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Ocugen, Inc. develops gene therapies for blindness diseases through a modifier gene therapy platform designed to address inherited and multifactorial retinal disorders. Company news commonly covers programs such as OCU400 for retinitis pigmentosa, OCU410 for geographic atrophy secondary to dry age-related macular degeneration, and OCU410ST for Stargardt disease.
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Ocugen, Inc. (Nasdaq: OCGN) has successfully completed a registered direct offering of 3,000,000 shares of common stock, generating approximately $23 million in gross proceeds. The offering was facilitated by H.C. Wainwright & Co. The funds will primarily support general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures and working capital. The shares were offered under a shelf registration statement filed with the SEC, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Ocugen, Inc. (Nasdaq: OCGN) announced a registered direct offering of 3,000,000 shares of common stock at $7.65 per share, expecting gross proceeds of $23 million. The offering will close around February 10, 2021, subject to customary conditions. The funds raised will be allocated for general corporate purposes, capital expenditures, and working capital. H.C. Wainwright & Co. is the exclusive placement agent for this offering. The shares are being offered under an effective shelf registration statement with the SEC, ensuring compliance with securities laws.
Ocugen has chosen to withdraw a proposal regarding an increase in authorized shares previously set for stockholder consideration. This decision leads to the cancellation of the reconvening of the annual stockholder meeting, originally scheduled for January 13, 2021. The company plans to reassess this proposal in light of the potential inclusion of COVAXIN in its pipeline and its compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). Other items from the proxy statement were already voted on during the annual meeting on December 23, 2020.
Ocugen has confirmed that it has regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). This follows a period during which its common stock failed to maintain a minimum bid price of $1.00. From December 23, 2020, to January 7, 2021, the stock closed at $1.00 or more for 10 consecutive trading days, fulfilling the requirement set by Nasdaq. This marks a significant achievement for the biopharmaceutical company focused on gene therapies and COVID-19 vaccine development.
MALVERN, Pa., Jan. 8, 2021 – Ocugen (NASDAQ: OCGN) announced its participation in upcoming healthcare investment conferences. Dr. Shankar Musunuri, CEO, will present virtually at the CTIC 5th Healthcare Investment Summit (Jan 9-13), H.C. Wainwright BioConnect Conference (Jan 11-14), and Noble Capital Markets 17th Annual Conference (Jan 20). Key topics include the advancement of their modifier gene therapy, biologic product candidate, and COVID-19 vaccine, COVAXIN™, aimed for the U.S. market. The company plans to initiate four Phase 1/2 clinical trials within 1-2 years.
Ocugen, a prominent biopharmaceutical company, has announced the creation of a vaccine scientific advisory board aimed at advancing the clinical and regulatory pathway for COVAXIN™, a COVID-19 vaccine developed in partnership with Bharat Biotech. The board comprises recognized experts from academia and industry, including leaders from Pfizer and the University of Pennsylvania. CEO Dr. Shankar Musunuri expressed enthusiasm about the board’s role in enhancing the vaccine's potential effectiveness and market viability in the US. COVAXIN™ is noted for its unique whole-virion inactivated approach.
Ocugen (NASDAQ: OCGN) announced the adjournment of its 2020 Annual Meeting to provide stockholders more time to vote on Item 2, which proposes amending its certificate of incorporation to reduce the authorized shares of common stock from 500 million to 400 million. The meeting will reconvene on January 13, 2021. Stockholders who have already voted do not need to vote again unless they wish to change their vote regarding Item 2. Voting for other items will remain open until December 23, 2020.
Ocugen (NASDAQ: OCGN) and Bharat Biotech have signed a binding LOI to co-develop the inactivated COVID-19 vaccine candidate, COVAXIN™, for the US market. This collaboration builds on promising Phase 1 and 2 trial results, which involved approximately 1,000 subjects in India. COVAXIN™ is currently in a Phase 3 trial with 26,000 volunteers. Ocugen will manage clinical development, registration, and commercialization in the US. The vaccine aims to provide broad immune coverage against COVID-19.
Ocugen, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCGN) has postponed its 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to December 23, 2020, to allow more time for stockholders to vote on key proposals. The record date for eligible voters remains October 28, 2020. Stockholders who previously submitted proxies do not need to vote again, as their votes will still be valid. Stockholders are encouraged to cast their votes online or by phone before the meeting. The virtual meeting will begin at 11 a.m. Eastern time. For further details, stockholders can visit the company’s official website.
Ocugen, Inc. (NASDAQ: OCGN) will have its CEO, Dr. Shankar Musunuri, speak at Xconomy’s virtual event on December 3, 2020, discussing cell and gene therapies. The panel, moderated by Theresa Lavoie, will cover regulatory and reimbursement roadblocks facing the industry. Ocugen aims to develop transformative therapies for blindness diseases, utilizing a modifier gene therapy platform that treats multiple retinal diseases efficiently. Investors may find interest in the company's innovative approaches as they seek to address underserved diseases.