After seven IPOs in a row outside the healthcare sector, four biotechs will attempt to price their IPOs in the week ahead, all with insider support. Looking more broadly, the next two weeks could see an increased number of launches if companies in the pipeline wish to complete their deals before the Memorial Day holiday.
| Four Biotechs Set to Price IPOs in the Week Ahead |
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| Issuer Business |
Symbol Exchange |
Deal Size $mil |
Price Range Shares Filed |
Lead Manager(s) |
| Intellia Therapeutics Cambridge , MA |
NTLA Nasdaq |
$85 | $16.00 - $18.00 5,000,000 |
Credit Suisse Jefferies Leerink Partners |
| Preclinical biotech developing gene editing therapies using CRISPR/Cas9 technology. | ||||
| Oncobiologics Cranbury, NJ |
ONS Nasdaq |
$60 | $11.00 - $13.00 5,000,000 |
Jefferies Barclays |
| Developing biosimilars of blockbuster drugs Humira and Avastin. | ||||
| Cancer Prevention Pharmaceuticals Tucson, AZ |
CPP NYSE MKT |
$25 | $12.00 - $14.00 1,923,076 |
Aegis Capital Corp. |
| Developing treatments for colorectal cancer risk factors. | ||||
| Spring Bank Pharmaceuticals Hopkinton, MA |
SBPH Nasdaq |
$15 | $12.00 - $14.00 1,154,000 |
Dawson James |
| Developing small molecule therapies for hepatitis B and viral diseases. | ||||
Oncobiologics (ONS) - This biotech expects to begin Phase 3 trials on its Humira and Avastin biosimilars in 2016. These two drugs combined for nearly $20 billion in sales in 2014 and are projected to grow to over $22 billion by 2020. Insiders have indicated for 33% of the deal.
Cancer Prevention Pharmaceuticals (CPP) - This micro-cap biotech is looking to raise money to fund the completion of its Phase 3 trial for its lead candidate; it originally filed terms in early February. Insiders have indicated for 20% of the deal.
Spring Bank Pharmaceuticals (SBPH) - Spring Bank postponed its original deal in mid-March, which was set to raise $40 million. It has since changed underwriters, decreased the deal size by over 60% and increased its insider buying to 53% from 25%.
IPO Pipeline Update
Turning Point Brands (TPB), maker of tobacco products under the Zig-Zag, Stoker's and various other brands, set terms to raise $76 million the week of May 9th. Landcadia Holdings (LCAHU), a blank check company formed by the CEOs of Landry's and Leucadia, filed and set terms to raise $300 million.
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