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Tonix Pharmaceuticals Announces Proposed Public Offering

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Tonix Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: TNXP) has announced a proposed public offering of its common stock or pre-funded warrants. The company intends to utilize the net proceeds for working capital, corporate purposes, including preparing a New Drug Application for its fibromyalgia candidate Tonmya, and addressing existing debt. Dawson James Securities, Inc. will act as the sole placement agent. This offering is subject to market conditions and comes under a previously filed shelf registration statement with the SEC.

Positive
  • Potential for raising funds to support working capital and corporate purposes.
  • Funds to potentially expedite the New Drug Application for Tonmya, enhancing growth prospects.
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  • Possible shareholder dilution due to the new stock offering.
  • Market uncertainty as the offering is contingent on market conditions.

Tonix Pharmaceuticals' announcement of a proposed public offering of its common stock is a significant event. Public offerings can impact share prices, liquidity and the company's financial stability. Offering new shares may lead to share dilution, where existing shareholders' ownership percentages decrease, potentially causing a short-term drop in stock price.

However, the use of proceeds is notable. Tonix intends to use the funds for working capital and general corporate purposes, including the preparation of a New Drug Application (NDA) for its product candidate, Tonmya™. This indicates a strategic focus on advancing their product pipeline, particularly for fibromyalgia, a condition with limited treatment options.

Investors should watch for the offering's terms, including the price per share and the amount raised. These details will influence the company's financial health and its ability to execute its plans. In the short-term, there may be volatility as the market absorbs the new shares. Over the long-term, successful product development and regulatory approval could significantly enhance Tonix's valuation and market position.

Tonix's intent to use the offering proceeds for developing their Tonmya™ product candidate is a important detail. The drug targets fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition affecting millions. The company's completion of two statistically significant Phase 3 studies signals progress towards FDA approval. Such advancements are positive indicators, showcasing Tonix's commitment to bringing a new therapeutic option to market.

Moreover, their pipeline includes treatments for acute stress reaction and , broadening their scope in the CNS disorder space. Potential approval and commercialization of these therapies would not only diversify their portfolio but also address unmet medical needs.

Investors should pay close attention to the regulatory milestones and clinical trial outcomes. While promising, the drug development process is inherently risky and setbacks can occur, which could impact investor sentiment and stock performance.

CHATHAM, N.J., June 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: TNXP) (“Tonix” or the “Company”), a fully-integrated biopharmaceutical company, today announced that it intends to offer and sell shares of its common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof). All of the securities to be sold in the offering are to be offered by Tonix. The offering is subject to market 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.

The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and general corporate purposes, including the preparation of the new drug application relating to its Tonmya™ product candidate in patients with fibromyalgia, and the satisfaction of any portion of its existing indebtedness.

Dawson James Securities, Inc. is the sole placement agent for the offering.

This offering is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-266982) previously filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus. The preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus describing the terms of the proposed offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website located at http://www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement may be obtained, when available, from Dawson James Securities, Inc., 101 North Federal Highway, Suite 600, Boca Raton, FL 33432 or by telephone at (561) 391-5555, or by email at investmentbanking@dawsonjames.com. Before investing in this offering, interested parties should read in their entirety the prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus and the other documents that Tonix has filed with the SEC that are incorporated by reference in such prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, which provide more information about Tonix and such offering.

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.

Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding Corp.*

Tonix is a fully-integrated biopharmaceutical company focused on developing, licensing and commercializing therapeutics to treat and prevent human disease and alleviate suffering. Tonix’s development portfolio is focused on central nervous system (CNS) disorders. Tonix’s priority is to submit a New Drug Application (NDA) to the FDA in the second half of 2024 for Tonmya1, a product candidate for which two statistically significant Phase 3 studies have been completed for the management of fibromyalgia. TNX-102 SL is also being developed to treat acute stress reaction as well as fibromyalgia-type Long COVID. Tonix’s CNS portfolio includes TNX-1300 (cocaine esterase), a biologic designed to treat cocaine intoxication that has Breakthrough Therapy designation. Tonix’s immunology development portfolio consists of biologics to address organ transplant rejection, autoimmunity and cancer, including TNX-1500, which is a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting CD40-ligand (CD40L or CD154) being developed for the prevention of allograft rejection and for the treatment of autoimmune diseases. Tonix also has product candidates in development in the areas of rare disease and infectious disease. Tonix Medicines, our commercial subsidiary, markets Zembrace® SymTouch® (sumatriptan injection) 3 mg and Tosymra® (sumatriptan nasal spray) 10 mg for the treatment of acute migraine with or without aura in adults.

*Tonix’s product development candidates are investigational new drugs or biologics and have not been approved for any indication.

1Tonmya™ is conditionally accepted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as the tradename for TNX-102 SL for the management of fibromyalgia. Tonmya has not been approved for any indication.

Zembrace SymTouch and Tosymra are registered trademarks of Tonix Medicines. All other marks are property of their respective owners.

This press release and further information about Tonix can be found at www.tonixpharma.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “forecast,” “estimate,” “expect,” and “intend,” among others. These forward-looking statements are based on Tonix’s current expectations and actual results could differ materially. There are a number of factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, risks related to the failure to obtain FDA clearances or approvals and noncompliance with FDA regulations; risks related to the failure to successfully market any of our products; risks related to the timing and progress of clinical development of our product candidates; our need for additional financing; uncertainties of patent protection and litigation; uncertainties of government or third party payor reimbursement; limited research and development efforts and dependence upon third parties; and substantial competition. As with any pharmaceutical under development, there are significant risks in the development, regulatory approval and commercialization of new products. Tonix does not undertake an obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement. Investors should read the risk factors set forth in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 1, 2024, and periodic reports filed with the SEC on or after the date thereof. All of Tonix’s forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by all such risk factors and other cautionary statements. The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date thereof.

Investor Contact 
Jessica Morris
Tonix Pharmaceuticals
investor.relations@tonixpharma.com
(862) 904-8182

Peter Vozzo
ICR Westwicke
peter.vozzo@westwicke.com
(443) 213-0505

Media Contact 
Katie Dodge
LaVoieHealthScience
kdodge@lavoiehealthscience.com
(978) 360-3151


FAQ

What is the purpose of Tonix Pharmaceuticals' public offering announced on June 26, 2024?

The proceeds are intended for working capital, general corporate purposes, preparing a New Drug Application for Tonmya, and addressing existing debt.

Who is the placement agent for Tonix Pharmaceuticals' (TNXP) proposed public offering?

Dawson James Securities, Inc. is the sole placement agent for the offering.

What will Tonix Pharmaceuticals use the funds from the public offering for?

The funds will be used for working capital, corporate purposes, New Drug Application preparation for Tonmya, and debt repayment.

How will the announced public offering affect Tonix Pharmaceuticals' (TNXP) stockholders?

It may result in shareholder dilution and market uncertainty due to the offering being subject to market conditions.

What is the stock symbol for Tonix Pharmaceuticals?

The stock symbol for Tonix Pharmaceuticals is TNXP.

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