Dermata Therapeutics Announces Closing of $5.0 Million Private Placement Priced At-the-Market Under Nasdaq Rules

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Dermata Therapeutics has successfully closed a private placement, raising $5.0 million through the sale of 3,773,585 shares of common stock and warrants. Each share was sold at a price of $1.325, with warrants exercisable over five years. The net proceeds will be allocated for working capital and corporate purposes. The transaction was facilitated by Maxim Group LLC as the placement agent. Dermata specializes in treatments for skin conditions and is developing its lead product candidate, DMT310, targeting acne and psoriasis.

Positive

• Raised $5.0 million through a private placement to strengthen capital.
• Each share sold at a market price of $1.325, indicating strong investor interest.
• Warrants offer potential for additional funding through stock sales in the future.

Negative

• The offering may dilute existing shareholder value due to the issuance of new shares.
• The securities are not currently registered, limiting their resale options for investors.

SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / April 25, 2022 / Dermata Therapeutics, Inc. ("Dermata," or the "Company") (NASDAQ:DRMA) (NASDAQ:DRMAW), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focusing on the treatment of medical and aesthetic skin conditions, today announced the closing of its previously announced private placement with a single institutional investor of 3,773,585 shares of its common stock (or pre-funded warrants to purchase common stock in lieu thereof) and warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 3,773,585 shares of common stock, for aggregate gross proceeds of $5.0 million, before deducting the placement agent's fees and other offering expenses payable by the Company.

Each share of common stock (or pre-funded warrant in lieu thereof) was sold together with one warrant to purchase one share of common stock at a combined purchase price of $1.325. The warrants are exercisable for a period of five years from the date of issuance and have an exercise price of $1.325 per share.

Maxim Group LLC is acted as the sole placement agent for the offering.

Dermata currently intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and general corporate purposes.

The securities described above were offered in a private placement under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act") and Regulation D promulgated thereunder and in a transaction not involving a public offering and have not been registered under the Act or applicable state securities laws. Accordingly, the securities may not be reoffered or resold in the United States except pursuant to an effective registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Act and such applicable state securities laws.

In connection with the private placement, Dermata entered into a registration rights agreement with the investor, whereby the Company has agreed to file one or more registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") for the resale of the securities issued in the private placement, including the shares of common stock underlying warrants issued in the private placement.

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 an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About Dermata Therapeutics

Dermata Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focusing on the treatment of medical and aesthetic skin conditions. The Company's lead product candidate, DMT310, is the first product candidate being developed from its Spongilla technology platform. DMT310 is a once weekly topical product candidate derived from a naturally sourced freshwater sponge with multiple unique mechanisms of action. DMT310 is in clinical development for the topical treatment of acne, psoriasis, and rosacea. Dermata's second product candidate, DMT410, uses its Spongilla technology as a new method for topical intradermal delivery of botulinum toxin for the treatment of multiple aesthetic and medical skin conditions. Dermata is headquartered in San Diego, California. For more information, please visit http://www.dermatarx.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements regarding Dermata's business plans. The words "believe," "look forward to," "may," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "should," "plan," "could," "target," "potential," "is likely," "will," "expect" and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or our financial performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: the proposed offering, including as to the completion of the private placement described above, the satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the private placement and the intended use of net proceeds from the private placement, and other risks detailed and set forth in the Company's filings with the SEC. Prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Investors:
Sean Proehl
Senior Director, Legal and Business Development
info@dermatarx.com

SOURCE: Dermata Therapeutics

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FAQ

What was the amount raised in Dermata Therapeutics' recent private placement?

Dermata Therapeutics raised $5.0 million in its recent private placement.

What is the purpose of the funds raised by Dermata Therapeutics?

The funds will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes.

What was the price per share in the Dermata Therapeutics private placement?

Each share was sold at a price of $1.325.

Who acted as the placement agent for Dermata Therapeutics' offering?

Maxim Group LLC served as the sole placement agent for the offering.

What are the warrants issued in the Dermata Therapeutics private placement?

The warrants allow for the purchase of one share of common stock at an exercise price of $1.325, exercisable for five years.