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[8-K] Durect Corp Reports Material Event

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On 11 July 2025, I-MAB (Nasdaq: IMAB) submitted a Form 6-K to notify investors that it has amended its 15 May 2025 prospectus covering the offer and sale of up to US$21 million in American Depositary Shares (ADSs). Each block of ten ADSs represents twenty-three ordinary shares with a par value of US$0.0001. The prospectus is part of the company’s shelf Registration Statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-286954).
The filing attaches a Cayman Islands legal opinion from Harney Westwood & Riegels (Exhibit 5.1) together with the corresponding consent (Exhibit 23.1), confirming the validity of the ADSs and underlying ordinary shares. The 6-K states that the information and exhibits are incorporated by reference into the existing Form F-3 and several Form S-8 registration statements covering share-based compensation plans.
No operating or financial results are disclosed. The amendment maintains regulatory compliance and keeps the shelf registration effective, giving I-MAB flexibility to raise up to US$21 million when market conditions permit. While this improves liquidity options, it may also lead to equity dilution for current shareholders if the full amount is issued.

Il 11 luglio 2025, I-MAB (Nasdaq: IMAB) ha presentato un modulo 6-K per informare gli investitori di aver modificato il proprio prospetto del 15 maggio 2025 relativo all'offerta e vendita fino a 21 milioni di dollari in American Depositary Shares (ADS). Ogni blocco di dieci ADS rappresenta ventitré azioni ordinarie con un valore nominale di 0,0001 dollari. Il prospetto fa parte della dichiarazione di registrazione shelf della società sul modulo F-3 (File No. 333-286954).
La documentazione allega un parere legale delle Isole Cayman di Harney Westwood & Riegels (Esibizione 5.1) insieme al relativo consenso (Esibizione 23.1), confermando la validità delle ADS e delle azioni ordinarie sottostanti. Il modulo 6-K specifica che le informazioni e gli allegati sono incorporati per riferimento nel modulo F-3 esistente e in diversi moduli di registrazione S-8 relativi a piani di compensazione basati su azioni.
Non vengono divulgati risultati operativi o finanziari. La modifica garantisce la conformità normativa e mantiene efficace la registrazione shelf, offrendo a I-MAB la flessibilità di raccogliere fino a 21 milioni di dollari quando le condizioni di mercato lo permettono. Sebbene ciò migliori le opzioni di liquidità, potrebbe anche comportare una diluizione azionaria per gli azionisti attuali se l'intero importo venisse emesso.

El 11 de julio de 2025, I-MAB (Nasdaq: IMAB) presentó un Formulario 6-K para notificar a los inversores que ha modificado su prospecto del 15 de mayo de 2025 que cubre la oferta y venta de hasta 21 millones de dólares en American Depositary Shares (ADS). Cada bloque de diez ADS representa veintitrés acciones ordinarias con un valor nominal de 0,0001 dólares. El prospecto forma parte de la declaración de registro shelf de la compañía en el Formulario F-3 (Archivo No. 333-286954).
La presentación incluye una opinión legal de las Islas Caimán de Harney Westwood & Riegels (Exhibición 5.1) junto con el consentimiento correspondiente (Exhibición 23.1), confirmando la validez de las ADS y las acciones ordinarias subyacentes. El 6-K indica que la información y los anexos se incorporan por referencia en el Formulario F-3 existente y en varios formularios de registro S-8 que cubren planes de compensación basados en acciones.
No se divulgan resultados operativos ni financieros. La enmienda mantiene el cumplimiento regulatorio y mantiene efectiva la inscripción shelf, dando a I-MAB la flexibilidad para recaudar hasta 21 millones de dólares cuando las condiciones del mercado lo permitan. Aunque esto mejora las opciones de liquidez, también podría conducir a una dilución accionaria para los accionistas actuales si se emite el monto total.

