Intra-Cellular Therapies Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

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Intra-Cellular Therapies (Nasdaq: ITCI) has initiated a public offering of $400 million in shares of its common stock, with underwriters given a 30-day option to purchase an additional 15% of the shares. The offering is part of a shelf registration statement effective with the SEC. J.P. Morgan, SVB Leerink, and others are acting as joint book-running managers. The offering is subject to market conditions, with no assurance on completion or terms.

Positive

• The company is raising $400 million to support its operations and potential growth.
• The involvement of reputable underwriters may enhance investor confidence.

Negative

• The offering may lead to potential dilution of existing shareholder equity.
• Market conditions may affect the timing and success of the offering.

NEW YORK, Jan. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ITCI), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapeutics for central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of $400 million of shares of its common stock. In connection with the offering, Intra-Cellular Therapies intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the shares of common stock offered in the public offering. All of the shares in the offering will be sold by Intra-Cellular Therapies.

J.P. Morgan, SVB Leerink, BofA Securities, Evercore ISI and RBC Capital Markets are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering. 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.

The public offering will be made pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 that was previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and became effective upon filing. A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus relating to and describing the terms of the offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website located at http://www.sec.gov. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement, copies of which may be obtained from J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Attention: Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by telephone at 1-866-803-9204, or by email at prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com, SVB Leerink LLC, Attention: Syndicate Department, 53 State Street, 40th Floor, Boston, MA 02109, by telephone at 1-800-808-7525, ext. 6105, or by email at syndicate@svbleerink.com, BofA Securities, Attention: Prospectus Department, NC1-004-03-43, 200 North College Street, 3rd floor, Charlotte, NC 28255-0001 or by e-mail at dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.com, Evercore Group L.L.C., Attention: Equity Capital Markets, 55 East 52nd Street, 35th Floor, New York, NY 10055, by telephone at (888) 474-0200 or by email at ecm.prospectus@evercore.com, or RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Attention: Equity Capital Markets, 200 Vesey Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10281, by telephone at (877) 822-4089 or by email at equityprospectus@rbccm.com. The final terms of the offering will be disclosed in a final prospectus supplement to be filed with the SEC.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor will there be any sale of these securities in any state or other 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 state or other jurisdiction.

About Intra-Cellular Therapies

Intra-Cellular Therapies is a biopharmaceutical company founded on Nobel prize-winning research that allows us to understand how therapies affect the inner-workings of cells in the body. The company leverages this intracellular approach to develop innovative treatments for people living with complex psychiatric and neurologic diseases.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements, other than statements of historical fact, regarding, among other things, the proposed public offering of common stock. Intra-Cellular Therapies often uses words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “projects,” “future,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “planned,” “continue,” “guidance,” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Actual results, performance or experience may differ materially from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statement as a result of various risks, uncertainties and other factors, including, but not limited to: uncertainties related to market conditions and the completion of the public offering on the anticipated terms or at all, and other risks and uncertainties that are described under the heading “Risk Factors” in Intra-Cellular Therapies’ preliminary prospectus supplement to be filed with the SEC, Intra-Cellular Therapies’ most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or in subsequent filings that it makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of risks and uncertainties that Intra-Cellular Therapies faces, the results or events indicated by any forward-looking statement may not occur. Intra-Cellular Therapies cautions you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement. In addition, any forward-looking statement in this press release represents Intra-Cellular Therapies’ views only as of the date of this press release and should not be relied upon as representing its views as of any subsequent date. Intra-Cellular Therapies disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable law.

Contact

Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.
Juan Sanchez, M.D.
Vice President, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations
646-440-9333

Burns McClellan, Inc.
Lisa Burns
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212-213-0006

Media Inquiries:

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FAQ

What is the total amount of the public offering by Intra-Cellular Therapies (ITCI)?

Intra-Cellular Therapies has announced a public offering of $400 million.

Who are the underwriters for the ITCI public offering?

The underwriters for the offering include J.P. Morgan, SVB Leerink, BofA Securities, Evercore ISI, and RBC Capital Markets.

What is the purpose of Intra-Cellular Therapies' stock offering?

The funds raised from the offering are intended to support the company's operations and potential growth.

Is there a risk of dilution for existing shareholders due to the ITCI offering?

Yes, the offering may lead to potential dilution of existing shareholder equity.

What should investors consider about the market conditions for the ITCI offering?

Investors should be aware that market conditions may impact the timing and success of the public offering.