Anixa rises as board approves Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset
seekingalpha
2024-11-23
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Cancer drug developer Anixa Biosciences (NASDAQ:ANIX) traded higher on Friday after the company's board of directors approved the purchase of Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset to diversify its financial position.
"With Anixa's strong balance sheet and excess cash, this strategic decision aims to diversify the company's treasury holdings while positioning Anixa to benefit from the potential long-term value of digital assets," the company said.
"Our decision about Bitcoin is an additional approach to prudent financial management, enabling greater shareholder value," CEO Amit Kumar added.
CFO Mike Catelani said that Bitcoin is a valuable addition to the company's treasury management strategy, given its recognition as a mainstream asset class.
Additionally, the company reiterated its commitment to the ongoing stock buyback program, which it said implied its commitment to improve shareholder value.