OS Therapies Inc. (OSTX) filed a Form S‑1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 14 2026 to launch an initial public offering for its wholly‑owned subsidiary, OS Animal Health Corp. The filing states that OS Animal Health will be listed on either the NYSE American or Nasdaq Capital Markets during the first half of 2026, and that OS Therapies shareholders will receive one share of the subsidiary for every ten shares of the parent company held as of the record date.
The spin‑off is a strategic move to separate the veterinary oncology business from OS Therapies’ human‑oncology pipeline. By creating a standalone public entity, OS Animal Health can pursue its own growth trajectory, attract investors focused on animal health, and unlock value that may have been obscured by the parent company’s broader portfolio. The 1‑for‑10 share exchange ratio provides a clear conversion path for existing shareholders while preserving the relative ownership stakes in the new company.
OS Animal Health’s core focus is the commercialization of OST‑HER2 for canine osteosarcoma, a drug that has received conditional approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The veterinary oncology market is projected to grow from roughly $290 billion in 2024 to over $800 billion by 2033, driven by rising pet ownership and advances in diagnostics and treatment. The company’s early‑stage approval positions it to capture a significant share of this expanding market, especially as the genetic similarity between canine and human osteosarcoma suggests strong translational potential.
The IPO will provide OS Animal Health with independent capital to fund regulatory submissions, commercial launch activities, and potential expansion into other HER2‑positive animal cancers. CEO Paul Romness said the next six to twelve months would be “transformative,” noting an upcoming FDA Type C meeting on the BLA for OST‑HER2 and a planned submission of a marketing authorization application in the U.K. in the second quarter of 2026. These milestones underscore the company’s intent to accelerate product commercialization once the IPO proceeds are secured.
OS Therapies has faced financial headwinds, reporting a net loss of $0.21 per share in Q3 2025 and a cash balance of $1.9 million at the end of that quarter. Management has acknowledged “substantial doubt” about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern, but the spin‑off is intended to relieve the parent’s balance sheet by allowing OS Animal Health to raise its own funds. The share‑exchange ratio ensures that existing shareholders retain a proportional interest in the new entity while potentially benefiting from the growth of a focused veterinary oncology business.
The filing marks the first step toward a public listing that could unlock value for both OS Therapies and OS Animal Health. Investors will now evaluate the standalone company’s prospects in a rapidly expanding market, the progress of its flagship product, and the financial health of the parent company as it navigates its own challenges.
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