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November 11, 2021

Announced Pre-Submission Package sent to the FDA for its Glucose Biosensor Test

Clinical Validation Study Results for SARS CoV2 Ab Test

Evaluating site locations for build out of high-tech manufacturing facility supported by $4.7 Million Grant Funding from Australian Government

$12.6 Million in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Marketable Securities as ofSeptember 30, 2021, Provides Estimated Runway into H1 2023

To Host Conference Call and Webcast Today at 4:30 p.m. ET

NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GBS Inc. (Nasdaq: GBS), a life sciences company developing non-invasive, real-time diagnostic testing in the hands of patients and their primary health practitioners at point-of-care, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended September 30, 2021, and provided a recent business update. Management will host a webcast and conference call at 4:30 p.m. today after market.

We are thrilled with our teams progress for the first quarter and believe the recently announced changes to our executive leadership team will elevate GBS into a new chapter focused on product development and planned manufacturing. Our team remains laser focused on advancing the development, clinical studies and regulatory approvals needed to bring our biosensor technology into the testing market while also consolidating our partnerships opportunities in Asia, interim Chief Executive Officer of GBS, Dr. Steven Boyages said.

Specifically, in the United States we recently submitted on behalf of our group the pre-submission package to the FDA for their review of our clinical trial plans and protocols so they can offer guidance and foster an open and productive communication channel. In the APAC region, GBS is reviewing commercial partner opportunities in China from the shortlist of suitable partners provided by our consulting team in Hong Kong and we look forward to progressing ahead in the next quarter. We are well on our way and proud of our success this quarter as we remain driven to provide non-invasive, real-time diagnostics testing solutions to patients and their healthcare providers at point-of-care.

New Development- Clinical Validation Study ResultsAclinical validation study was conducted at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University. The objective of this study was todevelop an electrochemical assay to detect SARS-CoV-2 IgG in human plasma.The statistical design of the study was powered in accordance with this study objective. Preliminary findings were:

-- The SARS-CoV-2 Antibody biosensor assay was 100% sensitive and 100% specific using positive and negative SARS CoV-2 human plasma samples. -- The time in obtaining results was less than 10 minutes.

The study is a key milestone towards validating a rapid point-of-care diagnostic test intended to quantify the measurement of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in saliva, and will assist in the preparation for clinical trials.

Q1 2022 & Recent Highlights

-- GBS has prepared its clinical trial strategy and protocols and accordingly filed a Pre-Submission package on behalf of the group with the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The purpose of this pre-submission is to confirm with the FDA the GBS regulatory strategy and proposed clinical studies enabling it to develop the glucose biosensor according to the FDA regulatory standards. -- In July, the Company engaged L.E.K. Consulting Hong Kong Pty Limited to deliver a shortlist of suitable commercial partners for distribution in China. Management is currently evaluating the shortlist for suitable partners. -- In July, GBS was awarded a $4.7 Million Medical Products Priority Grant by the Australian government to fund a high-tech manufacturing facility;

Anticipated Events and Targeted Milestones for 2022

-- Finalize clinical salivary collection and clinical trial protocols with Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health -- Secure strategic partnership opportunities for sales and distribution in the APAC region -- Complete SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Biosensor submission for FDA EUA

-- Progressing the design transfer to manufacture phase for Saliva Glucose Biosensor

First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

As of September 30, 2021, the Companys cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled approximately $12.6 million, compared to approximately $12.57 million on June 30, 2021.

For the quarter ended, September 30, 2021 the Company had a preliminary net loss of $1.4 million or $0.10 per share compared to a net loss of $1.0 million or $0.12 per share for same period last year. This is predominantly due to the acceleration of development and commercialization expenditures.

As of September 30, 2021, the Company had 14.88 million shares outstanding.

GBS is of the view that based on the current operating plan and financial resources, its cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities at September 30, 2021, are estimated to be sufficient to cover expenses and capital requirements into H1 2023. Cash runway does not include exercising the glucose North American license option agreement.

Conference Call and Webcast

To participate in todays conference call, please dial 877-407-3982 (Domestic/Toll-Free) or 201-492-6780 (International) and reference the conference ID: 13724335.

To participate via a webcast, please visit: https://78449.themediaframe.com/dataconf/productusers/vvdb/mediaframe/47098/indexl.html

The webcast will be archived for approximately 30 days and will be available at https://investors.gbs.inc/news-and-events/investor-calendar.

