LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESS Newswire / October 21, 2026 / Today, eXoZymes Inc. (NASDAQ: EXOZ) ("eXoZymes") - a pioneer of AI-enhanced enzymes that transform abundant feedstock into valuable nutraceuticals and novel medicines - announced that Chief Executive Officer, Michael Heltzen, will participate in a fireside chat hosted by Water Tower Research ("WTR") tomorrow, Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 11AM Eastern / 8AM Pacific Time.

Moderated by Robert Sassoon, Managing Director of Healthcare, Emerging Growth & Special Situations at WTR, the discussion will focus on how eXoZymes intends to translate its cell-free biomanufacturing technology into commercial opportunities, beginning with NCT - a rare naturally occurring molecule being developed for nutraceutical applications and longer-term pharmaceutical opportunities.

CEO of eXoZymes, Michael Heltzen, states, "Our mission at eXoZymes is to turn scientific breakthroughs into real-world products and commercial opportunities. Nature has already invented an extraordinary wealth of valuable molecules, but many have remained inaccessible because nobody could manufacture them at the quantities, purity, or cost needed to bring them to market. By combining AI with our cell-free biomanufacturing platform, we believe we can change that. NCT is our first opportunity to demonstrate this potential, but our ambition extends far beyond a single molecule."

Heltzen continues, "What makes our business model particularly exciting is that we don't need to build and operate large manufacturing facilities to pursue these opportunities. Instead, we can focus our resources on what we do best: developing new molecules and manufacturing processes, while working with partners to scale production and bring products to market. As we advance NCT toward commercialization, we're also building the foundation for a repeatable engine of innovation that could unlock entirely new opportunities in nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals. I look forward to discussing our progress, strategy, and the milestones ahead during the fireside chat."

Topics expected to be covered include NCT manufacturing economics and recent productivity improvements, commercial scale-up with Curia, potential revenue streams through its NCT-focused subsidiary NCTx, competitive positioning, funding considerations, and opportunities to apply the platform to additional molecules, including rare cannabinoids. The conversation will also address key milestones and potential catalysts over the next 12 months.

The event offers institutional and retail investors an opportunity to hear directly from eXoZymes' CEO about the Company's commercialization strategy, business model and growth opportunities.

Event Details
The virtual fireside chat is tomorrow, Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time / 8:00 AM Pacific Time. The event is open to institutional and retail investors, as well as other interested parties. Advance registration is encouraged.

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About eXoZymes
Founded in 2019, eXoZymes is pioneering a cell-free biomanufacturing platform that uses AI-enhanced enzymes - called exozymes - to make valuable natural products and new analogs outside living cells. The company's platform is designed to replace inefficient extraction and petrochemical processes with a scalable way to produce high-value molecules for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical markets.

eXoZymes is building a portfolio of biosolutions across NCT, cannabinoid analogs, santalene, and other high-value natural product molecules, with potential commercialization paths that include partnerships, licensing and joint ventures. Learn more at exozymes.com

eXoZymes Safe Harbor
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the company's future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as "believe," "expect," "may," "will," "should," "would," "could," "seek," "intend," "plan," "goal," "project," "estimate," "anticipate," "strategy," "future," "likely," "potential," or other comparable terms, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release regarding the company's strategies, prospects, financial condition, operations, costs, plans and objectives are forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially for a variety of reasons. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the "Risk Factors" section of eXoZymes' quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, annual reports on Form 10-K, and other documents filed by eXoZymes from time to time by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings identify and address important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and eXoZymes assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. eXoZymes does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations.

eXoZymes contact
Lasse Görlitz, VP of Comms & IR
(858) 319-7135
press@exozymes.com

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