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Palisade Bio Announces Closing of $5 Million Underwritten Public Offering Priced At-Market Under Nasdaq Rules

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Palisade Bio (NASDAQ: PALI) has closed its previously announced underwritten public offering, raising approximately $5 million in gross proceeds. The offering consists of 158,000 Class A Units (common stock + warrants) at $1.525 per unit and 3,120,688 Class B Units (prefunded warrants + warrants) at $1.5249 per unit. The Common Warrants have a $1.40 exercise price with a five-year term.

Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. acted as sole bookrunner, with a 45-day option to purchase additional shares/warrants. The company has repriced approximately one million previously issued warrants to $1.40 per share. Net proceeds will fund Phase 1 clinical trial of PALI-2108, pre-clinical studies, research and development, and working capital.

Palisade Bio (NASDAQ: PALI) ha concluso la sua offerta pubblica di sottoscrizione precedentemente annunciata, raccogliendo circa 5 milioni di dollari in proventi lordi. L'offerta consiste di 158.000 Class A Units (azioni ordinarie + warrant) a 1,525 dollari per unità e 3.120.688 Class B Units (warrant prefinanziati + warrant) a 1,5249 dollari per unità. I Warrant Ordinari hanno un prezzo di esercizio di 1,40 dollari con un termine di cinque anni.

Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. ha agito come unico bookrunner, con un'opzione di acquisto di azioni/warrant aggiuntive della durata di 45 giorni. L'azienda ha riprezzato circa un milione di warrant precedentemente emessi a 1,40 dollari per azione. I proventi netti finanzieranno la fase 1 della sperimentazione clinica di PALI-2108, studi preclinici, ricerca e sviluppo, e capitale di lavoro.

Palisade Bio (NASDAQ: PALI) ha cerrado su oferta pública de suscripción previamente anunciada, recaudando aproximadamente 5 millones de dólares en ingresos brutos. La oferta consiste en 158,000 Unidades Clase A (acciones comunes + warrants) a $1.525 por unidad y 3,120,688 Unidades Clase B (warrants prefinanciados + warrants) a $1.5249 por unidad. Los Warrants Comunes tienen un precio de ejercicio de $1.40 con un plazo de cinco años.

Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. actuó como único bookrunner, con una opción de 45 días para comprar acciones adicionales/warrants. La empresa ha reajustado aproximadamente un millón de warrants emitidos previamente a $1.40 por acción. Los ingresos netos financiarán la fase 1 del ensayo clínico de PALI-2108, estudios preclínicos, investigación y desarrollo, y capital de trabajo.

팔리세이드 바이오 (NASDAQ: PALI)는 이전에 발표한 인수 공모를 종료했으며, 약 500만 달러의 총 수익을 올렸습니다. 이러한 공모는 158,000개의 클래스 A 유닛(보통주 + 워런트)을 유닛당 1.525달러에, 3,120,688개의 클래스 B 유닛(선불 워런트 + 워런트)을 유닛당 1.5249달러에 구성합니다. 보통 워런트의 행사 가격은 1.40 달러로, 5년의 기간을 가집니다.

라덴버그 탈만 & Co.는 유일한 북런너로 참여했으며, 추가 주식/워런트를 구매할 수 있는 45일 옵션을 보유하고 있습니다. 회사는 이전에 발행된 약 100만 개의 워런트 가격을 주당 1.40달러로 조정했습니다. 순수익은 PALI-2108의 1상 임상 시험, 전임상 연구, 연구 개발 및 운영 자본을 지원하는 데 사용될 것입니다.

Palisade Bio (NASDAQ: PALI) a clôturé son offre publique de souscription annoncée précédemment, levant environ 5 millions de dollars de produits bruts. L'offre comprend 158 000 unités de classe A (actions ordinaires + warrants) à 1,525 dollars par unité et 3 120 688 unités de classe B (warrants préfinancés + warrants) à 1,5249 dollars par unité. Les Warrants Communs ont un prix d'exercice de 1,40 dollar avec une durée de cinq ans.

Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. a agi en tant que bookrunner principal, avec une option de 45 jours pour acheter des actions/warrants supplémentaires. La société a réajusté environ un million de warrants émis précédemment à 1,40 dollar par action. Les produits nets financeront la phase 1 de l'essai clinique PALI-2108, des études précliniques, la recherche et le développement, et le fonds de roulement.

Palisade Bio (NASDAQ: PALI) hat ihr zuvor angekündigtes öffentliches Angebot abgeschlossen und dabei etwa 5 Millionen Dollar an Bruttoerträgen erzielt. Das Angebot besteht aus 158.000 Klasse A-Einheiten (Stammaktien + Warrants) zu 1,525 Dollar pro Einheit und 3.120.688 Klasse B-Einheiten (vorfinanzierte Warrants + Warrants) zu 1,5249 Dollar pro Einheit. Die Gemeinsamen Warrants haben einen Ausübungspreis von 1,40 Dollar mit einer Laufzeit von fünf Jahren.

Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. fungierte als alleiniger Bookrunner mit einer 45-tägigen Option zum Kauf zusätzlicher Aktien/Warrants. Das Unternehmen hat etwa eine Million zuvor ausgegebene Warrants auf einen Preis von 1,40 Dollar pro Aktie umgestellt. Die Nettoproceeds werden die Phase 1 der klinischen Studie von PALI-2108, präklinische Studien, Forschung und Entwicklung sowie Betriebskapital finanzieren.

Positive
  • Secured $5 million in gross proceeds through public offering
  • Five-year term for Common Warrants provides long-term funding potential
  • Proceeds will support Phase 1 clinical trial advancement of PALI-2108
Negative
  • Potential dilution for existing shareholders through new share issuance
  • Repricing of previously issued warrants to lower price ($1.40)
  • Additional dilution possible through underwriter's 45-day over-allotment option

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This $5 million public offering represents a significant capital raise for PALI, though it comes with considerable dilution through both direct shares and warrants. The pricing at $1.525 per Class A unit and the warrant exercise price of $1.40 reflects current market conditions. The structure, combining common stock, pre-funded warrants and standard warrants, provides flexibility but also indicates challenging market conditions for small-cap biotech fundraising. The repricing of existing warrants to $1.40 further impacts the capital structure. The proceeds will fund critical clinical development of PALI-2108, though the relatively modest raise suggests careful cash management will be essential. The involvement of Ladenburg Thalmann as sole bookrunner and the over-allotment option provides some additional market support.

The capital injection will support PALI-2108's Phase 1 clinical trial development, targeting autoimmune, inflammatory and fibrotic diseases - a significant therapeutic area with substantial market potential. The funding allocation between clinical trials, pre-clinical studies and R&D activities will be important for advancing their pipeline. While the $5 million raise provides essential runway, it may only cover initial Phase 1 development costs, suggesting potential need for additional funding as clinical programs progress. The company's focus on novel therapeutics in these disease areas presents both opportunities and challenges, as the development pathway for autoimmune and inflammatory conditions typically requires extensive clinical validation.

Carlsbad, CA, Dec. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Palisade Bio, Inc, (Nasdaq: PALI) (“Palisade,” “Palisade Bio” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapeutics for autoimmune, inflammatory, and fibrotic diseases, today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering for gross proceeds of approximately $5 million prior to deducting underwriting commissions and offering expenses. The offering is comprised of (i) 158,000 Class A Units with each unit consisting of (a) one share of common stock and (b) one common warrant to purchase one share of common stock (the “Common Warrants”), and (ii) 3,120,688 Class B Units with each unit consisting of (a) one prefunded common stock purchase warrant to purchase one share of common stock (“Prefunded Warrants”) and (b) one Common Warrant. The price per Class A Unit is $1.525 and the price per Class B Unit is $1.5249 (collectively, the “Offering”).

The Common Warrants have an exercise price of $1.40 per share, are exercisable at issuance, and have a term expiring five years from issuance.

Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. acted as sole bookrunning manager in connection with this Offering.