2025년 7월 11일, I-MAB(Nasdaq: IMAB)는 투자자들에게 2025년 5월 15일자 설명서의 수정을 알리는 Form 6-K를 제출했습니다. 이 설명서는 최대 2,100만 달러 상당의 미국예탁증서(ADS) 발행 및 판매를 다루고 있습니다. 10개의 ADS 묶음은 액면가 0.0001달러인 보통주 23주를 대표합니다. 이 설명서는 회사의 선반 등록 서류인 Form F-3(File No. 333-286954)의 일부입니다.
제출 서류에는 Harney Westwood & Riegels의 케이맨 제도 법률 의견서(증거자료 5.1)와 이에 대한 동의서(증거자료 23.1)가 첨부되어 있으며, ADS와 기초 보통주의 유효성을 확인합니다. 6-K는 정보와 증거자료가 기존 Form F-3 및 주식 기반 보상 계획을 포함한 여러 Form S-8 등록 서류에 참조로 포함됨을 명시합니다.
영업 실적이나 재무 결과는 공개되지 않았습니다. 이번 수정은 규제 준수를 유지하며 선반 등록을 유효하게 유지하여 시장 상황이 허락할 때 최대 2,100만 달러를 조달할 수 있는 유연성을 I-MAB에 제공합니다. 이는 유동성 옵션을 개선하지만, 전액 발행 시 기존 주주에게 주식 희석이 발생할 수도 있습니다.

Le 11 juillet 2025, I-MAB (Nasdaq : IMAB) a soumis un formulaire 6-K pour informer les investisseurs qu'il a modifié son prospectus du 15 mai 2025 couvrant l'offre et la vente jusqu'à 21 millions de dollars américains en American Depositary Shares (ADS). Chaque bloc de dix ADS représente vingt-trois actions ordinaires avec une valeur nominale de 0,0001 dollar. Le prospectus fait partie de la déclaration d'enregistrement shelf de la société sur le formulaire F-3 (numéro de dossier 333-286954).
Le dépôt comprend un avis juridique des îles Caïmans de Harney Westwood & Riegels (Exhibit 5.1) ainsi que le consentement correspondant (Exhibit 23.1), confirmant la validité des ADS et des actions ordinaires sous-jacentes. Le 6-K indique que les informations et les annexes sont incorporées par référence dans le formulaire F-3 existant et plusieurs formulaires S-8 relatifs aux plans de rémunération en actions.
Aucun résultat opérationnel ou financier n'est divulgué. L'amendement maintient la conformité réglementaire et garde la déclaration d'enregistrement shelf en vigueur, offrant à I-MAB la flexibilité de lever jusqu'à 21 millions de dollars lorsque les conditions du marché le permettent. Bien que cela améliore les options de liquidité, cela pourrait également entraîner une dilution des actions pour les actionnaires actuels si le montant total est émis.

Am 11. Juli 2025 reichte I-MAB (Nasdaq: IMAB) ein Formular 6-K ein, um Investoren darüber zu informieren, dass es seinen Prospekt vom 15. Mai 2025 geändert hat, der das Angebot und den Verkauf von bis zu 21 Millionen US-Dollar in American Depositary Shares (ADS) abdeckt. Jeder Block von zehn ADS entspricht dreiundzwanzig Stammaktien mit einem Nennwert von 0,0001 US-Dollar. Der Prospekt ist Teil der Shelf-Registrierungserklärung des Unternehmens im Formular F-3 (Aktenzeichen 333-286954).
Die Einreichung enthält eine Rechtsgutachten der Cayman Islands von Harney Westwood & Riegels (Anlage 5.1) sowie die entsprechende Zustimmung (Anlage 23.1), die die Gültigkeit der ADS und der zugrunde liegenden Stammaktien bestätigt. Im 6-K wird angegeben, dass die Informationen und Anlagen durch Verweis in das bestehende Formular F-3 und mehrere Formulare S-8 zur Registrierung von aktienbasierten Vergütungsplänen aufgenommen werden.
Es werden keine operativen oder finanziellen Ergebnisse offengelegt. Die Änderung gewährleistet die Einhaltung der Vorschriften und hält die Shelf-Registrierung wirksam, sodass I-MAB die Flexibilität hat, bis zu 21 Millionen US-Dollar aufzubringen, wenn die Marktbedingungen dies zulassen. Obwohl dies die Liquiditätsoptionen verbessert, kann es zu einer Verwässerung der Aktienanteile der aktuellen Aktionäre kommen, falls der gesamte Betrag ausgegeben wird.

