Revolution Medicines Announces Pricing of Upsized $260.9 Million Public Offering of Common Stock

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Revolution Medicines (Nasdaq: RVMD) has priced its underwritten public offering of 5,797,101 shares of common stock at $45.00 per share, aiming to raise approximately $260.9 million in gross proceeds. The offering includes a 30-day option for underwriters to purchase an additional 869,565 shares. The closing of this offering is anticipated on February 8, 2021, pending customary conditions. This fundraising initiative is aimed at advancing the company's pipeline focused on targeted therapies for RAS-addicted cancers.

Positive

• Gross proceeds expected of approximately $260.9 million to support clinical development.
• Potential for additional funds from underwriter's option to purchase up to 869,565 additional shares.

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• Dilution of existing shareholders' equity due to the public offering.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Revolution Medicines, Inc. (Nasdaq: RVMD) today announced the pricing of its underwritten public offering of 5,797,101 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $45.00 per share, before underwriting discounts and commissions. All of the shares of common stock are being offered by Revolution Medicines. In addition, Revolution Medicines has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 869,565 shares of common stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The gross proceeds from the offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses payable by Revolution Medicines, are expected to be approximately $260.9 million, excluding any exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares. The offering is expected to close on February 8, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.

J.P. Morgan, Cowen, SVB Leerink and Guggenheim Securities are acting as the joint book-running managers for the offering.

A registration statement relating to the shares being sold in this offering was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 3, 2021. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus, copies of which may be obtained, when available, from: J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, or by telephone at (866) 803-9204, or by email at prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com; Cowen and Company, LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY, 11717, Attn: Prospectus Department, by email at PostSaleManualRequests@broadridge.com or by telephone at (833) 297-2926; SVB Leerink LLC, Attention: Syndicate Department, One Federal Street, 37th Floor, Boston, MA, 02110, by telephone at 1-800-808-7525, ext. 6105, or by email at syndicate@svbleerink.com; or Guggenheim Securities, LLC, Attention: Equity Syndicate Department, 330 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10017, by telephone at (212) 518-9544, or by email at GSEquityProspectusDelivery@guggenheimpartners.com.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other 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 other jurisdiction.

About Revolution Medicines

Revolution Medicines is a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on developing novel targeted therapies to inhibit high-value frontier targets in RAS-addicted cancers. The company possesses sophisticated structure-based drug discovery capabilities built upon deep chemical biology and cancer pharmacology know-how and innovative, proprietary technologies that enable the creation of small molecules tailored to unconventional binding sites.

Forward Looking Statements

To the extent that statements contained in this press release are not descriptions of historical facts regarding Revolution Medicines, they are forward-looking statements reflecting the current beliefs and expectations of management made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the expected completion and timing of closing of the public offering. Such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, risks and uncertainties related to market conditions and the satisfaction of closing conditions related to the public offering. Such forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties that relate to future events and the actual results could differ significantly from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Revolution Medicines undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. For a further description of the risks and uncertainties relating to Revolution Medicines’ business in general, see Revolution Medicines’ Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 12, 2020, the preliminary prospectus for this offering included as part of the Registration Statement on Form S-1 related to the offering filed with the SEC on February 3, 2021, and its future periodic reports to be filed with the SEC.

FAQ

What is the pricing and details of Revolution Medicines' public offering?

Revolution Medicines priced its public offering at $45.00 per share for 5,797,101 shares, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional 869,565 shares.

When will the public offering for RVMD close?

The offering is expected to close on February 8, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.

How much does Revolution Medicines aim to raise from this offering?

The company aims to raise approximately $260.9 million in gross proceeds from the offering.

Who are the underwriters for the RVMD offering?

The joint book-running managers for Revolution Medicines' offering include J.P. Morgan, Cowen, SVB Leerink, and Guggenheim Securities.

What will the funds from the RVMD offering be used for?

The funds raised are intended to support the clinical development of targeted therapies for RAS-addicted cancers.