BeiGene Announces Closing of Approximately $2.08 Billion Registered Direct Offering

Rhea-AI Summary

BeiGene, a biotechnology company focused on cancer treatments, has successfully completed a direct offering of 145,838,979 ordinary shares at a price of $14.2308 per share, raising approximately $2.08 billion in gross proceeds. The offering, executed without an underwriter, allows BeiGene to enhance its financial position and further invest in its oncology pipeline.

The shares were provided under an automatically effective shelf registration statement previously filed with the SEC. This move signifies BeiGene's commitment to expanding its innovative cancer therapies.

Positive

• Raised approximately $2.08 billion in gross proceeds to support oncology pipeline.
• No underwriting discounts lead to a larger net gain from the offering.

Negative

• Potential dilution of existing shares due to additional issued shares.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and BEIJING, China, July 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BeiGene, Ltd. (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKEX: 06160), a commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing innovative molecularly-targeted and immuno-oncology drugs for the treatment of cancer, today announced the closing of a registered direct offering of 145,838,979 ordinary shares, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Ordinary Shares”), to certain existing investors.

Each Ordinary Share was sold for a purchase price of $14.2308 per share ($185 per American Depositary Share (“ADS”)), resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $2.08 billion and net proceeds, after estimated offering expenses, of $2.07 billion. The offering was made without an underwriter or a placement agent and as a result the Company did not pay any underwriting discounts in connection with this offering.

The Ordinary Shares were offered pursuant to an automatically effective shelf registration statement that was previously filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on May 11, 2020. The final prospectus supplement relating to the offering was filed with the SEC on July 13, 2020 and is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Credit Suisse acted as corporate finance advisor to the pricing committee of the Board of Directors of BeiGene in connection with this offering. Goodwin Procter LLP acted as legal counsel to BeiGene in connection with this offering.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the Ordinary Shares, nor shall there be any sale of the Ordinary Shares 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 other jurisdiction.

About BeiGene
BeiGene is a global, commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing, manufacturing, and commercializing innovative medicines to improve treatment outcomes and access for patients worldwide. Our 4,100+ employees in China, the United States, Australia, and Europe are committed to expediting the development of a diverse pipeline of novel therapeutics for cancer. We currently market two internally-discovered oncology products: BTK inhibitor BRUKINSA^® (zanubrutinib) in the United States and China, and anti-PD-1 antibody tislelizumab in China. We also market or plan to market in China additional oncology products licensed from Amgen Inc., Celgene Logistics Sàrl, a Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) company, and EUSA Pharma. To learn more about BeiGene, please visit www.beigene.com and follow us on Twitter at @BeiGeneUSA.

Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including BeiGene’s current intentions, expectations or beliefs regarding BeiGene’s plan to market additional oncology products in China. These statements may be preceded by, followed by or include the words "aim," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "likely," "outlook," "plan," "potential," "project," "projection," "seek," "can," "could," "may," "should," "would," "will," the negatives thereof and other words and terms of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. There is no assurance that any forward-looking statements will materialize. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect expectations only as of this date. BeiGene does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise.

Investor Contact                                 Media Contact
Craig West                                            Liza Heapes or Vivian Ni
+1 857-302-5189                                  +1 857-302-5663 or +1 857-302-7596
ir@beigene.com                                   media@beigene.com

FAQ

What is the recent stock offering by BeiGene (BGNE)?

BeiGene has closed a direct offering of 145,838,979 ordinary shares at $14.2308 each, raising approximately $2.08 billion.

What are the proceeds from BeiGene's stock offering used for?

The proceeds are intended to support BeiGene's oncology pipeline and enhance its financial position.

Was any underwriter involved in BeiGene's recent share offering?

No, BeiGene executed the offering without an underwriter, avoiding any underwriting discounts.

What potential risks are associated with BeiGene's new share offering?

The offering may lead to potential dilution of existing shares, which can affect current shareholders.