Cogent Biosciences down 7% on pricing $150M offering
- Biotechnology company, Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ:COGT) stock price declines 7% as it prices previously announced underwritten public offering of 12.5M shares at $12.00 per share.
- Gross proceeds are expected to be ~$150M, upsized from $125M.
- Underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional ~1.88M shares.
- The offering is expected to close on or about June 9, 2023.
- Net proceeds will be used for development, regulatory and commercial preparation activities relating to bezuclastinib and other product candidates, as well as for working capital and general corporate purposes.