Scilex Holding Company Announces Closing of Previously Announced Initial Tranche Investment in Datavault AI

Core Viewpoint - Scilex Holding Company has completed the initial tranche of a $150 million investment in Datavault AI Inc., acquiring 15 million shares at an effective price of $0.5378 per share, with potential for additional shares pending stockholder approval [1]. Company Overview - Scilex is focused on acquiring, developing, and commercializing non-opioid pain management products for acute and chronic pain, as well as neurodegenerative and cardiometabolic diseases [3][5]. - The company targets high unmet needs in the market with its non-opioid therapies, aiming to improve patient outcomes [3]. Commercial Products - Scilex's commercial products include: - ZTlido® (lidocaine topical system) 1.8%, approved for neuropathic pain relief [3]. - ELYXYB®, an FDA-approved oral solution for acute migraine treatment [3]. - Gloperba®, the first liquid oral version of colchicine for gout flare prophylaxis [3]. Product Candidates - Scilex has three product candidates in development: - SP-102 (SEMDEXA), a viscous gel for epidural injections to treat sciatica, which has completed Phase 3 studies and received Fast Track status from the FDA [4]. - SP-103, a next-generation lidocaine topical system for acute pain, recently completed a Phase 2 trial and has also received Fast Track status [4]. - SP-104, a low-dose naltrexone hydrochloride for fibromyalgia treatment [4]. Investment Details - The initial tranche of the investment in Datavault AI Inc. involves the acquisition of 15 million shares, with the potential for up to 278,914,094 shares in total, subject to stockholder approval [1]. - The effective purchase price for the shares is $0.5378, with adjustments possible for stock splits [1].