Ramat Gan, Israel, Oct. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XTL Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. (Nasdaq: XTLB, TASE: XTLB.TA) ("XTL" or the "Company"), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company whose main assets consists of an IP portfolio relating to hCDR1 for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE, and Sjögren’s syndrome, or SS, today addressed the status of the Company's continued and uninterrupted activity in Israel against the background of the recent severe terrorist attack in the south of the country and the subsequent declaration of war by the Israeli government against the Hamas terrorist organization.

XTL’s management confirms that to date the Company has not seen any adverse impact to its ongoing operations in Israel and continues to work as normal. At the same time, the Company continues to monitor its ongoing activities and make any needed adjustments to ensure a smooth continuity of its business. The Company notes that its headquarters are in the center of the country, near Tel Aviv, and not near any borders.

Shlomo Shalev, CEO of XTL, commented, "I confirm to our partners and shareholders that our continued operations have not been adversely impacted in Israel and we continue to operate as normal.”

About XTL Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. (XTL)

XTL Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company. The Company has an IP portfolio relating to hCDR1 for the treatment of SLE and SS and has decided to explore collaboration with a strategic partner in order to execute further clinical trials. In parallel, the Company is looking to expand and identify additional assets to add to XTL’s portfolio.

XTL is traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market (NASDAQ: XTLB) and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE: XTLB.TA). XTL shares are included in the following indices: Tel-Aviv Biomed, Tel-Aviv MidCap, and Tel-Aviv Tech Index.

For further information, please contact:

Investor Relations, XTL Biopharmaceuticals Ltd.
Tel: +972 3 611 6666
Email: ir@xtlbio.com
www.xtlbio.com

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