Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(4)

Registration No. 333-269753

BIONEXUS GENE LAB CORP.

1,250,000 Shares of Common Stock 

 We are offering up to an aggregate of 1,250,000 shares of our common stock, no par value per share, of BioNexus Gene Lab Corp, a Wyoming corporation, on a firm commitment basis.

The initial public offering price of our common stock is $4.00 per share. Prior to this offering, our common stock was quoted on the OTCQB under the symbol “BGLC.” We have received the approval letter from Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq") to have our shares of common stock listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “BGLC.”

The share and per share information in this prospectus reflects, other than in our Financial Statements and the Notes thereto, our reverse stock split of the outstanding common stock of 12 for 1,which became effective as of July 20, 2023.

We are both an “emerging growth company” and a “smaller reporting company” under the federal securities laws and have elected to comply with certain reduced public company reporting requirements available to each. See “Prospectus Summary—Implications of Being an Emerging Growth Company” and “Prospectus Summary—Implications of Smaller Reporting Company.”

(1) We have agreed to give the Underwriter a discount equal to eight percent (8%) of the gross proceeds of this offering. See “Underwriting” beginning on page 85 for additional information regarding the Underwriter’s compensation.

(2) We estimate the total expenses of this offering will be approximately $533,851, including (i) the Underwriter’s accountable expenses of $150,000; (ii)  the Underwriter’s non-accountable expenses of $115,000 (2.0% of the gross proceeds, including the sale of the over-allotment shares); and (iii) estimated other offering expenses of $268,851.

This offering is being conducted on a firm commitment basis. The Underwriter is obligated to take and pay for all of the shares offered pursuant to this offering if any such shares are taken by the Underwriter. We have also granted the Underwriter an option to purchase up to an additional 187,500 shares of common stock from us at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts, within 45 days from the date on which this registration statement is declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission to cover over-allotments, if any. If the Underwriter exercises the option in full, the total underwriting discounts payable will be $460,000, and the total proceeds to us, before expenses, will be $5,290,000.

If we complete this offering, net proceeds will be delivered to us on the closing date.

The Underwriter expects to deliver the common stock against payment in U.S. dollars to purchasers on or about July 24, 2023.

Investing in our common stock and warrants (collectively, “Securities”) involves a high degree of risk. See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 14 of this prospectus for a discussion of information that should be considered in connection with an investment in our Securities.

Neither the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

The date of this prospectus is July 21, 2023

The following table of contents has been designed to help you find information contained in this prospectus. We encourage you to read the entire prospectus.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Neither the underwriter nor we have authorized anyone to provide any information or to make any representations other than those contained in this prospectus or in any free writing prospectuses we have prepared. We take no responsibility for and can provide no assurance as to the reliability of, any other information that others may give you. We are offering to sell shares of our common stock and seeking offers to buy shares of our common stock, only in jurisdictions where such offers and sales are permitted. The information in this prospectus is accurate only as of the date of this prospectus, regardless of the time of delivery of this prospectus or any sale of our common stock. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since that date.

In this prospectus, we rely on and refer to information and statistics regarding our industry. We obtained this statistical, market, and other industry data and forecasts from publicly available information. While we believe that the statistical data, market data, and other industry data and forecasts are reliable, we have not independently verified the data.

For investors outside of the United States: neither we nor the underwriters have done anything that would permit this offering or possession or distribution of this prospectus in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required, other than in the United States. You are required to inform yourselves about and observe any restrictions relating to this offering and the distribution of this prospectus.

Summary of Financial Information  

The following table summarizes selected historical financial data regarding our business and should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements, and related notes contained elsewhere in this prospectus and the information under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”  

The summary consolidated balance sheet and statement of operations for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 respectively and the consolidated financial statements are derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of BioNexus Gene Lab Corp., a Wyoming corporation, included elsewhere in this prospectus. We derived our summary consolidated financial data for three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, and the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. These financials include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, that our management considers necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position and results of operations as of the dates and for the periods presented. The results of operations for past accounting periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future accounting period.  

RISK FACTORS

An investment in one share of common stock involves a high degree of risk. Before deciding whether to invest in one share of common stock, you should consider carefully the risks described below, together with all the other information set forth in this prospectus, including the section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation” and our consolidated financial statements and related notes. If any of these risks actually occurs, our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flow could be materially and adversely affected, which could cause the trading price of one share of common stock to decline, resulting in a loss of all or part of your investment. The risks described below and in the sections referenced above are not the only ones that we face. Additional risks not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also affect our business. You should only consider investing in one share of common stock if you can bear the risk of loss of your entire investment.

Risk Factors Related to Our Financial Prospects and Capitalization

BioNexus’ limited operating history may make it difficult to evaluate our current business and this makes predictions about our future success or viability subject to significant uncertainty.

BioNexus’ limited operating history may make it difficult to evaluate our current business and this makes predictions about our future success or viability subject to significant uncertainty. In combination with other anticipated increased operating expenses in connection with becoming a public company, these anticipated changes in our operating expenses may make it difficult to evaluate our current business, assess our future performance relative to prior performance and accurately predict BioNexus’ future performance.

BioNexus will continue to encounter risks and difficulties frequently experienced by early commercial-stage companies, including those associated with increasing the size of BioNexus’ organization and the prioritization of BioNexus’ commercial, research and business development activities. If BioNexus does not address these risks successfully, BioNexus’ business could suffer.

BioNexus’ growth (organic and inorganic) may require substantial capital and long-term investments. 

BioNexus’ competitiveness and growth depend on our ability to fund our capital expenditures. BioNexus cannot assure you that it will be able to fund our capital expenditures at reasonable costs due to adverse macroeconomic conditions, our performance or other external factors.

In the future, BioNexus expects to incur significant costs in connection with its operations. BioNexus intends to expand BioNexus’ business through increased marketing efforts of BioNexus Malaysia and Chemrex. These development activities generally require a substantial investment before BioNexus can determine commercial viability, and the proceeds of this offering will not be sufficient to fully fund these activities. BioNexus expects to need to raise additional funds through public or private equity or debt financings, collaborations or licensing arrangements to continue to fund or expand BioNexus’ operations.

BioNexus’ actual liquidity and capital funding requirements will depend on numerous factors, including:

The availability of additional capital, whether from private capital sources (including banks) or the public capital markets, fluctuates as BioNexus’ financial condition and market conditions in general change. There may be times when the private capital sources and the public capital markets lack sufficient liquidity or when BioNexus’ securities cannot be sold at attractive prices or at all, in which case BioNexus would not be able to access capital from these sources. In addition, a weakening of BioNexus’ financial condition or deterioration in its credit ratings could adversely affect BioNexus’ ability to obtain necessary funds. Even if available, additional financing could be costly or have adverse consequences.

BioNexus may incur net losses in the near future.

BioNexus has devoted substantial resources to the development and commercialization of the products of BioNexus Malaysia and Chemrex. BioNexus might not remain profitable for any period. BioNexus’ failure to achieve profitability would negatively affect BioNexus’ business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. If BioNexus is unable to execute BioNexus’ sales and marketing strategy and BioNexus’ products are unable to gain sufficient acceptance in the market, BioNexus may be unable to generate sufficient revenues to sustain BioNexus’ business.

Any additional capital BioNexus raises may not be available on satisfactory terms and may adversely affect stockholders’ holdings or rights.

Additional capital, if needed, may not be available on satisfactory terms or at all. In addition, the terms of any financing may adversely affect stockholders’ holdings or rights. Debt financing, if available, may include restrictive covenants. To the extent that BioNexus raises additional funds through collaborations and licensing arrangements, it may be necessary to relinquish some rights to BioNexus’ technologies or grant licenses on terms that may not be favorable to us.

If BioNexus is not able to obtain adequate funding when needed, BioNexus may be required to delay development programs or sales and marketing initiatives. If BioNexus is unable to raise additional capital in sufficient amounts or on satisfactory terms, BioNexus may have to make reductions in BioNexus’ workforce and may be prevented from continuing BioNexus’ discovery, development, and commercialization efforts and exploiting other corporate opportunities. In addition, it may be necessary to work with a partner on one or more of BioNexus’ tests or products under development, which could lower the economic value of those products to us. Each of the foregoing may harm BioNexus’ business, operating results, and financial condition and may impact BioNexus’ ability to continue as a going concern.

Raising additional capital may lead to dilution of shareholdings by BioNexus’ existing shareholders, restrict BioNexus’ operations, and may further result in fair value loss, adversely affecting BioNexus’ financial results.

BioNexus may seek additional funding through a combination of equity and debt financings and collaborations. To the extent that BioNexus raises additional capital through the sale of equity or convertible debt securities, the ownership interest of existing holders of BioNexus’ shares will be diluted, and the terms may include liquidation or other preferences that adversely affect the rights of BioNexus’ existing shareholders.

The incurrence of additional indebtedness or the issuance of certain equity securities could result in increased fixed payment obligations and could also result in certain additional restrictive covenants, such as limitations on BioNexus’ ability to incur additional debt or issue additional equity, limitations on BioNexus’ ability to acquire or license IP rights and other operating restrictions that could adversely impact BioNexus’ ability to conduct its business.

Risk Factors Related to Our Business and Industry

General Business and Industry Risks

BioNexus is unable to predict the duration of current economic conditions.

Economic downturns, prolonged slow growth or stagnation in the economy have materially adversely affected BioNexus’ 2022 business. For 2023, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows could be affected as long as current economic conditions persist.

