Non-Dilutive Funding to Accelerate Development
of Artificial Intelligence Driven Handheld DeepView®
Spectral MD Holdings, Ltd. (AIM: SMD) (“Spectral MD” or the
“Company”), an artificial intelligence (AI) company focused on
medical diagnostics for faster and more accurate treatment
decisions in wound care, announces today that it has received a $4
million award from the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium
(MTEC). The MTEC is a 501(c)(3) biomedical consortium collaborating
with the U.S. Army Medical Material Development Activity (USAMMDA).
This award will provide non-dilutive funding to support military
battlefield burn evaluation via a handheld DeepView®, DeepView
SnapShot M.
The funding will build upon work performed initially under an
award of $1.1 million from the U.S. Department of Defense and will
support the continued development of a fully portable device. The
handheld DeepView SnapShot M would enable injuries to be triaged
quickly and accurately on the battlefield so that those with more
severe burn injuries can be prioritized for evacuation. The
development of the handheld device closely aligns with MTEC’s
mission of facilitating prototype advancement of technologies that
protect, treat, and optimize the health and performance of U.S.
military service personnel.
“The unpredictability of severe burn injuries designates this
wound type as a complex critical care problem in both military and
civilian populations. Military conflict zones are often in remote
locations, meaning that an accurate and immediate burn assessment
is paramount for effective treatment and appropriate intervention,”
remarked Dr. Lauren Palestrini, Ph.D., MTEC Chief Scientific
Officer. “Developing the DeepView SnapShot M for remote
applications enables medical providers to accurately inform triage,
evacuation, and resourcing decisions, contributing to reduced
surgical burden, and soldier return-to-duty.”
“We are honored to receive this award to support the military
with the continued development of our DeepView® technology, taking
overall non-dilutive government funding commitments received to
nearly $130 million,” commented Wensheng Fan, CEO of Spectral
MD. “This funding will further Spectral MD’s innovation within
the burn indication and support the continued development of our
handheld digital burn assessment tool. We look forward to
partnering with MTEC to advance our AI-driven diagnostic technology
as we work toward FDA submission for the burn indication.
Ultimately, we anticipate that our DeepView SnapShot M will
transform wound care in many limited-access areas, including first
responder, disaster preparedness and acute care emergency
settings.”
The views expressed in this news release/article are those of
the authors and may not reflect the official policy or position of
the U.S. Department of the Army, U.S. Department of Defense, or the
U.S. Government.
About Spectral MD
Spectral MD is a predictive AI company focused on medical
diagnostics for faster and more accurate treatment decisions in
wound care for burn, DFU, and future clinical applications. At
Spectral MD, we are a dedicated team of forward-thinkers striving
to revolutionize the management of wound care by “Seeing the
Unknown”® with our DeepView® Wound Diagnostics System. The
Company’s DeepView® platform is the only predictive diagnostic
device that offers clinicians an objective and immediate assessment
of a wound’s healing potential prior to treatment or other medical
intervention. With algorithm-driven results that substantially
exceed the current standard of care, Spectral MD’s diagnostic
platform is expected to provide faster and more accurate treatment
insight, significantly improving patient care and clinical
outcomes. For more information, visit the Company at:
www.spectralmd.com.
As announced on April 11, 2023, Spectral MD Holdings has entered
into a business combination agreement to combine with Rosecliff
Acquisition Corp I (“Rosecliff”, Nasdaq: RCLF), a special purpose
acquisition company listed on Nasdaq.
About U.S. Army Medical Research and Development
Command
The U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command is the
Army's medical materiel developer, with responsibility for medical
research, development, and acquisition. USAMRDC produces medical
solutions for the battlefield with a focus on various areas of
biomedical research, including military infectious diseases, combat
casualty care, military operational medicine, medical, chemical,
and biological defense. https://mrdc.amedd.army.mil/
About MTEC
The Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium is a 501(c)(3)
biomedical technology consortium that is internationally dispersed,
collaborating with multiple government agencies under a 10-year
renewable Other Transaction Agreement with the U.S. Army Medical
Research and Development Command. The consortium focuses on the
development of medical solutions that protect, treat, and optimize
the health and performance of U.S. service members and civilians.
To find out more about MTEC, visit mtec-sc.org.
