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SciSparc Shareholders Approve Merger with a Leading Parallel Vehicle Importer in Israel

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SciSparc (Nasdaq: SPRC), a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, announced that shareholders have approved its merger with AutoMax Motors, a leading parallel vehicle importer in Israel. The strategic reverse merger will result in SciSparc acquiring 100% of AutoMax's share capital, with SciSparc shareholders retaining 50.01% of the combined company.

The merger represents a significant pivot from SciSparc's pharmaceutical focus to include automotive operations, particularly in electric vehicle distribution. SciSparc has already invested in AutoMax through a $4.25 million bridge loan in 2024 and an additional $2 million loan in February 2025. The deal's closing remains subject to AutoMax shareholder approval and Israeli court approval.

SciSparc (Nasdaq: SPRC), società farmaceutica in fase clinica, ha comunicato che gli azionisti hanno approvato la fusione con AutoMax Motors, importante importatore parallelo di veicoli in Israele. La strategica operazione inversa porterà SciSparc ad acquisire il 100% del capitale sociale di AutoMax, con gli azionisti di SciSparc che manterranno il 50,01% della società risultante.

La fusione segna un cambiamento rilevante dal core farmaceutico di SciSparc verso attività nel settore automobilistico, in particolare nella distribuzione di veicoli elettrici. SciSparc ha già finanziato AutoMax con un bridge loan di 4,25 milioni di dollari nel 2024 e un ulteriore prestito da 2 milioni di dollari a febbraio 2025. Il perfezionamento dell’accordo rimane subordinato all’approvazione degli azionisti di AutoMax e al via libera del tribunale israeliano.

SciSparc (Nasdaq: SPRC), compañía farmacéutica en fase clínica, anunció que sus accionistas aprobaron su fusión con AutoMax Motors, un destacado importador paralelo de vehículos en Israel. La fusión inversa estratégica hará que SciSparc adquiera el 100% del capital social de AutoMax, manteniendo los accionistas de SciSparc el 50,01% de la compañía combinada.

La operación supone un giro importante desde el enfoque farmacéutico de SciSparc hacia actividades automotrices, especialmente en la distribución de vehículos eléctricos. SciSparc ya ha invertido en AutoMax mediante un préstamo puente de 4,25 millones de dólares en 2024 y un préstamo adicional de 2 millones de dólares en febrero de 2025. El cierre del trato está sujeto a la aprobación de los accionistas de AutoMax y al visto bueno del tribunal israelí.

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SciSparc (Nasdaq: SPRC), société pharmaceutique en phase clinique, a annoncé que ses actionnaires ont approuvé sa fusion avec AutoMax Motors, un important importateur parallèle de véhicules en Israël. La fusion inversée stratégique entraînera l’acquisition par SciSparc de 100% du capital social d’AutoMax, les actionnaires de SciSparc conservant 50,01% de la société fusionnée.

Cette opération marque un virage notable du cœur d’activité pharmaceutique de SciSparc vers des activités automobiles, notamment la distribution de véhicules électriques. SciSparc a déjà investi dans AutoMax via un prêt relais de 4,25 millions de dollars en 2024 et un prêt additionnel de 2 millions de dollars en février 2025. La clôture de la transaction reste subordonnée à l’approbation des actionnaires d’AutoMax et à l’autorisation du tribunal israélien.

SciSparc (Nasdaq: SPRC), ein forschungsphasiges Pharmaunternehmen, gab bekannt, dass die Aktionäre seiner Fusion mit AutoMax Motors, einem führenden parallelen Fahrzeugimporteur in Israel, zugestimmt haben. Durch die strategische Reverse-Merger-Transaktion wird SciSparc 100% des Aktienkapitals von AutoMax übernehmen, wobei die SciSparc-Aktionäre 50,01% des zusammengeführten Unternehmens behalten.

