Thursday, May 26, 2016 8:30:28 PM
PR NEWSWIRE 8:12 PM ET 5/26/2016
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SAN DIEGO , May 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- OncoSec Medical Incorporated ("OncoSec") , a company developing DNA-based intratumoral cancer immunotherapies, today announced that it has closed its previously announced at-the-market registered direct offering with a single healthcare dedicated institutional fund for the purchase of 5,509,642 shares of its common stock at a price of $1.815, or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof at a price of $1.805, and warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 5,509,642 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $1.69 per share for a term of 9 years. The warrants are immediately exercisable on the date of issuance. The offering closed on May 26, 2016.
The gross proceeds of the offering were $10 million. Net proceeds, after deducting the placement agent's fee, financial advisory fees, and other estimated offering expenses payable by OncoSec, are expected to be approximately $9.1 million. OncoSec intends to use proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including clinical trial expenses and research and development expenses.
Rodman & Renshaw, a unit of H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC, acted as the exclusive placement agent in connection with this offering. Maxim Group LLC acted as a financial advisor to OncoSec in connection with the transaction.
"We are pleased with the support from this healthcare dedicated institutional fund as we continue to advance our immuno-oncology pipeline to fight cancer," said Punit Dhillon, President and CEO of OncoSec. "We believe this strategic financing provides the cash runway necessary to achieve our upcoming milestones, including the advancement of our melanoma development pathway, while strengthening our balance sheet."
Registration of Shares; No Offer/Solicitation
The securities described above were offered and sold by OncoSec pursuant to a registration statement previously filed and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC. A prospectus supplement related to the offering has also been filed with the SEC. The securities may only be offered by means of a prospectus. Copies of the prospectus and prospectus supplement can be obtained directly from OncoSec and at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
This announcement is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy any of OncoSec's common stock or warrants. No offer, solicitation, or sale will be made in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale is unlawful.
About OncoSec Medical Incorporated(ONCS)
OncoSec is a biotechnology company developing DNA-based intratumoral immunotherapies with an investigational technology, ImmunoPulse™, for the treatment of cancer. ImmunoPulse™ is designed to enhance the local delivery and uptake of DNA-based immune-targeting agents, such as IL-12. In Phase I and II clinical trials, ImmunoPulse™ IL-12 has demonstrated a favorable safety profile and evidence of anti-tumor activity in the treatment of various skin cancers as well as the potential to initiate a systemic immune response. OncoSec's lead program, ImmunoPulse™ IL-12, is currently in clinical development for several indications, including metastatic melanoma and triple-negative breast cancer. In addition to ImmunoPulse™ IL-12, the Company is also identifying and developing new immune-targeting agents for use with the ImmunoPulse™ platform. For more information, please visit www.oncosec.com.
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