XOMA Announces Offering of Depositary Shares and Series B Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock

On April 5, 2021 XOMA Corporation (Nasdaq: XOMA) ("XOMA" or the "Company") reported it has commenced an underwritten registered public offering of depositary shares, each representing 1/1000th fractional interest in a share of the Company’s Series B Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, with liquidation preference of $25.00 per depositary share, subject to market and certain other conditions (Press release, Xoma, APR 5, 2021, View Source [SID1234577626]). The Company expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase additional depositary shares in connection with the offering.

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The Company expects to use the net proceeds of this offering to fund the segregated dividend account and the remaining net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including funding future acquisitions of milestone and royalty rights associated with drug development programs with third-party funding.

B. Riley Securities, Inc., National Securities Corporation, Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc., and William Blair & Company are acting as joint book-runners for this offering. Aegis Capital Corp., Boenning & Scattergood, Inc., Incapital LLC, and Northland Capital Markets are acting as co-managers.

The offering of these securities is being made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3, which was initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 10, 2021, and declared effective by the SEC on March 19, 2021. The offering of these depositary shares will be made only by means of a prospectus and prospectus supplement. A copy of the prospectus and prospectus supplement relating to these securities may be obtained, when available, from the website of the SEC at View Source or by contacting: B. Riley Securities, Inc., 1300 17th Street North, Suite 1300, Arlington, Virginia 22209, Attn: Prospectus Department, Email: [email protected], Telephone: (703) 312-9580.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

Cytokinetics to Participate in the 20th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference

On April 5, 2021 Cytokinetics, Incorporated (Nasdaq: CYTK) reported that Robert I. Blum, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a virtual fireside chat at the 20th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 3:00 PM ET (Press release, Cytokinetics, APR 5, 2021, View Source [SID1234577624]).

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Interested parties may access the live webcast of this presentation by visiting the Investors & Media section of the Cytokinetics website at www.cytokinetics.com. The webcast replay will be archived on the Presentations page within the Investors & Media section of Cytokinetics’ website for 90 days following the conclusion of the event.

Evelo Biosciences to Present at 20th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference

On April 5, 2021 Evelo Biosciences (Nasdaq:EVLO), a clinical stage biotechnology company developing a new modality of orally delivered medicines, reported that management will present a company overview at the 20th Annual Needham Virtual Healthcare Conference on Monday, April 12th 2:15 p.m. ET (Press release, Evelo Biosciences, APR 5, 2021, View Source [SID1234577610]).

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A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investors section of the Evelo website at View Source A replay of the webcast will be available for approximately 30 days following the presentation.

Teneobio Announces Achievement of Milestone Payment as Janssen Advances Phase I Study of Bispecific JNJ-75348780 for the Treatment of NHL and CLL

On April 5, 2021 Teneobio, Inc., a clinical stage biotech company focused on the discovery and development of novel multi-specific biotherapeutic antibodies, reported the Phase I clinical entry and the dosing of patients with the bispecific JNJ-75348780 in a Phase I study (View Source), which is sponsored by Janssen Research & Development, LLC (Janssen) (Press release, TeneoBio, APR 5, 2021, View Source;utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=teneobio-announces-achievement-of-milestone-payment-as-janssen-advances-phase-i-study-of-bispecific-jnj-75348780-for-the-treatment-of-nhl-and-cll [SID1234577598]). The Phase I dose escalation study will evaluate patients with B-cell lymphoid malignancies, including non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Participants will receive JNJ-75348780 by intravenous (IV) or subcutaneous (SC) administration.

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Teneobio entered a research collaboration and license agreement with Janssen in July of 2018. Janssen subsequently exercised a commercial license to Teneobio’s bispecific lead candidate in September of 2019. Teneobio will receive a payment for the Phase I clinical milestone and is eligible for future clinical development and commercial milestone payments per potential candidate. Teneobio would also receive royalties on world–wide net sales of each multi-specific product.

Omid Vafa, CBO at Teneobio added, "We are very pleased with the rapid advance of our licensed bispecific product to the clinic by the Janssen oncology development team. Teneobio’s collaborative spirit and productive teamwork with Janssen are a testament to our commitment to bring novel and innovative therapeutics to patients in need."

Thermo Fisher Scientific to Hold Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, April 29, 2021

On April 5, 2021 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO), the world leader in serving science, reported that it will release its financial results for the first quarter 2021 before the market opens on Thursday, April 29, 2021, and will hold a conference call on the same day at 8:30 a.m. EDT (Press release, Thermo Fisher Scientific, APR 5, 2021, View Source [SID1234577588]).

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During the call, the company will discuss its financial performance, as well as future expectations. To listen, call (833) 714-0931 within the U.S. or (778) 560-2662 outside the U.S. The conference ID is 7956359. You may also listen to the call live on the "Investors" section of our website, www.thermofisher.com. The earnings press release and related information can be found in that section of our website under "Financial Results." A replay of the call will be available under "Webcasts and Presentations" through Friday, May 14, 2021.