Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock and Pre-Funded Warrants

Rhea-AI Summary

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: DCPH) plans to raise $150 million through an underwritten public offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants. The offering includes a 30-day option for underwriters to purchase an additional $22.5 million in shares. Funds will support the development of vimseltinib in a Phase 3 study for TGCT, clinical trials for DCC-3116, the pan-RAF program, and general working capital. The securities are offered under an effective registration statement, with J.P. Morgan and Jefferies acting as joint book-running managers.

Positive

• Raising $150 million for key drug development which includes vimseltinib and DCC-3116.
• Intends to fund multiple Phase 1b combination studies along with potential Phase 2 expansion.
• Allocation of funds for the pan-RAF program and enhancing pre-commercial and medical affairs capabilities.

Negative

• Potential shareholder dilution due to the new stock offerings.
• Market conditions may affect the completion and terms of the offering.

WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: DCPH), a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing important new medicines to improve the lives of people with cancer, today announced that it intends to offer and sell $150,000,000 of shares of its common stock and pre-funded warrants to purchase shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering. In addition, Deciphera intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $22,500,000 of shares of common stock offered in the public offering. All of the shares and pre-funded warrants are being offered by Deciphera. The 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.

Deciphera intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to continue to fund the development of vimseltinib including in its pivotal Phase 3 MOTION study of vimseltinib in TGCT patients currently underway, additional clinical trials as well as clinical research outsourcing and manufacturing of clinical trial material and pre-commercial and medical affairs capabilities related to vimseltinib; to fund the development of DCC-3116 including multiple Phase 1b combination studies and potential Phase 2 expansion combination cohorts in multiple tumor types as well as clinical research outsourcing and manufacturing of clinical trial material; to fund the research and development of the Company’s pan-RAF program and other new research activities for potential drug candidates from its proprietary kinase switch control inhibitor platform; and the remainder for working capital purposes, including general operating expenses.

J.P. Morgan and Jefferies are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering.

The securities described above are being offered by Deciphera pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-236389) that was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 10, 2022. A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website located at www.sec.gov. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained, when available, by contacting: 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; or 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.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, 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 that state or jurisdiction.

About Deciphera Pharmaceuticals

Deciphera is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing important new medicines to improve the lives of people with cancer. We are leveraging our proprietary switch-control kinase inhibitor platform and deep expertise in kinase biology to develop a broad portfolio of innovative medicines. In addition to advancing multiple product candidates from our platform in clinical studies, QINLOCK® is Deciphera’s switch control inhibitor for the treatment of fourth-line GIST. QINLOCK is approved in Australia, Canada, China, the European Union, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. For more information, visit www.deciphera.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter (@Deciphera).

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including, without limitation, statements related to Deciphera’s intention to conduct the proposed offering, the size and final terms of the proposed offering, the completion of the proposed offering and the anticipated use of proceeds from the proposed offering. The words “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “potential,” “continue,” “target” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Any forward-looking statements in this press release are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and important factors that may cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements contained in this press release. These risks and uncertainties include fluctuations in Deciphera’s stock price, changes in market conditions, satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the public offering, and other risks identified in our SEC filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and subsequent filings with the SEC. We caution you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. We disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise any such statements to reflect any change in expectations or in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements may be based, or that may affect the likelihood that actual results will differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.

Deciphera, the Deciphera logo, QINLOCK, and the QINLOCK logo are registered trademarks of Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, LLC.

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220426006163/en/

Investor Relations:

Maghan Meyers

Argot Partners

Deciphera@argotpartners.com

212-600-1902

Media:

David Rosen

Argot Partners

David.Rosen@argotpartners.com

212-600-1902

Source: Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FAQ

What is Deciphera Pharmaceuticals planning in its recent press release?

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals intends to raise $150 million through a public offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants.

How will Deciphera Pharmaceuticals use the proceeds from the $150 million offering?

The proceeds will fund the development of vimseltinib and DCC-3116, support clinical trials, and cover general working capital.

Who are the underwriters for Deciphera Pharmaceuticals' stock offering?

J.P. Morgan and Jefferies are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering.

What is the potential risk associated with Deciphera Pharmaceuticals' stock offering?

There is a risk of shareholder dilution due to the issuance of new shares in the public offering.