Virpax Pharmaceuticals Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering

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Virpax Pharmaceuticals has successfully closed its IPO, offering 1,800,000 shares at $10.00 each, raising $18.0 million before expenses. The underwriters received a 30-day option to purchase an additional 270,000 shares for over-allotments. The net proceeds will primarily fund research for its product pipeline, including Epoladerm™ and Probudur™, among others. The registration statement was filed with the SEC and became effective on February 16, 2021.

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• Raised $18.0 million from IPO to fund R&D and working capital.
• Development of multiple product candidates targeting pain management.

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WEST CHESTER, PA / ACCESSWIRE / February 19, 2021 / Virpax Pharmaceuticals Inc. ("Virpax" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:VRPX), a company specializing in developing pharmaceutical products for pain management, today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 1,800,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $10.00 per share, for gross proceeds of $18.0 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses. In addition, Virpax has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 270,000 shares of common stock to cover over-allotments at the initial public offering price, less the underwriting discount.

The Company intends to use substantially all of the net proceeds from the offering to fund research and development of its Epoladerm™, Probudur™, Envelta™ and MMS019 indications and other development programs, and for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

ThinkEquity, a division of Fordham Financial Management, Inc., acted as sole book-running manager for the offering.

A registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-249417) was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which became effective on February 16, 2021, and the related registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-253176), was filed with the SEC under Rule 462(b) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, relating to the shares of common stock being offered. This offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the final prospectus may be obtained from ThinkEquity, a division of Fordham Financial Management, Inc., 17 State Street, 22nd Floor, New York, New York 10004, by telephone at (877) 436-3673, by email at prospectus@think-equity.com. The final prospectus will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC's website located at http://www.sec.gov.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a 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.

About Virpax Pharmaceuticals

Virpax is a preclinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on becoming a global leader in pain management by developing and delivering innovative non-opioid and non-addictive pharmaceutical products using new drug delivery systems and technology. Virpax is developing branded pharmaceutical product candidates for pain management by using advanced technology in an effort to enhance patients' quality of life. For more information, please visit www.virpaxpharma.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including those relating to the regarding the anticipated timing of completion of the offering and other statements that are predictive in nature. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and assumptions. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe-harbor for forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking expressions, including, but not limited to, "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "estimate," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "would" and similar expressions and the negatives of those terms. Prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this presentation. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its registration statement on Form S-1, as amended from time to time, under the caption "Risk Factors."

Contact:

Christopher M. Chipman, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
cchipman@virpaxpharma.com
484-880-4588

Or

Betsy Brod
Affinity Growth Advisors
betsy.brod@affinitygrowth.com
212-661-2231

SOURCE: Virpax Pharmaceuticals

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FAQ

What was the IPO price for Virpax Pharmaceuticals?

The IPO price for Virpax Pharmaceuticals was $10.00 per share.

How much did Virpax Pharmaceuticals raise in its IPO?

Virpax Pharmaceuticals raised $18.0 million in its IPO.

What are the intended uses of the proceeds from the Virpax IPO?

The proceeds will primarily fund research and development of various pain management products and for working capital.

What is the ticker symbol for Virpax Pharmaceuticals?

The ticker symbol for Virpax Pharmaceuticals is VRPX.

When did the registration statement for Virpax's IPO become effective?

The registration statement became effective on February 16, 2021.