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Press Release Communiqué de presse - Février 25, 2021 25 Février, 2021
Sernova Corp. Selected for the TSX Venture Stock Exchange’s 2021 Venture 50 List of Top Performing Listed Companies
February 25, 2021 9:00 a.m. EST
LONDON, ONTARIO - February 25, 2021 - Sernova Corp. (TSX-V:SVA) (OTCQB:SEOVF)
(Frankfurt/Xetra:PSH), a clinical-stage company and leader in regenerative medicine therapeutics is pleased
to announce that the TSX Venture Stock Exchange (TSX Venture) has recognized Sernova as a 2021 Venture
50 company, showcasing the top 50 performing listed companies.
“We are honoured to be chosen for the 2021 Venture 50 list and to be included amongst this distinguished
group of industry leaders. We share this honour with our institutional and retail investors who are supporting
our continued success and growth,” said Dr. Philip Toleikis, President and CEO of Sernova Corp. “This
recognition is another validation of Sernova’s ongoing therapeutic advancements and builds upon what will
be another very strong year as we continue to grow the company and build further shareholder value.”
The Venture 50 are the top ten companies listed on TSX Venture Exchange in each of five major industry
sectors – mining, energy & energy services, clean technology & life sciences, diversified industries and
technology – based on a ranking formula with equal weighting given to market cap growth, trading volume
amount and share price appreciation. All data was as of December 31, 2020.
ABOUT SERNOVA’S CELL POUCH SYSTEM
The Cell Pouch system including the Cell Pouch, which is a novel, proprietary, scalable, implantable macro-
encapsulation device solution designed for the long-term survival and function of therapeutic cells. The
device is designed to incorporate with tissue, forming highly vascularized tissue chambers for the
transplantation and function of therapeutic cells which then release proteins and hormones as required to
treat disease. The Cell Pouch along with therapeutic cells has been shown to provide long-term safety and
efficacy in small and large animal models of diabetes and has been proven to provide a biologically
compatible environment for insulin-producing cells in humans. In early assessments of its ongoing Phase I/II
clinical trial, Sernova has shown presence of blood levels of c-peptide both during glucose tolerance tests as
well as under fasting conditions. Clinical testing is ongoing at the University of Chicago.
ABOUT SERNOVA CORP
Sernova Corp is developing regenerative medicine therapeutic technologies using a medical device and
immune protected therapeutic cells (i.e. human donor cells, corrected human cells and stem cell-derived
cells) to improve the treatment and quality of life of people with chronic metabolic diseases such as insulin-
dependent diabetes, blood disorders including hemophilia, and other diseases treated through replacement
of proteins or hormones missing or in short supply within the body. For more information, please visit
www.sernova.com
For further information contact:
Dominic Gray
Sernova Corp
Tel: (519) 858-5126
dominic.gray@sernova.com
www.sernova.com
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are
not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words “expects”, “plans”,
“anticipates”, “believes”, “intends”, “estimates”, “projects”, “potential” and similar expressions, or that
events or conditions “will”, “would”, “may”, “could” or “should” occur. Although Sernova believes the
expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such
statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results may differ materially from those in
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates, and opinions
of Sernova’s management on the date such statements were made, which include our beliefs about the
conduct and outcome of clinical trials. Sernova expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or
revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Press Release Communiqué de presse - Février 24, 2021 24 Février, 2021
Sernova Obtains Final Prospectus Receipt for $20 Million Bought Deal
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES
LONDON, ONTARIO – February 24, 2021 – Sernova Corp. ("Sernova" or the "Company") (TSX-V: SVA)
(OTCQB: SEOVF) (Frankfurt/Xetra:PSH), a leading clinical-stage regenerative medicine therapeutics company,
is pleased to announce it has received a receipt for its final short form prospectus dated February 24, 2021 (the
"Final Prospectus") in connection with its previously announced bought deal offering of 16,700,000 units of the
Company (the "Units") at a price of C$1.20 per Unit for gross proceeds of approximately C$20,040,000 (the
"Offering"). Canaccord Genuity Corp. and Leede Jones Gable Inc. are the co-lead underwriters (together, the
"Underwriters") of the Offering.
The Company expects to close the Offering on or around March 1, 2021.
The Company has granted the Underwriters an option, exercisable in part or in whole at the Underwriter's sole
discretion, at any time until 30 days following closing, to purchase up to that number of additional Units equal
to 15% of the aggregate number of Units sold in the Offering.
The Final Prospectus was filed with the securities regulatory authorities in all provinces of Canada, except
Quebec, and is available under the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.
The securities referred to in this press release have not been, nor will they be, registered under the U.S.
