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PureTech Health announces that its founded entity, Vor Biopharma, has priced its initial public offering (IPO) of 9,828,017 shares at $18.00 each, raising approximately $176.9 million before expenses. The shares are slated to start trading on Nasdaq under the symbol VOR on February 5, 2021, with the offering expected to close by February 9, 2021. Following the IPO, PureTech will hold 3,207,200 shares of Vor, representing about 9.0% of its outstanding shares.

PureTech Health (LSE: PRTC, Nasdaq: PRTC) has announced the appointment of Bharatt Chowrira, Ph.D., J.D., as an executive director on its Board, effective February 1, 2021. Dr. Chowrira, who has been with the company since March 2017, continues as President and Chief of Business and Strategy. His extensive experience includes prior roles at Synlogic and Auspex Pharmaceuticals. CEO Daphne Zohar expressed confidence in Dr. Chowrira's contributions to advancing PureTech’s clinical pipeline and addressing critical health challenges.

PureTech Health (LSE: PRTC, NASDAQ: PRTC) announces that its Founded Entity, Vor Biopharma, has received FDA clearance for its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for VOR33. This engineered hematopoietic stem cell (eHSC) therapy targets acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients at high risk of relapse. Vor plans to start a Phase 1/2a clinical trial for VOR33 in the first half of 2021, aiming to improve post-transplant outcomes and patient survival rates. The therapy is designed to be resistant to standard CD33-targeted treatments, marking a significant advancement in AML treatment.

Follica Inc. has appointed two experienced biotech executives, Tom Wiggans and Michael Davin, to its Board of Directors. Wiggans, former CEO of Dermira, will serve as Executive Chairman, bringing over 30 years of experience and leadership in biopharmaceuticals, including guiding Dermira through a successful acquisition for $1.1 billion. Davin, who has significant experience in the medical device industry, including leading Cynosure through an IPO, joins as an independent member. The company is gearing up for a Phase 3 study in male androgenetic alopecia, identifying substantial market potential.

PureTech Health (LSE: PRTC, NASDAQ: PRTC) celebrates the addition of two seasoned biotech executives to the Board of Directors of its Founded Entity, Follica. Tom Wiggans, former CEO of Dermira, becomes Executive Chairman, bringing over 30 years of biopharmaceutical experience, including successful Phase 3 trials and a $1.1 billion acquisition. Michael Davin, ex-CEO of Cynosure, joins as an independent board member, enhancing Follica's expertise in medical devices. This leadership change coincides with Follica's Phase 3 study launch for male androgenetic alopecia, potentially impacting 90 million U.S. individuals.

Vedanta Biosciences has secured a $25 million investment from Pfizer under its Breakthrough Growth Initiative. This funding will support a Phase 2 study of VE202 for treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), expected to start in 2021. Preliminary data from a Phase 1 study indicates that VE202 is safe and promotes durable colonization. IBD affects 1.6 million Americans, highlighting the urgent need for new treatments. Pfizer's Dr. Michael Vincent will join Vedanta's Scientific Advisory Board. Importantly, Vedanta retains control of its programs while granting Pfizer a right of first negotiation on VE202.

PureTech Health (LSE: PRTC, NASDAQ: PRTC) announces a $25 million investment in its Founded Entity, Vedanta Biosciences, from Pfizer (NYSE: PFE). This investment is part of the Pfizer Breakthrough Growth Initiative, aimed to support the Phase 2 study of VE202 in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), expected to start in 2021. Previous Phase 1 data indicated that VE202 was safe and well-tolerated, showing promising results. Michael Vincent, Pfizer's Chief Scientific Officer, will join Vedanta's Scientific Advisory Board, while Vedanta retains control over its programs.

PureTech Health (LSE: PRTC, NASDAQ: PRTC) announced the appointment of George Farmer, Ph.D. as its new Chief Financial Officer. Dr. Farmer brings over 15 years of experience as a senior biotechnology equity analyst at BMO Capital Markets, where he provided extensive sector research. This leadership change comes as PureTech aims to capitalize on recent momentum, having initiated three clinical trials and expanded its presence in the NASDAQ Global Market.

PureTech Health plc (LSE: PRTC, Nasdaq: PRTC) announced participation in the 38th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference and other virtual events. Key presentations will include Daphne Zohar, CEO, on January 14, 2021, at 10:50am EST, and Bharatt Chowrira, J.D., Ph.D., alongside Eric Elenko, Ph.D., on January 5, 2021, at 1:00pm EST. PureTech focuses on developing innovative therapies for serious diseases, with a pipeline of 24 product candidates, two already cleared by the FDA. For more, visit puretechhealth.com.