Ascentage Pharma Announces Closing of U.S. Initial Public Offering
Ascentage Pharma (Nasdaq: AAPG) has successfully completed its U.S. initial public offering, raising approximately $126.4 million in gross proceeds.
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Ascentage Pharma (Nasdaq: AAPG) has successfully completed its U.S. initial public offering, raising approximately $126.4 million in gross proceeds. The company offered 7,325,000 American depositary shares (ADSs) at $17.25 per ADS, with each ADS representing four ordinary shares. Trading of the ADSs commenced on the Nasdaq Global Market on January 24, 2025.
The company has granted underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,098,750 ADSs at the initial offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. J.P. Morgan and Citigroup served as joint book-running managers for the offering.
Positive
- Successful IPO raising $126.4 million in gross proceeds
- Listing on major exchange (Nasdaq Global Market)
- Strong underwriter support from J.P. Morgan and Citigroup
Negative
- Potential dilution from additional 1,098,750 ADSs if underwriters exercise their option
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ROCKVILLE, Md. and SUZHOU, China, Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascentage Pharma (Nasdaq: AAPG) (HKEX: 6855) announced today the closing of its U.S. initial public offering of 7,325,000 American depositary shares (“ADSs”), at a public offering price of
J.P. Morgan and Citigroup acted as joint book-running managers for the offering.
About Ascentage Pharma
Ascentage Pharma is a global, integrated biopharmaceutical company engaged in discovering, developing and commercializing therapies to address global unmet medical needs primarily in hematological malignancies. Ascentage Pharma has been listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with the stock code 6855.HK since October 2019 and has also been listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol “AAPG” since January 2025.
Contacts
Investor Relations
Hogan Wan, Head of IR and Strategy
Ascentage Pharma
Hogan.Wan@ascentage.com
+86 512 85557777
Stephanie Carrington
ICR Healthcare
Stephanie.Carrington@icrhealthcare.com
(646) 277-1282
Media Relations
Sean Leous
ICR Healthcare
Sean.Leous@icrhealthcare.com
(646) 866-4012
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