Securities Act or any U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or
for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent U.S. registration or an applicable exemption from the U.S.
registration requirements. This press release does not constitute an offer for sale of securities, nor a solicitation
for offers to buy any securities in the United States, nor in any other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation
or sale would be unlawful. Any public offering of securities in the United States must be made by means of a
prospectus containing detailed information about the company and management, as well as financial
statements.
About Sernova Corp.
Sernova is developing regenerative medicine therapeutic technologies using a medical device and immune
protected therapeutic cells (i.e., human donor cells, corrected human cells, and stem cell-derived cells) to
improve the treatment and quality of life of people with chronic metabolic diseases such as insulin-dependent
diabetes, blood disorders including hemophilia, and other diseases treated through replacement of proteins or
hormones missing or in short supply within the body. For more information, please visit www.sernova.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Dominic Gray
Sernova Corp
Tel: (519) 858-5126
dominic.gray@sernova.com
www.sernova.com
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the
TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains 'forward-looking information' within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities
legislation. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words
"could", "intend", "expect", "believe", "will", "projected", "estimated" and similar expressions and statements
relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are
based on Sernova's current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. Forward
looking information in this press release includes information with respect to the Offering, including the timing
and ability of the Company to close the Offering, receipt of all regulatory and stock exchange approvals, the
intended use of proceeds by the Company and the exercise of the Over-allotment Option by the Underwriters.
Forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions that have been made by Sernova at the date
of the information and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause
actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking information.
Examples of such risk factors include: the inability of the Company to close the Offering or to obtain all
necessary Exchange and regulatory approvals; credit; market (including equity, foreign exchange and interest
rate); liquidity; operational (including technology and infrastructure); reputational; insurance; strategic;
regulatory; legal; environmental; capital adequacy; the general business and economic conditions in the
regions in which the Company operates; the ability of the Company to execute on key priorities, including the
successful development of its product candidates, and strategic plans and to attract, develop and retain key
executives; the ability to implement business strategies and pursue business opportunities; disruptions in or
attacks (including cyber-attacks) on the Company's information technology; the failure of third parties to
comply with their obligations to the Company or its affiliates; the impact of new and changes to, or application
of, current laws and regulations governing the Company’s business; dependence on key suppliers; granting of
permits and licenses; increased competition; changes in foreign currency rates; increased funding costs and
market volatility due to market illiquidity and competition for funding; the availability of funds and resources to
pursue operations; critical accounting estimates and changes to accounting standards, policies, and methods
used by the Company; the occurrence of natural and unnatural catastrophic events and claims resulting from
such events; risks related to COVID-19 including various recommendations, orders and measures of
governmental authorities to try to limit the pandemic, including travel restrictions, border closures,
nonessential business closures, quarantines, self-isolations, shelters-in-place and social distancing, disruptions
to markets, economic activity, financing, supply chains and sales channels, and a deterioration of general
economic conditions including a possible national or global recession; as well as those risk factors disclosed
under the heading “Risk and Uncertainties” in the Company’s annual MD&A (dated February 1, 2021) for the
years ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, which has been filed on SEDAR and is available under the Company’s
profile at www.sedar.com. Given these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you should not unduly rely on
these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking information contained in this press release is made as
of the date hereof, and Sernova is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. The
foregoing statements expressly qualify any forward-looking information contained herein.
Press Release Communiqué de presse - Février 18, 2021 18 Février, 2021
Sernova Announces Second Annual Data Safety Monitoring Board Review of its Diabetes Cell Pouch System™ Clinical Trial and Recommendation for Protocol Continuation
Ongoing Safety of Sernova's Clinical Trial Confirmed
February 18, 2021 9:00 a.m. EST
LONDON, ONTARIO – February 18, 2021 – Sernova Corp. (TSX-V:SVA)(OTCQB:SEOVF)(FSE:PSH), a clinical-
stage company and leader in regenerative medicine therapeutics, is pleased to announce that the clinical trial
independent Data Safety Monitoring Board ("DSMB") has completed the second planned annual review of the
ongoing Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy Study of Sernova's Cell Pouch™ for Clinical Islet Transplantation Phase
I/II clinical trial in patients with severe hypoglycemia unawareness and inability to produce their own insulin.
The DSMB recommended that the Phase I/II clinical study should continue according to the study protocol and
any related amendments. In their assessment, the DSMB did not raise any concerns regarding patient safety.
"We are pleased with the second annual independent DSMB review of our Phase I/II clinical trial," said Dr.
Philip Toleikis, President & CEO Sernova Corp. "We thank the DSMB for its diligence, guidance and support as
Sernova continues progressing the clinical trial."