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TL;DR – Neutral: keeps capital window open, modest dilution risk.

The 6-K merely updates legal documentation for an existing Form F-3. Because the maximum raise is capped at US$21 million, the potential dilution is limited relative to large biotech financings, yet meaningful for smaller-cap companies. The attached legal opinion removes an execution hurdle, signalling readiness to issue shares quickly if funding is needed. Absent earnings data, credit metrics or pipeline updates, the filing is administratively important but not fundamentally transformative. Overall impact on valuation is neutral unless or until the company actually sells ADSs.

TL;DR – Slight downside due to dilution overhang.

Investors must now factor in issuance of up to US$21 million in new ADSs—effectively expanding the free float and exerting downward pressure on share price until the offering clears. As no partnership cash or milestone revenue is disclosed, the raise appears intended for general corporate purposes, hinting at ongoing cash burn typical of clinical-stage biotech. Still, the modest size limits balance-sheet transformation. The filing is therefore modestly negative but not catastrophic.

Il 11 luglio 2025, I-MAB (Nasdaq: IMAB) ha presentato un modulo 6-K per informare gli investitori di aver modificato il proprio prospetto del 15 maggio 2025 relativo all'offerta e vendita fino a 21 milioni di dollari in American Depositary Shares (ADS). Ogni blocco di dieci ADS rappresenta ventitré azioni ordinarie con un valore nominale di 0,0001 dollari. Il prospetto fa parte della dichiarazione di registrazione shelf della società sul modulo F-3 (File No. 333-286954).
La documentazione allega un parere legale delle Isole Cayman di Harney Westwood & Riegels (Esibizione 5.1) insieme al relativo consenso (Esibizione 23.1), confermando la validità delle ADS e delle azioni ordinarie sottostanti. Il modulo 6-K specifica che le informazioni e gli allegati sono incorporati per riferimento nel modulo F-3 esistente e in diversi moduli di registrazione S-8 relativi a piani di compensazione basati su azioni.
Non vengono divulgati risultati operativi o finanziari. La modifica garantisce la conformità normativa e mantiene efficace la registrazione shelf, offrendo a I-MAB la flessibilità di raccogliere fino a 21 milioni di dollari quando le condizioni di mercato lo permettono. Sebbene ciò migliori le opzioni di liquidità, potrebbe anche comportare una diluizione azionaria per gli azionisti attuali se l'intero importo venisse emesso.

El 11 de julio de 2025, I-MAB (Nasdaq: IMAB) presentó un Formulario 6-K para notificar a los inversores que ha modificado su prospecto del 15 de mayo de 2025 que cubre la oferta y venta de hasta 21 millones de dólares en American Depositary Shares (ADS). Cada bloque de diez ADS representa veintitrés acciones ordinarias con un valor nominal de 0,0001 dólares. El prospecto forma parte de la declaración de registro shelf de la compañía en el Formulario F-3 (Archivo No. 333-286954).
La presentación incluye una opinión legal de las Islas Caimán de Harney Westwood & Riegels (Exhibición 5.1) junto con el consentimiento correspondiente (Exhibición 23.1), confirmando la validez de las ADS y las acciones ordinarias subyacentes. El 6-K indica que la información y los anexos se incorporan por referencia en el Formulario F-3 existente y en varios formularios de registro S-8 que cubren planes de compensación basados en acciones.
No se divulgan resultados operativos ni financieros. La enmienda mantiene el cumplimiento regulatorio y mantiene efectiva la inscripción shelf, dando a I-MAB la flexibilidad para recaudar hasta 21 millones de dólares cuando las condiciones del mercado lo permitan. Aunque esto mejora las opciones de liquidez, también podría conducir a una dilución accionaria para los accionistas actuales si se emite el monto total.

