STOCK TITAN

Syndax Announces Pricing of $75.3 Million Public Offering

Rhea-AI Impact
(Moderate)
Rhea-AI Sentiment
(Neutral)
Tags
Rhea-AI Summary

Syndax Pharmaceuticals announced a public offering of 3,157,144 shares of common stock at $17.50 per share, with pre-funded warrants for 1,142,856 shares priced at $17.4999 each. The offering will raise approximately $75.3 million, before expenses, and is expected to close on December 20, 2021. The underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase an additional 645,000 shares. Goldman Sachs and Cowen are joint book-running managers for the offering, which is being conducted under a 'shelf' registration statement filed with the SEC.

Positive
  • Public offering expected to raise approximately $75.3 million for corporate initiatives.
  • Potential for additional funds through underwriters' option to purchase 645,000 shares.
Negative
  • Potential dilution of existing shareholders due to the public offering of new shares.

WALTHAM, Mass., Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Syndax," the "Company" or "we") (Nasdaq: SNDX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing an innovative pipeline of cancer therapies, today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 3,157,144 shares of its common stock, and to certain investors pre-funded warrants to purchase 1,142,856 shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $0.0001. The public offering price of each share of common stock is $17.50 and the public offering price of each pre-funded warrant is $17.4999 per underlying share, which represents the per share public offering price for the common stock less the $0.0001 per share exercise price for each such pre-funded warrant. The aggregate gross proceeds from this offering are expected to be approximately $75.3 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses payable by Syndax. In addition, Syndax granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 645,000 shares of common stock. All of the shares of common stock and pre-funded warrants are being sold by Syndax. The offering is expected to close on December 20, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and Cowen are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering. BTIG is acting as lead manager for the offering. B. Riley Securities is acting as co-manager for the offering.

The shares are being offered pursuant to a "shelf" registration statement previously filed and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the website of the SEC at www.sec.gov. When available, copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement, final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained from: Goldman Sachs and Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282, telephone: 866-471-2526, facsimile: 212-902-9316 or by emailing Prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com; or Cowen and Company, LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717, or by email at PostSaleManualRequests@broadridge.com, or by phone at (833) 297-2926.

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 offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.  Any offer, if at all, will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus, which are a part of the effective registration statement.

About Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Syndax Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing an innovative pipeline of cancer therapies. The Company's pipeline includes SNDX-5613, a highly selective inhibitor of the Menin–MLL binding interaction, axatilimab, a monoclonal antibody that blocks the colony stimulating factor 1 (CSF-1) receptor, and entinostat, a class I HDAC inhibitor.

Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "may," "will," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "believe" and similar expressions (as well as other words or expressions referencing future events, conditions or circumstances) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Syndax's expectations and assumptions as of the date of this press release. Each of these forward-looking statements involves risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties related to market conditions and satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the proposed public offering. There can be no assurance that Syndax will be able to complete the proposed public offering on the anticipated terms, or at all. Other factors that may cause Syndax's actual results to differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements in this press release are discussed in Syndax's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the "Risk Factors" sections contained therein, as well as the risks identified in the registration statement and the preliminary prospectus supplement relating to the offering. These forward-looking statements are based on Syndax's expectations and assumptions as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, Syndax assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in expectations, even as new information becomes available.

Syndax Contacts

Investor Contact
Melissa Forst
Argot Partners
melissa@argotpartners.com
Tel 212.600.1902

Media Contact
Benjamin Kolinski
benjamin.kolinski@gcihealth.com   
Tel 862.368.4464

SNDX-G

 

Cision View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/syndax-announces-pricing-of-75-3-million-public-offering-301446089.html

SOURCE Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

FAQ

What is the purpose of Syndax's public offering on December 15, 2021?

The public offering aims to raise approximately $75.3 million for corporate initiatives.

What is the pricing of the shares and warrants in Syndax's recent offering?

The shares are priced at $17.50 each, and pre-funded warrants are priced at $17.4999 per underlying share.

When is the expected closing date for Syndax's public offering?

The offering is expected to close on December 20, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.

Who are the underwriters involved in Syndax's public offering?

Goldman Sachs and Cowen are the joint book-running managers, with BTIG as lead manager.

Is there a risk of shareholder dilution with Syndax's offering?

Yes, the public offering may result in dilution of existing shareholders due to the issuance of new shares.

Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

NASDAQ:SNDX

SNDX Rankings

SNDX Latest News

SNDX Stock Data

1.10B
81.86M
0.81%
107.42%
12.42%
Biotechnology
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Link
United States of America
WALTHAM