Leuven, BELGIUM, Boston, MA, US -April 27, 2023 - 7:00 pm CET - Oxurion NV (Euronext Brussels: OXUR) a biopharmaceutical company developing next generation standard of care ophthalmic therapies, with clinical stage assets in vascular retinal disorders, has announced the completion of Tranche 1 (B) of funding under the Subscription Agreement with Atlas Special Opportunities LLC ("Atlas"). On April 20, 2023, the Company issued 80 convertible bonds to Atlas totaling EUR 2 million.
Under the terms of the Subscription Agreement, Atlas has committed to subscribe to up to EUR 20.8 million in mandatorily convertible bonds over a 24-month period at Oxurion's discretion. The conversion price is set at an eight percent discount to the average VWAP over the three lowest days in the ten consecutive trading days prior to the conversion notice.
Tom Graney, CEO of Oxurion, said: "Atlas's continuing financial supportis beneficial for Oxurion as we make continued progress towards finishing patient recruitment for the Phase 2, Part B KALAHARI trialevaluating Oxurion's THR-149 for treating the up to 50% of patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) for whom the current standard of care is suboptimal. We look forward tosharing the top-line results from this trial late this year, in which we hope to demonstrate the efficacy of our therapy in addressing this large unmet need."
Important information about forward-looking statements
Certain statements in this press release may be considered "forward-looking". Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, and, accordingly, entail and are influenced by various risks and uncertainties. The Company therefore cannot provide any assurance that such forward-looking statements will materialize and does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or any other reason. Additional information concerning risks and uncertainties affecting the business and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement is contained in the Company's Annual Report. This press release does not constitute an offer or invitation for the sale or purchase of securities or assets of Oxurion in any jurisdiction. No securities of Oxurion may be offered or sold within the United States without registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or in compliance with an exemption therefrom, and in accordance with any applicable U.S. state securities laws.
For further information please contact:
| Oxurion NV Tom Graney Chief Executive Officer Tel: +32 16 75 13 10 tom.graney@oxurion.com Michael Dillen Chief Business Officer Tel: +32 16 75 13 10 michael.dillen@oxurion.com | US Conway Communications Mary T. Conway mtconway@conwaycommsir.com ICR Westwicke Christopher Brinzey Tel: +1 617 835 9304 Chris.Brinzey@westwicke.com |
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