The DSMB is an independent group of clinical research experts who review the accumulated data to permit a
thorough evaluation of patient safety and to ensure the integrity of the study's data and progress towards
completion.
ABOUT SERNOVA'S CLINICAL TRIAL
Sernova is conducting a Phase I/II non-randomized, unblinded, single-arm, company-sponsored trial to assess
the safety and tolerability of islet transplantation into the company's patented Cell Pouch in diabetic subjects
with hypoglycemia unawareness and an inability to produce their own insulin. The secondary objective is to
assess efficacy through a series of defined measures. Eligible subjects are implanted with Cell Pouches.
Following development of vascularized tissue chambers within the Cell Pouch, subjects are then stabilized on
immunosuppression and a dose of purified islets, under strict release criteria, transplanted into the Cell Pouch.
A sentinel pouch is removed for an early assessment of the islet transplant. Subjects are followed for additional
safety and efficacy measures for approximately six months. At this point, a decision will be made with regards
to the transplant of a second islet dose with subsequent safety and efficacy follow-up. Following this period,
eligible patients may be administered a single dose of islets through the portal vein. Patients will be then further
followed for one year to assess longer-term safety and efficacy. This study is supported in part by funding from
JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research.
For more information on this clinical trial, please visit www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03513939. For more
information on enrollment and recruitment details, please visit www.pwitkowski.org/sernova.
ABOUT SERNOVA'S CELL POUCH SYSTEM
The Cell Pouch system including the Cell Pouch, which is a novel, proprietary, scalable, implantable macro-
encapsulation device solution designed for the long- term survival and function of therapeutic cells. The device
is designed to incorporate with tissue, forming highly vascularized tissue chambers for the transplantation and
function of therapeutic cells which then release proteins and hormones as required to treat disease. The Cell
Pouch along with therapeutic cells has been shown to provide long-term safety and efficacy in small and large
animal models of diabetes and has been proven to provide a biologically compatible environment for insulin-
producing cells in humans. In early assessments of its ongoing Phase I/II clinical trial, Sernova has shown
presence of blood levels of c-peptide both during glucose tolerance tests as well as under fasting conditions.
Clinical testing is ongoing at the University of Chicago.
ABOUT SERNOVA CORP
Sernova Corp is developing regenerative medicine therapeutic technologies using a medical device and immune
protected therapeutic cells (i.e. human donor cells, corrected human cells and stem cell-derived cells) to
improve the treatment and quality of life of people with chronic metabolic diseases such as insulin-dependent
diabetes, blood disorders including hemophilia, and other diseases treated through replacement of proteins or
hormones missing or in short supply within the body. For more information, please visit www.sernova.com
For further information contact:
Dominic Gray
Sernova Corp
Tel: (519) 858-5126
dominic.gray@sernova.com
www.sernova.com
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not
historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects", "plans", "anticipates",
"believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions
"will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur. Although Sernova believes the expectations expressed in
such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of
future performance, and actual results may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates, and opinions of Sernova's management on the
date such statements were made, which include our beliefs about the conduct and outcome of clinical trials.
Sernova expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Press Release Communiqué de presse - Février 04, 2021 4 Février, 2021
Sernova Shares Accepted for Trading on the Electronic Trading Platform Xetra in Germany
February 4, 2021 9:00 a.m. EST
LONDON, ONTARIO – February 4, 2021 – Sernova Corp. (TSX-V:SVA)(OTCQB:SEOVF)(FSE:PSH), a leading
clinical-stage regenerative medicine therapeutics company, is pleased to announce the start of trading of
Sernova shares on Xetra, the electronic trading system of Deutsche Börse AG in Germany (German
Securities Identification Number (WKN): A0LBCR, International Securities Identification Number (ISIN):
CA81732W1041, German Ticker-Symbol: PSH).
Xetra is an electronic trading platform operated by the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. It offers trading in stocks,
funds, bonds, warrants, and commodities contracts. Launched in 1997, the majority of stock market
transactions in Germany are through the Xetra trading venue: approximately 90 percent of all trading in
shares across all German exchanges is now conducted through Xetra making it the largest of Germany’s
stock exchanges. Over 200 trading participants from 16 European countries, United Arab Emirates and
Hong Kong are connected via Xetra servers.
