RedHill received the first tranche of $5 million in a private placement of restricted stock priced at $6.04 per ADS, representing a 20% premium based on the 30 trading days' volume weighted average price (VWAP) ending on the effective date
RedHill granted Kukbo a right of first offer for opaganib, RHB-107 (upamostat) and Talicia(R) for South Korea and other Asian territories
Opaganib's COVID-19 data packages submission process is advancing in various territories including the U.S., EU, Latin America and others, ahead of planned regulatory advice
RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (Nasdaq: RDHL) ("RedHill" or the "Company"), a specialty biopharmaceutical company, today announced that it has entered into a strategic agreement with Kukbo Co. Ltd. (Kospi: 001140) ("Kukbo"), a South Korean corporation, for the sale of RedHill's American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") in a private placement of up to $10 million at a 20% premium to the prior 30 trading days' volume weighted average price ("VWAP").
Kukbo's strategic investment in RedHill is to be made in two tranches, with the first tranche of $5 million already paid and the second tranche of $5 million to follow within six months, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions. As part of the first tranche, RedHill is to issue 827,586 ADSs at a purchase price of $6.04, representing a 20% premium based on the VWAP of RedHill's ADS on NASDAQ over the 30 trading days ending on the effective date. All ADSs are to be issued with a 180-day transfer restriction.
In addition, under the terms of the agreement, RedHill has agreed to grant Kukbo a right of first offer, for a period of six months, for a license with respect to one or more of RedHill's late-stage clinical assets, opaganib, RHB-107 (upamostat)[1] and Talicia(R), for one or more of the territories of South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia. Kukbo has the right to elect not to purchase the ADSs in the second tranche if no such license agreement is executed within six months of the closing of the first tranche.
Dror Ben-Asher, RedHill's CEO said: "We are rapidly advancing with opaganib's COVID-19 data package submissions to regulators in several territories including the U.S., EU and others, ahead of planned regulatory advice. We are pleased with the addition of Kukbo as a committed strategic investor and look forward to evaluating opportunities for opaganib, RHB-107 and Talicia in South Korea and other territories in Asia where large unmet medical needs exist."
"As Kukbo proceeds in its planned strategic expansion into healthcare, we believe that RedHill's opaganib, RHB-107 and Talicia, if approved, hold substantial promise in South Korea and other Asian countries and are eager to leverage our local expertise and network in those territories," said Hyun Ha, Kukbo's CEO.
Nexpedia Holdings Co., Ltd. and Network 1 Financial Securities, Inc. facilitated the introduction between the parties.
The securities to be sold in the private placement have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or any state or other applicable jurisdiction's securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state or other jurisdictions' securities laws.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation, or sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
About RedHill Biopharma
RedHill Biopharma Ltd. (Nasdaq: RDHL) is a specialty biopharmaceutical company primarily focused on gastrointestinal and infectious diseases. RedHill promotes the gastrointestinal drugs, Movantik(R) for opioid-induced constipation in adults[2], Talicia(R) for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in adults[3], and Aemcolo(R) for the treatment of travelers' diarrhea in adults[4]. RedHill's key clinical late-stage development programs include: (i) RHB-204, with an ongoing Phase 3 study for pulmonary nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) disease; (ii) opaganib (ABC294640), a first-in-class oral SK2 selective inhibitor targeting multiple indications with a Phase 2/3 program for COVID-19 and Phase 2 studies for prostate cancer and cholangiocarcinoma ongoing; (iii) RHB-107 (upamostat), an oral serine protease inhibitor in a U.S. Phase 2/3 study as treatment for symptomatic COVID-19, and targeting multiple other cancer and inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases; (iv) RHB-104, with positive results from a first Phase 3 study for Crohn's disease; (v) RHB-102 , with positive results from a Phase 3 study for acute gastroenteritis and gastritis and positive results from a Phase 2 study for IBS-D; and (vi) RHB-106, an encapsulated bowel preparation. More information about the
Company is available at https://www.redhillbio.com https://twitter.com/RedHillBio.
About Kukbo Co. Ltd.
Kukbo Co., Ltd. is a KOSPI-listed company in South Korea with a 68-years of history. Kukbo Co., Ltd. provides comprehensive logistic services, equipped with a distribution management system for running a state-of-the-art integrated logistic centers, as well as infrastructure such as transportation, storage and warehousing. In addition, Kukbo Co., Ltd. is developing a system designed to locate optimal routes through real-time traffic information and vehicle location tracking to strengthen its logistic business capabilities by building a cutting-edge system. As Kukbo Co., Ltd. expands into new business areas, it is on the way to become a global company while pursuing a variety of business areas such as golf-wear, masks and pharmaceuticals. Kukbo's website is available at http://www.kukbo.com.
NOTE: This press release, provided for convenience purposes, is a translated version of the official press release published by the Company in the English language. For full press release in English language, including the forward-looking statements disclaimer, please visit: https://ir.redhillbio.com/press-releases
| Company contact: Adi Frish Chief Corporate & Business Development Officer RedHill Biopharma +972-54-6543-112 adi@redhillbio.com | Media contacts: U.S.: Bryan Gibbs, Finn Partners +1 212 529 2236 bryan.gibbs@finnpartners.com UK: Amber Fennell, Consilium +44 (0) 7739 658 783 fennell@consilium-comms.com |
[1] Opaganib and RHB-107 (upamostat) are investigational new drugs, not available for commercial distribution.
[2] Full prescribing information for Movantik(R) (naloxegol) is available at: www.Movantik.com.
[3] Full prescribing information for Talicia(R) (omeprazole magnesium, amoxicillin and rifabutin) is available at: www.Talicia.com.
[4] Full prescribing information for Aemcolo(R) (rifamycin) is available at: www.Aemcolo.com.