Global economic conditions could materially adversely impact demand for BioNexus’ products and services.

BioNexus’ operations and performance depend significantly on economic conditions. Global financial conditions continue to be subject to volatility arising from international geopolitical developments and global economic phenomenon, as well as general financial market turbulence and natural phenomena such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Uncertainty about global economic conditions could result in

Access to public financing and credit can be negatively affected by the effect of these events on Malaysian, U.S. and global credit markets. The health of the global financing and credit markets may affect its ability to obtain equity or debt financing in the future and the terms at which financing or credit is available to us. These instances of volatility and market turmoil could adversely affect its operations and the trading price of its common stock.

BioNexus’ risk management programs, processes, or procedures for identifying and addressing risks in BGL’s business may not be adequate or effectively applied, and this may adversely impact its businesses.

BGL relies on a combination of technical and human factors to protect us against risks. BGL policies, procedures and practices are used to identify, monitor and control a variety of risks, including risks related to human error and hardware and software errors. The administration and results of each test are reviewed by a physician and a scientist in Malaysia before the results are released to the patient. The Company’s standard of operations has been developed internally primarily by Dr. Liew. These risk-management methods may not adequately prevent losses and may not protect us against all risks, in which case BioNexus’ business, economic conditions, operations and cash flows may be materially adversely affected.

BioNexus has risk-management policies, control systems and compliance manuals in place; however, there is no guarantee that such policies, systems, and manuals will be effectively applied in every circumstance by BioNexus’ staff. For example, employees could override the system technology and theoretically waive requirements, thereby exposing the company accurately conduct its quality control, reporting, payment or stock movement.

BioNexus may be adversely impacted by changes in laws and regulations, or in their application.

Currently, there are no governmental regulations that materially restrict BioNexus’s screening and chemical distribution business in Malaysia. BGL’s laboratory in Malaysia was established through an invitation by the Malaysian Health Minister alongside a government grant of $1,250,000. BGL’s screening tests have gone through preclinical and clinical trials involving private hospitals and government agencies including the Institute of Medical Research (IMR), Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation (BiotechCorp) and the Clinical Research Centre (CRC). The findings of the preclinical and clinical trials are published in peer reviewed journals such as the Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, and Physiological Genomics. Once published, BGL would do confirmational tests before applying for commercialization. BGL’s Malaysian lab is currently national operating under an operating license granted by the city of Kuala Lumpur.

The Malaysian government passed the Pathology Laboratory Bill of 2007 (“Pathology Act”). However, since 2007, the government has not implemented the regulations underlying the legislation nor has the government enforced the Pathology Act. Any such regulations could establish criteria for the various classes and specialties of laboratories, the organization and management system of the laboratory, the qualification and experience of the person-in-charge, the qualification and competence of pathologists, scientific and technical staff engaged to conduct tests, and the standards of laboratory practice. BGL cannot predict whether it would be able to comply with the Pathology Act and its regulations, if implemented. In addition, there also is a risk that the regulations arising from the Pathology Act or new legislation or regulations could increase BGL’ costs of doing business or otherwise prevent BioNexus from carrying out the expansion of its business. Accordingly, BioNexus’ business may be harmed if BioNexus is not able to comply with any future governmental legislation or regulations, including the Pathology Act.

BGL and Chemrex are currently operating under an operating license granted by the City Hall of Kuala Lumpur and Kajang, respectively. Under Malaysian and local laws, Chemrex may continue to operate under its current operating license and fire insurance, which Chemrex currently has. BioNexus cannot predict whether there will be future regulations which may impact its ability to conduct its business.

Currently, there are no governmental regulations that affecting the business of BGL and Chemrex in Malaysia. Future legislation or regulations could increase BGL and Chemrex’s costs of doing business or otherwise prevent BioNexus from carrying out the expansion of its business.

Business disruptions could seriously harm BioNexus’ future revenue and financial condition and increase its costs and expenses.

BioNexus’ operations could be subject to power shortages, telecommunications failures, wildfires, water shortages, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, typhoons, fires, extreme weather conditions, medical epidemics and other natural or man-made disasters or business interruptions. The occurrence of any of these business disruptions could seriously harm BGL’ operations and financial condition and increase BGL’ costs and expenses. Unfavorable global economic conditions could adversely affect BioNexus’ business, financial condition, or results of operations.

BioNexus do not carry insurance for all categories of risk that BioNexus’ business may encounter. Although BGL intend to obtain some form of business interruption insurance in the future, there can be no assurance that BioNexus will secure adequate insurance coverage or that any such insurance coverage will be sufficient to protect BioNexus operations to significant potential liability in the future. Any significant uninsured liability may require us to pay substantial amounts, which would adversely affect BioNexus’ financial position and results of operations.

Our lack of insurance could expose us to significant costs and business disruption.

We currently do not have any product liability or disruption insurance to cover our operations in Malaysia or overseas. We have determined that the costs of insuring for these risks and the difficulties associated with acquiring such insurance on commercially reasonable terms make it impractical for us to have such insurance. If we suffer any losses, damages or liabilities in the course of our business operations, we may not have adequate insurance coverage to provide sufficient funds to cover any such losses, damages or product claim liabilities. Therefore, there may be instances when we will sustain losses, damages and liabilities because of our lack of insurance coverage, which may in turn materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Our internal controls are progressively improved with additional independent directors coming on board and audit committee appointed which could cause our financial reporting to be reasonably reliable.

Our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over our financial reporting. As defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f), internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the principal executive and principal financial officer and effected by the board of directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America and includes those policies and procedures that: pertain to the maintenance of records in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company; provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and/or directors of the Company; and provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

In connection with the audits of our consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, we identified these “material weaknesses,” were rectified with independent directors and audit committee be included in 2022 significant improvement in our internal control over financial reporting.

We will expand our current board of directors to include additional individuals from US public company in the near term due to our limited financial resources. Until such remedial actions can be fully realized, we will continue to rely on the advice of outside professionals and consultants.

As a public company, we may become subject to the Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, or SOX 404, which requires that we include a report from management on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting in our annual report on Form 10-K and in our quarterly report on Form 10-Q if we are qualified as an accelerated filer.

We are currently a “smaller reporting company”, meaning that we are not an investment company, an asset- backed issuer, or a majority-owned subsidiary of a parent company that is not a smaller reporting company and annual revenues of less than $50.0 million during the most recently completed fiscal year. In the event that we are still considered a “smaller reporting company,” at such time as we cease being an “emerging growth company,” we will be required to provide additional disclosure in our SEC filings. However, similar to an “emerging growth companies”, “smaller reporting companies” are able to provide simplified executive compensation disclosures in their filings; are exempt from the provisions of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act requiring that independent registered public accounting firms provide an attestation report on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting; and have certain other decreased disclosure obligations in their SEC filings, including, among other things, only being required to provide two years of audited financial statements in annual reports. Decreased disclosures in our SEC filings due to our status as a “smaller reporting company” may make it harder for investors to analyze our results of operations and financial prospects.

Our independent registered public accounting firm may be required to attest to and report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. Our management may conclude that our internal control over financial reporting is not effective. Moreover, even if our management concludes that our internal control over financial reporting is effective, our independent registered public accounting firm, after conducting its own independent testing, may issue a report that is qualified if it is not satisfied with our internal controls or the level at which our controls are documented, designed, operated or reviewed, or if it interprets the relevant requirements differently from us. In addition, after we become a public company, our reporting obligations may place a significant strain on our management, operational and financial resources and systems for the foreseeable future. We may be unable to timely complete our evaluation testing and any required remediation.

During the course of documenting and testing our internal control procedures, in order to satisfy the requirements of SOX 404, we may identify other weaknesses and deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting. In addition, if we fail to maintain the adequacy of our internal control over financial reporting, as these standards are modified, supplemented or amended from time to time, we may not be able to conclude on an ongoing basis that we have effective internal control over financial reporting in accordance with SOX 404. If we fail to achieve and maintain an effective internal control environment, we could suffer material misstatements in our financial statements and fail to meet our reporting obligations, which would likely cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information. This could in turn limit our access to capital markets, harm our results of operations, and lead to a decline in the trading price of our shares. Additionally, ineffective internal control over financial reporting could expose us to increased risk of fraud or misuse of corporate assets and subject us to potential delisting from the stock exchange on which we list, regulatory investigations and civil or criminal sanctions. We may also be required to restate our financial statements from prior periods.

Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates could have a material adverse effect on our financial results.

We earn revenues, pay expenses, own assets and incur liabilities in countries using Malaysian Ringgit other than the U.S. dollar. Since our consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars, we must translate revenues, income and expenses, as well as assets and liabilities, into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect during or at the end of each reporting period. Therefore, increases or decreases in the value of the U.S. dollar against Malaysian currency affect our net operating revenues, operating income and the value of balance sheet items denominated in foreign currencies. We cannot assure you that fluctuations in foreign currencies exchange rates, particularly the strengthening or weakening of the U.S. dollar against Malaysian currency would not materially affect our financial results.

Risk Related to BGL’s Business and Industry 

Exponential growth and competition in biotechnology.

Biotechnology is a rapidly changing field that continues to transform both in scope and impact. Well-funded established molecular labs are gathering big data on health records, genomics, lifestyle information that led to new health solutions. Digitization is revolutionizing health care, allowing for patient reported symptoms, health outcome to be captured as mineable data. BGL could lose out to its competitors’ exponential growth if we unable to establish network with medical centers, pharmaceutical groups and other molecular laboratories synergistically in sharing customers and big data.