2025년 7월 11일, I-MAB(Nasdaq: IMAB)는 투자자들에게 2025년 5월 15일자 설명서의 수정을 알리는 Form 6-K를 제출했습니다. 이 설명서는 최대 2,100만 달러 상당의 미국예탁증서(ADS) 발행 및 판매를 다루고 있습니다. 10개의 ADS 묶음은 액면가 0.0001달러인 보통주 23주를 대표합니다. 이 설명서는 회사의 선반 등록 서류인 Form F-3(File No. 333-286954)의 일부입니다.
제출 서류에는 Harney Westwood & Riegels의 케이맨 제도 법률 의견서(증거자료 5.1)와 이에 대한 동의서(증거자료 23.1)가 첨부되어 있으며, ADS와 기초 보통주의 유효성을 확인합니다. 6-K는 정보와 증거자료가 기존 Form F-3 및 주식 기반 보상 계획을 포함한 여러 Form S-8 등록 서류에 참조로 포함됨을 명시합니다.
영업 실적이나 재무 결과는 공개되지 않았습니다. 이번 수정은 규제 준수를 유지하며 선반 등록을 유효하게 유지하여 시장 상황이 허락할 때 최대 2,100만 달러를 조달할 수 있는 유연성을 I-MAB에 제공합니다. 이는 유동성 옵션을 개선하지만, 전액 발행 시 기존 주주에게 주식 희석이 발생할 수도 있습니다.

Le 11 juillet 2025, I-MAB (Nasdaq : IMAB) a soumis un formulaire 6-K pour informer les investisseurs qu'il a modifié son prospectus du 15 mai 2025 couvrant l'offre et la vente jusqu'à 21 millions de dollars américains en American Depositary Shares (ADS). Chaque bloc de dix ADS représente vingt-trois actions ordinaires avec une valeur nominale de 0,0001 dollar. Le prospectus fait partie de la déclaration d'enregistrement shelf de la société sur le formulaire F-3 (numéro de dossier 333-286954).
Le dépôt comprend un avis juridique des îles Caïmans de Harney Westwood & Riegels (Exhibit 5.1) ainsi que le consentement correspondant (Exhibit 23.1), confirmant la validité des ADS et des actions ordinaires sous-jacentes. Le 6-K indique que les informations et les annexes sont incorporées par référence dans le formulaire F-3 existant et plusieurs formulaires S-8 relatifs aux plans de rémunération en actions.
Aucun résultat opérationnel ou financier n'est divulgué. L'amendement maintient la conformité réglementaire et garde la déclaration d'enregistrement shelf en vigueur, offrant à I-MAB la flexibilité de lever jusqu'à 21 millions de dollars lorsque les conditions du marché le permettent. Bien que cela améliore les options de liquidité, cela pourrait également entraîner une dilution des actions pour les actionnaires actuels si le montant total est émis.

