Update on recent acquisition - CytoMed Therapeutics expands into auto-immune diseases building on its recent cord blood bank acquisition

Core Insights - CytoMed Therapeutics Limited has successfully expanded clinical-scale natural killer (NK) cells from cord blood units that have been cryopreserved for over a decade, paving the way for new revenue streams and growth opportunities [1] - The company is reorganizing to create a new cord blood-derived biotech under LongevityBank Pte Ltd, which will focus on autologous therapies while CytoMed will concentrate on allogeneic therapies [2][3] - The acquisition of a licensed cord blood bank in Malaysia provides access to valuable cord blood for developing therapeutics for autoimmune diseases and cancers [4] Company Strategy - LongevityBank will leverage personalized cellular banking services for autologous therapies, while CytoMed will focus on donor blood-derived allogeneic therapies, which have ongoing clinical trials in Singapore and India [3] - The company plans to restart its cord blood banking business with new services, including immune cell banking, supported by resources from CytoMed [5] - Management intends to invest up to US$500,000 in LongevityBank to enhance laboratory capabilities and expedite research and development [5] Market Opportunity - The spinoff of LongevityBank is seen as a strategic move to manufacture cord blood-derived NK cells, which are being researched for their potential in treating autoimmune diseases [6] - The rising incidence of autoimmune diseases and increasing acceptance of personalized therapies present a favorable market environment for the company's offerings [7] - The cord blood bank acquisition is expected to positively impact the group's revenue, with better-than-anticipated performance [7]