If BGL grows too quickly without adequate planning and management, BGL’s future business could be harmed.

BGL expects to continue to add personnel in the areas of sales and marketing, research & development, laboratory operations, finance, quality assurance and compliance. As BGL builds its commercialization efforts and expands research and development activities, operating expenses and capital requirements will increase, and BGL expects that such costs will continue to increase significantly. BGL’s ability to manage its rapid expansion effectively requires us to forecast expenses accurately, and to properly prepare and expand operational and testing facilities, if necessary, to expend funds to improve our operational, financial and management controls, reporting systems and procedures. As BGL moves forward in marketing our tests and developing our test portfolio, the company will also need to effectively manage its recent established strategic alliances with Health Ministry, Medical Tourism Board, Science & Technology Ministry and Finance Ministry at the Federal and State levels to service their hospitals, insurance, government linked corporations, small and medium enterprises. If BGL is unable to allocate adequate resources to keep pace with its rapidly expanding business requirements, BGL’s future business could be hindered.

BGL’s financial prospects depend substantially upon the successful commercialization of the Company’s services and products in the future, which may fail or experience significant delays.

BGL’s future success depends upon BGL’s ability to continuously develop technologies and successfully market its existing cancer genetic offerings to customers within Malaysia and expand overseas. BGL’s ability to generate significant revenue in the next several years will depend primarily on the successes of each key stage of its business, including pre-clinical research and development, clinical trials, regulatory approval, marketing and commercialization of its services and products, which is subject to significant uncertainty. BGL’s ability to generate sales revenue from its products and services and its future profitability depends on several factors, including its ability to:

The marketing, sale and use of BGL’s products and services could result in substantial damages arising from products or service liability or professional liability claims, that exceed BGL’s resources.

Due to the nature of BGL’s business, it may face claims for products or service liability. These claims may arise from the inaccurate or erroneous diagnosis of patient information or the mix-up of patient information whereby a patient receives the wrong diagnostic information. While the company feels confident in its quality control measures to ensure the safeguard of patient and client information, it cannot provide assurances that products or service liability claims will arise in the future.

Moreover, litigation or adverse publicity resulting from these allegations could materially and adversely affect BGL’s business, regardless of whether the allegations are valid or whether the company is liable. Currently BGL has no products and service liability insurance coverage, and even if there was such coverage, such coverage might not be sufficient to properly protect BGL. Further, claims of this type, whether substantiated or not, may divert BGL’s financial and management resources from revenue generating activities and the business operation.

BGL may face technology transfer challenges and expenses in adding new tests to its portfolio and in expanding its reach into new geographical areas.

BGL’s plan for expanding its business includes developing and acquiring additional tests or additional biomarkers that can be transferred into its current and future diagnostic product portfolio and distributed in target markets. Due to differences in the hardware and software platforms available at different laboratories for running molecular tests, BGL’s may need to adjust the configuration of the reagents and there may be changes to the related software in order for the tests to be performed on particular hardware platforms. Making any such adjustments could take a considerable amount of time and expense, and BGL’s might not will succeed in running its tests on the hardware and software that it may encounter in different laboratories. To manage this issue, BGL’s may license or acquire additional instruments and software from another company that will be compatible with its tests. This may include additional licenses and license fees needed for reagents or components required hereto as well.

BGL’s biomarkers have undergone limited clinical trial.

As there are no governmental regulations that materially restrict our screening business in Malaysia, BGL has conducted limited clinical trials on its biomarkers. While BGL believes that its tests help detect the potential risk of different diseases, the specificity and sensitivity of those tests have been determined in limited clinical trials let alone those that may not meet the scope or standards of clinical trials that would satisfy regulators in the United States or the European Union. If BGL were to conduct extensive clinical trials, the results might prove to be less successful than we anticipate, and such tests might not be approved for sale in markets that require such clinical trials.

BGL currently receives and expects to continue to receive a significant portion of its revenues from its genomic screening products, and if its efforts to further increase the use and adoption of these products fail, its business will be harmed.

BGL currently receives and expects to continue to receive a significant portion of its revenues from its screening tests. BGL undertakes efforts to increase the awareness and adoption of its tests among laboratories, clinics, clinicians, physicians, payors, and patients in new markets. Continued and additional market acceptance and its ability to attract new customers are key elements to its future success.

BGL’s ability to increase sales of its services and establish greater levels of adoption and reimbursement for its tests is uncertain for many reasons, including, among others:

If the market and its market share for its genomic products fail to grow or grow more slowly than expected, its business, operating results, and financial condition would be adversely affected.

BGL’s success depends on their ability to improve and enhance its current tests and new test candidates, which is complex and costly, and the results are uncertain.

Effective execution of research and development activities and the timely introduction of enhanced, improved, or new tests and test candidates to the market are important elements of BGL’s business strategy. For example, BGL is currently collaborating with the National Heart Institute in Malaysia to identify genomic signatures in acute myocardial infarctions. However, the development of enhanced, improved, or new heart attack risks is complex, costly, and uncertain and requires us to, among other factors, accurately anticipate patients’, clinicians’, and payors’ needs, and emerging technology trends.

In the development of enhanced, improved, or new test and test candidates, BioNexus can provide no assurance that:

These and other factors beyond BGL’s control could delay its launch of enhanced, improved, or new test and test candidates.

The research and development process in the biotechnology industry generally requires a significant amount of time from the research and design stage through commercialization. The launch of such new test requires the completion of certain clinical development and/or assay validations in the commercial laboratory. This process is conducted in various stages, and each stage presents the risk that BGL will not achieve its goals and will not be able to complete clinical development for any planned test in a timely manner. Such development and/or validation failures could prevent or significantly delay its ability to obtain FDA clearance or approval as may be necessary or desired, obtain approval by entities that provide oversight over laboratory diagnostic tests in the localities BGL operate in, or launch any of its planned tests and test candidates. At times, it may be necessary for us to abandon a product in which BGL has invested substantial resources. Without the timely introduction of new test candidates and improvements or enhancements of its current tests, its tests may become obsolete over time and its competitors may develop tests that are more competitive, in which case its business, operating results, and financial condition will be harmed.

BGL faces challenges from the evolving regulatory environment and increasing public awareness on privacy, personal data protection and cyber security. Actual or alleged failure to comply with privacy, cybersecurity and data protection-related laws and regulations could adversely affect BGL’s business and reputation.

BGL face risks inherent in handling large volumes of data and in protecting the security of such data. In particular, BGL faces a number of challenges relating to data inter-connected with regional labs, including:

As the company’s operations expand, it may be subject to these laws in other jurisdictions where its customers and other participants are located. The laws, rules and regulations of other jurisdictions may impose more stringent or conflicting requirements and penalties than those in Malaysia, compliance with which could require significant resources and costs. BGL’s privacy policies and practices concerning the collection, use and disclosure of user data are posted on its websites. Any failure, or perceived failure, by us to comply with BGL’s posted privacy policies or with any regulatory requirements or privacy protection-related laws, rules and regulations could result in proceedings or actions against us by authorities or others. These proceedings or actions may subject us to significant penalties and negative publicity, require BGL to change its business practices, increase its costs and severely disrupt its business.

 BGL’s software is highly complex and may contain undetected errors.

BGL’s proprietary software underlying its diagnosis is highly complex and may contain undetected errors or vulnerabilities, some of which may only be discovered after a diagnosis. This may result in an inaccurate diagnosis which could expose us to substantial liability due to the misdiagnosis. Any errors or vulnerabilities discovered in BGL’ software could result in damage to BioNexus’ reputation, loss of clients, loss of revenue or liability for damages, any of which could adversely affect BioNexus’ growth prospects and its business.

BGL’s use both “open source” and proprietary software could subject its proprietary software to general release, adversely affect its ability to sell its tests and subject the company to possible litigation.

 A portion of the screenings by BGL incorporate so-called “open-source” software and BGL may incorporate open-source software into other tests and technologies in the future. Such open-source software generally is licensed by its authors or other third parties under open-source licenses. Some open-source licenses may contain certain unfavorable conditions, such as requirements that BGL disclose source code for modifications or derivative works that the company makes to the open-source software and that the company license such modifications or derivative works to third parties at no cost or under the terms of the particular open-source license. BGL monitors its use of open-source software in an effort to avoid uses in a manner that would require it to disclose or grant licenses under its proprietary source code; however, there can be no assurance that such efforts will be successful. Open-source license terms are often ambiguous and such use could inadvertently occur. There is little legal precedent governing the interpretation of many of the terms of these licenses, and the potential impact of these terms on BioNexus’ business may result in unanticipated obligations regarding its technologies. If an author or other third party that distributes such open-source software were to allege that BGL had not complied with the conditions of an open-source license, the company could incur significant legal costs defending itself against such allegations. In the event such claims were successful, BGL could be subject to significant damages or be enjoined from the distribution of the infringing product. These risks could be difficult to eliminate or manage, and, if not addressed, could harm BioNexus’ business, financial condition and results of operations.

For screening process on cancers, inflammatory diseases and osteoarthritis, BGL uses company proprietary algorithm software for data analysis and interpretation established by Co-founder Professor Choong Chin Liew.

BGL may face competition from other biotechnology competitors and its operating results will suffer if BGL fail to compete effectively.