About USAMMDA
The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity is a
subordinate command of the U.S. Army Medical Research and
Development Command, under the Army Futures Command. As the premier
developer of world-class military medical capabilities, USAMMDA is
responsible for developing and delivering critical products
designed to protect and preserve the lives of Warfighters across
the globe. These products include drugs, vaccines, biologics,
devices, and medical support equipment intended to maximize
survival of casualties on the battlefield.
Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) Disclosure
The information contained within this announcement is deemed by
the Company to constitute inside information as stipulated under
the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) No. 596/2014 as it forms part of
UK domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act
2018 (“MAR”). Upon the publication of this announcement via
Regulatory Information Service (“RIS”), this inside information is
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Additional Information and Where to Find It
This press release is provided for informational purposes only
and contains information with respect to a proposed business
combination among Spectral MD, Rosecliff, Ghost Merger Sub I Inc.,
a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rosecliff, and Ghost Merger Sub II
LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rosecliff (the “Transaction”). In
connection with the proposed Transaction, Rosecliff intends to file
with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") a
registration statement on Form S-4, which will include a proxy
statement to be sent to Rosecliff stockholders and a prospectus for
the registration of Rosecliff securities in connection with the
proposed Transaction (as amended from time to time, the
“Registration Statement”). A full description of the proposed
Transaction is expected to be provided in the Registration
Statement filed by Rosecliff with the SEC. Rosecliff's
stockholders, investors and other interested persons are advised to
read, when available, the Registration Statement as well as other
documents filed with the SEC, as these documents will contain
important information about Rosecliff, Spectral MD, and the
proposed Transaction. If and when the Registration Statement is
declared effective by the SEC, the proxy statement/prospectus and
other relevant documents for the proposed Transaction will be
mailed to stockholders of Rosecliff as of a record date to be
established for voting on the proposed Transaction. Rosecliff
investors and stockholders will also be able to obtain copies of
the proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed with the
SEC, without charge, once available, at the SEC's website at
www.sec.gov.
Participants in the Solicitation
Rosecliff, Spectral MD and certain of their respective
directors, executive officers, other members of management and
employees may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the
solicitation of proxies from Rosecliff's stockholders with respect
to the proposed Transaction. Investors and security holders may
obtain more detailed information regarding the names and interests
in the proposed Transaction of Rosecliff's directors and officers
in Rosecliff's filings with the SEC, including, when filed with the
SEC, the preliminary proxy statement and the amendments thereto,
the definitive proxy statement, and other documents filed with the
SEC, including the Registration Statement, when available. Such
information with respect to Spectral MD’s directors and executive
officers will also be included in the proxy statement.
No Offer or Solicitation
This press release and the information contained herein do not
constitute (i) (a) a solicitation of a proxy, consent or
authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the
proposed Transaction or (b) an offer to sell or the solicitation of
an offer to buy any security, commodity or instrument or related
derivative, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any
jurisdiction in which the offer, solicitation or sale would be
unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the
securities laws of any such jurisdiction or (ii) an offer or
commitment to lend, syndicate or arrange a financing, underwrite or
purchase or act as an agent or advisor or in any other capacity
with respect to any transaction, or commit capital, or to
participate in any trading strategies. No offer of securities in
the United States or to or for the account or benefit of U.S.
