Avenue Therapeutics Announces Closing of $12 Million Underwritten Public Offering

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Avenue Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATXI) announced the closing of its public offering of 3,636,365 common and pre-funded units at a price of $3.30 per unit, raising approximately $10.4 million after expenses. The capital will be used to repurchase shares held by InvaGen Pharmaceuticals Inc. and for general corporate purposes, including drug development. An additional 545,454 warrants were sold via an over-allotment option. Aegis Capital Corp. managed the offering, with all operations in compliance with SEC regulations.

Positive

• Raised approximately $10.4 million to support share repurchase and drug development.
• Secured additional funds through the sale of 545,454 warrants.

Negative

• Dilution risk for current shareholders due to the issuance of new units and warrants.

NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avenue Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATXI) (“Avenue” or the “Company”), a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapies for the treatment of central nervous system diseases, today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 3,636,365 common and pre-funded units. Each common unit consists of one share of common stock and one warrant to purchase one share of common stock, and each pre-funded unit consists of one pre-funded warrant to purchase one share of common stock and one warrant to purchase one share of common stock. Each share of common stock (or pre-funded warrant) was sold together with one warrant at a combined purchase price of $3.30 per common unit (or $3.2999 per pre-funded unit after reducing $0.0001 attributable to the exercise price of the pre-funded warrants).  The Company also simultaneously closed on the sale of an additional 545,454 warrants to purchase common stock, which were sold pursuant to a partial exercise of the underwriter’s over-allotment option. Avenue received net proceeds of approximately $10.4 million at closing after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other expenses of the offering.

Avenue expects to use the net proceeds from the offering, together with its existing cash, to repurchase all of the shares of its common stock held by InvaGen Pharmaceuticals Inc., with the remainder of the net proceeds to be used for general corporate purposes and working capital, including the development of its drug product candidates.

Aegis Capital Corp. acted as sole book-running manager for the offering.

McGuireWoods LLP is representing the Company and Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. is representing the underwriter.

A registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-267206) relating to the offering of the securities was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and declared effective by the SEC on October 6, 2022. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus, copies of which may be obtained by contacting Aegis Capital Corp., 1345 Avenue of the Americas, 27th Floor, New York, NY 10105, by telephone at (212) 813-1010 or by email at syndicate@aegiscap.com. Copies of the registration statement can be accessed through the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

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 Avenue Therapeutics
Avenue Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATXI) is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapies for the treatment of central nervous system diseases. Avenue is headquartered in New York City.

Forward-Looking Statements
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Contact:
Jaclyn Jaffe
Avenue Therapeutics, Inc.
(781) 652-4500
ir@avenuetx.com

FAQ

What was the purpose of Avenue Therapeutics' recent public offering?

The recent public offering aimed to raise funds for repurchasing shares held by InvaGen Pharmaceuticals Inc. and for general corporate purposes, including drug development.

How much did Avenue Therapeutics raise in its public offering?

Avenue Therapeutics raised approximately $10.4 million from its public offering after expenses.

What are the details of the units sold in Avenue Therapeutics' offering?

Avenue Therapeutics sold 3,636,365 units consisting of common stock and warrants, with an additional 545,454 warrants sold through an over-allotment option.

What impact does Avenue Therapeutics' public offering have on shareholders?

The public offering poses a dilution risk for existing shareholders due to the issuance of new shares and warrants.