[S-3] AEON Biopharma, Inc. Shelf Registration Statement
AEON Biopharma, Inc. has filed a shelf registration statement covering the resale of up to 51,292,953 shares of its Class A common stock. These shares include stock already issued and stock issuable upon exercise of various pre-funded, PIPE, true-up, Daewoong and settlement warrants held by existing investors.
The company will not receive any proceeds from the resale of these shares by the registered holders, though it will receive cash if the warrants are exercised. AEON develops ABP-450, a botulinum toxin product intended as a BOTOX biosimilar for therapeutic uses, under an exclusive development and distribution arrangement with Daewoong in key global territories.
The prospectus notes that AEON’s independent auditor included an explanatory paragraph in the latest annual financial statements indicating that recurring operating losses, net capital deficiency and negative operating cash flows raise substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
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Large resale shelf plus going concern language highlight financing and dilution risk.
This registration allows existing investors to resell up to 51,292,953 AEON Biopharma Class A shares, largely tied to prior financings, an exchange of convertible notes with Daewoong, and a legal settlement with Odeon. AEON itself receives no cash from these resales, only from potential warrant exercises.
The filing details significant warrant overhang and concentrated holdings, including Daewoong’s position subject to a
More concerning, AEON’s latest audited financials include an explanatory paragraph from KPMG stating that recurring losses, net capital deficiency and negative operating cash flows raise substantial doubt about AEON’s ability to continue as a going concern as of
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization) |
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85-3940478
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number) |
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Suite 1750
Irvine, CA 92614
Drew Capurro
Latham & Watkins LLP
650 Town Center Drive, 20th Floor
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 540-1235
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Up to 51,292,953 Shares of
Class A Common Stock
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
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NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION; INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
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THE COMPANY
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RISK FACTORS
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USE OF PROCEEDS
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DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK
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REGISTERED HOLDERS
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
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LEGAL MATTERS
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EXPERTS
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INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
5 Park Plaza
Suite 1750
Irvine, CA 92614
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Common Stock
Beneficially Owned Before this Offering |
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Maximum Number of
Shares of Common Stock to be Sold Pursuant to this Prospectus |
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Common Stock
Beneficially Owned Upon Completion of this Offering |
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Registered Holder
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Number
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Percentage
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Number
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Number
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Percentage
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Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd.(1)
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| | | | 31,246,368 | | | | | | 49.9% | | | | | | 31,155,011 | | | | | | 91,357 | | | | | | * | | |
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Pointilist Global Macro Series of Pointilist Partners LLC(2)
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| | | | 7,115,589 | | | | | | 9.9% | | | | | | 5,923,647 | | | | | | 1,191,942 | | | | | | 3.8% | | |
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Jorey A Chernett Revocable Living Trust(3)
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| | | | 4,802,476 | | | | | | 9.9% | | | | | | 3,949,098 | | | | | | 853,378 | | | | | | 2.9% | | |
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MK Plumeria, LLC(4)
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| | | | 3,629,177 | | | | | | 9.9% | | | | | | 3,290,913 | | | | | | 338,264 | | | | | | 1.2% | | |
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HFCG, LLC(5)
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| | | | 3,290,913 | | | | | | 9.9% | | | | | | 3,290,913 | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | |
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Daniel Herr and Lauren Rimoin Living Trust(6)
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| | | | 3,540,313 | | | | | | 9.9% | | | | | | 3,290,916 | | | | | | 249,400 | | | | | | * | | |
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Odeon Capital Group LLC(7)
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| | | | 392,455 | | | | | | 1.6% | | | | | | 392,455 | | | | | | — | | | | | | — | | |
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SEC registration fee
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Legal fees and expenses
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Accounting fees and expenses
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Miscellaneous
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Total
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Exhibit
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Description
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| | 3.1 | | | Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of AEON Biopharma, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Form 8-K filed by the Company with the SEC on July 27, 2023) | |
| | 3.1.1 | | | Certificate of Amendment of Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of AEON Biopharma, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Form 8-K filed by the Company with the SEC on February 24, 2025) | |
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Amended and Restated Bylaws of AEON Biopharma, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Form 8-K filed by the Company with the SEC on July 27, 2023)
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Amendment to Amended and Restated Bylaws of AEON Biopharma, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed by the Company with the SEC on December 20, 2024)
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Form of Pre-Funded Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 13, 2025).
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Exhibit
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Description
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Form of Pre-Funded Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 15, 2025).
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Form of Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 13, 2025).
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Form of Common Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 15, 2025).
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Form of True-Up Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 13, 2025).
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Form of Odeon Warrants October 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 14, 2025).
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Opinion of Latham & Watkins LLP.
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| | 10.1 | | | Securities Purchase Agreement, dated November 12, 2025, by and among AEON Biopharma, Inc. and the several investors signatory thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 13, 2025). | |
| | 10.2 | | | Form of Registration Rights Agreement to be entered by and among AEON Biopharma, Inc. and the several investors signatory thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 13, 2025). | |
| | 10.3 | | | Exchange Agreement, dated as of December 15, 2025, by and among AEON Biopharma, Inc., AEON Biopharma Sub, Inc., and Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 15, 2025). | |
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Odeon Settlement Agreement October 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 14, 2025).
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Consent of Latham & Watkins LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1).
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Consent of KPMG LLP, independent registered public accounting firm.
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Powers of Attorney (incorporated by reference to the signature page hereto).
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Filing Fee Table.
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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SIGNATURE
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TITLE
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DATE
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/s/ Robert Bancroft
Robert Bancroft
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President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer) |
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February 9, 2026
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/s/ Jennifer Sy
Jennifer Sy
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Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting and Financial Officer) |
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February 9, 2026
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/s/ Jost Fischer
Jost Fischer
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Chairman and Director
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February 9, 2026
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/s/ Eric Carter
Eric Carter
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Director
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February 9, 2026
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/s/ Marc Forth
Marc Forth
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Director
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February 9, 2026
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/s/ Robert Palmisano
Robert Palmisano
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Director
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February 9, 2026
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Seongsoo Park
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Director
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/s/ Shelley Thunen
Shelley Thunen
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Director
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February 9, 2026
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