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Xenetic Biosciences, Inc. to Acquire Santersus AG through Share Exchange Agreement

PUBLIC · XBIOSep 16, 2026about 2 hours ago

Acquiring Company

Xenetic Biosciences

Acquired Company

Santersus AG

FraminghamZurichBiotechnologyBiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalTherapeutics

Description

On September 14, 2026, Xenetic Biosciences, Inc. entered into a Share Exchange Agreement to acquire the entire issued share capital of Santersus AG. This acquisition will enable Xenetic to expand its portfolio and capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector. The transaction is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of conditions outlined in the Exchange Agreement.

Company Information

Company

Xenetic Biosciences

Location

40 SPEEN STREET, SUITE 102

Framingham, Massachusetts, United States

About

Xenetic Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: XBIO) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on progressing XCART, a personalized CAR T platform technology engineered to target patient-specific tumor neoantigens. The Company is initially advancing cell-based therapeutics targeting the unique B-cell receptor on the surface of an individual patient’s malignant tumor cells for the treatment of B-cell lymphomas. XCART has the potential to fuel a robust pipeline of therapeutic assets targeting high-value oncology indications. Additionally, Xenetic is leveraging PolyXen™, its proprietary drug delivery platform, by partnering with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. PolyXen™ has demonstrated its ability to improve the half-life and other pharmacological properties of next-generation biologic drugs. The Company has an exclusive license agreement with Takeda Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. in the field of coagulation disorders and expects to earn royalty payments under this agreement.

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Frequently asked

Who acquired Santersus AG?

Santersus AG was acquired by Xenetic Biosciences, based in Framingham. The deal was reported on September 16, 2026. Xenetic Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: XBIO) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on progressing XCART, a personalized CAR T platform technology engineered to target patient-specific tumor neoantigens. Xenetic Biosciences is publicly traded (XBIO) and operates in Biotechnology.

When did Xenetic Biosciences acquire Santersus AG?

Xenetic Biosciences's acquisition of Santersus AG was reported on September 16, 2026. On September 14, 2026, Xenetic Biosciences, Inc. entered into a Share Exchange Agreement to acquire the entire issued share capital of Santersus AG. This acquisition will enable Xenetic to expand its portfolio and capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Santersus AG do?

Zurich-based Santersus AG is a biotechnology company developing NucleoCapture, a novel, patent-protected extracorporeal blood purification technology designed to selectively remove cell-free DNA (cfDNA) and neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs). It is privately held, operating in Biotechnology, and is based in Zurich.

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