Alumis (NASDAQ: ALMS) raises equity to fund envu NDA, cites going concern risk
Alumis Inc. is conducting a primary offering of 17,650,000 shares of common stock at $17.00 per share, with an option for underwriters to buy up to 2,647,500 additional shares. The company expects net proceeds of about $281.5 million (or $323.8 million if the option is fully exercised), which it plans to use to fund a potential New Drug Application filing and launch preparations for its psoriasis drug candidate envudeucitinib (envu), advance envu and other pipeline programs, and for general corporate purposes. Alumis reports preliminary $308.6 million of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of December 31, 2025, but its auditors have raised substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern, and the company states it will still need significant additional capital beyond this raise. The offering will dilute existing holders, with as-adjusted net tangible book value rising to $5.04 per share versus the $17.00 offering price.
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- Substantial doubt about going concern: Alumis states its existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of December 31, 2025 will not fund at least 12 months of operations from the supplement date, and its financial statements contain a going concern explanatory paragraph, indicating material financing and continuity risk despite this equity raise.
Insights
Large equity raise funds envu but going concern risk remains.
Alumis is issuing 17,650,000 primary shares at
The company preliminarily reports
While the raise strengthens near‑term liquidity and supports an NDA filing and launch preparations for envu in plaque psoriasis, shareholders face immediate dilution, with as‑adjusted net tangible book value of
(To Prospectus dated August 19, 2025)
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Public offering price
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Underwriting discounts and commissions(1)
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| | | $ | 1.02 | | | | | $ | 18,003,000.00 | | |
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Proceeds, before expenses, to us
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| | | $ | 15.98 | | | | | $ | 282,047,000.00 | | |
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT
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PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT SUMMARY
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THE OFFERING
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RISK FACTORS
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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USE OF PROCEEDS
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DILUTION
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MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES TO NON-U.S. HOLDERS
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UNDERWRITERS
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LEGAL MATTERS
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EXPERTS
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
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INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
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RISK FACTORS
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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USE OF PROCEEDS
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DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK
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DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES
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DESCRIPTION OF WARRANTS
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LEGAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
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LEGAL MATTERS
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EXPERTS
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY
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Public offering price per share
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| | | | | | | | | $ | 17.00 | | |
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Historical net tangible book value per share as of September 30, 2025
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| | | $ | 3.20 | | | | | | | | |
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Increase in net tangible book value per share attributable to investors purchasing shares
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As adjusted net tangible book value per share after giving effect to this offering
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Dilution in net tangible book value per share to investors purchasing shares in this offering
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Underwriter
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Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
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Leerink Partners LLC
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| | | | 4,853,750 | | |
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Cantor Fitzgerald & Co.
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Wells Fargo Securities, LLC
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Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated
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Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
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Total
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No Exercise
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Full Exercise
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Public offering price
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| | | $ | 17.00 | | | | | $ | 300,050,000 | | | | | $ | 345,057,500 | | |
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Underwriting discounts and commissions to be paid by us
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| | | $ | 1.02 | | | | | $ | 18,003,000 | | | | | $ | 20,703,450 | | |
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Proceeds, before expenses, to us
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| | | $ | 15.98 | | | | | $ | 282,047,000 | | | | | $ | 324,354,050 | | |
Attn: Corporate Secretary
280 East Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 231-6625
COMMON STOCK
PREFERRED STOCK
DEBT SECURITIES
WARRANTS
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
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RISK FACTORS
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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USE OF PROCEEDS
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DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK
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DESCRIPTION OF DEBT SECURITIES
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DESCRIPTION OF WARRANTS
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LEGAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
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LEGAL MATTERS
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EXPERTS
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY REFERENCE
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Attn: Corporate Secretary
280 East Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 231-6625
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Morgan Stanley
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Leerink Partners
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Wells Fargo Securities
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Oppenheimer & Co.
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FAQ
How many shares is Alumis (ALMS) offering and at what price?
Alumis is offering 17,650,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $17.00 per share. The underwriters also have a 30‑day option to purchase up to 2,647,500 additional shares at the same price, less underwriting discounts and commissions.
How much cash will Alumis (ALMS) receive from this offering and who gets the proceeds?
This is a primary offering, so all proceeds go to Alumis. The company estimates net proceeds of about $281.5 million, or about $323.8 million if the underwriters fully exercise their option, after underwriting discounts, commissions and estimated offering expenses.
What will Alumis use the offering proceeds for?
Alumis plans to use the net proceeds, together with existing cash, to fund a potential NDA filing and launch preparations for envu in plaque psoriasis, support clinical development and advancement of envu and other pipeline and research programs, and for working capital and general corporate purposes. It may also use a portion for potential complementary acquisitions or investments.
How does this offering affect Alumis (ALMS) share count and dilution?
After the offering, Alumis expects 122,009,139 shares of common and non‑voting common stock outstanding (including 114,824,231 common shares), or 124,656,639 total shares if the option is fully exercised. At the $17.00 price, new investors experience immediate dilution, as as‑adjusted net tangible book value would be $5.04 per share.
What is Alumis financial position and runway after the raise?
Alumis preliminarily expects about $308.6 million in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of December 31, 2025. It estimates that, together with the offering proceeds, this will fund operations into the fourth quarter of 2027, though it still anticipates needing substantial additional funding thereafter.
Why do Alumis financial statements mention substantial doubt about continuing as a going concern?
Alumis explains that, based on its current operating plan, its existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of December 31, 2025 would not cover operating and capital needs for at least 12 months from the prospectus supplement date. This history of losses and expected cash use led to a going concern explanatory statement.
What are the key clinical milestones related to envu mentioned in this document?
Alumis recently reported positive topline Phase 3 ONWARD1 and ONWARD2 results for envu in moderate‑to‑severe plaque psoriasis, with all primary and secondary endpoints met. It plans to submit an NDA for psoriasis in the second half of this year and expects topline data from the LUMUS Phase 2b systemic lupus erythematosus trial in the third quarter of 2026.