R&D Facility Extension and Second Drawdown Completed
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Neurizon Therapeutics Limited
ABN 35 094 006 023
www.neurizon.com
Suite 2, Level 11, 385 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Tel: +61 3 9692 7222
Neurizon Extends Non-Dilutive R&D Facility to FY2027 and Completes Second
Drawdown
Highlights:
• Research and Development (R&D) financing facility with the Dare Capital Loan Fund extended to cover
Neurizon’s FY2027 R&D Rebate
• Second drawdown of ~$3.7 million received, secured against the estimated FY2027 R&D Rebate
• Total of ~$12.0 million now drawn under this non-dilutive Facility, ahead of receiving any refunds from the
ATO
• Strategic funding facility allows Neurizon to control the timing of cash earned through its R&D investment,
to better match its commitments to the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial
• The Facility supported the recent redemption of outstanding Obsidian convertible notes, and complements
the recent placement by reducing reliance on other funding sources
13 November 2026 – Melbourne Australia: Neurizon Therapeutics Limited (ASX: NUZ, OTCQB: NUZTF) ("Neurizon" or
"the Company") is pleased to announce that it has extended its R&D financing facility with the Dare Capital Loan Fund
(the "Facility") to cover its FY2027 R&D Tax Incentive claim (R&D Rebate), and has completed a second drawdown of
approximately $3.7 million (refer ASX announcements: 31 July 2026 and 11 August 2026).
With an initial drawdown of approximately $8.3 million against the FY2026 R&D Rebate in August 2026, Neurizon has
now drawn approximately $12.0 million under the Facility, ahead of receiving any related refund from the Australian
Taxation Office.
The Facility is non-dilutive. It allows Neurizon to accelerate access to its R&D Rebate entitlement, earned through
investment in eligible R&D. As a result of the Advance and Overseas Finding received by Neurizon in September 2025,
eligible R&D spend includes, amongst other things, the pivotal Phase 2/3 HEALEY ALS Platform Trial. Rather than waiting
for refunds that can only be received after the end of each financial year, the Facility allows the Company to draw funds
as eligible expenditure is incurred.
The Facility reduces the Company’s reliance on other sources of funding. Together with the recently completed
placement, the Facility supported the Company’s redemption of all outstanding convertible notes held by Obsidian and
its transition to a simplified funding structure.
As Neurizon advances toward the HEALEY topline readout in late Q2 CY2027, it expects to make further drawdowns
under the Facility, to ensure the Company retains a cash balance that will support funding flexibility and resilience.
The terms of the Facility are otherwise unchanged: interest accrues at 1.25% per month, capitalising monthly, with
repayment triggered upon receipt of the relevant R&D Rebate.
Chief Executive Officer, Dr Chris Bremer commented: “Extending the Facility to cover FY2027 and completing this
second drawdown shows the value of this strategic R&D facility – Neurizon has accessed approximately $12 million of
non-dilutive capital before receiving a related refund from the ATO.
The Facility gives us control over when we receive the value of our R&D investment, mitigating the need for other,
potentially dilutive, sources of funding. I consider the Facility to be an important non-dilutive source of funding that
puts Neurizon in a strong position as we head towards the HEALEY ALS Platform Trial topline results in late Q2 CY2027.”
-ENDS-
This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Neurizon Therapeutics Limited.
Neurizon Therapeutics Limited
ABN 35 094 006 023
www.neurizon.com
Suite 2, Level 11, 385 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000 Tel: +61 3 9692 7222
For further information, please contact:
Marketing and Corporate Affairs
Lidija Damjanovic
Neurizon Therapeutics
lidija@neurizon.com
+61 (0) 425 700 504
Investor Relations
Henry Jordan
Six Degrees Investor Relations
henry.jordan@sdir.com.au
+61 (0) 431 271 538
About Neurizon Therapeutics Limited
Neurizon Therapeutics Limited (ASX: NUZ) is a late-clinical stage biotechnology company dedicated to advancing
treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. Neurizon is developing its lead drug candidate, NUZ-001, for the treatment
of ALS, which is the most common form of motor neurone disease. Neurizon’s strategy is to accelerate access to
effective ALS treatments for patients while exploring the potential of NUZ-001 for broader neurodegenerative
applications. Through international collaborations and rigorous clinical programs, Neurizon is dedicated to creating new
horizons for patients and families impacted by complex neural disorders. NUZ-001 is an investigational product and is
not approved for commercial use in any jurisdiction.
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