Definium Therapeutics (DFTX) sells 20.59M shares at $34, raising ~$700M
Definium Therapeutics, Inc. is conducting a registered underwritten public offering of 20,588,236 common shares at a public offering price of $34.00 per share, for gross proceeds of $700,000,024. Delivery of the common shares is expected on or about June 25, 2026. The underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,088,235 common shares at the same public offering price less underwriting discounts and commissions.
The company estimates net proceeds to Definium of approximately $659.0 million (or approximately $758.0 million if the option is exercised in full). Definium intends to use proceeds for research and development of product candidates, preparation activities for potential commercialization of DT120 ODT if approved, and working capital and general corporate purposes.
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Insights
Large primary equity raise via shelf; underwriter option preserves customary over-allotment.
Definium is offering 20,588,236 common shares at $34.00 per share from its effective Form S-3 shelf registration, which is a standard mechanism for primary capital raises. The underwriters hold a customary 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,088,235 shares.
Net proceeds are described as approximately $659.0 million before expenses; proceeds treatment is stated as for R&D, commercialization preparation for DT120 ODT and working capital. The prospectus preserves typical lock-up and transfer restrictions and lists underwriter reimbursement and estimated offering expenses.
Proceeds meaningfully increase funding runway for pivotal programs including DT120 Phase 3 readouts.
The filing ties use of proceeds to research and development and commercialization preparation for DT120 ODT, the company’s lead program. The prospectus also highlights recent Phase 3 enrollment and topline timing for GAD and MDD programs and June 2026 Emerge topline efficacy results.
Execution risks remain clinical, regulatory and manufacturing in nature; subsequent filings and milestone disclosures will clarify how the company allocates the proceeds across trials and commercialization activities.
Key Figures
Key Terms
shelf registration regulatory
SSRE clinical
ODT medical
pre-funded warrants financial
breakthrough designation regulatory
Offering Details
FAQ
What is Definium Therapeutics (DFTX) offering in this prospectus supplement?
How much net proceeds will Definium receive and how will they be used?
How many shares will be outstanding after the offering for DFTX?
Does the offering include an over-allotment option (greenshoe)?
What underwriting fees and estimated offering expenses are disclosed?
(to Prospectus dated June 28, 2024)
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Per share
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Total
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| Public Offering Price | | | | $ | 34.000 | | | | | $ | 700,000,024 | | |
| Underwriting Discounts and Commissions(1) | | | | $ | 1.955 | | | | | $ | 40,250,001 | | |
| Proceeds to Definium Therapeutics, Inc. before expenses | | | | $ | 32.045 | | | | | $ | 659,750,023 | | |
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J.P. Morgan
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Jefferies
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Leerink Partners
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BofA Securities
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Evercore ISI
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Stifel
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Oppenheimer & Co.
