Y-mAbs Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

On February 19, 2021 Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc. (the "Company" or "Y-mAbs") (Nasdaq: YMAB), a commercial stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel, antibody-based therapeutic products for the treatment of cancer, reported the commencement of a registered underwritten public offering of up to $100 million in shares of its common stock (Press release, Y-mAbs Therapeutics, FEB 19, 2021, View Source [SID1234575329]). All shares in the offering are expected to be offered by the Company. In addition, the Company intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to $15 million in shares of its common stock.

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J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and BofA Securities are acting as the joint book-running managers for the proposed offering. The offering is subject to market and other customary closing conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed.

A shelf registration statement relating to the shares of common stock being offered in the public offering described above was filed on Form S-3 (Reg. No. 333-234034) which was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on October 15, 2019. The securities may be offered only by means of a written prospectus, including a prospectus supplement, forming a part of the effective registration statement. A preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. When available, copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the offering may also be obtained from: J.P. Morgan, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY, 11717, or by telephone at (866) 803-9204; Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, Second Floor, New York, New York 10014 or BofA Securities, NC1-004-03-43, 200 North College Street, 3rd Floor, Charlotte, NC 28255-0001, Attn: Prospectus Department, or by emailing [email protected].

This press release does 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.

Calyxt Announces Dr. Yves Ribeill Appointed As Executive Chair Replacing CEO Jim Blome

On February 19, 2021 Calyxt, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLXT), a plant-based technology company, reported that the Board of Directors has appointed Yves Ribeill, Ph.D., to the new role of Executive Chair of the Board effective immediately (Press release, Cellectis, FEB 19, 2021, View Source [SID1234575327]). Dr. Ribeill will serve in this role while Calyxt initiates a search for a new Chief Executive Officer to replace Jim Blome, who is leaving to pursue other opportunities. Calyxt has retained a premier executive search firm to lead the search. Based on his long experience in the biotech and innovation fields, Dr. Ribeill will help guide the CEO search on behalf of the Board and support the transition once the incoming CEO is selected.

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"On behalf of the Board, we want to thank Jim for guiding Calyxt to a streamlined business model that can capitalize on delivering disruptive, plant-based innovations, said Yves Ribeill, Ph.D., Chair of the Calyxt Board. "He led Calyxt to a strong 2020, redirected Calyxt’s innovation engine to new and high-value opportunities and built a team with the right talent mix to drive Calyxt’s go-to-market strategies. Jim has positioned Calyxt for future growth and success, and we wish Jim all the best in his future pursuits." This action represents a continuing step to focus Calyxt on significant innovation opportunities beyond commodity-based agriculture," concluded Dr. Ribeill.

"I am proud of what Calyxt has been able to accomplish during my tenure as CEO and I am honored to have had the opportunity to lead the talented Calyxt team to this important level," said Mr. Blome. "I believe Calyxt is poised to capitalize on the unlimited possibilities that can be created with its plant-based innovations and have confidence that the Calyxt team will continue to leverage and expand Calyxt’s position as a global leader in plant gene editing."

Dr. Ribeill has served as a member of the Calyxt board since July 2018 and as Calyxt’s interim Chief Executive Officer from August 2018 until October 2018. Since January 2018, he has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Ribogenics, Inc., which is a private biotechnology company working on RNA biology. Dr. Ribeill was also a founder of SCYNEXIS, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCYX), served as its Chief Executive Officer from November 1999 until April 2015. Dr. Ribeill has more than 35 years of experience in the healthcare industry, with an expertise in anti-infective diseases. Prior to moving to the U.S. 21 years ago, Dr. Ribeill held several management positions during his international career with Rhône-Poulenc and Aventis in France and in the UK. Dr. Ribeill was a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of the World Health Organization and the Medicines for Malaria Venture in Geneva.

Exelixis to Webcast Virtual Fireside Chat as Part of the SVB Leerink 10th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on February 26, 2021

On February 19, 2021 Exelixis, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXEL) reported that Michael M. Morrissey, Ph.D., the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer will participate in a fireside chat as part of the SVB Leerink 10th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 1:00 PM EST / 10:00 AM PST (Press release, Exelixis, FEB 19, 2021, View Source [SID1234575325]). Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the conference will be held as a virtual event.

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To access the webcast link, log onto www.exelixis.com and proceed to the News & Events / Event Calendar page under the Investors & Media heading. Please connect to the company’s website at least 15 minutes prior to the presentation to ensure adequate time for any software download that may be required to listen to the webcast. A replay will also be available at the same location for 14 days.

Constellation Pharmaceuticals to Participate in the 10th Annual SVB Leerink Global Healthcare Conference

On February 19, 2021 Constellation Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNST), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company using its expertise in epigenetics to discover and develop novel therapeutics, reported that the Company will participate in an upcoming virtual investor conference (Press release, Constellation Pharmaceuticals, FEB 19, 2021, View Source [SID1234575324]). Jigar Raythatha, CEO, will present at the 10th Annual SVB Leerink Global Healthcare Conference at 3:40 PM EDT on February 26. Live audio webcast of Mr. Raythatha’s presentations and archives for replay will be available on the Investor Relations section of Constellation’s website at View Source The audio webcast replays will be available for 90 days following the live presentation.

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Abbott Declares 389th Consecutive Quarterly Dividend

On February 19, 2021 The board of directors of Abbott (NYSE: ABT) reported a quarterly common dividend of 45 cents per share (Press release, Abbott, FEB 19, 2021, View Source [SID1234575323]).

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This marks the 389th consecutive quarterly dividend to be paid by Abbott since 1924. The cash dividend is payable May 17, 2021, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 15, 2021.

Abbott has increased its dividend payout for 49 consecutive years and is a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index, which tracks companies that have increased dividends annually for at least 25 consecutive years.