In addition, the Company has granted the underwriter a 45-day option to purchase up to 491,803 additional shares of common stock and/or Common Warrants, solely to cover over-allotments, if any, at the public offering price less the underwriting discounts and commissions.

In connection with the Offering, the Company has elected to reprice approximately one million previously issued warrants to $1.40 per share.

The gross proceeds from the Offering to the Company, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other Offering expenses and excluding any proceeds that may be received upon the exercise of the Common Warrants and the exercise of the underwriter’s option to purchase additional shares of common stock and/or Common Warrants, were approximately $5 million. The Company currently intends to use the net proceeds of the Offering primarily to fund our Phase 1 clinical trial of PALI-2108, pre-clinical studies, research and development, and working capital.

The securities were offered pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-282883), which was declared effective by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on December 12, 2024. The securities may be offered only by means of a prospectus which forms part of the effective registration statement. A preliminary prospectus describing the terms of the Offering has been filed with the SEC and is available on the SEC’s website located at http://www.sec.gov. A final prospectus relating to this Offering was filed by the Company with the SEC. Electronic copies of the final prospectus relating to the Offering, when available, may also be obtained by contacting Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc., Prospectus Department, 640 Fifth Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, New York 10019 or by email at prospectus@ladenburg.com.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor will there be any sales of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.

About Palisade Bio 

Palisade Bio is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and advancing novel therapeutics for patients living with autoimmune, inflammatory, and fibrotic diseases. The Company believes that by using a targeted approach with its novel therapeutics it will transform the treatment landscape. For more information, please go to www.palisadebio.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This communication contains “forward-looking” statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the over-allotment option. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current expectations. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. The Company’s actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, the intended use of net proceeds from the Offering, the extent of our cash runway; our ability to successfully develop our licensed technologies; the timing and outcome of our current and anticipated applications and studies related to our product candidates; estimates about the size and growth potential of the markets for our product candidates, and our ability to serve those markets, including any potential revenue generated; future regulatory, judicial, and legislative changes or developments in the United States (U.S.) and foreign countries and the impact of these changes; our ability to maintain the Nasdaq listing of our securities; our ability to build a commercial infrastructure in the U.S. and other markets; our ability to compete effectively in a competitive industry; our ability to identify and qualify manufacturers to provide API and manufacture drug product; our ability to enter into commercial supply agreements; the success of competing technologies that are or may become available; our ability to attract and retain key scientific or management personnel; the accuracy of our estimates regarding expenses, future revenues, capital requirements and needs for additional financing; our ability to obtain funding for our operations; our ability to attract collaborators and strategic partnerships; and the impact of any global event on our business, and operations, and supply. Any statements contained in this communication that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon the Company’s current expectations. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. The Company’s actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, the Company’s ability to advance its nonclinical and clinical programs, the uncertain and time-consuming regulatory approval process; and the Company’s ability to secure additional financing to fund future operations and development of its product candidates. Additional risks and uncertainties can be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 26, 2024, and the Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q or other SEC filings that are filed thereafter, including the Registration Statement on Form S-1. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based.

Investor Relations Contact

JTC Team, LLC
Jenene Thomas
908-824-0775
PALI@jtcir.com


FAQ

How much did Palisade Bio (PALI) raise in their December 2024 public offering?

Palisade Bio raised approximately $5 million in gross proceeds through their December 2024 public offering.

What is the exercise price and term of PALI's Common Warrants from the December 2024 offering?

The Common Warrants have an exercise price of $1.40 per share and expire five years from issuance.

How will Palisade Bio use the proceeds from their December 2024 offering?

The proceeds will primarily fund their Phase 1 clinical trial of PALI-2108, pre-clinical studies, research and development, and working capital.

What are the two types of units offered in PALI's December 2024 public offering?

The offering included Class A Units (common stock + warrants) at $1.525 per unit and Class B Units (prefunded warrants + warrants) at $1.5249 per unit.

How many previously issued warrants did PALI reprice in connection with the December 2024 offering?

Approximately one million previously issued warrants were repriced to $1.40 per share.

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