Phathom Pharmaceuticals Announces Proposed Public Offering of 5,000,000 Shares of Common Stock

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Phathom Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: PHAT) announced an underwritten public offering of 5,000,000 shares of common stock, with 4,000,000 shares from Phathom and 1,000,000 shares from Takeda Pharmaceutical Company. An additional 600,000 shares may be purchased by underwriters within 30 days. Proceeds will finance the clinical development and commercialization of vonoprazan, a treatment for gastrointestinal diseases. Phathom will not receive proceeds from shares sold by Takeda. The offering is subject to market conditions.

Positive

• Intends to use net proceeds for clinical development and commercialization of vonoprazan.
• Potential for growth in the gastrointestinal treatment market.

Negative

• Offering may lead to dilution for existing shareholders.
• Uncertainty regarding the completion and market conditions of the offering.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Oct. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: PHAT), a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel treatments for gastrointestinal diseases, announced today an underwritten public offering of 5,000,000 shares of its common stock (of which 4,000,000 shares of common stock are being offered by Phathom and 1,000,000 shares of common stock are being offered by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited). In addition, Phathom expects to grant the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 600,000 shares of common stock and Takeda expects to grant the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 150,000 shares of common stock, in each case exercisable within 30 days. 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.

Phathom intends to use the net proceeds from the proposed offering to fund the clinical development of vonoprazan, pre-commercial activities, and, if vonoprazan is approved, commercialization expenses, as well as for working capital and general corporate purposes. Phathom will not receive any proceeds from the sale of common stock in this offering by Takeda.

Jefferies, Evercore ISI, Guggenheim Securities and BMO Capital Markets are acting as joint bookrunning managers for the offering. Needham & Company is acting as lead manager for the offering.

The securities described above are being offered by Phathom pursuant to a shelf registration statement previously filed and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to this offering will be filed with the SEC. When available, copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to this offering may be obtained from: Jefferies LLC, Attention: Equity Syndicate Prospectus Department, 520 Madison Avenue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10022, by telephone at (877) 821-7388 or by email at prospectus_department@jefferies.com; or from Evercore Group L.L.C., Attention: Equity Capital Markets, 55 East 52nd Street, 36th Floor, New York, NY 10055, by telephone at (888) 474-0200 or by email at ecm.prospectus@evercore.com; or from Guggenheim Securities LLC, Attention: Equity Syndicate Department, 330 Madison Avenue, 8^th Floor, New York, NY 10017, by telephone at (212) 518-9544 or by email at GSEquityProspectusDelivery@guggenheimpartners.com; or from BMO Capital Markets Corp., 151 W. 42nd Street, 32^nd Floor, New York, NY 10036, Attention: Equity Syndicate Department, by telephone at (800) 414-3627, or by email at bmoprospectus@bmo.com. Electronic copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus will also be available on the website of the SEC at http://www.sec.gov.

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

About Phathom
Phathom Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel treatments for gastrointestinal diseases and disorders. Phathom has in-licensed the exclusive rights in the United States, Europe, and Canada to vonoprazan, a novel potassium competitive acid blocker (P-CAB) in late-stage development for the treatment of acid-related disorders.

Forward-Looking Statements
Phathom cautions you that statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the Company’s current beliefs and expectations. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the offering, including the timing and size of the offering, the mix of primary and secondary shares to be sold in the offering, and the anticipated use of proceeds therefrom and the grant of the option to purchase additional shares. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by Phathom that any of its plans will be achieved. Actual results may differ from those set forth in this press release due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in Phathom’s business, including, without limitation: the risks and uncertainties associated with market conditions and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the proposed public offering, the risks and uncertainties inherent in Phathom’s business, including potential delays in the commencement, enrollment and completion of clinical trials; Phathom’s dependence on third parties in connection with product manufacturing, research and preclinical and clinical testing; regulatory developments in the United States and foreign countries; and unexpected adverse side effects or inadequate efficacy of vonoprazan that may limit its development, regulatory approval and/or commercialization, or may result in recalls or product liability claims; and the other risks described in the Company’s prior press releases and the Company’s filings with the SEC, including under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent filings with the SEC. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and Phathom undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, which is made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

CONTACTS

Media Contact:
Nick Benedetto
1-877-742-8466
media@phathompharma.com

Investor Contact:
Joe Hand
1-877-742-8466
ir@phathompharma.com

FAQ

What is the size of the public offering by Phathom Pharmaceuticals?

Phathom is offering 5,000,000 shares of common stock, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional 600,000 shares.

What will the proceeds from the PHAT offering be used for?

The net proceeds will fund the clinical development and commercialization of vonoprazan and general corporate purposes.

When was the public offering announced by Phathom Pharmaceuticals?

The public offering was announced on October 26, 2021.

Is Phathom Pharmaceuticals set to receive proceeds from Takeda's shares?

No, Phathom will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares by Takeda.

What risks are associated with the public offering by Phathom Pharmaceuticals?

Risks include potential dilution to existing shareholders and uncertainty related to market conditions and completion of the offering.