while we await the results of ARISE-3.  We look forward to reporting the results as soon as practicable after completion of the trial in December," stated J.J. Finkelstein, president and chief executive officer of RegeneRx.  

The securities offered in the private placement have not been registered under the Securities Act, or any state securities law.  Unless the shares, warrants and shares underlying the warrants are registered, they may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state laws. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy such common stock or warrants. 

About RegeneRx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (www.regenerx.com)

RegeneRx is focused on the development of novel therapeutic peptides, including Thymosin beta 4 (T?4) and its constituent fragments, for tissue and organ protection, repair, and regeneration. RegeneRx currently has three drug candidates in clinical development for ophthalmic, cardiac/TBI and dermal indications, four active strategic licensing agreements in the U.S., China, and Pan Asia (Korea, Japan, and Australia, among others), and the EU, and has patents and patent applications covering its products in many countries throughout the world.  RGN-259, the Company's ophthalmic eye drop, is currently in phase 3 development in the U.S. for dry eye syndrome and neurotrophic keratitis.  The Company is also considering initiating a program to evaluate RGN-352, an injectable formulation of T?4 for the treatment of patients with COVID-19, if it is able to obtain the requisite funding. The Company previously successfully completed phase 1 with RGN-352.

Forward-Looking Statements

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