EQS-News: ABVC BioPharma Highlighted by U.S. Financial Media as One of the Best Biotech Investments; Q3 Licensing Revenue Reaches $1.27 Million, With Clear Clinical Progress Across CNS and Oncology

SILICON VALLEY, CA - October 17, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - ABVC BioPharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: ABVC) (“ABVC” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative therapies in oncology, ophthalmology, and central nervous system (CNS) disorders was recently highlighted by Insider Monkey[1] as one of the “Best Biotech Penny Stocks,” to invest in now, recognizing the company’s financial growth and advancing pipeline.

Financial Highlights

• Q2 2025 assets grew 103% year-over-year to $16.2 million; shareholder equity rose 18.7%.
• Q3 2025 licensing revenue totaled $1,275,950, contributed by AiBtl BioPharma, ForSeeCon Eye Corporation, and OncoX BioPharma.

Pipeline Progress

• Central Nervous System (CNS)
  • PDC-1421 (ABV-1504 MDD / ABV-1505 ADHD): Derived from Radix Polygala, a botanical source compound targeting psychiatric disorders with fewer side effects. Currently, Phase IIb CSR has been submitted to FDA.
  • ABV-1504 (MDD): A potential safer alternative to Prozac for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder; completed Phase II and preparing for global Phase III.
• Oncology
  • BLI-1401: Metastatic pancreatic cancer, Phase II ongoing.
  • BLI-1301: Myelodysplastic syndromes, Phase II ongoing.

“We acknowledge that ABVC is currently categorized as a penny stock, but we believe this is simply a stage in our growth journey,” said Dr. Uttam Patil, ABVC's Chief Executive Officer. “Recognition by a financial media outlet, solid Q3 licensing revenue, and well-defined pipeline progress is helping to lay the foundation for potential long-term revaluation.”

About ABVC BioPharma & Its Industry

ABVC BioPharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with an active pipeline of six drugs and one medical device (ABV-1701/Vitargus®) under development. For its drug products, the Company utilizes in-licensed technology from its network of world-renowned research institutions to conduct proof-of-concept trials through Phase II of clinical development. The Company's network of research institutions includes Stanford University, University of California at San Francisco, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. For Vitargus®, the Company intends to conduct pivotal clinical trials (Phase III) through global partnerships.

Forward-Looking Statements

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This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the Company's securities, nor shall such securities be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of any of the Company's securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.

Contact:
Uttam Patil
Email: uttam@ambrivis.com

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