Avalon GloboCare and Qi Diagnostics Enter into Definitive Agreement to Co-Develop Real-Time Cannabis Breathalyzer for Detecting Potential Impaired Driving

June 26, 2025 08:00 ET | Source: Avalon GloboCare Corp. FREEHOLD, N.J., June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avalon GloboCare Corp. (“Avalon” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ALBT), a developer of precision diagnostic consumer products, today announced that it entered into a definitive agreement with Qi Diagnostics Limited (“Qi Diagnostics”), a nanosensor-based diagnostic technologies company, to co-develop a VOC (volatile organic compound) nanosensor-based point-of-care cannabis breathalyzer. Through this strategic collaboration, Avalon, Q&A Distribution, LLC, a subsidiary of Avalon, and Qi Diagnostics will jointly design, validate, and develop a prototype for the cannabis breathalyzer device, which is aimed at supporting real-time detection of potential cannabis-impaired driving and enhancing public safety. “This partnership represents an exciting step in Avalon’s mission to deliver innovative diagnostic solutions that directly impact public health and safety,” said David Jin, M.D., Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Avalon GloboCare. “By combining Avalon’s regulatory expertise with Qi Diagnostics’ VOC nanosensor technology, we aim to provide a real-time, non-invasive cannabis detection solution that can support law enforcement and workplace safety.” About Avalon GloboCare Corp. Avalon GloboCare Corp. (NASDAQ: ALBT) is a developer of precision diagnostic consumer products and the advancement of intellectual property in cellular therapy. Avalon is currently marketing the KetoAir™ breathalyzer device, which is owned and manufactured by Qi Diagnostics Limited, and plans to develop additional diagnostic uses of the breathalyzer technology. The KetoAirTM is registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a Class I medical device. In addition, Avalon owns and operates commercial real estate. For more information about Avalon, please visit www.avalon-globocare.com. No Offer or Solicitation This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any proxy, consent, authorization, vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Additional Information About the Proposed Merger for Investors and Shareholders This communication relates to the proposed merger (the “proposed Merger”) of Avalon and YOOV Group Holding Limited (“YOOV”). In connection with the proposed Merger, Avalon has filed relevant materials with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including a Registration Statement on Form S-4, as amended, that contains a preliminary prospectus and preliminary proxy statement of Avalon (the “proxy statement/prospectus”). This Registration Statement has not yet been declared effective and Avalon has filed or may file other documents regarding the proposed Merger with the SEC. 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In addition, investors and stockholders should note that Avalon communicates with investors and the public using its website (https://www.avalon-globocare.com), the investor relations website (https://www.avalon-globocare.com/investors) where anyone will be able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement/prospectus and other documents filed by Avalon with the SEC, and stockholders are urged to read the proxy statement/prospectus and the other relevant materials when they become available before making any voting or investment decision with respect to the proposed Merger. Participants in the Solicitation Avalon, YOOV and their respective directors and executive officers and other members of management and employees and certain of their respective significant stockholders may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Avalon and YOOV stockholders in respect of the proposed Merger. Information about Avalon’s directors and executive officers is available in Avalon’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, which was filed with the SEC on March 31, 2025. Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the proxy solicitation and a description of their direct and indirect interests, by security holding or otherwise, has been and will be contained in the proxy statement/prospectus and other relevant materials to be filed with the SEC regarding the proposed Merger when they become available. Investors should read the definitive proxy statement/prospectus carefully when it becomes available before making any voting or investment decisions. You may obtain free copies of these documents from the SEC and Avalon as indicated above. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements contained in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. 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Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors as disclosed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), accessible through the SEC’s website (http://www.sec.gov), including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed or furnished with the SEC. In addition to these factors, actual future performance, outcomes, and results may differ materially because of more general factors, including (without limitation) general industry and market conditions and growth rates, economic conditions, and governmental and public policy changes. The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent the Company's views as of the date of this press release and these views could change. The Company disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's views as of any date subsequent to the date of the press release. The contents of any website referenced in this press release are not incorporated by reference herein. Contact Information: Avalon GloboCare Corp.4400 Route 9 South, Suite 3100Freehold, NJ 07728PR@Avalon-GloboCare.com Investor Relations:Crescendo Communications, LLCTel: (212) 671-1020 Ext. 304albt@crescendo-ir.com

Avalon GloboCare and Qi Diagnostics Enter into Definitive Agreement to Co-Develop Real-Time Cannabis Breathalyzer for Detecting Potential Impaired Driving

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