Company: OPGN
Filing Date: 2025-08-21
Form Type: 10-K
Source: 0001829126-25-006628
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Company: OPGEN INC
Filing Date: 2025-08-21
Form: 10-K
Item: Item 1
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 positioning for entry into public markets. This includes IPO- and listing-readiness assessments, optimization of capital and governance structures, evaluation of internal controls, development of investor relations strategies, and assistance in crafting a compelling equity story. By drawing on its deep understanding of regional market dynamics and global investor expectations, CapForce, with the knowledge and guidance from OpGen’s controlling shareholder, AEI Capital Ltd., helps high-growth companies in Asia and beyond effectively prepare for the operational and reputational demands of being a publicly traded company.

Together, these listing sponsorships and listing consultancy services represent an integrated capital markets advisory solution for private companies seeking to achieve scale and liquidity through public listings. With a strong emphasis on cross-border market access, particularly for Asian issuers targeting listings on the NYSE, NASDAQ, and major Asian exchanges, CapForce is well-positioned to help clients manage listing complexity, mitigate execution risk, and unlock long-term shareholder value. Through its multidisciplinary expertise and global capital markets reach, CapForce, with the knowledge and guidance from OpGen’s controlling shareholder, AEI Capital Ltd., aims to serve as a trusted partner to the next generation of publicly listed market leaders.

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Next Generation Global Digital Investment Banking Platform

Cross-Border Securities Trading

As part of its expanding suite of capital markets services, CapForce is developing and plans to offer next-generation cross-border securities trading capabilities through its global digital investment banking platform. This service is designed to provide institutional and qualified investors with seamless access to a wide range of global markets including North America, Asia, and other major international financial centers via a unified, fully digital interface. The platform will support the trading of traditional securities such as equities, as well as select regulated digital assets, enabling a comprehensive and modernized approach to global investing. CapForce will ensure full compliance with all applicable regulatory licensing requirements in each jurisdiction, where required.

The cross-border trading solution offered by CapForce is particularly tailored to meet the needs of market participants in Asia seeking exposure to public markets in the U.S. and other global jurisdictions. By leveraging advanced technology infrastructure, integrated regulatory compliance tools, and secure settlement systems, the platform will reduce friction commonly associated with international trading such as currency conversion, time zone disparities, and fragmented data access. In addition, the platform will support trading and custody of compliant digital asset securities, providing investors with diversified access to emerging blockchain-based financial instruments within a regulated framework. Through this next-generation solution, CapForce aims to democratize capital markets access, bridge traditional and digital asset ecosystems, and empower