BGL competes with companies worldwide that specialize in RNA blood analysis to detect disease. Laboratories in universities and research institutions that are attempting to extend their research from DNA into RNA screening could become competitors if they succeed. Many of BGL’ competitors and potential competitors may have stronger financial resources than the company. Their discovery and development of novel protocols could make BGL’s screening obsolete. As a result of these factors, BGL’s competitors may succeed in obtaining patent protection and/or FDA approval or discovering, developing and commercializing screening process for cancer, inflammation, osteoarthritis and many more indications.

In addition, smaller or early-stage companies may also prove to be significant competitors, particularly through collaborative arrangements with large, established companies. In addition, many universities and private and public research institutes may become active in BGL’s target disease areas.

If BGL’s competitors market products that are more effective, safer or less expensive or that reach the market sooner than BGL’s future tests, if any, BioNexus may not achieve commercial success. In addition, because of BGL’s limited resources, it may be difficult for us to stay abreast of the rapid changes in each technology. If BGL fails to stay at the forefront of technological change, BGL may be unable to compete effectively. Technological advances or products developed by BGL’s competitors may render BGL’s technologies or test candidates obsolete, less competitive or not economical.

Security breaches, loss of data, and other disruptions could compromise sensitive information related to BGL’s business or prevent us from accessing critical information and expose us to liability, which could adversely affect BGL’s business and its reputation.

In the ordinary course of BGL’s business, BGL collect and store sensitive data, including protected health information, personally identifiable information, financial information, intellectual property, and proprietary business information owned or controlled by the company or its customers, payers, and other parties. BGL manages and maintains its applications and data utilizing a combination of on-site systems and cloud-based data centers. The company utilize external security and infrastructure vendors to manage parts of its data centers. BGL also communicates sensitive data, including patient data, electronically, and through relationships with multiple third-party vendors and their subcontractors. These applications and data encompass a wide variety of business-critical information, including research and development information, patient data, commercial information, and business and financial information. BGL faces a number of risks relative to protecting this critical information, including loss of access risk, inappropriate use or disclosure, inappropriate modification, and the risk of the company being unable to adequately monitor, audit, and modify its controls over critical information. This risk extends to the third-party vendors and subcontractors BGL uses to manage this sensitive data.

The secure processing, storage, maintenance, and transmission of this critical information are vital to BGL’s operations and business strategy, and BGL devote significant resources to protecting such information. Although BGL takes measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access, use or disclosure, BGL’s information technology and infrastructure may be vulnerable to attacks by hackers or viruses or breached due to employee error, malfeasance, or other malicious or inadvertent disruptions. In addition, while BGL has implemented security measures and a formal, dedicated enterprise security program to prevent unauthorized access to patient data, such data is currently accessible through multiple channels, and there is no guarantee BGL can protect its data from breach. Unauthorized access, loss, or dissemination could also result in delays of BGL’s services and tests development and commercialization as well as damage BGL’s reputation, including BGL’s ability to conduct its analysis, deliver test results, process claims and appeals, provide customer assistance, conduct research and development activities, collect, process, and prepare company financial information, provide information about BGL’s tests and other patient and physician education and outreach efforts through its website, and manage the administrative aspects of its business.

Any such unauthorized access, loss, or dissemination of information could also result in legal claims or proceedings, liabilities under Malay laws and regulations in relation to the protection of personal information and cybersecurity as well as those specifically governing patient and medical data. BGL shall establish, maintain and execute internal systems to safeguard relevant personal healthcare data. Any failure to comply with above-mentioned regulation would result in administrative liabilities including but not limited to informed criticism.

BGL plans to expand its tests and services to multiple countries exposes us to risks associated with doing business outside of Malaysia. The expansion may not be successful, which could limit BGL’s ability to grow its revenue, net income, and profitability.

As BGL plan to set up RNA screening labs operations in Indonesia, Middle East, USA, China and Germany, if approved, its businesses are subject to risks associated with doing business outside Malaysia including an increase in BioNexus’ expenses, diversion of BioNexus’ management’s attention from the research and development of additional diseases/disorders risk detection or forgoing profitable licensing opportunities in these economies. Additionally, Chemrex currently offers and sells chemical raw materials to customers in Southeast Asia markets outside of Malaysia.

Accordingly, the Company’s business and financial results in the future could be adversely affected due to a variety of factors including the risks associated with expanding into markets in which the Company has limited or no experience and in which the company may be less well-known. The Company may be unable to attract a sufficient number of customers and other participants, fail to anticipate competitive conditions or face difficulties in operating effectively in these new markets. The expansion of the Company’s cross-border business will also expose us to risks relating to staffing and managing cross-border operations, increased costs to protect intellectual property, tariffs and other trade barriers, differing and potentially adverse tax consequences, increased and conflicting regulatory compliance requirements, lack of acceptance of the Company’s product and service offerings, challenges caused by distance, language and cultural differences, exchange rate risk and political instability. Accordingly, any efforts the Company make to expand its cross-border operations may not be successful, which could limit the Company’s ability to grow its revenue, net income and profitability.

Risk Related to Chemrex’s Business and Industry

The chemical raw material industry is cyclical and both recessions and prolonged periods of slow economic growth could have an adverse effect on Chemrex’s business.

Demand for most of Chemrex’s products is cyclical in nature and sensitive to general economic conditions. Chemrex’s business supports cyclical industries such as the construction, energy, appliance and medical devices. As a result, downturns in the Malaysian economy, the global economy or any of these industries could materially adversely affect Chemrex’s results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. The global economy is recovering from its lows during the third quarter of 2022, but the pace of the recovery in 2023 will likely depend on how quickly normal activities can resume as well as government stimulus programs or infrastructure spending. We expect that Chemrex can do better in 2023 if investments and visitors (especially from China) resume their entry into Malaysia as was the same pre-pandemic. The boosts in the tourism and public transportation industry will push up the FRP material usage for industrial needs. Nonetheless, even with this economic recovery, challenges from ongoing uncertainties, both in Malaysia and in other regions of the world, remain. However, we believed that Chemrex’s customers in the manufacturing, construction, and oil and gas sectors would resume their normal operations from the second or third quarter of 2023.

BioNexus is unable to predict the duration of current economic conditions. Future economic downturns, prolonged slow growth or stagnation in the economy, or a sector-specific slowdown in one of its key end-use markets, such as non-residential construction, could materially adversely affect Chemrex’s business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows, especially considering the capital-intensive nature of Chemrex’s business.

The results of Chemrex’s operations are sensitive to volatility in the cost of raw materials, particularly fibre reinforced plastics.

Chemrex, as a reseller, rely on outside vendors to supply us with raw materials, including fibre reinforced plastics. Chemrex purchase most of its primary raw material, from numerous other sources located throughout Malaysia and internationally.

Prices of these chemical raw materials are volatile and are influenced by changes exports in response to demands of Chemrex’s global competitors and customers, as well as currency fluctuations. At any given time, Chemrex may be unable to obtain an adequate supply of these chemical raw materials with price and other terms acceptable to us. The availability and prices of raw materials may also be negatively affected by new laws and regulations, allocation by suppliers, interruptions in production, accidents or natural disasters, changes in exchange rates, worldwide price fluctuations, and the availability and cost of transportation.

If Chemrex’s suppliers increase the prices of its chemical raw materials, Chemrex may not have alternative sources of supply. In addition, to the extent that Chemrex has quoted prices to its customers and accepted customer orders for its products prior to purchasing necessary raw materials, it may be unable to raise the price of its products to cover all or part of the increased cost of the materials. Also, if Chemrex are unable to obtain adequate and timely deliveries of its chemical raw materials, it may be unable to timely deliver orders of its products. This could cause Chemrex to lose sales, incur additional costs or suffer harm to its reputation.

Disruptions in the supply of chemicals that we distribute or in the operations of our customers could adversely affect our business.

Our business depends on access to adequate supplies of the chemicals that our customers purchase from us. From time to time, we may be unable to access adequate quantities of certain chemicals because of supply disruptions due to natural disasters (including hurricanes and other extreme weather), industrial accidents, scheduled production outages, high demand leading to allocation, port closures and other transportation disruptions and other circumstances beyond our control, or we may be unable to purchase chemicals that we are obligated to deliver to our customers at prices that enable us to earn a profit. In addition, unpredictable events may have a significant impact on the industries in which many of our customers operate, reducing demand for products that we normally distribute in significant volumes.

Significant changes in the business strategies of our suppliers could also disrupt our supply. Large chemicals manufacturers may elect to distribute certain products (or products in certain regions) directly to end user customers, instead of relying on independent distributors such as us. While we do not believe that our results depend materially on access to any individual producer’s products, a reversal of the trend toward more outsourced distribution of chemicals would likely result in increasing margin pressure or products becoming unavailable to us. Any of these developments could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We have non-written contracts with suppliers and customers, which are generally terminable upon notice, and the termination of our relationships with suppliers and customers contracts could negatively affect our business.

Our purchases and sales of chemicals are typically made pursuant to verbal purchase orders rather than written contracts. Many of our contracts with both customers and suppliers are terminable without cause upon 30 days’ notice to us from the supplier or customer. Our business relationships and reputation may suffer if we are unable to meet our delivery obligations to customers which may occur because many of our suppliers are not subject to contracts or can terminate contracts on short notice. In addition, renegotiation of purchase or sales terms to our disadvantage could reduce our sales margins. Any of these developments could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

We may lose customers and suffer damage to our reputation if we are unable to meet customer demand for a particular product.

