Iovance engages Jefferies to sell common shares under trading plan

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. filed an 8-K reporting written and soliciting communications under several securities rules and that it has engaged Jefferies to use commercially reasonable efforts to sell the company’s common shares from time to time under customary trading parameters. The filing references pre-commencement and solicitation rules and states the communication is dated August 22, 2025. The 8-K is signed by Frederick G. Vogt, Ph.D., J.D., Interim CEO and President, and General Counsel.

Positive

• Established sales mechanism: Engagement of Jefferies creates a ready channel to sell common shares
• Regulatory compliance: Disclosure cites the relevant solicitation and pre-commencement rules, showing procedural transparency

Negative

• Potential share supply increase: "Sell the Common Shares from time to time" could dilute existing holders if executed
• No size or cap disclosed: The filing provides no share limits, target proceeds, or timetable, leaving magnitude uncertain

Insights

Capital Markets Strategist

Company arranged an equity selling program via Jefferies, which may increase share supply.

The filing states that Jefferies will sell the company’s common shares "from time to time" using commercially reasonable efforts and customary trading limits. This describes an at-the-market style arrangement that provides a mechanism to raise capital or permit ongoing equity distribution without a single block sale.

Immediate dependencies include the company’s instructions to Jefferies and market conditions; the filing does not disclose target proceeds, maximum shares, or timing. Investors should note the potential for increased share supply over the short-to-medium term because sales are open-ended in timing, with effect contingent on instruction and execution.

Corporate Governance Analyst

The 8-K documents compliance with solicitation and pre-commencement rules and shows executive sign-off.

The disclosure references Rule 425, Rule 14a-12, Rule 14d-2(b), and Rule 13e-4(c), indicating preparatory communications and soliciting-material procedures consistent with takeover, solicitation, or tender offer contexts. The filing is executed by the interim CEO and General Counsel, showing internal authorization.

The filing does not include any terms (share limits, pricing caps) or strategic rationale, so governance impact centers on transparency rather than giving a definitive timeline or quantitative effect; monitor subsequent filings for share counts or prospectus supplements.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 1.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Business

The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

FAQ

What did Iovance (IOVA) disclose in the August 22, 2025 8-K?

The company disclosed written and soliciting communications under specified securities rules and that Jefferies will sell its common shares "from time to time" under customary trading parameters; the filing is dated August 22, 2025.

Who is authorized to sell Iovance shares per the filing?

The filing names Jefferies as the broker-dealer that will use commercially reasonable efforts to sell the company’s common shares based on the company’s instructions.

Does the 8-K state how many shares or proceeds will be sold?

No; the filing does not disclose any share limits, target proceeds, or specific timing for sales.

Which securities rules are referenced in the filing for IOVA?

The disclosure references Rule 425 under the Securities Act and Rule 14a-12, Rule 14d-2(b), and Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act.

Who signed the 8-K for Iovance?

The filing is signed by Frederick G. Vogt, Ph.D., J.D., Interim CEO and President, and General Counsel.

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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

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): August 22, 2025

IOVANCE BIOTHERAPEUTICS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware
(State of Incorporation)
001-36860		75-3254381
Commission File Number		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
825 Industrial Road, Suite 100
San Carlos, CA		94070
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)
(650) 260-7120
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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)).

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in 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. ¨

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

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.000041666 per value	IOVA	The Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC

Item 1.01. Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On August 22, 2025, Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an Amended and Restated Open Market Sale Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Jefferies LLC (“Jefferies”) with respect to an at the market offering program, under which the Company may, from time to time in its sole discretion, issue and sell through Jefferies, acting as sales agent, up to $350.0 million of shares of the Company's common stock, par value $0.000041666 per share (the “Common Shares”).

The issuance and sale, if any, of the Common Shares by the Company under the Agreement will be made pursuant to a prospectus supplement, dated August 22, 2025, to the Company’s registration statement on Form S-3ASR, originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 16, 2023, which became effective immediately upon filing.

Pursuant to the Agreement, Jefferies may sell the Common Shares by any method permitted by law deemed to be an “at the market” offering as defined in Rule 415 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Jefferies will use commercially reasonable efforts consistent with its normal trading and sales practices to sell the Common Shares from time to time, based upon instructions from the Company (including any price or size limits or other customary parameters or conditions the Company may impose).

The Company will pay Jefferies a commission of up to 3.0% of the gross sales proceeds of any Common Shares sold through Jefferies under the Agreement.

The Company is not obligated to make any sales of Common Shares under the Agreement. The offering of Common Shares pursuant to the Agreement will terminate upon the termination of the Agreement in accordance with its terms.

The Agreement contains representations, warranties and covenants that are customary for transactions of this type. In addition, the Company has agreed to indemnify Jefferies against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

The foregoing description of the Agreement is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Agreement, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 1.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The legal opinion of DLA Piper LLP (US) as to the legality of the Common Shares is being filed as Exhibit 5.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

This Current Report on Form 8-K shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities discussed herein, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of the securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
1.1		Amended and Restated Open Market Sale Agreement dated August 22, 2025, by and between Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. and Jefferies LLC.
5.1		Opinion of DLA Piper LLP (US).
23.1		Consent of DLA Piper LLP (US) (contained in Exhibit 5.1).
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page interactive date file does not appear in the Interactive Date File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

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.

Dated: August 22, 2025	IOVANCE BIOTHERAPEUTICS, INC.
	By:	/s/ Frederick G. Vogt
		Frederick G. Vogt, Ph.D., J.D., Interim CEO and President, and General Counsel