Xetra is the first and primary choice for institutional investors with its significantly higher liquidity and
narrower price spreads. Given the high turnover (liquidity) on the Xetra trading venue, orders for securities
are executed swiftly and at prices in line with the market. Moreover, this principle is supported by
Designated Sponsors who post binding purchase and selling prices (quotes) continuously and thus ensure
additional liquidity and fair prices, making it the first choice for institutional investors. mwb
Wertpapierhandelsbank AG will act as Designated Sponsor (active market maker) to handle the trading of
Sernova’s shares on Xetra with immediate effect and therefore contribute to increased trading liquidity.
mwb fairtrade Wertpapierhandelsbank AG (www.mwbfairtrade.com) is a securities service provider licensed
by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) with branches near Munich, Hamburg,
Hanover, Frankfurt as well as Berlin. Founded in 1993 and active in two business divisions: Securities
Trading and Corporates & Markets, mwb manages approximately 40,000 order books for German and
international securities as well as 89 Designated Sponsors mandates making mwb one of the largest order
book managers in Germany.
“mwb has developed in-depth knowledge on enabling Xetra trading for overseas companies. We are happy
to support Sernova with the rollout of their exciting equity story and look forward to enhance Euro-based
trading possibilities for their institutional and retail investor base in Europe,” said Sascha Guenon, Head of
Designated Sponsoring and Corporate Broking at mwb.
“We are experiencing a significant increase of interest from institutional investors in Europe, especially in
German-speaking countries, and want to provide them with a more efficient way to trade our shares,"
commented Dr. Philip Toleikis, President and CEO of Sernova. "This is an important step to increase the
percentage of long-term oriented institutional investors within our group of shareholders who understand
the potential of our innovative platform technologies in the regenerative medicine field as well as the
valuation gap with our competitors. mwb has a strong network of biotech investors and we are looking
forward to presenting the potential of Sernova’s regenerative medicine platform to them.”
ABOUT SERNOVA
Sernova is developing regenerative medicine therapeutic technologies using a medical device and immune
protected therapeutic cells (i.e. human donor cells, corrected human cells and stem cell-derived cells) to
improve the treatment and quality of life of people with chronic metabolic diseases such as insulin-
dependent diabetes, blood disorders including hemophilia, and other diseases treated through replacement
of proteins or hormones missing or in short supply within the body. For more information, please visit
www.sernova.com
For further information contact:
Dominic Gray
Sernova Corp
Tel: (519) 858-5126
dominic.gray@sernova.com
www.sernova.com
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are
not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words “expects”, “plans”,
“anticipates”, “believes”, “intends”, “estimates”, “projects”, “potential” and similar expressions, or that
events or conditions “will”, “would”, “may”, “could” or “should” occur. Although Sernova believes the
expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such
statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results may differ materially from those in
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates, and opinions
of Sernova’s management on the date such statements were made, which include our beliefs about the
conduct and outcome of clinical trials. Sernova expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or
revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Press Release Communiqué de presse - Février 04, 2021 4 Février, 2021
Sernova Upsizes Previously Announced Bought Deal Public Offering to C$20 Million
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES
LONDON, ONTARIO – February 4, 2021 – Sernova Corp. (“Sernova” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: SVA) (OTCQB:
SEOVF)(FSE: PSH), a leading clinical-stage regenerative medicine therapeutics company, is pleased to
announce that it has entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to its previously announced agreement
with Canaccord Genuity Corp. and Leede Jones Gable Inc., as co-lead underwriters (together, the
“Underwriters”), pursuant to which the Underwriters have agreed to increase the size of the previously
announced bought deal financing. Pursuant to the Amendment, the Underwriters have agreed to purchase, on a
bought deal basis pursuant to the filing of a short form prospectus, an aggregate of 16,700,000 units of the
Company (the “Units”) at a price of C$1.20 per Unit for gross proceeds to the Company of approximately
C$20,040,000 (the “Offering”).
The Company has granted the Underwriters an option (the “Over-allotment Option”), exercisable in part or in
whole at the Underwriters’ discretion, at any time until thirty (30) days following the Closing Date, to purchase
up to the number of additional Units equal to 15% of the aggregate number of Units sold in the Offering to
cover over-allotments, if any.
All other terms of the Offering remain consistent with the Company’s previous announcement on February 3,
2021.
The net proceeds of the Offering will be used to advance the Company’s clinical development program,
including its US Phase I/II Cell Pouch clinical trial, expand Sernova’s research and development programs,
including our local immune protection technologies for the Cell Pouch, as well as for working capital and
general corporate purposes.
The Offering will be completed (i) by way of a short form prospectus to be filed in those provinces of Canada
other than Quebec as the Underwriters and the Company may designate pursuant to National Instrument 44-
101 – Short Form Prospectus Distributions, (ii) on a private placement basis in the United States pursuant to
exemptions from the registration requirements of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
“U.S. Securities Act”), and applicable U.S. state securities laws, and (iii) outside Canada and the United States
on a basis which does not require the qualification or registration of any of the Company’s securities under
domestic or foreign securities laws.
