Press Releases April 2, 2026

Impact BioMedical Inc. Reports Going Concern Audit Opinion in 2025 10-K Filing While Continuing Strategic Merger Plans

Impact BioMedical reports 'going concern' audit opinion amid ongoing merger plans

By Jordan Park IBIO
Impact BioMedical Inc. Reports Going Concern Audit Opinion in 2025 10-K Filing While Continuing Strategic Merger Plans
IBIO

Impact BioMedical Inc. disclosed a 'going concern' qualification in its 2025 10-K audit report highlighting financial uncertainties. Despite this, the company continues with its planned strategic merger with Dr. Ashley's Ltd., anticipated by July 1, 2026.

Key Points

  • The 2025 10-K audit report includes a 'going concern' qualification, indicating financial doubts.
  • Impact BioMedical is pursuing a merger with Dr. Ashley's Ltd., expected to complete by mid-2026.
  • The company operates in biopharmaceuticals and consumer healthcare, developing technologies via partnerships and licensing.

HOUSTON, April 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Impact BioMedical Inc. (NYSE American: IBO) announced that its annual report(10-K) for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, filed on March 11, 2026, includes an audit opinion from Grassi & Co., CPAs, P.C. that contains a "going concern" qualification. This announcement is made pursuant to NYSE American LLC Company Guide Section 610(b), which requires public announcement of the receipt of an audit opinion containing a going concern paragraph and does not represent any change or amendment to the Company’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Again, this announcement does not represent any change or amendment to the Company’s financial statements or to its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Separately, Impact Biomedical continues with strategic plans to merge with Dr. Ashley’s Ltd. (here), projected to be completed by July 1, 2026.

About Impact Biomedical Inc.

Impact Biomedical Inc. (IBIO) discovers, confirms, and patents unique science and technologies which can be developed into new offerings in biopharmaceuticals and consumer healthcare and wellness in collaboration with external partners through research, licensing, co-development, joint ventures, and other relationships.

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, including the company's ability to close its pending merger and secure additional financing to address the going concern doubt expressed by its auditors. Actual results may differ materially.

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www.impactbiomedinc.com


Risks

  • The going concern qualification signals substantial doubt about the companys ability to continue without additional financing, impacting investor confidence.
  • Merger completion depends on successfully overcoming financial challenges and securing necessary funding.
  • Delays or failures in merger execution could exacerbate financial instability and affect strategic growth in biotech and healthcare sectors.

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