FibroBiologics Announces $25 Million Financing
FibroBiologics (NASDAQ: FBLG) has secured a $25 million financing through a Standby Equity Purchase Agreement (SEPA) with Yorkville Advisors Global's investment fund. The two-year agreement includes an initial $15 million advance in three $5 million tranches via convertible promissory notes, with the first tranche already funded. An additional $10 million in common stock sales is available subject to conditions.
The company plans to use the funds to complete its first-in-human trial for diabetic foot ulcers and IND-enabling studies for its psoriasis program. The remaining capital will support development of human longevity, multiple sclerosis, and cancer indications. FibroBiologics, a clinical-stage biotech company, holds 160+ patents focusing on therapeutics using fibroblasts and fibroblast-derived materials.
FibroBiologics (NASDAQ: FBLG) ha ottenuto un finanziamento di 25 milioni di dollari attraverso un Accordo di Acquisto di Azioni in Standby (SEPA) con il fondo di investimento Yorkville Advisors Global. L'accordo biennale prevede un anticipo iniziale di 15 milioni di dollari in tre tranche da 5 milioni di dollari ciascuna tramite cambiali convertibili, con la prima tranche già finanziata. Sono disponibili ulteriori 10 milioni di dollari in vendite di azioni ordinarie, soggette a determinate condizioni.
La società ha in programma di utilizzare i fondi per completare il suo trial di prima in umani per ulcere del piede diabetico e studi per abilitare l'IND per il suo programma sulla psoriasi. Il capitale rimanente supporterà lo sviluppo della longevità umana, della sclerosi multipla e delle indicazioni oncologiche. FibroBiologics, una compagnia biotech in fase clinica, detiene oltre 160 brevetti focalizzati su terapie che utilizzano fibroblasti e materiali derivati dai fibroblasti.
FibroBiologics (NASDAQ: FBLG) ha conseguido un financiamiento de 25 millones de dólares a través de un Acuerdo de Compra de Acciones en Standby (SEPA) con el fondo de inversión Yorkville Advisors Global. El acuerdo de dos años incluye un avance inicial de 15 millones de dólares en tres tramos de 5 millones de dólares cada uno mediante notas promisorias convertibles, con el primer tramo ya financiado. Se dispone de otros 10 millones de dólares en ventas de acciones ordinarias, sujeto a ciertas condiciones.
La empresa planea utilizar los fondos para completar su ensayo de primera en humanos para úlceras del pie diabético y estudios habilitantes para su programa de psoriasis. El capital restante apoyará el desarrollo de la longevidad humana, esclerosis múltiple e indicaciones de cáncer. FibroBiologics, una compañía biotecnológica en fase clínica, posee más de 160 patentes centradas en terapias que utilizan fibroblastos y materiales derivados de fibroblastos.
FibroBiologics (NASDAQ: FBLG)는 Yorkville Advisors Global의 투자 펀드를 통해 2,500만 달러의 자금을 확보했습니다. 이 2년 간의 계약에는 3개의 500만 달러 분할 상환 방식으로 발행된 전환사채를 통해 초기 1,500만 달러의 선급금이 포함되어 있으며, 첫 번째 분할금은 이미 자금이 조달되었습니다. 추가로 조건에 따라 1,000만 달러의 보통주 판매가 가능합니다.
회사는 이 자금을 당뇨병성 발 궤양에 대한 인간 대상 첫 번째 임상시험과 자가면역 질환 프로그램을 위한 IND 승인 연구를 완료하는 데 사용할 계획입니다. 나머지 자본은 인간의 장수, 다발성 경화증 및 암 적응증의 개발을 지원할 것입니다. FibroBiologics는 섬유아세포 및 섬유아세포 유래 물질을 이용한 치료법에 중점을 둔 160개 이상의 특허를 보유한 임상 단계의 생명공학 회사입니다.
FibroBiologics (NASDAQ: FBLG) a obtenu un financement de 25 millions de dollars via un Accord d'Achat d'Actions en Standby (SEPA) avec le fonds d'investissement Yorkville Advisors Global. Cet accord de deux ans inclut une avance initiale de 15 millions de dollars répartie en trois tranches de 5 millions de dollars via des billets à ordre convertibles, la première tranche ayant déjà été financée. Un montant supplémentaire de 10 millions de dollars en ventes d'actions ordinaires est disponible sous certaines conditions.
L'entreprise prévoit d'utiliser ces fonds pour achever son essai clinique de première pour ulcères du pied diabétique ainsi que des études préalables à l'IND pour son programme de traitement du psoriasis. Le capital restant soutiendra le développement de la longévité humaine, de la sclérose en plaques et des indications liées au cancer. FibroBiologics, une société biotechnologique en phase clinique, détient plus de 160 brevets axés sur les thérapies utilisant des fibroblastes et des matériaux dérivés des fibroblastes.