Am 11. Juli 2025 reichte I-MAB (Nasdaq: IMAB) ein Formular 6-K ein, um Investoren darüber zu informieren, dass es seinen Prospekt vom 15. Mai 2025 geändert hat, der das Angebot und den Verkauf von bis zu 21 Millionen US-Dollar in American Depositary Shares (ADS) abdeckt. Jeder Block von zehn ADS entspricht dreiundzwanzig Stammaktien mit einem Nennwert von 0,0001 US-Dollar. Der Prospekt ist Teil der Shelf-Registrierungserklärung des Unternehmens im Formular F-3 (Aktenzeichen 333-286954).
Die Einreichung enthält eine Rechtsgutachten der Cayman Islands von Harney Westwood & Riegels (Anlage 5.1) sowie die entsprechende Zustimmung (Anlage 23.1), die die Gültigkeit der ADS und der zugrunde liegenden Stammaktien bestätigt. Im 6-K wird angegeben, dass die Informationen und Anlagen durch Verweis in das bestehende Formular F-3 und mehrere Formulare S-8 zur Registrierung von aktienbasierten Vergütungsplänen aufgenommen werden.
Es werden keine operativen oder finanziellen Ergebnisse offengelegt. Die Änderung gewährleistet die Einhaltung der Vorschriften und hält die Shelf-Registrierung wirksam, sodass I-MAB die Flexibilität hat, bis zu 21 Millionen US-Dollar aufzubringen, wenn die Marktbedingungen dies zulassen. Obwohl dies die Liquiditätsoptionen verbessert, kann es zu einer Verwässerung der Aktienanteile der aktuellen Aktionäre kommen, falls der gesamte Betrag ausgegeben wird.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

July 9, 2025

Date of Report

(Date of earliest event reported)

DURECT CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

000-31615

94-3297098

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(Commission

File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

10240 Bubb Road

Cupertino, CA 95014

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

(408) 777-1417

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock $0.0001 par value per share

Preferred Share Purchase Rights

DRRX

The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

(The Nasdaq Capital Market)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐


Item 3.01. Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing.

As previously reported on a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on January 10, 2025, DURECT Corporation (the “Company”) received a letter (the “Notice”) from The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”), dated January 9, 2025, advising the Company that for 30 consecutive trading days preceding the date of the Notice, the bid price of the Company’s common stock had closed below the $1.00 per share minimum required for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Minimum Bid Price Requirement”). The Notice stated that the Company had 180 days, or until July 8, 2025, to demonstrate its compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement.

On July 9, 2025, the Company received approval from the Listing Qualifications Department of Nasdaq for an additional 180-day grace period, or until January 5, 2026, to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement (the “Approval”). To regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement and qualify for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market, the minimum bid price per share of the Company’s common stock must be at least $1.00 for at least ten consecutive business days during the additional 180-day grace period. If the Company does not regain compliance during this additional grace period, its common stock would be subject to delisting by Nasdaq. As part of its request for an additional 180-day grace period, the Company notified Nasdaq that (i) the Company meets the continued listing standard for market value of publicly-held shares and all other applicable requirements for initial listing standards of The Nasdaq Capital Market, other than the Minimum Bid Price Requirement, and (ii) if the Company’s stock price does not recover sufficiently during the additional grace period, it anticipates implementing and completing a reverse stock split by no later than December 16, 2025, if necessary.

The Company intends to continue actively monitoring the closing bid price for the Company’s common stock during the additional grace period, and will consider available options to resolve the deficiency and regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement. If the Company does not regain compliance within the additional grace period, Nasdaq will provide notice that the Company’s common stock will be subject to delisting. The Company would then be entitled to appeal that determination to a Nasdaq hearings panel. There can be no assurance that the Company will regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement during the 180-day additional grace period or maintain compliance with the other Nasdaq listing requirements.

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains “forward-looking statements,” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, regarding, among other things, the Company’s plans to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Price Requirement and qualify for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market, and the potential implementation and completion of a reverse stock split. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and involve inherent risks and uncertainties, including factors that could delay, divert or change them, and could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Meaningful factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to, the continued failure of the Company’s common stock to trade at prices above $1.00 per share, the risk of being delisted from The Nasdaq Capital Market, changes to Nasdaq’s listing standards and other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on May 14, 2025, and the Company’s other filings with the SEC.

The forward-looking statements in this report speak only as of the date of this report (unless another date is indicated). The Company undertakes no obligation, and specifically declines any obligation, to publicly update or revise any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.


 

 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

DURECT Corporation

Date: July 11, 2025

By:

/s/ James E. Brown

James E. Brown

President and Chief Executive Officer

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