The Offering is expected to close on February 24, 2021 and is subject to certain customary conditions including
the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and applicable securities regulatory authorities.
The securities referred to in this press release have not been, nor will they be, registered under the U.S.
Securities Act or any U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or
for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent U.S. registration or an applicable exemption from the U.S.
registration requirements. This press release does not constitute an offer for sale of securities, nor a solicitation
for offers to buy any securities in the United States, nor in any other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation
or sale would be unlawful. Any public offering of securities in the United States must be made by means of a
prospectus containing detailed information about the company and management, as well as financial
statements.
About Sernova Corp.
Sernova is developing regenerative medicine therapeutic technologies using a medical device and immune
protected therapeutic cells (i.e. human donor cells, corrected human cells, and stem cell-derived cells) to
improve the treatment and quality of life of people with chronic metabolic diseases such as insulin-dependent
diabetes, blood disorders including hemophilia, and other diseases treated through replacement of proteins or
hormones missing or in short supply within the body. For more information, please visit www.sernova.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Dominic Gray
Sernova Corp
T: (519) 858-5126
dominic.gray@sernova.com
www.sernova.com
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the
TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities
legislation. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words
“could”, “intend”, “expect”, “believe”, “will”, “projected”, “estimated” and similar expressions and statements
relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are
based on Sernova’s current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. Forward
looking information in this press release includes information with respect to the Offering, including the timing
and ability of the Company to close the Offering, receipt of all regulatory and stock exchange approvals, the
intended use of proceeds by the Company and the exercise of the Over-allotment Option by the Underwriters.
Forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions that have been made by Sernova at the date
of the information and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause
actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking information.
Examples of such risk factors include: the inability of the Company to close the Offering or to obtain all
necessary Exchange and regulatory approvals; credit; market (including equity, foreign exchange and interest
rate); liquidity; operational (including technology and infrastructure); reputational; insurance; strategic;
regulatory; legal; environmental; capital adequacy; the general business and economic conditions in the regions
in which the Company operates; the ability of the Company to execute on key priorities, including the
successful development of its product candidates, and strategic plans and to attract, develop and retain key
executives; the ability to implement business strategies and pursue business opportunities; disruptions in or
attacks (including cyber-attacks) on the Company's information technology; the failure of third parties to
comply with their obligations to the Company or its affiliates; the impact of new and changes to, or application
of, current laws and regulations governing the Company’s business; dependence on key suppliers; granting of
permits and licenses; increased competition; changes in foreign currency rates; increased funding costs and
market volatility due to market illiquidity and competition for funding; the availability of funds and resources to
pursue operations; critical accounting estimates and changes to accounting standards, policies, and methods
used by the Company; the occurrence of natural and unnatural catastrophic events and claims resulting from
such events; risks related to COVID-19 including various recommendations, orders and measures of
governmental authorities to try to limit the pandemic, including travel restrictions, border closures,
nonessential business closures, quarantines, self-isolations, shelters-in-place and social distancing, disruptions
to markets, economic activity, financing, supply chains and sales channels, and a deterioration of general
economic conditions including a possible national or global recession; as well as those risk factors disclosed
under the heading “Risk and Uncertainties” in the Company’s annual MD&A (dated February 1, 2021) for the
years ended October 31, 2020 and 2019, which has been filed on SEDAR and is available under the Company’s
profile at www.sedar.com. Given these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you should not unduly rely on
these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking information contained in this press release is made as
of the date hereof, and Sernova is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. The
foregoing statements expressly qualify any forward-looking information contained herein.
Press Release Communiqué de presse - Février 03, 2021 3 Février, 2021
Sernova’s Collaborator to Present Cell Pouch™ Thyroid Transplant Study Results at the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons 2021 Annual Meeting
February 3, 2021 - 9:00 a.m. EST
LONDON, ONTARIO – February 3, 2021 – Sernova Corp. (TSX-V:SVA)(OTCQB:SEOVF)(FSE:PSH), a leading
clinical-stage regenerative medicine therapeutics company, is pleased to announce that Dr. Sam Wiseman, BSc,
MD, FRCSC, FACS of the University of British Columbia and co-investigator of Sernova’s Cell Pouch
Hypothyroid treatment program will present preclinical data in an oral presentation at the American Association
of Endocrine Surgeons (AAES) 2021 Annual Meeting taking place April 25-27, 2021. Dr. Sam Wiseman,
Professor, Richard J. Finley Scholar, and Director of Research at the Department of Surgery of Providence
Health Care also serves as Chair of the Endocrine Tumor Group for the Surgical Oncology Network in
Vancouver British Columbia.
