BriaCell to Present at the AACR 2022; Provides Corporate Buyback and Insider Buying Update
BriaCell Therapeutics (BCTX, BCTXW) has been selected to present at the AACR Annual Meeting 2022, showcasing its innovative cancer immunotherapy. The company also continues its corporate buyback program, having repurchased over 1 million shares and warrants since its inception. Additionally, insiders plan to individually acquire approximately 1.59 million shares, representing 10% of the company's common shares. With approximately $52 million in cash and no debt, BriaCell aims to enhance shareholder value through these strategic initiatives.
- Repurchased 1,031,672 common shares and 200,740 warrants since buyback program began.
- Insiders plan to purchase 1.59 million shares, reflecting confidence in the company.
- Company holds approximately $52 million in cash with no debt.
- None.
- BriaCell selected to present at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2022
- Corporate buyback program continues; 1,031,672 shares and 200,740 warrants repurchased since program commencement
- Insiders intend to acquire up to approximately
10% of BriaCell’s common shares, or 1.59 million shares
PHILADELPHIA and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BriaCell Therapeutics Corp. (Nasdaq: BCTX, BCTXW) (TSX: BCT) (“BriaCell” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in targeted immunotherapies for advanced breast cancer, has been selected to present at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2022 held from April 8 - 13, 2022 at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana. Details include:
Title: Toward a personalized off-the-shelf cellular immunotherapy for cancer
Session Category: Immunology
Session Title: Vaccines: Oncolytic and Prophylactic
Session Date and Time: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 and 1:30 - 5:00 p.m. CT (2:30 - 6:00 p.m. ET)
Location: New Orleans Convention Center, Exhibit Halls D-H, Poster Section 40
Poster Board Number: 7
Permanent Abstract Number: 3557
Following the presentation, a copy of the poster will be posted on https://briacell.com/scientific-publications/.
Corporate Buyback
Pursuant to the normal course issuer bid securities buyback program (the “Buyback”) announced September 9, 2021, BriaCell has repurchased 1,031,672 common shares (the “Common Shares”) and 200,740 publicly traded BCTXW warrants (the “Listed Warrants”) which have now been cancelled from the total number of shares and warrants outstanding. Common Shares outstanding in the public float now total 14,037,213 and the Listed Warrants outstanding in the public float now total 3,865,817. As announced, BriaCell may purchase through the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange, the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) or alternative exchanges (i) up to 1,341,515 Common Shares and (ii) up to 411,962 publicly traded BCTXW Listed Warrants in total, representing
As of December 13, 2021, the Company had approximately US
Insider Buying
As disclosed December 16, 2021, certain members of BriaCell’s Board of Directors and Management team (the “Insiders”) had informed the Company of their intention, on an individual basis and not in concert, to use their personal funds to purchase approximately
About BriaCell Therapeutics Corp.
BriaCell is an immuno-oncology focused biotechnology company developing targeted and effective approaches for the management of cancer. More information is available at https://briacell.com/.
Safe Harbor
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “seek,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “aim,” “should,” “will,” “would,” or the negative of these words or other similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are based on BriaCell’s current expectations and are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Further, certain forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. These and other risks and uncertainties are described more fully under the heading “Risks and Uncertainties” in the Company's most recent Management’s Discussion and Analysis, under “Risks and Uncertainties” in the Company's other filings with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, all of which are available under our profiles on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are made as of this date, and BriaCell Therapeutics Corp. undertakes no duty to update such information except as required under applicable law.
Neither Toronto Stock Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Toronto Stock Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Contact Information
Company Contact:
William V. Williams, MD
President & CEO
1-888-485-6340
info@briacell.com
Media Relations:
Jules Abraham
Director of Public Relations
CORE IR
917-885-7378
julesa@coreir.com
Investor Relations Contact:
CORE IR
investors@briacell.com
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