89BIO INC

New post-hoc analyses reinforce pegozafermin's potential anti-fibrotic effects and the potential utility of non-invasive tests which correlate to histological endpoints New post-hoc analyses reinforce pegozafermin's potential anti-fibrotic effects and the potential utility of non-invasive tests which correlate to histological endpoints» Mehr auf globenewswire.com

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (“89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced the pricing of its previously announced upsized underwritten public offering of 11,455,882 shares of its common stock at a public offering price per share of $8.50 and, in lieu of common stock to a certain investor, pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 3,250,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $8.499. The pre-funded warrants have an exercise price of $0.001 per share and are exercisable immediately. In addition, 89bio has granted the underwriters of the offering an option for a period of 30 days to purchase up to an additional 2,205,882 shares of its common stock at the public offering price, less the underwriting discounts and commissions. The gross proceeds of the offering to 89bio, before deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses payable by 89bio, are expected to be approximately $125.0 million. The offering is expected to close on or about November 14, 2024, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.» Mehr auf globenewswire.com

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 89bio, Inc. (“89bio”) (Nasdaq: ETNB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of liver and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of $100 million of shares of its common stock or, in lieu of common stock to certain investors that so choose, pre-funded warrants to purchase shares of its common stock. In addition, 89bio is expected to grant the underwriters of the offering an option for a period of 30 days to purchase up to an additional $15 million of shares of its common stock at the public offering price, less the underwriting discounts and commissions. The proposed public offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed or as to the actual size or terms of the offering. All of the securities to be sold in the offering are being offered by 89bio.» Mehr auf globenewswire.com