Dr. Wiseman’s abstract was selected amongst over 140 abstracts for an Oral Podium Presentation and a
resulting journal article will be peer-reviewed for publication consideration in the journal Surgery.
For more information on the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons and the 41st Annual Meeting, visit
https://meeting.endocrinesurgery.org/.
ABOUT SERNOVA’S HYPOTHYROID PROGRAM
Sernova’s initial approach in treating hypothyroid disease is to transplant a patient’s own healthy thyroid tissue
following thyroidectomy into the pre-implanted vascularized Cell Pouch to recover the normal function of the
thyroid gland. In collaboration with Dr. Wiseman, preclinical proof of concept work is being conducted under a
grant from the British Columbia Transplant Foundation. Following successful completion of preclinical studies,
Sernova plans to conduct clinical assessments of the Cell Pouch with transplanted thyroid tissue in patients
suffering from hypothyroid disease with the aim to preserve thyroid function and improve patient quality of life.
Thyroidectomy is commonly performed for cancer diagnosis or treatment and for treatment of benign (non-
cancerous) disease that includes goiter and hyperthyroidism. It is estimated that about 150,000
thyroidectomies are performed in the US yearly, and the majority of individuals undergoing a thyroid operation
are diagnosed with benign diseases after their procedure. Patients with Grave’s disease and thyroid nodules
undergoing total thyroidectomy, and many patients undergoing partial thyroidectomy require life-long thyroid
hormone medication. Post-surgical thyroid hormone replacement therapy, if monitored carefully, can be
effective; however, patients often suffer from deleterious side-effects including weight gain, depression,
headaches, and cardiovascular disease, with resultant negative impact on quality of life, and significant costs to
the healthcare system. The development of new therapeutic strategies to overcome hypothyroidism remains an
important unmet medical need.
ABOUT SERNOVA CORP.
Sernova Corp is developing regenerative medicine therapeutic technologies using a medical device and immune
protected therapeutic cells (i.e. human donor cells, corrected human cells, and stem cell-derived cells) to
improve the treatment and quality of life of people with chronic metabolic diseases such as insulin-dependent
diabetes, hypothyroidism, hemophilia, and other diseases treated through replacement of proteins or
hormones missing or in short supply within the body. For more information, please visit www.sernova.com
For further information contact:
Dominic Gray
Sernova Corp
Tel: (519) 858-5126
dominic.gray@sernova.com
www.sernova.com
Press Release Communiqué de presse - Février 03, 2021 3 Février, 2021
Sernova Corp. Announces C$10 Million Bought Deal Offering of Units
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LONDON, ONTARIO – February 3, 2021 – Sernova Corp. (“Sernova” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: SVA) (OTCQB:
SEOVF) (FSE: PSH), a leading clinical-stage regenerative medicine therapeutics company, is pleased to
announce that it has entered into an agreement with Canaccord Genuity Corp. and Leede Jones Gable Inc., as
the co-lead underwriters (together, the “Underwriters”), pursuant to which the Underwriters have agreed to
purchase, on a bought-deal basis, 8,350,000 units of the Company (the “Units”) at a price of C$1.20 per Unit
(the “Issue Price”) for gross proceeds to the Company of approximately C$10,020,000 (the “Offering”).
Each Unit will consist of one common share of the Company (a “Common Share”) and one Common Share
purchase warrant (a “Warrant”). Each Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one Common Share at
an exercise price of $1.70 (the “Exercise Price”) at any time up to 24 months following Closing Date (as defined
below). The expiry date of the Warrants may be accelerated by the Company at any time if the volume
weighted average price of the Common Shares on the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange”) is greater than
$3.05 for any ten (10) consecutive trading days, at which time the Company may accelerate the expiry date of
the Warrants by providing notice to holders of Warrants, whereupon the Warrants will expire not less than 30
days after the date of such notice.
The Company has granted the Underwriters an option (the “Over-Allotment Option”), exercisable in part or in
whole at the Underwriters’ discretion, at any time until thirty (30) days following the Closing Date, to purchase
up to the number of additional Units equal to 15% of the aggregate number of Units sold in the Offering to
cover over-allotments, if any.
