Biohaven Announces Launch of Public Offering of Common Shares
Biohaven Ltd. (NYSE: BHVN) announced a public offering of 20,000,000 common shares, with an additional option for underwriters to purchase up to 3,000,000 shares. The offering is filed under a registration statement with the SEC, which is currently not effective. Proceeds from the offering are intended for general corporate purposes. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is the book-running manager of the offering. Investors should note that the offering cannot be completed until the registration becomes effective.
- Intended use of proceeds for general corporate purposes can support Biohaven's operational stability.
- Potential shareholder dilution from the issuance of 20 million new shares.
- The offering is contingent upon SEC approval, introducing uncertainty.
NEW HAVEN, Conn., Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Biohaven Ltd. (NYSE: BHVN) ("Biohaven") announced today that it has commenced a public offering of 20,000,000 of its common shares pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 (the "Registration Statement") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Biohaven expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,000,000 common shares. Biohaven intends to use the net proceeds received from the offering for general corporate purposes.
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is acting as book-running manager in the offering.
The proposed offering will be made only by means of a prospectus. A copy of the preliminary prospectus relating to this offering, when available, may be obtained from the following source: J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by telephone at (866) 803-9204, or by email at prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com.
The Registration Statement has been filed with the SEC but has not yet become effective. The securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the Registration Statement becomes effective. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities, nor shall there be any sale of the 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.
Biohaven is a global clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of life-changing therapies for people with debilitating neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases, including rare disorders. The company is advancing a pipeline of best-in-class therapies for diseases with little or no treatment options, leveraging its proven drug development capabilities and proprietary platforms, including Kv7 ion channel modulation for epilepsy and neuronal hyperexcitability; glutamate modulation for obsessive-compulsive disorder and spinocerebellar ataxia and myostatin inhibition for neuromuscular diseases. Biohaven's portfolio of early- and late-stage product candidates also includes discovery research programs focused on TRPM3 channel activation for neuropathic pain and CD-38 antibody recruiting, bispecific molecules for multiple myeloma.
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 future development, timing and potential marketing approval and commercialization of development candidates 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 ability to complete the offering of its common shares on the proposed terms, or at all, and 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 Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC and the preliminary prospectus included therein, 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
Media Contact:
Mike Beyer
Sam Brown Inc.
mikebeyer@sambrown.com
312-961-2502
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