Affimed Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Shares

Rhea-AI Summary

Affimed N.V. (Nasdaq: AFMD) announced the commencement of an underwritten public offering of common shares on January 12, 2021. The offering is expected to include a 30-day over-allotment option for underwriters to purchase an additional 15% of shares sold. Jefferies, SVB Leerink, and Credit Suisse are serving as joint book-running managers. The offering is contingent on market conditions, and there is uncertainty surrounding its completion or specific terms.

Positive

• The company is raising capital through a public offering, which could fund further clinical developments.
• The 15% over-allotment option may maximize capital raised if demand is strong.

Negative

• The offering will dilute existing shareholder value.
• Market conditions remain uncertain, potentially impacting the successful completion of the offering.

Heidelberg, Germany, January 12, 2021 – Affimed N.V. (“Affimed” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AFMD), a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company committed to giving patients back their innate ability to fight cancer, today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of its common shares. The Company expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day over-allotment option to purchase up to 15 percent of the number of common shares sold in connection with the offering. All of the shares in the offering will be sold by Affimed. This offering is subject to market conditions and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.

Jefferies LLC, SVB Leerink LLC and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC are acting as joint book-running managers of the offering. A shelf registration statement relating to these securities filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) was declared effective by the SEC on December 30, 2020. The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus and prospectus supplement. A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus related to the offering have been filed with the SEC and are available at the SEC’s website located at www.sec.gov. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus related to the offering may be obtained by contacting Jefferies LLC, Attention: Equity Syndicate Prospectus Department, 520 Madison Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10022, or by telephone at (877) 821-7388, or by email at Prospectus_Department@Jefferies.com, SVB Leerink LLC, Attention: Syndicate Department, One Federal Street, 37th Floor, Boston, MA 02110, or by telephone at (800) 808-7525 ext. 6132 or by email at syndicate@svbleerink.com, or Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 6933 Louis Stephens Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560, or by telephone at (800)-221-1037, or by email at usa.prospectus@credit-suisse.com.

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 offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Affimed N.V.

Affimed (Nasdaq: AFMD) is a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company committed to giving patients back their innate ability to fight cancer. Affimed’s fit-for-purpose ROCK® platform allows innate cell engagers to be designed for specific patient populations. The Company is developing single and combination therapies to treat hematologic and solid tumors. The Company is currently enrolling patients into a registration-directed study of AFM13 for CD30-positive relapsed/refractory peripheral T cell lymphoma and into a Phase 1/2a dose escalation/expansion study of AFM24 for the treatment of advanced EGFR-expressing solid tumors.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the proposed offering of common shares and the anticipated use of the net proceeds. No assurance can be given that the offering discussed above will be completed on the terms described, or at all, or that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the company’s registration statement and preliminary prospectus for the company’s offering filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Copies are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.forward-looking statements.

Affimed Investor and Media Contact:
Alexander Fudukidis, Head of Investor Relations
E-Mail: a.fudukidis@affimed.com, IR@affimed.com
Tel.: +1 (917) 436-8102

FAQ

What is the purpose of Affimed's public offering on January 12, 2021?

Affimed's public offering aims to raise capital for clinical development and operational needs.

How much additional common shares can underwriters purchase in Affimed's offering?

Underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase up to 15% more shares in addition to the initial offering.

What are the potential risks associated with Affimed's public offering?

The risks include potential dilution of existing shareholder value and uncertainties in market conditions affecting the offering's success.