FibroBiologics (NASDAQ: FBLG) hat eine Finanzierung in Höhe von 25 Millionen Dollar über einen Standby-Aktienkaufvertrag (SEPA) mit dem Investmentfonds Yorkville Advisors Global gesichert. Der zweijährige Vertrag umfasst eine anfängliche Vorauszahlung von 15 Millionen Dollar in drei Tranchen zu je 5 Millionen Dollar über wandelbare Schuldverschreibungen, wobei die erste Tranche bereits finanziert wurde. Weitere 10 Millionen Dollar in Verkauf von Stammaktien sind unter bestimmten Bedingungen verfügbar.
Das Unternehmen plant, die Mittel zu nutzen, um seine erste klinische Studie am Menschen für diabetische Fußgeschwüre abzuschließen und IND-fähige Studien für sein Psoriasis-Programm durchzuführen. Das verbleibende Kapital wird die Entwicklung der menschlichen Langlebigkeit, von Multipler Sklerose und Krebserkrankungen unterstützen. FibroBiologics, ein biopharmazeutisches Unternehmen in der klinischen Phase, verfügt über mehr als 160 Patente, die sich auf Therapeutika mit Fibroblasten und aus Fibroblasten gewonnenen Materialien konzentrieren.
- Secured $25 million in financing through SEPA
- First $5 million tranche already received
- Funding supports multiple clinical programs including diabetic foot ulcers and psoriasis trials
- Dilutive financing through convertible notes and equity sales
- Additional $10 million subject to Yorkville's consent and conditions
- Requires shareholder approval for third tranche funding
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The funding allocation towards completing first-in-human trials for diabetic foot ulcers and IND-enabling studies for psoriasis demonstrates a clear pathway to value creation milestones. This strategic deployment of capital across multiple programs (including human longevity, multiple sclerosis and cancer) helps diversify development risk while maintaining momentum across the pipeline.
The financing structure strategically supports FibroBiologics' diverse therapeutic pipeline development. Their focus on fibroblast-based therapeutics, backed by 160+ patents, positions them uniquely in the regenerative medicine space. The prioritization of diabetic foot ulcers represents a smart market entry point - it's a significant unmet medical need with a clear regulatory pathway and commercial potential.
The staged funding approach aligns well with clinical development timelines:
- First-in-human trial for diabetic foot ulcers
- IND-enabling studies for psoriasis
- Advanced development in multiple sclerosis and cancer programs
HOUSTON, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FibroBiologics, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBLG) ("FibroBiologics”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company with 160+ patents issued and pending with a focus on the development of therapeutics and potential cures for chronic diseases using fibroblasts and fibroblast-derived materials, announced that it has entered into a Standby Equity Purchase Agreement (the “SEPA”) with YA II PN LTD. (“Yorkville”), an investment fund managed by Yorkville Advisors Global, LP. The agreement allows FibroBiologics, subject to customary conditions, to sell up to
Yorkville agreed to advance to FibroBiologics the first
"The initial advances from this financing will allow us to complete our first-in-human trial for diabetic foot ulcers as well as IND-enabling studies for our psoriasis program," said Pete O'Heeron, Founder & Chief Executive Officer of FibroBiologics. “We expect to further develop our human longevity, multiple sclerosis, and cancer indications by utilizing the remaining capital available under the SEPA.”
For more information, please visit FibroBiologics' website or email FibroBiologics at: info@fibrobiologics.com. For more information on the SEPA, including important terms and conditions, please see FibroBiologics' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.
This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of the securities discussed herein, in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include information concerning the funding of the advances under the SEPA, FibroBiologics’ ability to sell additional shares under the SEPA, and FibroBiologics’ ability to complete clinical trials and IND-enabling studies and to develop its other programs and indications. These forward-looking statements are based on FibroBiologics' management's current expectations, estimates, projections and beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside FibroBiologics' management's control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including those set forth under the caption "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in FibroBiologics' annual, quarterly and current reports (i.e., Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K) as filed or furnished with the SEC and any subsequent public filings. Copies are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. These risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors include, but are not limited to: (a) risks related to FibroBiologics' liquidity and its ability to maintain capital resources sufficient to conduct its business; (b) expectations regarding the initiation, progress and expected results of our R&D efforts and preclinical studies; (c) the unpredictable relationship between R&D and preclinical results and clinical study results; and (d) the ability of FibroBiologics to satisfy the conditions under the SEPA and related agreements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and FibroBiologics assumes no obligation and, except as required by law, does not intend to update, or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. FibroBiologics gives no assurance that it will achieve its expectations.
About FibroBiologics
Based in Houston, FibroBiologics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a pipeline of treatments and potential cures for chronic diseases using fibroblast cells and fibroblast-derived materials. FibroBiologics holds 160+ US and internationally issued patents/patents pending across various clinical pathways, including disc degeneration, orthopedics, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, wound healing, reversing organ involution, and cancer. FibroBiologics represents the next generation of medical advancement in cell therapy. For more information, visit www.FibroBiologics.com.
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