• FDA approval is a powerful inflection point in the lifecycle of any biopharmaceutical company 
• Nutriband’s recent 25% preferred stock dividend uniquely ties shareholder reward to regulatory achievement
• CEO notes that “core goal is to continue to create value for our shareholders particularly as we near closer to the commercialization of AVERSA(TM) Fentanyl”

Obtaining approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) is a monumental achievement for any biopharmaceutical company, serving as a critical validation of a drug’s safety and efficacy. This rigorous process is a cornerstone of public health, ensuring that only treatments proven to be beneficial and with acceptable risks reach patients. Recognizing the immense value this milestone represents, Nutriband (NASDAQ: NTRB) recently underscored its commitment to this pathway by announcing a 25% preferred stock dividend as the company targets filing for FDA approval for its lead product, AVERSA(TM) Fentanyl (https://ibn.fm/8FRUA).

FDA approval is a powerful inflection point in the lifecycle of any biopharmaceutical company. Recent research published in “Drug Discovery Today” examined biotech firms that received FDA Fast Track designation between 2019 and 2020 and found average cumulative abnormal returns (“CAR”) of 21.6% over five days, 38.3% over 30 days, 76.6% after one year, and an impressive 111% over three years, highlighting the long-term investor confidence triggered by regulatory milestones (https://ibn.fm/L51Jp).

Approval not only unlocks revenue streams, but it also legitimizes a company’s technology in the eyes of regulators, insurers and prescribers and can play a crucial role in facilitating downstream opportunities such as commercial manufacturing partnerships and product integration into healthcare systems. For Nutriband, whose Aversa technology integrates aversive agents into fentanyl patches to deter abuse, approval is indispensable for scaling manufacturing agreements, similar to the one it currently has with Kindeva Drug Delivery (https://ibn.fm/3YRfX), and executing its business plan. Additionally, approved status is often the trigger for a variety of financing mechanisms, from venture rounds to licensing deals. offering new capital and strategic flexibility. 

Nutriband’s recent 25% preferred stock dividend — one preferred share for every four common shares held, with a record date of July 25 and payment scheduled for August 5 — uniquely ties shareholder reward to regulatory achievement. These preferred shares will automatically convert into common stock upon FDA approval of Aversa. If not converted, they will yield annual cash dividends tied to company profitability, reinforcing Nutriband’s pledge to distributor shareholder value. 

“Our core goal is to continue to create value for our shareholders particularly as we near closer to the commercialization of AVERSA(TM) Fentanyl,” said Nutriband CEO Gareth Sheridan. “We recently highlighted our commercialization manufacturing process scale up with Kindeva, and we are now laser focused on finalizing our development pathway to FDA approval.”

Founded with a focus on abuse-deterrent transdermal patches, Nutriband has progressed major milestones swiftly. The company’s Aversa patch incorporates aversive agents into fentanyl patches to prevent misuse and accidental exposure. The company has built a global IP protection strategy, securing patents across the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia. With commercialization manufacturing scaled up in collaboration with Kindeva, Nutriband is poised for submission to the FDA, potentially initiating a transition that would unlock major revenue opportunities. A preferred dividend tied to FDA approval crystallizes the company’s dual aim: incentivize shareholders now while targeting near-term regulatory proof points.

With its innovative technology, robust IP, scaled manufacturing plan and shareholder-friendly dividend structure, Nutriband is crafting a compelling narrative for the biotech world —and Wall Street. As other biotechs recalibrate their financial structures to support milestone-focused value delivery, Nutriband has taken an early lead. 

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Nutriband.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to NTRB are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/NTRB

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