Rockwell Medical Announces $15 Million At-Market Offering

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Rockwell Medical announced a $15 million securities purchase agreement with Armistice Capital Master Fund. The deal involves $12 million of common stock and $3 million in a private placement. Each share is priced at $1.515, with warrants priced at $1.39, valid for 5.5 years. Proceeds are intended for restructuring its dialysis business and advancing ferric pyrophosphate citrate for treating iron deficiency anemia. Following the agreement, a $7.5 million investment from DaVita, Inc. is expected.

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• Secured $15 million through securities purchase agreements.
• Investment is expected to trigger an additional $7.5 million from DaVita, Inc.
• Funds will support the restructuring of the dialysis business.

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WIXOM, Mich., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMTI), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of iron deficiency and anemia management, today announced that it has entered into securities purchase agreements with Armistice Capital Master Fund Ltd., a leading healthcare investor, to purchase $15 million of common stock (or common stock equivalents in lieu thereof) and warrants. The combined purchase price for one share of common stock (or common stock equivalent) and a warrant to purchase one share of common stock is $1.515. The warrants have an exercise price of $1.39 per share and have a term of 5.5 years.

The Company is offering $12 million of securities in a registered transaction under the Company's shelf registration statement on Form S-3. The remaining $3 million of securities are being sold in a private placement transaction that is exempt from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.

The receipt of the $15 million in proceeds is expected to trigger a subsequent $7.5 million investment from DaVita, Inc. on terms previously disclosed.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds to restructure its dialysis business and, pending FDA clearance, to advance the development of ferric pyrophosphate citrate (FPC) for patients with iron deficiency anemia who are receiving home infusion therapy.

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

About Rockwell Medical

Rockwell Medical is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing its next-generation parenteral iron technology platform, Ferric Pyrophosphate Citrate (FPC), which has the potential to lead transformative treatments for iron deficiency in multiple disease states, reduce healthcare costs and improve patients' lives. The Company has two FDA-approved therapies indicated for patients undergoing hemodialysis, which are the first two products developed from the FPC platform. Rockwell Medical is also advancing its FPC platform by developing FPC for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia in patients outside of dialysis, who are receiving intravenous medications in the home infusion setting. In addition, Rockwell Medical is one of two major suppliers of life-saving hemodialysis concentrate products to kidney dialysis clinics in the United States. For more information, visit www.RockwellMed.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Rockwell Medical's $15 million securities purchase agreement?

The funds will be used to restructure its dialysis business and advance ferric pyrophosphate citrate for iron deficiency anemia.

What is the pricing structure of the common stock in Rockwell Medical's agreement?

Each share of common stock is priced at $1.515, with warrants priced at $1.39.

Is there an additional investment related to Rockwell Medical's securities purchase?

Yes, the agreement is expected to trigger a subsequent $7.5 million investment from DaVita, Inc.

What type of securities is Rockwell Medical offering?

Rockwell Medical is offering common stock and warrants under a registered transaction.