Soleno Therapeutics, Inc. - $SLNO STOCK NEWS

Soleno Therapeutics (NASDAQ: SLNO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced CEO Anish Bhatnagar will participate in two upcoming investor conferences. The Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference is set for June 5, 2024, at 11:30 AM ET, and the Goldman Sachs 45th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on June 11, 2024, at 4:00 PM ET. Live audio webcasts and replays will be available on the company's website.

On May 15, 2024, Soleno Therapeutics launched an initiative in honor of Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) Awareness Day. PWS is a genetic disease affecting one in 15,000 births globally, characterized by symptoms like hypotonia, hyperphagia, and intellectual disability. The campaign features a Times Square billboard showcasing nearly 100 individuals from the PWS community. A new website, www.Support4PWS.com, aims to boost awareness and support. CEO Dr. Anish Bhatnagar emphasized the company's commitment to the PWS community. The initiative aligns with May being PWS Awareness Month and National PWS Awareness Day on May 15.

Soleno Therapeutics provided a corporate update and reported its first-quarter financial results for 2024. The company closed a public offering, received Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the FDA for Diazoxide Choline Extended-Release for Prader-Willi syndrome, planned an NDA submission for mid-2024, published a peer-reviewed paper, and expanded its leadership team. Financially, Soleno had significant cash reserves, with increased research and development expenses, higher general and administrative expenses, and obligations for future commercial milestones. The net loss for the quarter was $21.4 million.

Soleno Therapeutics, Inc. announced a public offering of 3,000,000 shares of common stock at $46.00 per share, expected to yield approximately $138.0 million in gross proceeds. The company granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 450,000 additional shares. The offering is set to close around May 7, 2024, with plans to utilize the proceeds for research and development of DCCR tablets for Prader-Willi Syndrome treatment, and general corporate purposes.

Soleno Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced a proposed public offering of common stock. The company intends to offer shares to fund research and development efforts, including advancing DCCR tablets for the treatment of Prader-Willi Syndrome. The offering is subject to market conditions, with the net proceeds to be used for various corporate purposes.

Soleno Therapeutics announced the publication of a comparison study showing significant improvements in hyperphagia and PWS-related behaviors with DCCR treatment for Prader-Willi syndrome. The study demonstrated positive results from the Phase 3 trials, indicating the potential of DCCR to enhance the quality of life for PWS patients.

Soleno Therapeutics has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the U.S. FDA for DCCR in Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), marking the first ever for a drug developed for PWS. The designation is based on Phase 3 data, with plans for an NDA submission in mid-2024.

Soleno Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, announced the grant of inducement awards to six new employees, as required by Nasdaq rules. The options have an exercise price of $37.90 per share and will vest over a four-year period.

Soleno Therapeutics, Inc. announced the grant of inducement awards to five new employees, with non-qualified stock options to purchase 144,300 shares of common stock. The options have an exercise price of $45.40 per share and will vest over a four-year period. This move aligns with Nasdaq Stock Market rules and aims to attract top talent to support Soleno's development of novel therapeutics for rare diseases.