Biohaven Announces Closing of Public Offering and Full Exercise of the Underwriters' Option to Purchase Additional Shares

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Biohaven (NYSE: BHVN) has successfully closed its underwritten public offering of 6,052,631 common shares, including the full exercise of the underwriters' option to purchase an additional 789,473 shares. The offering was priced at $47.50 per share, resulting in gross proceeds of approximately $287.5 million before deducting underwriting discounts, commissions, and offering expenses.

The company intends to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes. The offering was managed by joint lead book-running managers J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Jefferies, and TD Cowen. The shares were issued under an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3, and the offering was made through a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus.

Positive

• Successful closing of public offering with full exercise of underwriters' option
• Raised approximately $287.5 million in gross proceeds
• Strengthened financial position for general corporate purposes

Negative

• Potential dilution of existing shareholders' ownership
• Increased share count may impact earnings per share

NEW HAVEN, Conn., Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Biohaven Ltd. (NYSE: BHVN), a global clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of life-changing therapies to treat a broad range of rare and common diseases, today announced the closing of its underwritten public offering of 6,052,631 of its common shares, which includes the full exercise of the underwriters' option to purchase 789,473 additional common shares, at a public offering price of $47.50 per share. The gross proceeds from the offering were approximately $287.5 million before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses payable by Biohaven. Biohaven intends to use the net proceeds received from the offering for general corporate purposes.

J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Jefferies and TD Cowen are acting as the joint lead book-running managers of the offering.

The offering was made only by means of a prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, copies of which may be obtained from the offices of the following: J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, or by email at prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com and postsalemanualrequests@broadridge.com; from Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10014, or by email at prospectus@morganstanley.com; Jefferies LLC, Attention: Equity Syndicate Prospectus Department, 520 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022, by telephone at (877) 821-7388, or by email at Prospectus_Department@Jefferies.com; or TD Securities (USA) LLC, 1 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY 10017, by telephone at (855) 495-9846 or by email at TD.ECM_Prospectus@tdsecurities.com.

The shares were issued pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3. 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 any of these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the applicable securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.

Forward-looking Statements

This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The use of certain words, including "continue", "plan", "will", "believe", "may", "expect", "anticipate" and similar expressions, is intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the expected use of proceeds therefrom, are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Actual results, developments and events may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors including Biohaven's expectations related to the use of proceeds from the offering of its common shares. Additional important factors to be considered in connection with forward-looking statements are described in Biohaven's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including within the sections titled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations". The forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this new release, and Biohaven does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Investor Contact:
Jennifer Porcelli
Vice President, Investor Relations
jennifer.porcelli@biohavenpharma.com
201-248-0741

Media Contact:
Mike Beyer
Sam Brown Inc.
mikebeyer@sambrown.com
312-961-2502

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SOURCE Biohaven Ltd.

FAQ

How much did Biohaven (BHVN) raise in its recent public offering?

Biohaven (BHVN) raised approximately $287.5 million in gross proceeds from its recent public offering of common shares.

What was the price per share for Biohaven's (BHVN) public offering?

The public offering price for Biohaven's (BHVN) shares was $47.50 per share.

How many shares did Biohaven (BHVN) sell in its public offering?

Biohaven (BHVN) sold a total of 6,052,631 common shares, including 789,473 additional shares from the full exercise of the underwriters' option.

What does Biohaven (BHVN) plan to do with the proceeds from the offering?

Biohaven (BHVN) intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes.