NeuBase Therapeutics Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

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NeuBase Therapeutics (Nasdaq: NBSE) announced an underwritten public offering of common stock, aiming to raise funds for general corporate purposes, working capital, and product development. Underwriters may purchase an additional 15% of shares sold. The offering is subject to market conditions and may vary in size and terms. RBC Capital Markets, Oppenheimer & Co., and Chardan are managing the offering. The shares will be sold under an effective shelf registration statement with the SEC.

Positive

• Expected funding for general corporate purposes and product development.
• Potential for additional funding through the underwriters' 30-day option to purchase more shares.

Negative

• Possible dilution of existing shares due to the public offering.
• Market conditions may affect the offering's completion and terms.

PITTSBURGH, April 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NeuBase Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: NBSE) (“NeuBase”), a biotechnology company accelerating the genetic revolution with a new class of precision genetic medicines, announced today that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of shares of common stock. 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. In addition, NeuBase intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the shares of common stock sold in the public offering on the same terms and conditions. All of the shares of common stock in the offering will be sold by NeuBase.

RBC Capital Markets, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. and Chardan are acting as the joint book-running managers for the offering, and National Securities Corp. is acting as a co-manager.

NeuBase intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, working capital and development of its product candidates and pipeline expansion.

The securities described above will be offered by NeuBase pursuant to an effective “shelf” registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-254980) previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 1, 2021 and declared effective by the SEC on April 14, 2021. The securities may be offered only by means of a prospectus. A preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to and describing the offering will be filed with the SEC. Electronic copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus may be obtained by visiting the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or by contacting RBC Capital Markets, Attention: Equity Syndicate, 200 Vesey Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10281, or by telephone at (877) 822-4089 or by e-mail at equityprospectus@rbccm.com, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Attention: Syndicate Prospectus Department, 85 Broad Street, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10004, or by telephone at (212) 667-8055 or by e-mail at equityprospectus@opco.com, or Chardan, 17 State Street, 21st floor, New York, New York 10004, by telephone at (646) 465-9032 or by e-mail at prospectus@chardan.com.

This press release does 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 the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

About NeuBase Therapeutics:

NeuBase is accelerating the genetic revolution by developing a new class of precision genetic medicines which can be designed to increase, decrease, or change gene function, as appropriate, to resolve genetic defects that drive disease. NeuBase’s targeted PATrOL™ therapies are centered around its proprietary drug scaffold to address genetic diseases at the DNA or RNA level by combining the highly targeted approach of traditional genetic therapies with the broad organ distribution capabilities of small molecules. With an initial focus on silencing disease-causing mutations in debilitating neurological, neuromuscular, and oncologic disorders, NeuBase is committed to redefining medicine for the millions of patients with both common and rare conditions. To learn more, visit www.neubasetherapeutics.com.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding NeuBase’s expectations on the timing, size and completion of the offering, the amount of proceeds expected from the offering and the anticipated use of proceeds therefrom. These forward-looking statements are distinguished by use of words such as “will,” “would,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “believe,” “designed,” “plan,” or “intend,” the negative of these terms, and similar references to future periods. These views involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and, accordingly, our actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in our forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date of this press release. Factors or events that we cannot predict, including those risk factors contained in our prospectus supplement and related prospectus for this proposed offering filed with the SEC and our other filings with the SEC, may cause our actual results to differ from those expressed in forward-looking statements. NeuBase may not actually achieve the plans, carry out the intentions or meet the expectations or projections disclosed in the forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on NeuBase’s current expectations, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties, and actual results, performance or achievements of NeuBase could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this press release, including: risks and uncertainties associated with market conditions; the satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the proposed public offering; NeuBase’s plans to develop and commercialize its product candidates; the timing of initiation of NeuBase’s planned clinical trials; the timing of the availability of data from NeuBase’s clinical trials; the timing of any planned investigational new drug application or new drug application; NeuBase’s plans to research, develop and commercialize its current and future product candidates; the clinical utility, potential benefits and market acceptance of NeuBase’s product candidates; NeuBase’s commercialization, marketing and manufacturing capabilities and strategy; global health conditions, including the impact of COVID-19; NeuBase’s ability to protect its intellectual property position; and the requirement for additional capital to continue to advance these product candidates, which may not be available on favorable terms or at all, as well as those risk factors contained in our filings with the SEC. Except as otherwise required by law, NeuBase disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.

NeuBase Investor Information:

Dan Ferry
Managing Director
LifeSci Advisors, LLC
OP: (617) 535-7746
daniel@lifesciadvisors.com

NeuBase Media Information:

Jessica Yingling, Ph.D.
Little Dog Communications Inc.
(858) 344-8091
jessica@litldog.com

FAQ

What is the purpose of NeuBase's public offering on April 21, 2021?

The offering aims to raise funds for general corporate purposes, working capital, and development of NeuBase's product pipeline.

How much additional stock can underwriters purchase in NeuBase's offering?

Underwriters have a 30-day option to buy an additional 15% of the shares sold in the public offering.

Which firms are managing NeuBase's public offering?

RBC Capital Markets, Oppenheimer & Co., and Chardan are the joint book-running managers for the offering.

Is NeuBase's public offering subject to market conditions?

Yes, the offering is subject to market and other conditions, which may impact its completion and terms.