We face the risk of dissatisfied customers and damage to our reputation if we cannot meet customer demand for a particular chemical because we are short on inventories. In addition, particularly in cases of pronounced cyclicality in the end market, it can be difficult to anticipate our customers’ requirements for particular chemicals, and we could be asked to deliver larger-than-expected quantities of a particular chemical on short notice. If for any reason we experience widespread, systemic difficulties in filling customer orders, our customers may be dissatisfied and discontinue their relationship with us or we may be required to pay a higher price to obtain the needed chemical on short notice, thereby adversely affecting our margins.

We may be exposed to product returns and product liability claims and latent defect liability claims.

Our FRP and other raw materials are used to produce a wide variety of goods including handrails, bench tops, automotive and aero parts, cleanroom panels, and covers for various instruments used in manufacturing. We are exposed to potential product returns and latent defect liability claims from our customers and the end-users of goods and products. Although we have put in place stringent quality control measures, including the setting up of different teams for incoming quality control, quality control and quality assurance which monitor the quality of the raw material, semi-finished products as well as finished products, there may be undetected flaws or manufacturing defects or other irregularities that may be subsequently detected at any point in the life of our products. We have adopted return policy on products with manufacturing defects to accommodate our customers. If after any checkup or analysis by our laboratory the defect of a product is found to be manufacturing defect, return and replacement of products will be made. Therefore, if undetected flaws or manufacturing defects or other irregularities from either the design or manufacture of our products are to occur, additional costs and expenses which we may not recoup may incur, and our revenue and costs control can be negatively impacted.

In addition, if our defective or sub-standard products cause bodily injuries or property damage, our suppliers may face latent defect liability claims from our customers or the end-users of goods and products made with our products and regardless of the merits or the outcome of these claims, we may be required to address and, if necessary, and divert management attention and other resources from our business and operations. We may also face adverse publicity associated with such claims, which could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Risks Related to Its Operations

BioNexus’ officers and directors may in future have outside business activities. As a result, there may be potential conflicts of interest and negatively impact the amount of time they will be able to dedicate to the company.

Currently BioNexus’ officers, who are also directors, have been working on promoting business for the Company. A potential conflict of interest may arise in the future that may cause BioNexus’ business to fail, including conflicts of interest in allocating their time to the company and their other business interests. While BioNexus’ officers have verbally agreed to devote sufficient time and attention to the affairs of the Company, and BioNexus has determined to sign agreements with these officers regarding this matter, as of the date of this prospectus, we have yet obtained any executed such written agreements. As a result, BioNexus may face conflicts between business decisions that they may have to make regarding its operations and that of their other business interests.

BioNexus may not be able to attract and retain key senior management members and research and development personnel.

BioNexus’ future success depends upon the continuing services of members of its senior management team and key research and development personnel and consultants. Although BioNexus typically requires BioNexus’ key personals to enter into non-compete and confidentiality agreement with us, BioNexus cannot prevent they join the company’s competitor after the non-compete period, which is currently two years for those who have signed non-compete agreements. The loss of their services could adversely impact its ability to achieve its business objectives. If one or more of BioNexus’ senior management or key clinical and scientific personnel are unable or unwilling to continue in their present positions or joins a competitor or forms a competing company, the company may not be able to replace them in a timely manner or at all, which will have a material and adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations.

In addition, the continued growth of BioNexus’ business depends on its ability to hire additional qualified personnel with expertise in molecular biology, chemistry, biological information processing, software, engineering, sales, marketing, and technical support. BioNexus compete for qualified management and scientific personnel with other life science and technology companies, universities, and research institutions in Malaysia and overseas. Competition for these individuals is intense, and the turnover rate can be high. Failure to attract and retain management and scientific and engineering personnel could prevent the company from pursuing collaborations or developing its services and products or technologies. 

BioNexus may be unable to protect the company’s intellectual property adequately.

We regard our trademarks, know-how, technologies and similar intellectual property as critical to our success. To establish and protect its intellectual property rights, BioNexus relies primarily upon trade secrets, and to a lesser extent, contractual provisions with current and future employees. The company also has plans to patent technologies that it is currently developing. As a result, BioNexus’ efforts to protect its intellectual property may not be sufficient or effective. If these measures do not protect its intellectual property rights, third parties could use the Company’s technology, and its ability to compete in the market would be reduced significantly.

In addition, BioNexus may not be effective in policing unauthorized use of the company’s intellectual property. Even if BioNexus does detect violations, BioNexus may need to engage in litigation to enforce its intellectual property rights. Any enforcement efforts BioNexus undertake, including litigation, could be time-consuming and expensive and could divert BioNexus’ management’s attention. In addition, BioNexus’ efforts may be met with defenses and counterclaims challenging the validity and enforceability of its intellectual property rights or may result in a court determining that its intellectual property rights are unenforceable. If BioNexus is unable to cost-effectively protect its intellectual property rights, then its business could be harmed.

BioNexus may be subject to intellectual property claims, which are extremely costly to defend, could require us to pay significant damages and could limit the company’s ability to use certain technologies in the future.

Companies in bio-medical or bio-technology industries are frequently subject to litigation based on allegations of infringement or other violations of intellectual property rights. To the extent BioNexus gain greater public recognition, BioNexus may face a higher risk of being the subject of intellectual property claims. Third-party intellectual property rights may cover significant aspects of BioNexus’ technologies or business methods or block us from expanding its offerings. Any intellectual property claims against us, with or without merit, could be time consuming and expensive to settle or litigate and could divert the attention of its management. Litigation regarding intellectual property rights is inherently uncertain due to the complex issues involved, and the company may not be successful in defending itself in such matters.

In addition, some of BioNexus’ competitors have extensive portfolios of issued patents. Many potential litigants, including some of BioNexus’ competitors and patent holding companies, have the ability to dedicate substantial resources to enforcing their intellectual property rights. Any claims successfully brought against us could subject us to significant liability for damages and BioNexus may be required to stop using technology or other intellectual property alleged to be in violation of a third party’s rights. BioNexus also might be required to seek a license for third-party intellectual property. Even if a license is available, BioNexus could be required to pay significant royalties or submit to unreasonable terms, which would increase its operating expenses. BioNexus may also be required to develop alternative non-infringing technology, which could require significant time and expense. If BioNexus cannot license or develop technology for any allegedly infringing aspect of its business, BioNexus would be forced to limit its service and may be unable to compete effectively. Any of these results could harm BioNexus’ business.

BioNexus may pursue collaborations, in-licensing or out-license arrangements, joint ventures, strategic alliances, partnerships or other strategic investments or arrangements, which may fail to produce anticipated benefits and adversely affect the company’s operations.

BioNexus may pursue opportunities for collaboration, in-licensing, out-license, joint ventures, acquisitions of products, assets or technology, strategic alliances, or partnerships that BioNexus believes would be complementary to or promote BioNexus’ existing business. Proposing, negotiating and implementing these opportunities may be a lengthy and complex process. Other companies, including those with substantially greater financial, marketing, sales, technology, or other business resources, may compete with us for these opportunities or arrangements. BioNexus may not be able to identify, secure, or complete any such transactions or arrangements in a timely manner, on a cost-effective basis, on acceptable terms, or at all.

BioNexus has limited experience with respect to these business development activities. Management and integration of a licensing arrangement, collaboration, joint venture or other strategic arrangement may disrupt BioNexus’ current operations, decrease its profitability, result in significant expenses, or divert management resources that otherwise would be available for its existing business. BioNexus may not realize the anticipated benefits of any such transaction or arrangement.

Furthermore, partners, collaborators, or other parties to such transactions or arrangements may fail to fully perform their obligations or meet its expectations or cooperate with us satisfactorily for various reasons and subject us to potential risks, including the followings:

Any such transactions or arrangements may also require actions, consents, approval, waiver, participation or involvement of various degrees from third parties, such as regulators, government authorities, creditors, licensors or licensees, related individuals, suppliers, distributors, shareholders or other stakeholders or interested parties. There is no assurance that such third parties will be cooperative as BioNexus desires, or at all, in which case BioNexus may be unable to carry out the relevant transactions or arrangements.

Risks Related to Doing Business in the Southeast Asia Region

Changes in policies in Malaysia and other Southeast Asian countries could have a significant impact upon the company’s ability to operate profitably in Malaysia and the Southeast Asia region. 

Changes in the political and economic policies of Malaysia and other governments in Southeast Asia may materially and adversely affect BioNexus’ business, financial condition and results of operations and may result in its inability to sustain its growth and expansion strategies. Accordingly, BioNexus’ financial condition and results of operations are affected to a significant extent by economic, political and legal developments in Southeast Asia region.

The Southeast Asia economy differs from the economies of most developed countries in many respects, including the extent of government involvement, level of development, growth rate, control of foreign exchange and allocation of resources. In addition, the government continues to play a significant role in regulating industry development by imposing industrial policies. The government also exercises significant control over economic growth by allocating resources, controlling payment of foreign currency-denominated obligations, setting monetary policy, regulating financial services and institutions and providing preferential treatment to particular industries or companies.

