{"id":990236,"date":"2026-08-05T08:58:28","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T12:58:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/check-cap-mbai-sets-eight-week-target-for-mbody-ai-merger\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T08:58:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T12:58:28","slug":"check-cap-mbai-sets-eight-week-target-for-mbody-ai-merger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/check-cap-mbai-sets-eight-week-target-for-mbody-ai-merger\/","title":{"rendered":"Check-Cap (MBAI) Sets Eight-Week Target for MBody AI Merger"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>\nCheck-Cap Ltd. (NASDAQ: MBAI) has publicly filed its Form F-1 and now expects its merger with MBody AI Corp. to close within the next eight weeks<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mw_release\">\n<p align=\"left\">ISFIYA, Israel and LAS VEGAS, Aug.  05, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Check-Cap Ltd. (\u201cCheck-Cap\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d) (NASDAQ: MBAI) today updated the expected closing timeline for its proposed business combination with MBody AI Corp. (\u201cMBody AI\u201d), projecting completion in the third quarter of 2026. This updates the Company\u2019s previously announced expectation of a closing in the second half of 2026. The Company publicly filed its registration statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the \u201cSEC\u201d) on July 24, 2026, and has responded to all comments received from the SEC staff. Closing remains subject to final approval by Nasdaq and the satisfaction of the remaining customary closing conditions, none of which can be assured.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>Transaction Progress to Date<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>The following steps have been completed and are reflected in the Company\u2019s public filings:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:6pt\">Shareholder approval: the merger has been approved by the shareholders of both Check-Cap and MBody AI.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:6pt\">Annual report: Check-Cap filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025 on April 27, 2026.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:6pt\">MBody AI financial statements: MBody AI\u2019s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 were furnished on Form 6-K on May 12, 2026, and updated financial statements were furnished on Form 6-K\/A on June 24, 2026.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:6pt\">Registration statement: the Company\u2019s registration statement on Form F-1 was publicly filed with the SEC on July 24, 2026 and is available at www.sec.gov.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:6pt\">SEC staff comments: the Company has responded to all comments received from the SEC staff on its Annual Report on Form 20-F and on the Form F-1.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:6pt\">Nasdaq listing application: Check-Cap submitted its initial listing application on February 24, 2026. As previously reported on April 30, 2026, Nasdaq completed its initial review of the application and the Company responded to all questions in the Supplemental Information Request Form.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:6pt\">Closing conditions: the parties have satisfied substantially all of the closing conditions within their respective control.\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <strong>Steps Remaining<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Completion of the merger and the commencement of trading remain subject to the effectiveness of the Form F-1, final approval of the Company\u2019s initial listing application by Nasdaq including satisfaction of all initial listing requirements, and the satisfaction of the remaining customary closing conditions. None of these matters can be assured.<\/p>\n<p>Based on the status of these matters, the Company now expects the merger to close in the next eight weeks, before the end of the third quarter of 2026. Upon completion, the combined company is expected to continue trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol \u201cMBAI.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n        <em>\u201cShareholders have asked about the status of this transaction, and the answer is in the public filings: the Form F-1 has been submitted and is available for review. We have responded to every comment we have received, and our listing application has been through Nasdaq\u2019s initial review,\u201d said David Lontini, Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer of Check-Cap Ltd. \u201cWe now expect to close in the next eight weeks, subject to the approvals that remain outstanding.\u201d<\/em>\n      <\/p>\n<p>\n        <em>\u201cThroughout this process, we\u2019ve stayed focused on building the business. We have continued signing customers, deploying robots and preparing MBody AI to operate as a public company from day one,\u201d said John Fowler, Chief Executive Officer of MBody AI. \u201cWhen this transaction closes, shareholders will own an operating business with commercial operations already underway.\u201d<\/em>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Additional investor information is available at ir.mbody.ai<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>About Check-Cap Ltd.<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Check-Cap Ltd. (NASDAQ: MBAI) is a technology company executing a strategic transformation through its shareholder-approved merger with MBody AI Corp. Upon completion, Check-Cap expects to become a publicly traded provider of embodied artificial intelligence, delivering enterprise-grade AI orchestration for robotic systems across hospitality, gaming, and commercial real estate operations. The merger is targeted to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>About MBody AI Corp.<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>MBody AI Corp. is a hardware-agnostic enterprise robotics platform that deploys and manages autonomous robot workforces for hospitality, gaming, and commercial real estate operators. The company\u2019s proprietary MBody AI Orchestrator<sup>\u2122<\/sup> manages diverse robot fleets across sites and use cases under long-term subscription agreements. MBody AI counts leading Fortune 500 operators among its customers. For more information, visit www.mbody.ai.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>No Offer or Solicitation<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>This press release is for informational purposes only and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of 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 any such state or jurisdiction. A registration statement relating to securities of the Company has been filed with the SEC but has not yet become effective. The securities covered by that registration statement may not be sold, nor may offers to buy be accepted, prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. Neither the SEC nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of such securities or passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of the registration statement.