The Offering will be completed (i) by way of a short form prospectus to be filed in those provinces of Canada
other than Quebec as the Underwriters and the Company may designate pursuant to National Instrument 44-
101 – Short Form Prospectus Distributions, (ii) on a private placement basis in the United States pursuant to
exemptions from the registration requirements of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
“U.S. Securities Act”), and applicable U.S. state securities laws, and (iii) outside Canada and the United States
on a basis which does not require the qualification or registration of any of the Company’s securities under
domestic or foreign securities laws.
The net proceeds of the Offering will be used to advance the Company’s clinical development program,
including its US Phase I/II Cell Pouch clinical trial, expand Sernova’s research and development programs,
including our local immune protection technologies for the Cell Pouch, as well as for working capital and
general corporate purposes.
The Underwriters shall be paid (i) a commission (the “Cash Commission”) equal to 6.5% of the aggregate gross
proceeds of the Offering payable in cash or Units, or any combination thereof, at the option of the
Underwriters and (ii) warrants (the “Underwriters’ Warrants”) exercisable at any time up to 24 months following
Closing Date to acquire the number of Units equal to 6.5% of the aggregate number of Units issued pursuant to
the Offering, at an exercise price equal to the Issue Price, other than up to C$500,000 of Units subscribed for
by investors introduced to the Offering by the Company, in which case both the Cash Commission and the
Underwriters’ Warrants will be reduced to 2.0%. Additionally, the Company shall pay the Underwriter’s a
corporate finance fee payable in Units equal to 2.0% of the aggregate number of Units issued pursuant to the
Offering.
The closing of the Offering is expected to occur on or about February 24, 2021 (the “Closing Date”) and is
subject to the Company receiving all necessary regulatory approvals, including the approval of the Exchange.
The securities referred to in this press release have not been, nor will they be, registered under the U.S.
Securities Act or any U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or
for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent U.S. registration or an applicable exemption from the U.S.
registration requirements. This press release does not constitute an offer for sale of securities, nor a
solicitation for offers to buy any securities in the United States, nor in any other jurisdiction in which such offer,
solicitation or sale would be unlawful. Any public offering of securities in the United States must be made by
means of a prospectus containing detailed information about the company and management, as well as
financial statements.
About Sernova Corp.
Sernova is developing regenerative medicine therapeutic technologies using a medical device and immune
protected therapeutic cells (i.e., human donor cells, corrected human cells, and stem cell-derived cells) to
improve the treatment and quality of life of people with chronic metabolic diseases such as insulin-dependent
diabetes, blood disorders including hemophilia, and other diseases treated through replacement of proteins or
hormones missing or in short supply within the body. For more information, please visit www.sernova.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Dominic Gray
Sernova Corp
T: (519) 858-5126
dominic.gray@sernova.com
www.sernova.com
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the
TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains ‘forward-looking information’ within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities
legislation. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words
“could”, “intend”, “expect”, “believe”, “will”, “projected”, “estimated” and similar expressions and statements
relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are
based on Sernova’s current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. Forward
looking information in this press release includes information with respect to the Offering, including the timing
and ability of the Company to close the Offering, receipt of all regulatory and stock exchange approvals, the
exercise of various convertible securities and the intended use of proceeds by the Company. Forward-looking
information is based on reasonable assumptions that have been made by Sernova at the date of the
information and is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual
results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking information. Examples of
such risk factors include: the inability of the Company to close the Offering or to obtain all necessary Exchange
and regulatory approvals; credit; market (including equity, foreign exchange and interest rate); liquidity;
operational (including technology and infrastructure); reputational; insurance; strategic; regulatory; legal;
environmental; capital adequacy; the general business and economic conditions in the regions in which the
Company operates; the ability of the Company to execute on key priorities, including the successful
development of its product candidates, and strategic plans and to attract, develop and retain key executives;
the ability to implement business strategies and pursue business opportunities; disruptions in or attacks
(including cyber-attacks) on the Company's information technology; the failure of third parties to comply with
their obligations to the Company or its affiliates; the impact of new and changes to, or application of, current
laws and regulations governing the Company’s business; dependence on key suppliers; granting of permits and
licenses; increased competition; changes in foreign currency rates; increased funding costs and market
volatility due to market illiquidity and competition for funding; the availability of funds and resources to pursue
operations; critical accounting estimates and changes to accounting standards, policies, and methods used by
the Company; the occurrence of natural and unnatural catastrophic events and claims resulting from such
events; risks related to COVID-19 including various recommendations, orders and measures of governmental
authorities to try to limit the pandemic, including travel restrictions, border closures, nonessential business
closures, quarantines, self-isolations, shelters-in-place and social distancing, disruptions to markets,
economic activity, financing, supply chains and sales channels, and a deterioration of general economic
conditions including a possible national or global recession; as well as those risk factors disclosed under the
heading “Risk and Uncertainties” in the Company’s annual MD&A (dated February 1, 2021) for the years ended
October 31, 2020 and 2019, which has been filed on SEDAR and is available under the Company’s profile at
www.sedar.com. Given these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you should not unduly rely on these
forward-looking statements. The forward-looking information contained in this press release is made as of the
date hereof, and Sernova is not obligated to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. The
foregoing statements expressly qualify any forward-looking information contained herein.