About GBS Inc.GBS Inc. is a life sciences company developing non-invasive, real-time monitoring and diagnostic tests for patients and their primary health practitioners. With the world-first Biosensor Platform, GBS Inc. is developing and launching diagnostic tests urgently needed to help people living with diabetes.

For more information, please visit GBS.inc or follow GBS Inc. onTwitterandLinkedIn.

Forward-Looking StatementsSome of the statements in this release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, GBS Inc.s ability to develop and commercialize its diagnostic tests, realize commercial benefit from its partnerships and collaborations, and secure regulatory approvals, among others. Although GBS, Inc. believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. GBS Inc. has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including ''believes,'' ''estimates,'' ''anticipates,'' ''expects,'' ''plans,'' ''projects,'' ''intends,'' ''potential,'' ''may,'' ''could,'' ''might,'' ''will,'' ''should,'' ''approximately'' or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, included in the Companys public filings filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of its date. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

For more information, please contact:

Investor Contact:Tim McCarthy Managing DirectorLifeSci Advisors, LLCTim@LifeSciAdvisors.com

Company Contact:Spiro Sakiris Chief Financial OfficerGBS, Inc.Investor.Relations@gbs.inc

GBS, INC.PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS(UNAUDITED)(Amounts in $)

Three Months Ended September30, 2021 2020 Revenues: Other income: Government support income $ - $ 55,427 Total revenues - 55,427 Operating expenses: General and administrative expenses 1,332,520 521,003 Development and regulatory approval 106,799 30,938 expensesProspectus and capital raising expenses - 166,481 Total operating expenses 1,439,319 718,422 Loss from operations (1,439,319 ) (662,995 ) Other income (expense): Interest expense - (85,828 )Loss from unconsolidated equity method - (135,692 )investmentRealized foreign exchange loss (3,118 ) (192,470 )Interest income 4,597 70 Total other income (expense) 1,479 (413,920 )Loss before income taxes (1,437,840 ) (1,076,915 )Income taxes - - Net loss (1,437,840 ) (1,076,915 )Net loss attributable to non-controlling (5,188 ) (4,405 )interestNet loss attributable to GBS, Inc. $ (1,432,652 ) $ (1,072,510 ) Other comprehensive loss, net of tax: Foreign currency translation loss $ (67,482 ) $ (50,568 )Total other comprehensive loss (67,482 ) (50,568 )Comprehensive loss (1,505,322 ) (1,127,483 )Comprehensive loss attributable to (5,188 ) (4,405 )non-controlling interestComprehensive loss attributable to GBS, $ (1,500,134 ) $ (1,123,078 )Inc Net loss per share, basic and diluted $ (0.10 ) $ (0.12 )Weighted average shares outstanding, basic 14,006,127 8,630,000 and diluted

GBS, INC.PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(Unaudited)(Amounts in $)

September30, June30, 2021 2021ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 12,608,468 $ 12,573,685 Grant receivable, current portion - 2,098,884 Research and development tax incentive 982,898 1,025,455 receivableOther current assets 2,268,771 2,509,017 Total current assets 15,860,137 18,207,041 Grant receivable, net of current portion 2,743,337 3,148,328 Other non-current assets 504,000 504,000 TOTAL ASSETS $ 19,107,474 $ 21,859,369 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 808,736 $ 1,467,968 Related party payables 68,808 13,323 Current portion of deferred grant income 1,828,891 2,098,884 Current employee benefit liabilities 126,139 102,475 Total current liabilities 2,832,574 3,682,650 Employee benefit liabilities 30,264 21,770 Long-term deferred grant income 2,743,337 3,148,328 Total liabilities 5,606,175 6,852,748 Commitments and contingencies Shareholders' equity: Preferred stock, $0.01 par value,10,000,000 shares authorized, 0 and1,300,000 shares issued and outstanding - 13,000 at September 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020,respectivelyCommon stock, $0.01 par value,100,000,000 shares authorized,14,882,522 and 13,582,122 shares issued 148,825 135,821 and outstanding at September 30, 2021and June 30, 2020, respectivelyAdditional paid-in capital 38,440,085 38,440,089 Accumulated deficit (24,302,455 ) (22,869,803 )Accumulated other comprehensive loss (728,742 ) (661,260 )Total consolidated Group equity 13,557,713 15,057,847 Non-controlling interest (56,414 ) (51,226 )Total shareholders' equity 13,501,299 15,006,621 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' $ 19,107,474 $ 21,859,369 EQUITY