Local governments have implemented various measures to encourage economic growth and guide the allocation of resources. Some of these measures may benefit the overall economy, but may also have a negative effect on us. BioNexus’ financial condition and results of operation could be materially and adversely affected by government control over capital investments or changes in tax regulations that are applicable to us. In addition, the government has implemented in the past certain measures, including interest rate increases, to control the pace of economic growth. These measures may cause decreased economic activity, which in turn could lead to a reduction in demand for its services and consequently have a material adverse effect on its businesses, financial condition and results of operations.

Developments in the social, political, regulatory and economic environment in Malaysia may have a material adverse impact on us.

BioNexus’ business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected by social, political, regulatory and economic developments in Malaysia. Such political and economic uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks of war, terrorism, nationalism, nullification of contract, changes in interest rates, imposition of capital controls and methods of taxation.

All sectors of the economy in 2022 across Malaysia saw their supply chains interrupted, demand for their products and services decline, shortages in supplies and inputs. We will emerge in a very different world compared to the one before the outbreak. All organizational functions are intended to prioritize and optimize spending or postpone tasks that will not bring value in the current environment. It created serious consequences because various businesses are facing massive losses due to their declining activities and the accompanying unpredictable future of many businesses. A substantial decrease has been observed in overall spending, which resulted in an array of estimated long-term uncertainty impacts. Consequently, many businesses and firms closed, and employees were dismissed. Towards a new recovery phase in 2022, most businesses and organizational functions were prioritizing our spending or postpone any tasks and events that do not bring any value to the current situation because even when the challenges are successfully addressed, this will not guarantee any promising future. Hence, we were alerted about the available survival strategies to sustain us throughout this unforeseen circumstance and in the future. A “new normal” indicates how we should digest the current situation and initiate a business growth pattern. Returning to the pre-pandemic business pattern will take time and depends on the government’s response to the population health and socioeconomic demands arising due to the pandemic.

Although the overall Malaysian economic environment (in which BioNexus predominantly operate) appears to be positive, there can be no assurance that this will continue to prevail in the future. Economic growth is determined by countless factors, and it is extremely difficult to predict with any level of absolute certainty.

You may experience difficulties in effecting service of legal process, enforcing foreign judgments or bringing actions in Malaysia against the company or its management named in the prospectus based on foreign laws, and the ability of U.S. authorities to bring actions in Malaysia may also be limited.

The company’s operating subsidiaries are incorporated in Malaysia and conduct substantially all of its operations in Southeast Asia. All of BioNexus’ executive officers and directors reside outside the United States, and all their assets are located outside of the United States. As a result, it may be difficult or impossible for shareholders to bring an action against us or against these individuals in Malaysia in the event that you believe that your rights have been infringed under the securities laws of the United States or otherwise. Even if you are successful in bringing an action of this kind, the laws of Malaysia may render you unable to enforce a judgment against BioNexus’ assets or the assets of BioNexus’ directors and officers. As advised by our Malaysian counsel Yusuf Khan & Fong, as of the date of this prospectus, there is no statutory recognition in Malaysia of judgments obtained in the United States, although the courts of Malaysia will generally recognize and enforce a non-penal judgment of a foreign court of competent jurisdiction without retrial on the merits. The rights of shareholders to take legal action against us and BioNexus’ directors, actions by minority shareholders and the fiduciary responsibilities of its directors are to a large extent governed by the common law of Malaysia. The common law of Malaysia is derived in part from comparatively limited judicial precedent in Malaysia as well as from English common law, which provides persuasive, but not binding, authority in a court in Malaysia. The rights of BioNexus’ shareholders and the fiduciary responsibilities of its directors under Malaysian law are not as clearly established as they would be under statutes or judicial precedents in the United States. Malaysia has a less developed body of securities laws than the United States and provides significantly less protection to investors. As a result, BioNexus’ public shareholders may have more difficulty in protecting their interests through actions against us, its management, its directors or its major shareholders than would shareholders of a corporation incorporated in a jurisdiction in the United States. In addition, to receive any form of remedy, the shareholders would have to engage Malaysian counsel regarding the process to receive any such remedy.

BioNexus is subject to foreign exchange control policies in Malaysia.

The ability of BioNexus’ subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other payments may be restricted by the foreign exchange control policies in the countries where they operate. For example, there are foreign exchange policies in Malaysia which support the monitoring of capital flows into and out of the country in order to preserve its financial and economic stability. The foreign exchange policies are administered by the Foreign Exchange Administration, an arm of Bank Negara Malaysia (“BNM”), the central bank of Malaysia. The foreign exchange policies monitor and regulate both residents and non-residents. Under the current Foreign Exchange Administration rules issued by BNM, non-residents are free to repatriate any amount of funds from Malaysia in foreign currency other than the currency of Israel at any time (subject to limited exceptions), including capital, divestment proceeds, profits, dividends, rental, fees and interest arising from investment in Malaysia, subject to any withholding tax. In the event BNM or any other country where BioNexus operates introduces any restrictions in the future, it may be affected in its ability to repatriate dividends or other payments from BioNexus’ subsidiaries in Malaysia or in such other countries. Since BioNexus rely principally on dividends and other payments from its subsidiaries for its cash requirements, any restrictions on such dividends or other payments could materially and adversely affect its liquidity, financial condition and results of operations.

Risks Related to This Offering

The offering price for the securities offered under this prospectus may not accurately reflect the value of your investment. Price movement could be affected by the industry market trend and announcement.

The offering price per share offered by this prospectus was negotiated between us and the Underwriter. Factors considered in determining the price of our common stock include:

The offering price may not accurately reflect the value of our common stock and may not be realized upon any subsequent disposition of the shares.

BioNexus may experience periods of being a “thinly traded” stock. As a result, if BioNexus’ shareholders sell a large number of shares, the market price of its shares may decline due to the downward pressure.

The Company is offering up to 1,250,000 shares of the company’s common stock through this prospectus, excluding the shares of common stock underlying the Underwriter’s over-allotment option and Underwriter Warrant. Presently, the company’s common stock is quoted on the OTCQB tier under the symbol “BGLC.” Although BGLC is quoted on the OTCQB tier of OTC Markets in the United States, BioNexus’ shares trade with minimal volume. BioNexus cannot assure you that a regular trading market will develop or will be sustained.

Our stock may also experience periods when it could be considered “thinly traded,” meaning that the number of persons interested in purchasing our common shares at or near ask prices at any given time may be relatively small or non-existent. Financing transactions resulting in a large number of newly issued shares that become readily tradable, or other events that cause current stockholders to sell shares, could place further downward pressure on the trading price of our stock. In addition, the lack of a robust resale market may require a stockholder who desires to sell a large number of shares to sell the shares in increments over time to mitigate any adverse impact of the sales on the market price of our stock. In the absence of volume on any exchange or platform, an investor may be unable to liquidate its investment at the time of price of choosing, if at all.

Sales of common stock resulting from issuances of common stock for Rule 144 sales in the future will have a depressive effect on our common stock price.

A significant number of the outstanding shares of the company common stock are “restricted securities” within the meaning of Rule 144 under the Securities Act. As restricted securities, those shares may be resold only pursuant to an effective registration statement or pursuant to the requirements of Rule 144 or other applicable exemptions from registration under the Securities Act and as required under applicable state securities laws. Rule 144 provides in essence that an affiliate (i.e., an officer, director or control person) who has held restricted securities for a prescribed period may, under certain conditions, sell every three months, in brokerage transactions, a number of shares that does not exceed 1.0% of the issuer’s outstanding common stock.

Pursuant to the provisions of Rule 144, there is no limit on the number of restricted securities that may be sold by a non-affiliate (i.e., a stockholder who has not been an officer, director or control person for at least 90 consecutive days before the date of the proposed sale) after the restricted securities have been held by the owner for a prescribed period, although there may be other limitations and/or criteria to satisfy. A sale pursuant to Rule 144 or pursuant to any other exemption from the Securities Act, if available, or pursuant to registration of shares of BioNexus’ common stock held by its stockholders, may reduce the price of its common stock in any market that may develop.

BioNexus’ stockholders may not be able to liquidate their investment since there is no assurance that a public market will develop for BioNexus’ common stock or that its common stock will ever be approved for trading on a major exchange.

If, after being listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market, BioNexus are delisted and its shares become subject to the penny stock rules, it would become more difficult to trade BioNexus’ shares.

The SEC has adopted rules that regulate broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in penny stocks. Penny stocks are generally equity securities with a price of less than $5.00, other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or authorized for quotation on certain automated quotation systems, provided that current price and volume information with respect to transactions in such securities is provided by the exchange or system. If BioNexus does not maintain a listing on Nasdaq and if the price of the Company’s common stock is less than $5.00, BioNexus’ common stock will be deemed a penny stock. The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, before a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from those rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document containing specified information. In addition, the penny stock rules require that before effecting any transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from those rules, a broker-dealer must make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive (i) the purchaser’s written acknowledgment of the receipt of a risk disclosure statement; (ii) a written agreement to transactions involving penny stocks; and (iii) a signed and dated copy of a written suitability statement. These disclosure requirements may have the effect of reducing the trading activity in the secondary market for BioNexus’ common stock, and therefore stockholders may have difficulty selling their shares.

In the future, BioNexus may issue additional common and preferred shares, which would reduce your percent of ownership and dilute BioNexus’ share value.

