Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces Proposed Public Offering

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Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM) announced a proposed public offering of $100 million in common stock. All shares will be offered by Rhythm, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional $15 million of shares. The offering is managed by Cowen, Stifel, and Wells Fargo Securities. It is subject to customary market conditions, and completion timelines are uncertain. The offering is made under a shelf registration statement declared effective by the SEC in November 2021, with further details to be included in a preliminary prospectus supplement.

Positive

• Proposed offering of $100 million could enhance liquidity for potential growth initiatives.
• Underwriters have an option to purchase an additional $15 million, indicating market interest.

Negative

• Issuing new shares may lead to shareholder dilution.
• Market conditions may impact the successful completion of the offering.

BOSTON, Sept. 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM) (“Rhythm”), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with hyperphagia and severe obesity caused by rare melanocortin-4 receptor pathway (MC4R) diseases, today announced a proposed public offering of $100 million of shares of its common stock. All shares in the offering will be offered by Rhythm. In addition, Rhythm intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $15 million of shares of common stock at the public offering price, less the underwriting discount and commission.

Cowen, Stifel and Wells Fargo Securities are acting as the joint book-running managers for the proposed offering. Ladenburg is acting as manager for the proposed offering. The offering is subject to market and other customary closing conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed.

The proposed offering is being made pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3, including a base prospectus, that was filed by Rhythm with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on November 2, 2021 and declared effective by the SEC on November 15, 2021. The proposed offering will be made only by means of a preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus. A copy of the preliminary prospectus supplement relating to the offering, when available, may be obtained from: Cowen and Company, LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, Attention: Prospectus Department, by telephone at (833) 297-2926 or by email at PostSaleManualRequests@broadridge.com; Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Attention: Syndicate, One Montgomery Street, Suite 3700, San Francisco, California 94104, by telephone at 415-364-2720 or by email at syndprospectus@stifel.com, or Wells Fargo Securities, Attention: Equity Syndicate Department, 500 West 33rd Street, New York, New York 10001, at 833-690-2713 or email a request to cmclientsupport@wellsfargo.com. The final terms of the offering will be disclosed in a final prospectus supplement to be filed with the SEC.

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 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.

Forward Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including without limitation statements regarding the completion, timing and size of our proposed public offering and our expectations with respect to granting the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase additional shares. Statements using words such as “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “may”, “will” and similar terms are also forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, risks associated with general economic and market conditions and the other important factors discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in the preliminary prospectus supplement related to the offering, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 and our other filings with the SEC. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligations to make any revisions to the forward-looking statements contained in this press release or to update them to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Company Contact:
David Connolly
Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
857-264-4280
dconnolly@rhythmtx.com

Investor Contact:
Hannah Deresiewicz
Stern Investor Relations, Inc.
212-362-1200
hannah.deresiewicz@sternir.com

Media Contact:
Adam Daley
Berry & Company Public Relations
212-253-8881       
adaley@berrypr.com

FAQ

What is the size of Rhythm Pharmaceuticals' proposed public offering?

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals is proposing a public offering of $100 million in common stock.

Who are the underwriters for the Rhythm Pharmaceuticals offering?

Cowen, Stifel, and Wells Fargo Securities are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering.

What is the purpose of Rhythm Pharmaceuticals' stock offering?

The proposed offering aims to enhance the company's liquidity for potential growth opportunities.

Is there a risk of shareholder dilution in this offering?

Yes, the issuance of new shares may lead to dilution for existing shareholders.

When was the shelf registration statement for Rhythm Pharmaceuticals filed?

The shelf registration statement was filed on November 2, 2021, and declared effective on November 15, 2021.