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>Forward-Looking Statements<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements made in graphics, images, headlines, and other visual elements of this release, including any references or imagery suggesting a future Nasdaq listing. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, which include, among others, statements regarding the completion and timing of the merger with MBody AI, including the Company\u2019s expectation that the merger will close in the third quarter of 2026; the expected timing of effectiveness of the Company\u2019s registration statement on Form F-1; the completion, timing, and outcome of the SEC staff\u2019s review processes; the status and outcome of the Company\u2019s Nasdaq initial listing application; the anticipated Nasdaq listing and commencement of trading; the determination, ratio, timing, and implementation of any reverse share split and the Company\u2019s ability to satisfy Nasdaq\u2019s minimum bid price requirement; the Company\u2019s ability to maintain continued compliance with Nasdaq listing requirements; the expected benefits of the merger; and the future operations and positioning of the combined company. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company\u2019s current intentions, beliefs, and expectations regarding future events. Actual results may differ materially due to risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the satisfaction of closing conditions; the ability to complete the merger on the anticipated timeline or at all; the risk that the Form F-1 does not become effective on the anticipated timeline or at all; the risk that the SEC staff issues additional comments or requires additional amendments; the ability to receive Nasdaq approval, satisfy all initial listing requirements, and commence trading, none of which is assured; the risk that a reverse share split is not implemented, or is implemented at a ratio or on a timeline that does not achieve the intended result; market conditions; and other factors described in the Company\u2019s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. There can be no assurance that the merger will close in the third quarter of 2026 or at all, that the Form F-1 will become effective on the anticipated timeline or at all, or that the Company will receive Nasdaq approval or that trading will commence. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>Quick Facts<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<table style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;border-collapse: collapse;width:100%;border-collapse:collapse\">\n<tr>\n<td style=\"max-width:15%;width:15%;min-width:15%;border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;vertical-align: top\">Issuer<\/td>\n<td style=\"max-width:85%;width:85%;min-width:85%;border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;vertical-align: top\">Check-Cap Ltd. (NASDAQ: MBAI)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;vertical-align: top\">Operating <br \/>business<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;vertical-align: top\">MBody AI Corp.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;vertical-align: top\">Announcement<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;vertical-align: top\">Check-Cap now expects its merger with MBody AI to close in the third quarter of 2026, updating prior guidance of the second half of 2026<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;vertical-align: top\">Form F-1 <br \/>Filing Date<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;vertical-align: top\">July 24, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;vertical-align: top\">Annual Report on Form 20F<br \/>Filing Date<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;vertical-align: top\">April 27, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;vertical-align: top\">Nasdaq initial listing <br \/>application submitted<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;vertical-align: top\">February 24, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;vertical-align: top\">Shareholder<br \/>approval<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;vertical-align: top\">Obtained from shareholders of both companies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;vertical-align: top\">Merger status<\/td>\n<td style=\"border-top: solid black 1pt;border-right: solid black 1pt;border-bottom: solid black 1pt;border-left: solid black 1pt;vertical-align: middle;text-align: left;padding-left: 10.0px;vertical-align: top\">Targeted to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to final Nasdaq approval and remaining customary closing conditions, none of which is assured<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p align=\"left\">\n        <strong><\/p>\n<p>Investor Relations Contact<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Lytham Partners, LLC<br \/>602-889-9700<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=PCDIYJXLTP0aeM_Zu2FEzOVfnGClG9H3Q4OFjMm2zAlLaUDgfwMKlec34LpOlVw1I-tgu9a0CMOAkjL2bLZMAQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">ir@mbody.ai<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>Media Contact<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Core IR<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=PCDIYJXLTP0aeM_Zu2FEzGuaHIFEN5QKc7LDkgjMx-fiE336NbVp2-8T4EmwBbkFvJeLKIpVH0OfIN-l3m98cw==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">ir@mbody.ai<\/a><\/p>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/newsroom\/ti?nf=OTgwNDAzOCM3NzU5NzIxIzIzMDcxODU=\" \/><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/NzIzZDA4MjEtYzQ5ZC00YjUzLThhODItNDgxZWEwZTFhZmIwLTEzMTg3MzUtMjAyNi0wOC0wNS1lbg==\/tiny\/MBody-AI-Corp.png\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"mw_contactinfo\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check-Cap Ltd. (NASDAQ: MBAI) has publicly filed its Form F-1 and now expects its merger with MBody AI Corp. to close within the next eight weeks ISFIYA, Israel and LAS VEGAS, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Check-Cap Ltd. (\u201cCheck-Cap\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d) (NASDAQ: MBAI) today updated the expected closing timeline for its proposed business combination with MBody AI Corp. (\u201cMBody AI\u201d), projecting completion in the third quarter of 2026. This updates the Company\u2019s previously announced expectation of a closing in the second half of 2026. 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(NASDAQ: MBAI) has publicly filed its Form F-1 and now expects its merger with MBody AI Corp. to close within the next eight weeks ISFIYA, Israel and LAS VEGAS, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Check-Cap Ltd. (\u201cCheck-Cap\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d) (NASDAQ: MBAI) today updated the expected closing timeline for its proposed business combination with MBody AI Corp. (\u201cMBody AI\u201d), projecting completion in the third quarter of 2026. This updates the Company\u2019s previously announced expectation of a closing in the second half of 2026. 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