Day One Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

Rhea-AI Summary

Day One Biopharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: DAWN) has announced a public offering of $125 million in common stock, with an additional $18.75 million possible if underwriters exercise their overallotment option. The offering, managed by J.P. Morgan, Cowen, and Piper Sandler, is subject to market conditions. The securities are registered under an SEC declaration. Proceeds from this offering will potentially support the development of therapies for pediatric cancer, as Day One aims to address the unmet needs in this critical area.

Positive

• Public offering of $125 million could provide significant capital for development.
• Potential for an additional $18.75 million from underwriters may further strengthen financial position.
• Focus on developing targeted therapies for pediatric cancer highlights a crucial market need.

Negative

• The offering may dilute existing shareholders' equity.
• Market conditions and assurances regarding the offering's completion remain uncertain.

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Day One Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: DAWN), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing targeted therapies for people of all ages with life-threatening diseases, today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of $125.0 million of shares of its common stock. All of the shares of common stock are being offered by Day One. In addition, Day One intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $18.75 million of shares of its common stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The proposed offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.

J.P. Morgan, Cowen and Piper Sandler are acting as the joint book-running managers for the proposed offering. Wedbush PacGrow is acting as lead manager for the proposed offering.

The securities are being offered by Day One pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-3 previously filed and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus relating to and describing the terms of the proposed offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus may also be obtained, when available, from: J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by telephone at (866) 803-9204, or via email at prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com; Cowen and Company, LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, Attention: Prospectus Department, by telephone at (833) 297-2926 or by email at PostSaleManualRequests@broadridge.com; or Piper Sandler & Co., 800 Nicollet Mall, J12S03, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Attention: Prospectus Department, by telephone at (800) 747-3924, or by email at prospectus@psc.com.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Day One Biopharmaceuticals

Day One Biopharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that believes when it comes to pediatric cancer, we can do better. We put kids first and are developing targeted therapies that deliver to their needs. Day One was founded to address a critical unmet need: the dire lack of therapeutic development in pediatric cancer. The Company’s name was inspired by the “The Day One Talk” that physicians have with patients and their families about an initial cancer diagnosis and treatment plan. Day One aims to re-envision cancer drug development and redefine what’s possible for all people living with cancer—regardless of age—starting from Day One.

Day One partners with leading clinical oncologists, families, and scientists to identify, acquire, and develop important emerging cancer treatments. The Company’s lead product candidate, tovorafenib (DAY101), is an investigational, oral, brain-penetrant, highly-selective type II pan-RAF kinase inhibitor. The Company’s pipeline also includes pimasertib, an investigational, oral, highly-selective small molecule inhibitor of mitogen‐activated protein kinases 1 and 2 (MEK-1/-2). Day One is based in South San Francisco.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect the current beliefs and expectations of management and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the timing, size and expected gross proceeds of the offering, the satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the offering and sale of securities, the grant to the underwriters of an option to purchase additional shares and Day One’s ability to complete the offering. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. Although Day One believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause Day One’s actual activities or results to differ significantly from those expressed in any forward-looking statement, including, without limitation, risks and uncertainties related to market conditions and the satisfaction of closing conditions related to the proposed public offering, and the risks and uncertainties described under the heading “Risk Factors” in documents Day One files from time to time with the SEC, including Day One’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 12, 2022, the preliminary prospectus supplement relating to this offering, and its future periodic reports to be filed with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and Day One undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

Contacts:

Media:
1AB
Dan Budwick
dan@1abmedia.com

Investors:
LifeSci Advisors
Hans Vitzthum
hans@lifesciadvisors.com

 

FAQ

What is the total amount of the public offering by Day One Biopharmaceuticals (DAWN)?

Day One Biopharmaceuticals has announced a public offering totaling $125 million, with a potential additional $18.75 million.

Who are the underwriters for the DAWN public offering?

The joint book-running managers for the public offering are J.P. Morgan, Cowen, and Piper Sandler.

What are the potential impacts of the public offering on DAWN shareholders?

The public offering may lead to shareholder dilution and the market's reaction to the announcement could affect stock performance.

What is the purpose of the funds raised from the DAWN offering?

The funds are intended to support the development of targeted therapies for pediatric cancer.

When was the public offering by Day One Biopharmaceuticals announced?

The public offering was announced on June 14, 2022.