BioNexus’ Articles of Incorporation authorize the issuance of 300,000,000 shares of common stock. As of the date of this prospectus, the Company has 14,476,628 shares of common stock outstanding, reflecting the reverse stock split of the outstanding common stock of 12 for 1 effective as of July 20, 2023. Accordingly, BioNexus may issue up to an additional 285,519,155 shares of common stock. In addition, BioNexus has the right to issue 30,000,000 shares of preferred stock. The preferred stock is known as “blank check” as the Board of Directors is authorized to set the rights, privileges and preference of the preferred stock without the need for shareholder approval. The future issuance of common stock and preferred may result in substantial dilution in the percentage of BioNexus’ common stock held by its then existing shareholders. BioNexus may value any common stock issued in the future on a basis with which you disagree. The issuance of common stock or preferred stock for future services or acquisitions or other corporate actions may have the effect of diluting the value of the shares held by BioNexus’ investors and might have an adverse effect on any trading market for BioNexus’ common stock.

BioNexus does not intend to pay dividends on BioNexus’ common stock, so any returns on your investment in the company’s common stock will be limited to appreciation in the value of BioNexus’ stock.

BioNexus intends to retain any future earnings to finance the development and expansion of BioNexus’ business. BioNexus does not anticipate paying any cash dividends on the company’s common stock in the foreseeable future. Unless BioNexus pays dividends, BioNexus’ stockholders will not be able to receive a return on their shares unless they sell them. There is no assurance that stockholders will be able to sell shares when desired.

The price of BioNexus’ common stock may be volatile, and you could lose all or part of your investment.

The market price for BioNexus’ common stock is likely to be highly volatile as is the stock market in general and the market for biochemical-related stocks.

The following factors will add to BioNexus’ common stock price’s volatility:

Many of these factors are beyond BioNexus’ control. These factors may decrease the market price of BioNexus’ common stock, regardless of BioNexus’ operating performance. In the past, plaintiffs have initiated securities class action litigation against a company following periods of volatility in the market price of its securities. In the future, BioNexus may be the target of similar litigation. Additionally, securities litigation could result in substantial costs and liabilities and could divert management’s attention and resources.

You may experience extreme stock price volatility, including any stock-run up, unrelated to our actual or expected operating performance, financial condition or prospects, making it difficult for prospective investors to assess the rapidly changing value of our common stock.

Our common stock may be subject to extreme volatility that is seemingly unrelated to the underlying performance of our business. In particular, our common stock may be subject to rapid and substantial price volatility, low volumes of trades and large spreads in bid and ask prices, given that we will have relatively small public floats after this offering. Such volatility, including any stock-run up, may be unrelated to our actual or expected operating performance, financial condition or prospects.

Holders of our common stock may also not be able to readily liquidate their investment or may be forced to sell at depressed prices due to low volume trading. Broad market fluctuations and general economic and political conditions may also adversely affect the market price of our common stock. As a result of this volatility, investors may experience losses on their investment in our common stock. Furthermore, the potential extreme volatility may confuse the public investors of the value of our stock, distort the market perception of our stock price and our company’s financial performance and public image, negatively affect the long-term liquidity of our common stock, regardless of our actual or expected operating performance. If we encounter such volatility, including any rapid stock price increases and declines seemingly unrelated to our actual or expected operating performance and financial condition or prospects, it will likely make it difficult and confusing for prospective investors to assess the rapidly changing value of our common stock and understand the value thereof.

You will experience immediate and substantial dilution in the net tangible book value of our common stock purchased.

The offering price of our common stock is substantially higher than the net tangible book value per share of our common stock. Consequently, when you purchase our common stock in the offering and upon completion of the offering, you will incur immediate dilution of US$0.07 per share, based on the offering price of US$4.00 per share. In addition, you may experience further dilution to the extent that additional shares of common stock are issued upon exercise of outstanding warrants or options we may grant from time to time.

If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or reports about our business, or if the publish a negative report regarding our common stock, the price of our common stock and trading volume could decline.

The trading market for our common stock may depend in part on the research and reports that industry or securities analysts publish about us or our business. We do not have any control over these analysts. If one or more of the analysts who cover us downgrade us, the price of our common stock would likely decline. If one or more of these analysts cease coverage of our company or fail to regularly publish reports on us, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which could cause the price of our common stock and the trading volume to decline.

The estimates of market opportunity, forecasts of market growth included in this prospectus may prove to be inaccurate, and any real or perceived inaccuracies may harm our reputation and negatively affect our business. Even if the market in which we compete achieves the forecasted growth, our business could fail to grow at similar rates, if at all.

Market opportunity estimates and growth forecasts included in this prospectus are subject to significant uncertainty and are based on assumptions and estimates that may not prove to be accurate. The variables that go into the calculation of our market opportunities are subject to change over time, and there is no guarantee that any particular number or percentage of addressable companies covered by our market opportunities estimates will purchase our products and solutions at all or generate any particular level of revenues for us. Even if the market in which we compete meets the size estimates and growth forecasted in this prospectus, our business could fail to grow for a variety of reasons, including reasons outside of our control, such as competition in our industry.

Our management has broad discretion to determine how to use the funds raised in the offering and may use them in ways that may not enhance our results of operations or the price of our common stock.

We anticipate that we will use the net proceeds from this offering for working capital and other corporate purposes. Our management will have significant discretion as to the use of the net proceeds to us from this offering and could spend the proceeds in ways that do not improve our results of operations or enhance the market price of our common stock.

Nasdaq may apply additional and more stringent criteria for our initial and continued listing because we plan to have a small public offering and insiders will hold a large portion of the company’s listed securities.

Nasdaq Listing Rule 5101 provides Nasdaq with broad discretionary authority over the initial and continued listing of securities in Nasdaq and Nasdaq may use such discretion to deny initial listing, apply additional or more stringent criteria for the initial or continued listing of particular securities, or suspend or delist particular securities based on any event, condition, or circumstance that exists or occurs that makes initial or continued listing of the securities on Nasdaq inadvisable or unwarranted in the opinion of Nasdaq, even though the securities meet all enumerated criteria for initial or continued listing on Nasdaq. In addition, Nasdaq has used its discretion to deny initial or continued listing or to apply additional and more stringent criteria in the instances, including but not limited to: (i) where the company engaged an auditor that has not been subject to an inspection by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”), an auditor that PCAOB cannot inspect, or an auditor that has not demonstrated sufficient resources, geographic reach, or experience to adequately perform the company’s audit; (ii) where the company planned a small public offering, which would result in insiders holding a large portion of the company’s listed securities. Nasdaq was concerned that the offering size was insufficient to establish the company’s initial valuation, and there would not be sufficient liquidity to support a public market for the company; and (iii) where the company did not demonstrate sufficient nexus to the U.S. capital market, including having no U.S. shareholders, operations, or members of the board of directors or management. Our public offering will be relatively small and the insiders of our Company will hold a large portion of the company’s listed securities. Nasdaq might apply the additional and more stringent criteria for our initial and continued listing, which might cause delay or even denial of our listing application.

BioNexus is an emerging growth company within the meaning of the Securities Act, as modified by the JOBS Act, and the reduced disclosure requirements applicable to emerging growth companies may make the company’s common stock less attractive to investors.

BioNexus qualifies as an “emerging growth company” under the JOBS Act. As a result, BioNexus is permitted to, and intend to, rely on exemptions from certain disclosure requirements. For so long as BioNexus is an emerging growth company, BioNexus will not be required to:

In addition, Section 107 of the JOBS Act also provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards. In other words, an emerging growth company can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. BioNexus’ will remain an emerging growth company for up to five full fiscal years, although if the market value of BioNexus’ common stock that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of any January 31 before that time, BioNexus would cease to be an emerging growth company as of the following December 31, or if BioNexus’ annual revenues exceed $1.235 billion, BioNexus would cease to be an emerging growth company the following fiscal year, or if BioNexus issue more than $1.235 billion in non-convertible debt in a three-year period, BioNexus would cease to be an emerging growth company immediately. After we are no longer an “emerging growth company,” we expect to incur significant additional expenses and devote substantial management effort toward ensuring compliance increased disclosure requirements.

Notwithstanding the above, BioNexus is also currently a “smaller reporting company,” meaning that BioNexus is not an investment company, an asset-backed issuer, nor a majority-owned subsidiary of a parent company that is not a smaller reporting company and have a public float of less than $250 million and annual revenues of less than $100 million during the most recently completed fiscal year. If BioNexus is still considered a “smaller reporting company” at such time as BioNexus ceases to be an “emerging growth company,” BioNexus will be subject to increased disclosure requirements. However, the disclosure requirements will still be less than they would be if BioNexus were not considered either an “emerging growth company” or a “smaller reporting company.” Specifically, similar to “emerging growth companies”, “smaller reporting companies” are able to provide simplified executive compensation disclosures in their filings; are exempt from the provisions of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act requiring that independent registered public accounting firms provide an attestation report on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting; are not required to conduct say-on-pay and frequency votes until annual meetings occurring on or after January 21, 2015; and have certain other decreased disclosure obligations in their SEC filings, including, among other things, only being required to provide two years of audited financial statements in annual reports. Decreased disclosures in its SEC filings due to its status as an “emerging growth company” or “smaller reporting company” may make us less attractive to investors given that it will be harder for investors to analyze the Company’s results of operations and financial prospects and, as a result, it may be difficult for us to raise additional capital as and when BioNexus needs it.

