LEXINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xenetic Biosciences, Inc. (OTCQB: XBIO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovery, research and development of next-generation biologic drugs and novel orphan oncology therapeutics, today announced its common stock will begin trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “XBIO” on November 7, 2016. The Company also announced the pricing of its public offering of an aggregate of 2,424,242 units, consisting of (i) 484,849 units, consisting of one share of Convertible Series B Preferred Stock and a Class A Warrant to purchase one share of common stock and (ii) 1,939,393 units consisting of one share of Convertible Series B Preferred Stock and a Class B Warrant to purchase one share of common stock, at a public offering price of $4.125 per unit. The total expected gross proceeds of the public offering are approximately $10 million before the underwriter's discount and expenses.

In connection with its new listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market, November 4, 2016 will be the last day Xenetic’s common stock will trade on the OTCQB.

Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. acted as the sole book running manager for the offering.

About Xenetic Biosciences

Xenetic Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovery, research and development of next-generation biologic drugs and novel oncology therapeutics. Xenetic's proprietary drug technology platforms include PolyXen®, designed to develop next generation biologic drugs by extending the efficacy, safety and half-life of biologic drugs.