ZyVersa Therapeutics, Inc. Announces Pricing of $11.0 Million Public Offering

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ZyVersa Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ZVSA) announced a public offering of 11,015,500 shares of common stock and warrants, priced at $1.00 per share, aiming for gross proceeds of approximately $11.0 million. The offering is expected to close around April 28, 2023, contingent on customary conditions. Proceeds will primarily be used for redeeming PIPE shares, covering offering expenses, and general corporate purposes. A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners is the lead placement agent, while The Benchmark Company acts as a co-placement agent. This offering follows their SEC registration statement effective on April 26, 2023.

Positive

• The offering aims to raise approximately $11.0 million, which may enhance financial stability.
• Proceeds will be used to redeem PIPE shares, potentially strengthening shareholder value.

Negative

• Common stock offering may lead to shareholder dilution.

WESTON, Fla., April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZyVersa Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZVSA, or “ZyVersa”), a clinical stage specialty biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class drugs for treatment of inflammatory and renal diseases, today announced the pricing of its “reasonable best efforts” public offering of 11,015,500 shares of common stock (or common stock equivalents in lieu thereof) and warrants to purchase up to 11,015,500 shares of common stock at an effective combined price of $1.00 per share and common warrant for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $11.0 million, before deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses. The warrants will have an exercise price of $1.00 per share, will be exercisable immediately, and will expire five years from the initial issuance date.

The closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about April 28, 2023, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The Company intends to use the net proceeds of this offering to redeem substantially all of the PIPE Shares pursuant to the Series A Certificate of Designation, pay expenses related to the offering, and use the remaining proceeds for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners is acting as the lead placement agent and The Benchmark Company is acting as a co-placement agent for the offering.

The securities described above are being offered pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-269442) previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) which became effective on April 26, 2023. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus forming part of the effective registration statement. Copies of the preliminary prospectus and, when available, copies of the final prospectus, relating to the offering may be obtained on the SEC’s website located at http://www.sec.gov. Electronic copies of the final prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained, when available, from A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, 590 Madison Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10022, or by telephone at (212) 624-2060, or by email at prospectus@allianceg.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 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 ZyVersa Therapeutics

ZyVersa (Nasdaq: ZVSA) is a clinical stage specialty biopharmaceutical company leveraging advanced, proprietary technologies to develop first-in-class drugs for patients with renal and inflammatory diseases who have significant unmet medical needs. The Company is currently advancing a therapeutic development pipeline with multiple programs built around its two proprietary technologies – Cholesterol Efflux Mediator™ VAR 200 for treatment of kidney diseases, and Inflammasome ASC Inhibitor IC 100, targeting damaging inflammation associated with numerous CNS and other inflammatory diseases. For more information, please visit www.zyversa.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include statements regarding management’s intentions, plans, beliefs, expectations, or forecasts for the future, and, therefore, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed, and actual results may differ materially from those projected. ZyVersa Therapeutics, Inc (“ZyVersa”) uses words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “projects,” “future,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” “guidance,” and similar expressions to identify these forward-looking statements that are intended to be covered by the safe-harbor provisions. Such forward-looking statements are based on ZyVersa’s expectations and involve risks and uncertainties; consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the statements due to a number of factors, including ZyVersa’s plans to develop and commercialize its product candidates, the timing of initiation of ZyVersa’s planned preclinical and clinical trials; the timing of the availability of data from ZyVersa’s preclinical and clinical trials; the timing of any planned investigational new drug application or new drug application; ZyVersa’s plans to research, develop, and commercialize its current and future product candidates; the clinical utility, potential benefits and market acceptance of ZyVersa’s product candidates; ZyVersa’s commercialization, marketing and manufacturing capabilities and strategy; ZyVersa’s ability to protect its intellectual property position; and ZyVersa’s estimates regarding future revenue, expenses, capital requirements and need for additional financing.

New factors emerge from time-to-time, and it is not possible for ZyVersa to predict all such factors, nor can ZyVersa assess the impact of each such factor on the business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements included in this press release are based on information available to ZyVersa as of the date of this press release. ZyVersa disclaims any obligation to update such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release, except as required by applicable law.

Corporate and IR Contact:
Karen Cashmere
Chief Commercial Officer
kcashmere@zyversa.com
786-251-9641

Media Contacts
Tiberend Strategic Advisors, Inc.
Casey McDonald
cmcdonald@tiberend.com
646-577-8520

Dave Schemelia
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609-468-9325

FAQ

What is the purpose of ZyVersa's public offering on April 26, 2023?

ZyVersa's public offering aims to raise approximately $11.0 million to redeem PIPE shares, cover offering expenses, and fund general corporate purposes.

How many shares and warrants are included in ZyVersa's April 2023 offering?

ZyVersa's offering includes 11,015,500 shares of common stock and warrants to purchase 11,015,500 shares at an effective price of $1.00 each.

When is the expected closing date for ZyVersa's offering?

The offering is expected to close on or about April 28, 2023, subject to customary closing conditions.

Who are the placement agents for ZyVersa's public offering?

A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners is the lead placement agent, and The Benchmark Company is the co-placement agent for the offering.

What are the potential impacts of the public offering on ZVSA shareholders?

The offering may lead to shareholder dilution but is intended to improve the company's financial standing.