CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Onconetix, Inc. (NASDAQ: ONCO) (“Onconetix” or the “Company”), a commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on the research, development, and commercialization of innovative solutions for men’s health and oncology, today announced that the Company’s stockholders have approved a proposal to effect a reverse split, which was voted on at the Company’s 2025 special meeting of stockholders (the “Special Meeting”) held on May 30, 2025, and that its Board of ...

Core Viewpoint - Onconetix, Inc. and Ocuvex Therapeutics, Inc. have signed a Non-Binding Letter of Intent for a potential business combination, which aims to enhance Onconetix's portfolio beyond oncology and increase shareholder value [1][2]. Company Overview Onconetix, Inc. - Onconetix is a commercial stage biotechnology company focused on men's health and oncology, with products like Proclarix®, an in vitro diagnostic test for prostate cancer, and ENTADFI, an FDA-approved treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia [4]. Ocuvex Therapeutics, Inc. - Ocuvex is a privately held biopharmaceutical company specializing in ophthalmic therapeutic candidates, formed from the merger of Ocuvex Inc. and Visiox Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in August 2024. Its lead asset, Omlonti®, is an FDA-approved treatment for ocular hypertension and open-angle glaucoma [6]. Transaction Details - The proposed transaction will involve Onconetix acquiring all equity interests of Ocuvex in exchange for newly issued shares of Onconetix, with pre-closing Ocuvex equity holders expected to own approximately 90% of Onconetix post-transaction [2][3]. - The Letter of Intent indicates mutual interest but is subject to due diligence, financing, and regulatory approvals, with no assurance that a definitive agreement will be executed [3].