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This prospectus contains forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, principally in the sections entitled “Description of Business,” “Risk Factors,” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this prospectus, including statements regarding future events, our future financial performance, business strategy and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. We have attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including “anticipates,” “believes,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “should,” or “will” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Although we do not make forward looking statements unless we believe we have a reasonable basis for doing so, we cannot guarantee their accuracy. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including the risks outlined under “Risk Factors” or elsewhere in this prospectus, which may cause our or our industry’s actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time and it is not possible for us to predict all risk factors, nor can we address the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based on information available to us on the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.

You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement, each of which applies only as of the date of this prospectus. Before you invest in our securities, you should be aware that the occurrence of the events described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this prospectus could negatively affect our business, operating results, financial condition and stock price. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this prospectus to conform our statements to actual results or changed expectations.

USE OF PROCEEDS

After deducting the estimated placement discount and offering expenses payable by us, we expect to receive net proceeds of approximately $4,066,149 from this offering, assuming the underwriters do not exercise its over-allotment option.

We plan to use the net proceeds of this offering for working capital needs, including devoting further resources to the below use of proceeds, which may include investment in product development, sales and marketing activities, acquisition of other companies, technology infrastructure, team development, capital expenditures, improvement of corporate facilities and other general and administrative matters. The foregoing represents our current intentions based upon our present plans and business conditions to use and allocate the net proceeds of this offering. Our management, however, will have significant flexibility and discretion to apply the net proceeds of this offering. If an unforeseen event occurs or business conditions change, we may use the proceeds of this offering differently than as described in this prospectus.

We estimate that the net proceeds of this offering together with the funds we will receive from the sale will be used as set forth in the following table.

Pending other uses, we intend to invest the proceeds to us in investment-grade, interest-bearing securities such as money market funds, certificates of deposit, or direct or guaranteed obligations of the U.S. government, or hold as cash. We cannot predict whether the proceeds invested will yield a favorable return. Our management will have broad discretion in the application of the net proceeds we receive from this offering, and investors will be relying on the judgment of our management regarding the application of the net proceeds.

CAPITALIZATION

The following table sets forth our cash and capitalization as of March 31, 2023:

The pro forma information below is illustrative only and our capitalization following the completion of this offering is subject to adjustment based on the public offering price of our common stock and other terms of this offering determined at pricing. You should read this table together with our financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus and the information under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

Offering (1,250,000 shares of common stock)

U.S. Dollars

Each $1.00 increase or decrease in the initial offering price per share of $4.00, assuming no change in the number of shares to be sold, would increase or decrease the net proceeds that we receive in this offering and each of total shareholders’ equity and total capitalization by approximately $1,150,000 million, if the underwriter exercise the over-allotment option in full), after deducting (i) estimated underwriter discounts, if the underwriter exercise the over-allotment option in full), and (ii) offering expenses, in each case, payable by us.

The table above excludes up to 187,500 common stock issuable upon exercise of the over-allotment in this offering and up to 115,000 common stock issuable upon exercise of the Underwriter Warrants issued in connection with this offering.

DIVIDEND POLICY

It is unlikely that we will declare or pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future. We intend to retain earnings, if any, to expand our operations. To date, we have paid no dividends on one share of common stock and have no present intention of paying any dividends on one share of common stock in the foreseeable future. The payment by us of dividends on the shares of common stock in the future, if any, rests solely within the discretion of our board of directors and will depend upon, among other things, our earnings, capital requirements and financial condition, as well as other factors deemed relevant by our board of directors.

DETERMINATION OF THE OFFERING PRICE

As there is an established public market for one share, the offering price has been negotiated between the Underwriter and us. In determining the offering price of the common stock, the following factors were considered:

One share do not bear any relationship to assets, earnings, book value or any other objective criteria of value. In addition, we have not consulted any appraiser or other independent third party concerning the offering price for the shares or the fairness of the offering price used for the shares. Accordingly, the offering price should not be considered an indication of the actual value of our securities.

DILUTION

If you invest in our common stock in this offering, your ownership interest will be diluted immediately to the extent of the difference between the initial public offering price per share of our common stock and the net tangible book value per share of our common stock immediately after this offering.

Our net tangible book value was approximately $6,556,908, or approximately $0.45 per common stock, as of March 31, 2023. Our net tangible book value represents the amount of our total consolidated tangible assets (which is calculated by subtracting deferred tax assets and intangible assets from our total consolidated assets), less the amount of our total consolidated liabilities. Dilution is determined by subtracting net tangible book value per share after giving effect to this offering.

After giving effect to our sale of 1,250,000 common stock that we are offering at the initial public offering price of $4.00 per share, and after deducting the estimated underwriting discounts, non-accountable expense allowance and estimated offering expenses, and assuming no exercise of the warrants underlying the shares of common stock to be sold in this offering, our pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value as of March 31, 2023 would have been approximately $10,623,057, or approximately $0.73 per common stock. This amount represents an immediate increase in pro forma net tangible book value of $0.28 per share to existing shareholders and an immediate dilution in pro forma net tangible book value of $0.07 per share to purchasers of our common stock in this offering, as illustrated in the following table.

If the Underwriter exercises its over-allotment option in full, the pro forma as adjusted net tangible book value per common stock, as adjusted to give effect to this offering, would be $0.72 per share, and the dilution in pro forma net tangible book value per share to new investors purchasing common stock in this offering would be$0.07 per share.

A $1.00 increase (decrease) in the initial public offering price of $4.00 per share would increase (decrease) our pro forma net tangible book value after giving effect to the offering by $1.15 million, the net tangible book value per common stock after giving effect to this offering by $0.07 per common stock and the dilution in net tangible book value per common stock to new investors in this offering by $0.08 per common stock, assuming no change to the number of shares offered by us as set forth on the cover page of this prospectus, no exercise of over-allotment option and after deducting underwriting discounts, non-accountable expense allowance and estimated offering expenses payable by us.

The pro forma information discussed above is illustrative only. Our net tangible book value following the completion of this offering is subject to adjustment based on the actual public offering price of our common stock and other terms of this offering determined at pricing.

The following table summarizes, as of March 31, 2023, on the pro forma as adjusted basis described above, the differences between the number of shares purchased from us, the total consideration paid to us in cash and the average price per share that existing stockholders and new investors paid for such shares. The calculation below is based on the initial public offering price of $4.00 per share, before deducting the estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us.

The number of shares of our common stock outstanding before and after this offering reflected in the tables and discussion above are based on (i) 14,476,628 shares of common stock outstanding as of the date of this prospectus, reflecting the reverse stock split of the outstanding common stock of 12 for 1 effective as of July 20, 2023, in which fractional shares or odd lots (less than 100 shares to any record or beneficial holder) issuable in the reverse stock split shall be rounded up to the nearest whole share, or rounded up to 100 shares, respectively and (ii) 15,726,628 shares of common stock outstanding on a pro forma as adjusted basis after giving effect to this offering.

SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

The following table presents selected consolidated financial data for the periods and at the dates indicated. The selected consolidated statements of operations data for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 and years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the selected consolidated balance sheet data as of March 31, 2023, December 31, 2022 and 2021 have been derived from our consolidated financial statements, included elsewhere in this prospectus. Our historical results for any prior period are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected in any future period, and our results for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for a full fiscal year. You should read the following financial information together with the information under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this prospectus.

Consolidated Statements of Operations Data

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULT OF OPERATIONS

The information set forth in this section contains certain “forward-looking statements”, including, among others (i) expected changes in our revenue and profitability, (ii) prospective business opportunities and (iii) our strategy for financing our business. Forward-looking statements are statements other than historical information or statements of current condition. Some forward-looking statements may be identified by use of terms such as “believes”, “anticipates”, “intends” or “expects”. These forward-looking statements relate to our plans, liquidity, ability to complete financing and purchase capital expenditures, growth of our business including entering into future agreements with companies, and plans to successfully develop and obtain approval to market our product. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Although we believe that our expectations with respect to the forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions within the bounds of our knowledge of our business and operations, in light of the risks and uncertainties inherent in all future projections, the inclusion of forward-looking statements in this prospectus should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that our objectives or plans will be achieved. We assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in factors or assumptions affecting forward-looking statements. Our revenues and results of operations could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the following: the risk of significant natural disaster, the inability of our company to insure against certain risks, inflationary and deflationary conditions and cycles, currency exchange rates, and changing government regulations domestically and internationally affecting our products and businesses.

You should read the following discussion and analysis in conjunction with the Financial Statements and Notes attached hereto, and the other financial data appearing elsewhere in this prospectus.

Company Overview

BioNexus Gene Lab Corp., through our wholly owned subsidiary Chemrex Corporation Sdn. Bhd. focuses on the sale of chemical raw materials for the manufacture of industrial, medical, appliance, aero, automotive, mechanical, and electronic industries in the Southeast Asia region. These countries include Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and other countries in Southeast Asia.

Furthermore, through our wholly owned subsidiary BioNexus Gene Lab Sdn Bhd, the Company is also in the business of developing and providing safe, effective, and non-invasive liquid biopsy tests for the early detection of biomarkers that we believe are linked to diseases to minimize treatment costs and improve patient management. Our non-invasive blood tests provide analysis of changes in RNA to detect the potential risk of 11 different diseases. 

Result of Operations

Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 Compared with the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022.

The following table sets forth key components of the results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. As stated herein, on December 31, 2020, the Company consummated its acquisition of Chemrex, pursuant to a Share Exchange Agreement by and among the Company and Chemrex and the Chemrex shareholders. Accordingly, the financial information for the period ended March 31, 2023 includes the accounts of Chemrex and BioNexus Malaysia.

Consolidated

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