persons (as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act
of 1933 (the “Securities Act”)) shall be made except by means of a
prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities
Act, or an exemption therefrom. Investors should consult with their
counsel as to the applicable requirements for a purchaser to avail
itself of any exemption under the Securities Act.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. This includes, without limitation, all statements regarding
(i) the proposed Transaction, including statements regarding
anticipated timing of the proposed Transaction, (ii) the use of the
MTEC award, (iii) the use of the current award, (iv) development of
DeepView® technology and tools, (v) transformation of wound care in
limited-access areas, (vi) innovation within burn indication, and
(vii) the continued partnership with MTEC. Generally, statements
that are not historical facts, including statements concerning our
possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events or
results of operations, are forward-looking statements. These
statements may be preceded by, followed by or include the words
“believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “may,”
“will,” “should,” “seeks,” “plans,” “scheduled,” “anticipates” or
“intends” or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements
involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events,
results or performance to differ materially from those indicated by
such statements. These forward-looking statements are expressed in
good faith, and Rosecliff and Spectral MD believe there is a
reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that
the events, results or trends identified in these forward-looking
statements will occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements
speak only as of the date they are made, and neither Rosecliff nor
Spectral MD is under any obligation, and expressly disclaim any
obligation, to update, alter or otherwise revise any
forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks,
uncertainties and assumptions. In addition to risk factors
previously disclosed in Rosecliff’s reports filed with the SEC and
those identified elsewhere in this press release, the following
factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ
materially from forward-looking statements or historical
performance: (i) risks associated with product development and
regulatory review, including the time, expense and uncertainty of
obtaining clearance, approval or De Novo classification for
Spectral MD’s DeepView technology, (ii) Spectral MD’s ability to
obtain additional funding when needed and its dependence on
government funding, (iii) expectations regarding Spectral MD’s
strategies and future financial performance, including its future
business plans or objectives, prospective performance and
opportunities and competitors, revenues, products and services,
pricing, operating expenses, market trends, liquidity, cash flows
and uses of cash, capital expenditures, and Spectral MD’s ability
to invest in growth initiatives and pursue acquisition
opportunities; (iv) the risk that the proposed Transaction may not
be completed in a timely manner at all, which may adversely affect
the price of Rosecliff’s securities; (v) the failure to satisfy the
conditions to the consummation of the proposed Transaction,
including the adoption of the business combination agreement by the
stockholders of Rosecliff and the shareholders of Spectral MD, and
the receipt of certain governmental and regulatory approvals; (vi)
the lack of third party valuation in determining whether or not to
pursue the proposed Transaction; (vii) the ability to regain
compliance with Nasdaq Capital Market listing requirements and to
maintain listing, or for the Combined Company to be listed, on the
Nasdaq Capital Market; (viii) the occurrence of any event, change
or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of
the business combination agreement; (ix) the outcome of any legal
proceedings that may be instituted against Rosecliff or Spectral MD
following announcement of the proposed Transaction; (x) the
inability to complete the proposed Transaction due to, among other
things, the failure to obtain Rosecliff stockholder approval on the
expected terms and schedule and the risk that regulatory approvals
required for the proposed Transaction are not obtained or are
obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; (xi) the
risk that the proposed Transaction may not be completed by
Rosecliff’s business combination deadline and the potential failure
to obtain an extension of the business combination deadline; (xii)
the effect of the announcement or pendency of the proposed
Transaction on Spectral MD’s business relationships, operating
results, and business generally; (xiii) volatility in the price of
Rosecliff’s securities due to a variety of factors, including
changes in the competitive and regulated industries in which
Rosecliff plans to operate or Spectral MD operates, variations in
operating performance across competitors, changes in laws and
regulations affecting Rosecliff's or Spectral MD’s business,
Spectral MD’s inability to implement its business plan or meet or
exceed its financial projections and changes in the combined
capital structure; (xiv) Rosecliff’s ability to raise capital as
needed; (xv) the ability to implement business plans, forecasts,
and other expectations after the completion of the proposed
Transaction and identify and realize additional opportunities;
(xvi) the risk that the announcement and consummation of the
proposed Transaction disrupts Spectral MD’s current operations and
future plans; (xvii) the ability to recognize the anticipated
benefits of the proposed Transaction; (xviii) unexpected costs
related to the proposed Transaction; (xix) the amount of any
redemptions by existing holders of the Rosecliff common stock being
greater than expected; (xx) limited liquidity and trading of
Rosecliff’s securities; (xxi) geopolitical risk and changes in
applicable laws or regulations; (xxii) the possibility that
Rosecliff and/or Spectral MD may be adversely affected by other
economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (xxiii) operational
risk; and (xxiv) changes in general economic conditions, including
as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The foregoing list of factors
is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing
factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the
“Risk Factors” sections of the Rosecliff’s Annual Report on Form
10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and the other documents filed
by Rosecliff from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify
and address other important risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual events and results to differ materially from those
contained in the forward-looking statements.
Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on
forward-looking statements, and neither Rosecliff nor Spectral MD
assumes any obligation and do not intend to update or revise these
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events, or otherwise, except as required by securities and
other applicable laws. Neither Rosecliff nor Spectral MC gives any
assurance that it will achieve its expectations.
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