Press Release Communiqué de presse - Janvier 28, 2021 28 Janvier, 2021
Sernova Announces Collaboration Agreements with Multiple Pharmaceutical Industry Leaders
Sernova’s Cell Pouch platform and cell therapy expertise being used in multiple collaborations with global
pharmaceutical companies
January 28, 2021 8:05 a.m. EST
LONDON, ONTARIO – January 28, 2021 – Sernova Corp. (TSX-V: SVA)(OTCQB: SEOVF)(FSE: PSH), a
leading clinical-stage regenerative medicine therapeutics company, announced today that it has entered into
multiple research collaboration agreements with global pharmaceutical companies.
Sernova is deploying its in-house cell therapy expertise and patent-protected Cell Pouch technologies in
combination with proprietary therapeutic cell assets designated by the pharmaceutical collaborators. Further
details of these agreements will be kept confidential for strategic reasons. The collaborators have requested
anonymity.
“The research collaborations follow the ongoing clinical success of Sernova’s Cell Pouch technologies in
diabetes, and reflect the value and evolving recognition of our technologies and cell therapy platform,” said
Dr. Philip Toleikis, President and CEO of Sernova Corp. “These important partnerships with leaders in the
pharma industry build upon Sernova’s business strategy to develop a portfolio of products to realize the full
potential of Sernova’s regenerative medicine platform by extending and broadening its application to new
therapeutic areas and modalities. Sernova’s goal is to provide people with a functional cure for multiple
chronic and rare diseases.”
ABOUT SERNOVA’S CELL POUCH SYSTEM
The Cell Pouch, as part of the Cell Pouch System, is a novel, proprietary, scalable, implantable macro-
encapsulation device solution designed for the long-term survival and function of therapeutic cells. The
device upon implantation is designed to incorporate with tissue, forming highly vascularized tissue chambers
for the transplantation and function of therapeutic cells, which then release proteins and hormones as
required to treat disease. The Cell Pouch, along with therapeutic cells, has been shown to provide long-term
safety and efficacy in small and large animal models of diabetes and has been proven to provide a
biologically compatible environment for insulin-producing cells in humans in a Canadian first-in-human
study. Sernova is currently conducting a Phase I/II study at the University of Chicago.
ABOUT SERNOVA CORP.
Sernova Corp is developing regenerative medicine therapeutic technologies using a medical device and
immune protected therapeutic cells (i.e., human donor cells, corrected human cells and stem cell-derived
cells) to improve the treatment and quality of life of people with chronic metabolic diseases such as insulin-
dependent diabetes, blood disorders including hemophilia, and other diseases treated through replacement
of proteins or hormones missing or in short supply within the body. For more information, please visit
www.sernova.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Dominic Gray
Sernova Corp.
Tel: (519) 858-5126
dominic.gray@sernova.com
www.sernova.com
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This release contains statements that, to the extent they are not recitations of historical facts, may
constitute “forward-looking statements” that involve various risks, uncertainties, and assumptions,
including, without limitation, statements regarding the prospects, plans, and objectives of the company.
Wherever possible, but not always, words such as "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "intends",
"estimates", "projects", "potential for" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would",
"may", "could" or "should" occur are used to identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect
management’s beliefs with respect to future events and are based on information currently available to
management on the date such statements were made. Many factors could cause Sernova’s actual results,
performances or achievements to not be as anticipated, estimated or intended or to differ materially from
those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Such factors
could include, but are not limited to, the company’s ability to secure additional financing and licensing
arrangements on reasonable terms, or at all; ability to conduct all required preclinical and clinical studies
for the company’s Cell Pouch System and/or related technologies, including the timing and results of those
trials; ability to obtain all necessary regulatory approvals, or on a timely basis; ability to in-license additional
complementary technologies; ability to execute its business strategy and successfully compete in the
market; and the inherent risks associated with the development of biotechnology combination products
generally. Many of the factors are beyond our control, including those caused by, related to, or impacted by
the novel coronavirus pandemic. Investors should consult the company’s quarterly and annual filings
available on www.sedar.com for additional information on risks and uncertainties relating to the forward-
looking statements. Sernova expressly disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-
looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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