AGTC Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

Rhea-AI Summary

Applied Genetic Technologies Corporation (AGTC) has launched an underwritten public offering of its common stock, with all shares being sold by the company. The offering includes a 30-day option for the underwriter to purchase an additional 15% of shares. Proceeds will support ongoing clinical trials in its X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) and Achromatopsia (ACHM) programs and other corporate purposes. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is the sole book-running manager for the offering, which is subject to market conditions and cannot be guaranteed to complete.

Positive

• Funds will support ongoing clinical trials in XLRP and ACHM programs.
• Proceeds will be utilized for general corporate purposes.

Negative

• Potential dilution of shares due to the public offering.
• Uncertainty regarding the completion, timing, or size of the offering.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Genetic Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: AGTC), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene therapies for the treatment of rare and debilitating diseases with an initial focus on inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of its common stock. All of the shares in the proposed offering are being sold by AGTC. In addition, AGTC expects to grant to the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of shares of the common stock sold in the public offering. The 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.

Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is acting as the sole book-running manager for the offering.

AGTC intends to use the net proceeds from this offering, together with other available funds, to fund its ongoing Skyline and Vista clinical trials in its X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) program and its ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical trials in its Achromatopsia (ACHM) program, its preclinical development programs and for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

A registration statement relating to the shares of common stock being offered has been filed with, and declared effective by, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). A preliminary prospectus supplement relating to the offering has also been filed with the SEC and is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus may be obtained from Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Attn: Capital Markets, 499 Park Avenue, 4th floor, New York, NY 10022; Email: prospectus@cantor.com.

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

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding AGTC’s proposed offering of securities, that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Statements that are not historical facts are based on AGTC’s current expectations, beliefs and assumptions regarding the market for its common stock. There can be no assurance regarding the completion, timing or size of the proposed offering. Important factors that could cause actual outcomes to differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties related to market conditions, the satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the proposed public offering and other factors described in AGTC’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2021, subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and the preliminary prospectus supplement. AGTC cautions investors not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this release. These statements speak only as of the date of this release, and AGTC undertakes no obligations to update or revise these statements, except as may be required by law.

About AGTC  
AGTC is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing genetic therapies for people with rare and debilitating ophthalmic, otologic and central nervous system (CNS) diseases. AGTC is designing and constructing critical gene therapy elements and bringing them together to develop customized therapies with the potential to address unmet patient needs. AGTC’s most advanced clinical programs in X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) and achromatopsia (ACHM CNGB3) leverage its technology platform to potentially improve vision for patients with inherited retinal diseases. Its preclinical programs build on the Company’s AAV manufacturing technology and scientific expertise. AGTC is advancing multiple pipeline candidates to address substantial unmet clinical need in optogenetics, otology and CNS disorders, and has entered into strategic collaborations with companies including Bionic Sight, an innovator in the emerging field of optogenetics and retinal coding and Otonomy, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development of innovative therapeutics for neurotology. 

IR CONTACT:
David Carey
Lazar FINN Partners
T: (212) 867-1768
david.carey@finnpartners.com

Corporate Contacts:
Jonathan Lieber
Chief Financial Officer
Applied Genetic Technologies Corporation
T: (617) 843-5778
jlieber@agtc.com

FAQ

What is AGTC's recent public offering about?

AGTC has commenced an underwritten public offering of its common stock to fund ongoing clinical trials and general corporate purposes.

Who is managing AGTC's stock offering?

Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is acting as the sole book-running manager for AGTC's public offering.

How will AGTC use the proceeds from the stock offering?

The net proceeds will fund clinical trials for XLRP and ACHM programs and other corporate needs.

What are the risks associated with AGTC's stock offering?

There is a risk of share dilution and uncertainties regarding the offering's completion and terms.

Is there an option for more shares in AGTC's offering?

Yes, AGTC expects to grant the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of shares sold.