Vascular Biogenics Ltd. Announces Proposed Public Offering of Ordinary Shares and Pre-Funded Warrants

Rhea-AI Summary

VBL Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VBLT) announced an intention to conduct an underwritten public offering of ordinary shares, with pre-funded warrants offered to select investors. The company plans to grant underwriters a 30-day option to purchase an additional 15% of the shares. Proceeds will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. The offering is subject to market conditions and no assurance can be given regarding its completion or terms. Guggenheim Securities and Oppenheimer & Co. are the bookrunning managers for the offering.

Positive

• The offering aims to raise capital for working and corporate purposes, potentially strengthening VBL Therapeutics' financial position.

Negative

• The underwritten public offering may lead to dilution of current shareholders' equity.
• Market conditions may affect the completion and terms of the offering.

TEL AVIV, Israel, April 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vascular Biogenics Ltd. (“VBL Therapeutics” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VBLT), today announced that it intends to offer and sell ordinary shares and, to certain investors in lieu thereof, pre-funded warrants to purchase ordinary shares in an underwritten public offering. As part of this proposed offering, VBL Therapeutics expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the aggregate number of ordinary shares plus the ordinary shares underlying any pre-funded warrants that are sold in the offering, at the public offering price less the underwriting discounts and commissions. 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. All of the securities in the offering are to be sold by VBL Therapeutics.

VBL Therapeutics intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

Guggenheim Securities, LLC is acting as bookrunning manager for the proposed offering. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. is also acting as a joint bookrunner.

The securities described may be offered by VBL Therapeutics pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form F-3 (No. 333-251821), including a base prospectus, previously filed with and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The securities may be offered only by means of a prospectus. A preliminary prospectus supplement relating to and describing the terms of the offering and a final prospectus supplement relating to and describing the terms of the offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website located at www.sec.gov. Copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the securities being offered may also be obtained by contacting Guggenheim Securities, LLC, Attention: Equity Syndicate Department, 330 Madison Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, New York 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 the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

About VBL Therapeutics

Vascular Biogenics Ltd., operating as VBL Therapeutics, is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of first-in-class treatments for areas of unmet need in cancer and immune/inflammatory indications. VBL has developed three platform technologies: a gene-therapy based technology for targeting newly formed blood vessels with focus on cancer, an antibody-based technology targeting MOSPD2 for anti-inflammatory and immuno-oncology applications, and the Lecinoxoids, a family of small-molecules for immune-related indications. VBL’s lead oncology product candidate, ofranergene obadenovec (VB-111), is an investigational, first-in-class, targeted anti-cancer gene-therapy agent that is being developed to treat a wide range of solid tumors. VB-111 is currently being studied in a VBL-sponsored Phase 3 registration enabling study for treatment in patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, which are often indicated by terms such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “goal,” “intend,” “look forward to,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions. These forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the completion of the registered direct offering, the satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the registered direct offering and the intended use of net proceeds from the registered direct offering as well as statements regarding our programs, including VB-111, including their clinical development, therapeutic potential and clinical results. These forward-looking statements are not promises or guarantees and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described or projected herein include market and other conditions, uncertainties associated generally with research and development, clinical trials and related regulatory reviews and approvals, the risk that historical clinical trial results may not be predictive of future trial results, that our financial resources do not last for as long as anticipated, and that we may not realize the expected benefits of our intellectual property protection. In particular, the DSMC recommendation that the OVAL trial proceed is not assurance that the trial will meet its primary endpoint of overall survival once completed. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties and other risks can be found in our regulatory filings with the SEC, including in our annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2020, and subsequent filings with the SEC. Existing and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. VBL Therapeutics undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise, except as required by law.

INVESTOR CONTACT:

Burns McClellan for VBL Therapeutics
Lee Roth (investors) / Ryo Imai (media)
lroth@burnsmc.com / rimai@burnsmc.com
+1-212-213-0006

FAQ

What is VBL Therapeutics' recent stock offering about?

VBL Therapeutics is conducting an underwritten public offering of ordinary shares and pre-funded warrants.

How will VBL Therapeutics use the proceeds from the stock offering?

The proceeds will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes.

Who is managing the VBLT stock offering?

Guggenheim Securities and Oppenheimer & Co. are acting as bookrunning managers.

What are the potential risks associated with VBL Therapeutics' offering?

The offering may cause dilution for existing shareholders and is subject to variable market conditions.

What is the timeframe for VBL Therapeutics' public offering?

The offering is subject to market conditions, and there is no assurance on completion or final terms.