Biohaven Announces Closing of Upsized Public Offering and Full Exercise of the Underwriters' Option to Purchase Additional Shares, Generating Gross Proceeds of Approximately $200M
Rhea-AI Summary
Biohaven (NYSE: BHVN) closed an upsized underwritten public offering on Nov 13, 2025 of 26,833,334 common shares at $7.50 per share, which included the full exercise of the underwriters' option to purchase 3,500,000 additional shares. The offering was upsized from a previously announced $150 million to $175 million and generated approximately $200 million in gross proceeds before fees and expenses.
Biohaven intends to use net proceeds for general corporate purposes. The shares were issued under an effective Form S-3 shelf registration; J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Leerink Partners, TD Cowen and Cantor acted as book-runners.
Positive
- Gross proceeds of approximately $200M
- Offering fully subscribed including 3.5M option shares
Negative
- 26,833,334 new shares issued, representing immediate shareholder dilution
- Net proceeds unspecified after underwriting discounts and offering expenses
News Market Reaction 10 Alerts
On the day this news was published, BHVN gained 2.72%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +2.9% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 10 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $24M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $903M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Leerink Partners, TD Cowen and Cantor are acting as book-running managers of the offering.
The offering was made only by means of a prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus, copies of which may be obtained from the offices of the following: J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue,
The shares were issued pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3. Copies of the registration statement can be accessed through the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the applicable securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.
Forward-looking Statements
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The use of certain words, including "continue", "plan", "will", "believe", "may", "expect", "anticipate" and similar expressions, is intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the expected use of proceeds therefrom are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Actual results, developments and events may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors including: Biohaven's expectations related to the use of proceeds from the offering of its common shares. Additional important factors to be considered in connection with forward-looking statements are described in Biohaven's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including within the sections titled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations". The forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this new release, and Biohaven does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Investor Contact:
Jennifer Porcelli
Vice-President, Investor Relations
jennifer.porcelli@biohavenpharma.com
201-248-0741
Media Contact:
Mike Beyer
Sam Brown Inc.
mikebeyer@sambrown.com
312-961-2502
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SOURCE Biohaven Ltd.