Die Fusion stellt eine bedeutende Veschiebung vom pharmazeutischen Kerngeschäft SciSparcs hin zu Automobilaktivitäten dar, insbesondere zur Distribution von Elektrofahrzeugen. SciSparc hat bereits durch ein Brücken-Darlehen in Höhe von 4,25 Mio. USD im Jahr 2024 und ein weiteres Darlehen über 2 Mio. USD im Februar 2025 in AutoMax investiert. Der Abschluss der Transaktion steht noch unter dem Vorbehalt der Zustimmung der AutoMax-Aktionäre und der Genehmigung durch ein israelisches Gericht.

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  • Significant deviation from core pharmaceutical business focus
  • Additional shareholder and court approvals still required for closing
  • Substantial financial exposure through existing loans to AutoMax
  • Integration risks between two completely different business sectors

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SciSparc's strategic pivot from CNS pharmaceuticals to automotive diversification represents significant business transformation amid pharmaceutical development challenges.

SciSparc's shareholder approval of the AutoMax merger signals a major strategic pivot away from its core pharmaceutical business. This is a particularly notable transformation for a clinical-stage CNS-focused company to diversify into vehicle imports, specifically electric vehicles. The deal structure is revealing - post-merger, existing SciSparc shareholders will retain just barely majority control at 50.01% of the combined entity, indicating this is essentially a near-equal merger despite being structured as an acquisition.

The company has already demonstrated significant financial commitment to this new direction, having provided $4.25 million in bridge financing in 2024 and an additional $2 million in February 2025. These investments suggest SciSparc has been strategically pivoting capital away from pharmaceutical R&D toward establishing itself in the automotive sector well before finalizing this merger.

From a pharmaceutical industry perspective, such dramatic business model diversification often indicates challenges in the core therapeutic pipeline. Clinical-stage pharmaceutical companies typically focus intensely on advancing their drug candidates rather than diversifying into unrelated industries. This merger may reflect underlying concerns about SciSparc's CNS pipeline progression, capital requirements, or market potential. While the press release frames this as portfolio diversification, pharmaceutical investors should view this as a fundamental transformation of the company's risk profile and strategic direction rather than a complementary addition to existing operations.

This merger represents a complete strategic redirection for SciSparc, transitioning from a specialized CNS pharmaceutical company to a hybrid entity with significant automotive operations. The structure - maintaining SciSparc as the parent company while acquiring AutoMax's operations - preserves the Nasdaq listing while fundamentally transforming the business model.

The transaction's phased financial approach is noteworthy. SciSparc has already deployed $6.25 million in total financing to AutoMax ($4.25 million initial bridge loan plus $2 million additional funding), effectively beginning the operational integration before formal completion. This suggests two possibilities: either AutoMax required immediate capital that SciSparc could provide, or SciSparc was eager to establish operational control before finalizing the full merger.

The ownership structure - with original SciSparc shareholders retaining just 50.01% control - indicates this is essentially a merger of equals despite being structured as an acquisition. This bare-majority control suggests AutoMax's operations are being valued similarly to SciSparc's pharmaceutical assets, which is unusual for a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company with intellectual property.

While the press release emphasizes electric vehicle opportunities through JAC distribution rights, investors should recognize this represents a fundamental business model transformation rather than simple diversification. The transaction still requires additional approvals, including from AutoMax shareholders and Israeli courts, introducing some execution risk before completion.

TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq: SPRC) (the "Company" or "SciSparc"), a specialty clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focusing on the development of therapies to treat disorders of the central nervous system, announced today that at adjourned special general meeting of shareholders held on August 26, 2025, its shareholders voted on and approved, among others, the proposed merger with AutoMax Motors Ltd. ("AutoMax"), a leading parallel vehicle importer in Israel.

