Silk Road Medical Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

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Silk Road Medical (NASDAQ: SILK) has announced a proposed underwritten public offering of $100 million of its common stock, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional 15% of shares sold. The offering's completion is subject to market conditions. Proceeds will be allocated to expand operations, increase R&D, and support clinical trials, with potential debt repayment and acquisitions. The offering is registered under Form S-3 with the SEC. J.P. Morgan and BofA Securities are the lead managers for this transaction.

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• Proceeds intended for operational expansion, R&D, and clinical studies.
• Potential for market growth through international expansion.

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• Offering may dilute existing shareholders' equity.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silk Road Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: SILK), a company focused on reducing the risk of stroke and its devastating impact, announced today the commencement of a proposed underwritten public offering of $100 million of shares of its common stock.  In addition, Silk Road Medical expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase additional shares of common stock in an amount of up to 15% of the number of shares sold in the offering. The proposed 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.

Silk Road Medical intends to use the net proceeds from the offering, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by Silk Road Medical, to expand its sales force and operations, increase its research and development activities, conduct or sponsor clinical studies and trials, lease new facilities, expand internationally, and to provide for working capital and other general corporate purposes. Silk Road Medical may use a portion of the net proceeds to repay debt or acquire or license complementary products, technologies, intellectual property or businesses; however, Silk Road Medical currently does not have any agreements or commitments to complete any such transactions and is not involved in negotiations regarding such transactions. 

J.P. Morgan and BofA Securities are acting as joint book-running managers of the offering. Stifel is also acting as book-running manager, and Wolfe Capital Markets and Advisory is acting as co-manager.

The public offering will be made pursuant to an automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-238007) that was filed by Silk Road Medical with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and became effective on May 5, 2020. A preliminary prospectus supplement will be filed with the SEC and the accompanying prospectus relating to and describing the terms of the offering will be and are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement, when available, and the accompanying prospectus may be obtained by contacting: J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Attention: Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717 or by email: prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com; or BofA Securities, NC1-004-03-43, 200 North College Street, 3rd Floor, Charlotte, NC 28255-0001, Attention: Prospectus Department, or by email: dg.prospectus_requests@bofa.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 Silk Road Medical
Silk Road Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: SILK), is a medical device company located in Sunnyvale, California, and Plymouth, Minnesota, that is focused on reducing the risk of stroke and its devastating impact. The company has pioneered a new approach for the treatment of carotid artery disease called TransCarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR). TCAR is a clinically proven procedure combining surgical principles of neuroprotection with minimally invasive endovascular techniques to treat blockages in the carotid artery at risk of causing a stroke. For more information on how Silk Road Medical is delivering brighter patient outcomes through brighter clinical thinking, visit www.silkroadmed.com and connect on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements regarding an offering of Silk Road Medical’s common stock, the timing and size of the public offering and the anticipated use of the net proceeds from the offering. Such statements are based on current assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, include, among others, the risks described in Silk Road Medical’s preliminary prospectus supplement dated October 17, 2022, the accompanying prospectus dated May 5, 2020, and the documents incorporated in the prospectus supplement and the prospectus by reference.  These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and should not be unduly relied upon. Silk Road Medical disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Investor Contact:
Lynn Lewis or Marissa Bych
Gilmartin Group
investors@silkroadmed.com

Media:
Michael Fanucchi
Silk Road Medical
mfanucchi@silkroadmed.com

FAQ

What is the purpose of Silk Road Medical's $100 million stock offering?

The $100 million stock offering aims to expand operations, increase research and development, and conduct clinical studies.

Who are the underwriters for Silk Road Medical's stock offering?

J.P. Morgan and BofA Securities are acting as joint book-running managers for the stock offering, with Stifel and Wolfe Capital Markets also involved.

How might the stock offering impact shareholders of Silk Road Medical?

The stock offering may lead to dilution of existing shareholders' equity due to the increase in the number of outstanding shares.

When was Silk Road Medical's offering announced?

The offering was announced on October 17, 2022.

What are the terms of Silk Road Medical's stock offering?

Silk Road Medical is offering $100 million in shares, with underwriters having a 30-day option to purchase an additional 15% of shares sold.