India, July 16 -- Onconetix, Inc. (ONCO), a commercial-stage biotechnology company, on Wednesday announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Ocuvex Therapeutics, Inc. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025.
The companies agreed that Onconetix would acquire all of Ocuvex's equity.
After the deal closes, Ocuvex holders will own 90% of the combined company, while Onconetix shareholders will keep 10%, with possible adjustments if new funding is raised.
The new board will have seven members, five chosen by Ocuvex and two by Onconetix.
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