EyePoint Pharmaceuticals Launches $150M Public Offering to Fund Drug Pipeline
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: EYPT) has initiated an underwritten public offering, aiming to raise $150 million by selling shares of its common stock. The company's stock price has dipped to $12.45 after hours, a decrease of 5.39%.
The offering includes an option for underwriters to purchase up to an additional $22.5 million of shares within 30 days. JP Morgan has also secured the right to acquire up to $22.5 million more shares during this period. EyePoint plans to utilise the net proceeds to accelerate the clinical development of DURAVYU for wet AMD and DME, bolster its early-stage pipeline, and cover general corporate expenses.
EyePoint Pharmaceuticals' public offering aims to secure $150 million, with the potential to increase to $172.5 million. The company intends to allocate these funds strategically to advance its drug pipeline and support its operations.