Immunome Announces $27 Million Private Placement

On April 26, 2021 Immunome, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMNM), a biopharmaceutical company that utilizes its human memory B cell discovery engine platform to discover and develop first-in-class antibody therapeutics, reported it has entered into a definitive securities purchase agreement for the sale of its equity securities in a private placement with certain accredited investors for gross proceeds to Immunome of approximately $27 million, before deducting placement agent commissions and other offering expenses (Press release, Immunome, APR 26, 2021, View Source [SID1234578497]).

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The agreement provides for the sale of an aggregate of 1,000,000 units at a price of $27.00 per unit. Each unit consists of one share of Immunome’s common stock and a warrant to purchase one half of a share of common stock at an exercise price of $45.00.

Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. acted as Immunome’s placement agent in the transaction.

Immunome intends to use the net proceeds to accelerate the development of its oncology and infectious disease portfolio, including COVID-19, and for other general corporate purposes.

The private placement is expected to close on or about April 28, 2021, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Additional details regarding the private placement will be included in a Form 8-K to be filed by Immunome with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").

The securities being sold in the private placement have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the SEC or an applicable exemption from such registration requirements. Immunome has agreed to file a registration statement with the SEC covering the resale of the shares of common stock issuable in connection with the private placement and upon exercise of the warrants.

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

Biodesix to Report First Quarter 2021 Financial Results on May 11, 2021

On April 26, 2021 Biodesix, Inc. (Nasdaq: BDSX), a leading data-driven diagnostic solutions company with a focus in lung disease, reported that it will release financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021 after the close of trading on Tuesday, May 11 (Press release, Biodesix, APR 26, 2021, View Source [SID1234578498]). Biodesix’s management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its financial results and provide a general business update at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day. Dial-in and call details are as follows:

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Conference ID: 4089648
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Rubius Therapeutics to Announce First Quarter 2021 Financial Results

On April 26, 2021 Rubius Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RUBY), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that is genetically engineering red blood cells to create an entirely new class of cellular medicines called Red Cell Therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases, reported plans to report first quarter financial results on Monday, May 10, 2021, before market open (Press release, Rubius Therapeutics, APR 26, 2021, View Source [SID1234584704]).

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The company will not be hosting a teleconference in conjunction with its financial results press release.

MannKind Reduces Legacy Debt by Approximately $49.5 Million and Restructures Remaining Obligations, including Extended Maturity, Lower Interest Rates and Increased Third Tranche

On April 26, 2021 MannKind Corporation (Nasdaq: MNKD) reported that on April 22, 2021 it and MidCap Financial Trust, as agent, entered into an amendment of the credit and security agreement dated August 6, 2019 (the "MidCap Credit Facility") (Press release, Mannkind, APR 26, 2021, View Source [SID1234578480]). In addition, MannKind and Mann Group, LLC entered into an amendment of the terms of the Mann Group convertible note and repaid in full outstanding amounts under the Mann Group non-convertible note on April 22, 2021. In connection with these transactions, MannKind reduced its outstanding amount of indebtedness, yet retained flexibility to borrow additional amounts under tranche 3 of the MidCap Credit Facility, which is available to borrow until June 30, 2022, subject to the satisfaction of certain milestone conditions associated with Tyvaso DPI.

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The MidCap Credit Facility was amended to modify several terms, including: (i) increasing the funds available in tranche 3, if drawn by the Company, from $25.0 million to $60.0 million; (ii) revising the conditions to drawing tranche 3, including milestone conditions associated with Tyvaso DPI; (iii) providing for an exit fee of $1.0 million in connection with the prepayment described below in lieu of the existing prepayment penalty and exit fees; (iv) removing the requirement to issue a warrant to purchase shares of MannKind’s common stock upon the drawdown of tranche 3; (v) decreasing the interest rate on the remaining outstanding debt; (vi) extending the interest-only period and maturity of term loans under the MidCap Credit Facility; (vii) reducing the minimum cash covenant from $30.0 million to $10.0 million, effective immediately, and eliminating such covenant in the event that Tyvaso DPI is approved by the FDA; (viii) eliminating the requirement to test compliance with the minimum Afrezza net revenue covenant so long as the Company has $90.0 million or more of unrestricted cash; (ix) permitting the Company to make certain acquisitions subject to certain conditions; and (x) permitting the Company to make investments of up to an additional $9.0 million so long as the Company has $90.0 million or more of unrestricted cash following such investment. In connection with the amendment of the MidCap Credit Facility, MannKind prepaid $10.0 million in cash to reduce the principal balance under the MidCap Credit Facility from $50.0 million to $40.0 million.

The Mann Group convertible note was amended to lower the interest rate to 2.5% (from 7.0%), effective April 22, 2021, and to extend the maturity to December 2025 (from November 2024). In addition, MannKind repaid the entire principal amount of $35.1 million outstanding, together with accrued and unpaid interest thereon, under the Mann Group non-convertible note and paid all accrued and unpaid interest outstanding under the Mann Group convertible note.

MannKind also announced that it is evaluating the considerations underlying a potential sale-leaseback of its manufacturing facility in Connecticut, which is being negotiated under a previously announced letter of intent. The Company will update investors regarding its plans for the facility at a future date.

MannKind’s Chief Financial Officer, Steven B. Binder commented, "Starting with the convertible debt offering in March and ending with these debt reductions and restructurings, we have positioned the Company with ample cash and a manageable debt load to fund our near-term priorities, enabling us to focus on the development of our product pipeline, investing behind growing Afrezza and supporting our collaborations."

Further details about both transactions will be provided in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Security and Exchange Commission.

TYVASO DPI is a trademark of United Therapeutics Corporation.

Castle Biosciences to Release First Quarter 2021 Financial Results, Provide Pipeline Update and Host Conference Call on Monday, May 10, 2021

On April 26, 2021 Castle Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSTL), a skin cancer diagnostics company providing personalized genomic information to improve cancer treatment decisions, reported that it will release its financial results for the first quarter 2021 and provide a pipeline update, after the close of market on Monday, May 10, 2021 (Press release, Castle Biosciences, APR 26, 2021, View Source [SID1234578499]).

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Company management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its financial results and pipeline update at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time on the same day.

Conference Call and Webcast Details

A live webcast of the conference call can be accessed here: View Source or via the webcast link on the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website (View Source). Please access the webcast at least 10 minutes before the conference call start time. An archive of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website until March 29, 2021.

To access the live conference call via phone, please dial 877-282-2581 from the United States and Canada, or +1 470-495-9479 internationally, at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the call, using the conference ID 6526639.

There will be a brief Question & Answer session following management commentary.