This strategic merger, pursuant to a definitive agreement entered into on April 11, 2024, as amended, will see SciSparc acquire 100% of AutoMax’s share capital through a reverse merger between SciSparc Merger Sub Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and AutoMax, with AutoMax continuing as a wholly-owned subsidiary (the “Merger�). Following the closing of the Merger, SciSparc shareholders are expected to hold approximately 50.01% of the combined company’s share capital. The approval by the shareholders marks a significant step toward enhancing shareholder value by expanding SciSparc’s operations into the automotive sector, through the operations of AutoMax, which includes the import and distribution of Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Corp. Ltd. (JAC) electric vehicles and other vehicle categories.

SciSparc has supported AutoMax’s growth with financial assistance, including by providing a $4.25 million bridge loan in 2024 and extending an additional $2 million loan in February 2025, facilitating AutoMax’s parallel import operations. This Merger aligns with SciSparc’s long-term strategy to diversify its portfolio and capitalize on the expanding electric vehicle market in Israel.

The closing of the Merger is subject to customary closing conditions, including shareholder approvals from both companies and Israeli court approval. The special meetings of AutoMax’s shareholders and of AutoMax’s shareholders who are not controlling shareholders or SciSparc, to vote on the approval of the Merger will be held on August 28, 2025.

About SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq: SPRC):

SciSparc Ltd. is a specialty clinical-stage pharmaceutical company led by an experienced team of senior executives and scientists. SciSparc’s focus is on creating and enhancing a portfolio of technologies and assets based on cannabinoid pharmaceuticals. With this focus, the Company is currently engaged in the following drug development programs based on THC and/or non-psychoactive CBD: SCI-110 for the treatment of Tourette Syndrome, for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and agitation; and SCI-210 for the treatment of ASD and status epilepticus. The Company also owns a controlling interest in a subsidiary whose business focuses on the sale of hemp seed oil-based products on the Marketplace.

Additional Information and Where You Can Find It

In connection with the proposed transactions between the Company and AutoMax, the Company has filed a registration statement, which has been declared effective by the SEC, and a proxy statement/prospectus with the SEC. This communication is not a substitute for the registration statement or the proxy statement/prospectus or any other documents that the Company may file with the SEC or send to its shareholders in connection with the proposed transactions. Before making any voting decision, investors and securityholders are urged to read the registration statement or the proxy statement/prospectus, as applicable, and all other relevant documents filed or furnished or that will be filed with or furnished to the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction as they become available because they will contain important information about the proposed transaction and related matters.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor� provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. For example, SciSparc is using forward-looking statements when it discusses that the shareholder approval marks a significant step toward enhancing shareholder value by expanding SciSparc’s operations into the automotive sector, that this merger aligns with SciSparc’s long-term strategy to diversify its portfolio and capitalize on the expanding electric vehicle market in Israel and that the closing of the merger is expected after the Israeli court approval and other customary closing conditions The Company may not complete the Merger or, even if it does, such transaction may not unlock or enhance shareholder value. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on SciSparc’s current expectations, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties and actual results, performance or achievements of SciSparc could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this press release. The forward-looking statements contained or implied in this press release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors� in SciSparc’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on April 24, 2025, and in subsequent filings with the SEC. Except as otherwise required by law, SciSparc disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.

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FAQ

What is the ownership structure after SciSparc's merger with AutoMax?

Following the merger, SciSparc shareholders will own 50.01% of the combined company, while AutoMax will become a wholly-owned subsidiary.

How much has SciSparc invested in AutoMax prior to the merger?

SciSparc has provided $6.25 million in total financing to AutoMax, consisting of a $4.25 million bridge loan in 2024 and an additional $2 million loan in February 2025.

What approvals are still needed for the SciSparc-AutoMax merger?

The merger still requires approval from AutoMax's shareholders (including non-controlling shareholders) and Israeli court approval.

What is AutoMax's main business in Israel?

AutoMax is a leading parallel vehicle importer in Israel, focusing on importing and distributing JAC electric vehicles and other vehicle categories.

How does this merger affect SciSparc's pharmaceutical business?

The merger represents a significant diversification from SciSparc's core business as a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company into the automotive sector, while maintaining its pharmaceutical operations.
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