Tempest Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TPST), a clinical-stage oncology company developing novel therapeutics that combine both targeted and immune-mediated mechanisms, today announced a $15 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) financing from the sale of 3,149,912 shares of its common stock at a price per share of $2.36 and, in lieu of shares of common stock, pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 3,206,020 shares of its common stock at price per pre-funded warrant of $2.359 to EcoR1 Capital, LLC and Versant Venture Capital. Gross proceeds from the PIPE financings total approximately $15.0 million, before deducting offering expenses.
“We are very pleased to have a top investor such as EcoR1 recognize the value in Tempest, and we strongly appreciate Versant’s continued support of the Company, which has been consistent since our inception,” said Stephen R. Brady, chief executive officer of Tempest. “Given the current capital markets environment, we are also pleased with the equivalent value between the securities, and will continue to diligently execute towards the development of meaningful therapies for patients.”
The closing of the PIPE financing is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close by April 29, 2022.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tempest-announces-private-placement-financing-120000626.html
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