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LifeSci Capital
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT
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PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT SUMMARY
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| | | | S-1 | | |
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THE OFFERING
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| | | | S-7 | | |
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RISK FACTORS
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| | | | S-9 | | |
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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| | | | S-12 | | |
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USE OF PROCEEDS
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| | | | S-15 | | |
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DIVIDEND POLICY
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| | | | S-16 | | |
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DILUTION
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| | | | S-17 | | |
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DESCRIPTION OF THE SECURITIES WE ARE OFFERING
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| | | | S-19 | | |
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CERTAIN CANADIAN FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
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| | | | S-20 | | |
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CERTAIN U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
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| | | | S-22 | | |
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UNDERWRITING
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| | | | S-28 | | |
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LEGAL MATTERS
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| | | | S-34 | | |
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EXPERTS
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| | | | S-34 | | |
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
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| | | | S-34 | | |
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INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BY REFERENCE
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| | | | S-35 | | |
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ENFORCEABILITY OF CIVIL LIABILITIES
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| | | | S-36 | | |
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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MARKET, INDUSTRY AND OTHER DATA
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THE COMPANY
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RISK FACTORS
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USE OF PROCEEDS
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SELLING SECURITYHOLDERS
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF OUR SECURITIES
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DESCRIPTION OF OUR COMMON SHARES
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DESCRIPTION OF OUR WARRANTS
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DESCRIPTION OF OUR DEBT SECURITIES
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DESCRIPTION OF OUR UNITS
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
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INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
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LEGAL MATTERS
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EXPERTS
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Endpoint
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DT120 ODT
100 µg |
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Placebo ODT
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Placebo-Adjusted
Difference |
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| | | MADRS: LS mean change at Week 6* | | | |
-13.3
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-5.2
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-8.1 (p<0.0001)
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| | | MADRS: LS mean change at Week 12** | | | |
-11.0
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-3.6
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-7.3 (p<0.0001)
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| | | MADRS: LS mean change at Week 1** | | | |
-17.6
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-3.4
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-14.2 (p<0.0001)
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| | | CGI-S: LS mean change at Week 6** | | | |
-1.2
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-0.3
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-0.9 (p<0.0001)
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| | | CGI-S: LS mean change at Week 12** | | | |
-1.0
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-0.3
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-0.7 (p<0.0001)
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Endpoint
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DT120 ODT
100 µg |
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Placebo ODT
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Placebo-Adjusted
Difference |
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| | | CGI-S: LS mean change at Day 2** | | | |
-1.0
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-0.1
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-0.9 (p<0.0001)
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| | | MADRS: response rate (≥50%) at Week 6*** | | | |
35%
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7%
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28% (p<0.001)
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| | | MADRS: remission rate (≤12) at Week 6*** | | | |
24%
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3%
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21% (p<0.01)
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Public offering price per common share
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| | | | | | | | | $ | 34.00 | | |
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Net tangible book value per common share as of March 31, 2026
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| | | $ | 2.49 | | | | | | | | |
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Increase per common share attributable to sale of common shares in this offering
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| | | | 4.88 | | | | | | | | |
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As adjusted net tangible book value per common share after this offering
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| | | | | | | | | | 7.37 | | |
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Dilution per common share to new investors in this offering
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| | | | | | | | | $ | 26.63 | | |
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Name
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Number of
common shares |
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J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
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| | | | 4,735,294 | | |
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Jefferies LLC
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| | | | 3,294,118 | | |
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Leerink Partners LLC
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| | | | 3,294,118 | | |
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BofA Securities, Inc.
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| | | | 3,294,118 | | |
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Evercore Group L.L.C.
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| | | | 2,470,588 | | |
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Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated
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| | | | 2,470,588 | | |
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Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
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| | | | 514,706 | | |
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LifeSci Capital LLC
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| | | | 514,706 | | |
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Total
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| | | | 20,588,236 | | |
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Without
option to purchase additional common shares exercise |
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With full
option to purchase additional common shares exercise |
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Per Common Share
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| | | $ | 1.955 | | | | | $ | 1.955 | | |
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Total
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| | | $ | 40,250,001 | | | | | $ | 46,287,501 | | |
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New York, New York 10007
Telephone: (212) 220-6633
Warrants
Debt Securities
Units
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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MARKET, INDUSTRY AND OTHER DATA
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THE COMPANY
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RISK FACTORS
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| | | | 8 | | |
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USE OF PROCEEDS
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SELLING SECURITYHOLDERS
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| | | | 10 | | |
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF OUR SECURITIES
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DESCRIPTION OF OUR COMMON SHARES
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DESCRIPTION OF OUR WARRANTS
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DESCRIPTION OF OUR DEBT SECURITIES
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DESCRIPTION OF OUR UNITS
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
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INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
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LEGAL MATTERS
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EXPERTS
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| | J.P. Morgan | | |
Jefferies
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Leerink Partners
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BofA Securities
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Evercore ISI
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Stifel
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Oppenheimer & Co.
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LifeSci Capital
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