6-K

OKYO Pharma Ltd (OKYO)

6-K 2023-07-31 For: 2023-07-31
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UNITEDSTATES

SECURITIESAND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington,D.C. 20549

FORM6-K

REPORTOF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANTTO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDERTHE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

July2023


CommissionFile Number: 001-41386

OKYOPharma LTD

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

9^th^Floor

107Cheapside

London

EC2V6DN

(Address of registrant’s principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ☐

INFORMATIONCONTAINED IN THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K

On July 31, 2023, OKYO Pharma LTD (the “Company”) issued this 6K announcing, the withdrawal of its proposed public offering of ordinary shares. The decision was made in response to changing market conditions and the Company’s commitment to prioritizing the best interests of its shareholders and stakeholders, a copy of which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1

The Announcement is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 6-K. The information in the attached Exhibits 99.1 is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except as otherwise set forth herein or as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

OKYO Pharma LTD
Date:<br> July 31, 2023 By: /s/ Keeren Shah
Name: Keeren<br> Shah
Title: Chief<br> Financial Officer
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EXHIBITINDEX

Exhibit No. Description
99.1 News Announcement, dated July 31, 2023
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Exhibit99.1



OKYOPharma Limited Announces Withdrawal of Public Offering

LONDON and NEW YORK, July 31, 2023 — OKYO Pharma Limited (Nasdaq: OKYO) (“OKYO” or the “Company”), an ophthalmology-focused bio-pharmaceutical company which is developing OK-101 to treat dry eye disease (DED) to address the significant unmet need in this multi-billion-dollar market, today announced the withdrawal of its proposed public offering of ordinary shares. The decision was made in response to changing market conditions and the Company’s commitment to prioritizing the best interests of its shareholders and stakeholders.

OKYO Pharma’s management, including CEO Gary Jacob, carefully evaluated the current financial landscape and concluded that it is in the best interest of the Company and its shareholders to withdraw the public offering at this time.

Gary Jacob, CEO of OKYO Pharma Limited, commented on the decision, saying, “After thorough consideration and in-depth analysis of market conditions, we have made the difficult but necessary decision to withdraw our public offering. Our primary focus remains on advancing our research and development initiatives to bring novel treatments to patients in need. We appreciate the continued support of our investors and stakeholders as we work towards achieving our mission of improving global healthcare.”

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

AboutOKYO Pharma

OKYO Pharma Limited (Nasdaq: OKYO) is a life sciences company, focusing on the discovery and development of novel molecules to treat inflammatory dry eye diseases and chronic pain. For further information, please visit www.okyopharma.com.


Forward-LookingStatements

Certain statements made in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but rather are based on the Company’s current expectations, estimates, and projections about its industry; its beliefs; and assumptions. Words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company’s control, are difficult to predict, and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements. The Company cautions security holders and prospective security holders not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect the view of the Company only as of the date of this announcement. The forward-looking statements made in this announcement relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. The Company will not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions or updates to these forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances, or unanticipated events occurring after the date of this announcement except as required by law or by any appropriate regulatory authority.

Enquiries:

OKYO Pharma Limited Gary<br> S. Jacob, Chief Executive Officer +44<br> (0)20 7495 2379
Investor Relations Paul<br> Spencer +44<br> (0)20 7495 2379
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