Biohaven Announces Pricing of $250 Million Public Offering of Common Shares
Biohaven (NYSE: BHVN) has announced the pricing of its public offering of 5,263,158 common shares at $47.50 per share. The company expects to raise approximately $250 million in gross proceeds before deducting underwriting discounts and expenses. Biohaven has also granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 789,473 shares at the public offering price. The offering is set to close on October 2, 2024, subject to customary conditions.
The company plans to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes. J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Jefferies, and TD Cowen are acting as joint lead book-running managers for the offering. The shares will be issued under an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3.
Biohaven (NYSE: BHVN) ha annunciato il prezzo della sua offerta pubblica di 5.263.158 azioni ordinarie a 47,50 dollari per azione. L'azienda prevede di raccogliere circa 250 milioni di dollari in proventi lordi prima di dedurre gli sconti e le spese di sottoscrizione. Biohaven ha anche concesso agli underwriter un'opzione di 30 giorni per acquistare fino a ulteriori 789.473 azioni al prezzo dell'offerta pubblica. L'offerta si chiuderà il 2 ottobre 2024, soggetta a condizioni consuete.
L'azienda prevede di utilizzare i proventi netti per scopi aziendali generali. J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Jefferies e TD Cowen stanno agendo come gestori principali congiunti per l'offerta. Le azioni saranno emesse ai sensi di una dichiarazione di registrazione su un modulo S-3 efficace.
Biohaven (NYSE: BHVN) ha anunciado el precio de su oferta pública de 5,263,158 acciones comunes a $47.50 por acción. La compañía espera recaudar aproximadamente $250 millones en ingresos brutos antes de descontar tarifas y gastos de suscripción. Biohaven también ha otorgado a los suscriptores una opción de 30 días para comprar hasta 789,473 acciones adicionales al precio de la oferta pública. La oferta está programada para cerrarse el 2 de octubre de 2024, sujeta a condiciones habituales.
La compañía planea utilizar los ingresos netos para fines corporativos generales. J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Jefferies y TD Cowen están actuando como gestores principales conjuntos para la oferta. Las acciones se emitirán bajo una declaración de registro efectiva en el formulario S-3.
Biohaven (NYSE: BHVN)은 5,263,158주의 보통주 공모가 주당 $47.50로 가격을 발표했습니다. 이 회사는 언더라이팅 할인 및 비용을 차감하기 전 약 $250 million을 조달할 것으로 예상하고 있습니다. Biohaven은 또한 언더라이터에게 공모가의 가격으로 추가 789,473주를 구매할 수 있는 30일 옵션을 부여했습니다. 이 제안은 2024년 10월 2일에 종료될 예정이며, 일반적인 조건에 따릅니다.
회사는 순수익을 일반 회사 목적에 사용할 계획입니다. J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Jefferies 및 TD Cowen은 이 공모의 공동 주관사로 활동하고 있습니다. 주식은 유효한 S-3 양식의 유효한 등록 진술서에 따라 발행됩니다.
Biohaven (NYSE: BHVN) a annoncé le prix de son offre publique de 5 263 158 actions ordinaires à 47,50 $ par action. La société s’attend à lever environ 250 millions $ de produits bruts avant de déduire les remises et frais de souscription. Biohaven a également accordé aux souscripteurs une option de 30 jours pour acheter jusqu'à 789 473 actions supplémentaires au prix de l'offre publique. L'offre devrait se clôturer le 2 octobre 2024, sous réserve des conditions habituelles.
La société prévoit d'utiliser les produits nets à des fins d'entreprise générales. J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Jefferies et TD Cowen agissent en tant que gestionnaires principaux conjoints pour l'offre. Les actions seront émises en vertu d'une déclaration d'enregistrement effective sur le formulaire S-3.
Biohaven (NYSE: BHVN) hat die Preisgestaltung seiner öffentlichen Angebots von 5.263.158 Stammaktien zu 47,50 USD pro Aktie bekannt gegeben. Das Unternehmen erwartet, vor Abzug von Underwriting-Rabatten und -Kosten ungefähr 250 Millionen USD brutto zu erzielen. Biohaven hat den Underwritern außerdem eine 30-tägige Option eingeräumt, bis zu 789.473 zusätzliche Aktien zum öffentlichen Angebotspreis zu erwerben. Das Angebot soll am 2. Oktober 2024 geschlossen werden, vorbehaltlich üblicher Bedingungen.
Das Unternehmen plant, die Nettoerlöse für allgemeine Unternehmenszwecke zu verwenden. J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Jefferies und TD Cowen fungieren als gemeinsame leitende Bookrunner für das Angebot. Die Aktien werden unter einer effektiven Shelf-Registrierungsanmeldung gemäß Formular S-3 ausgegeben.
- Successful pricing of $250 million public offering
- Potential for additional capital through underwriters' option
- Strengthening of company's financial position for general corporate purposes
- Potential dilution of existing shareholders' ownership
- Increase in outstanding shares may impact earnings per share
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Biohaven's
This capital infusion will provide Biohaven with substantial runway to advance its clinical-stage pipeline across rare and common diseases. The "general corporate purposes" designation for use of proceeds offers flexibility but may also suggest a lack of immediate, specific capital needs. Investors should monitor how effectively management deploys this capital to drive value creation.
The involvement of major underwriters like J.P. Morgan and Morgan Stanley lends credibility to the offering. However, the dilutive effect of issuing 5.26 million new shares (potentially up to 6.05 million with the overallotment) will impact existing shareholders. The market's reaction to this dilution versus the improved financial position will be important to watch in the short term.
This capital raise is a strategic move for Biohaven, reflecting the capital-intensive nature of biopharmaceutical development. With a diverse pipeline spanning rare and common diseases, the additional
The timing of this offering is noteworthy, coming after recent positive clinical data readouts which likely contributed to favorable pricing. It's a common strategy for biotech firms to capitalize on positive momentum to secure funding. This cash infusion reduces near-term financing risk and potentially extends Biohaven's operational runway by 12-18 months, depending on burn rate.
Investors should focus on upcoming clinical milestones and potential catalysts that could be accelerated or expanded with this new funding. Key areas to watch include their CGRP franchise expansion, glutamate modulation platform and myostatin inhibition programs. The market will be looking for clear communication from management on how this capital will translate into value-driving events in the pipeline.
J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Jefferies and TD Cowen are acting as the joint lead book-running managers of the offering.
The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, copies of which, when available, may be obtained from the offices of the following: J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue,
The shares will be 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 closing of the public offering and 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 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 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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