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NervGen (NGEN) raises US$60M in share and warrant sale for NVG-291

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NervGen Pharma Corp. completed an underwritten public Offering of 24,000,000 common shares and accompanying warrants to purchase up to 24,000,000 common shares at a combined public offering price of US$2.50 per share and warrant. This equity financing is expected to generate approximately US$60.0 million in gross proceeds before fees and expenses, excluding any cash that may come from future warrant exercises.

Each warrant carries an exercise price of US$3.68 per share, is immediately exercisable, and expires five years from issuance. NervGen plans to use the net proceeds, together with existing cash, to advance its NVG-291 program through clinical studies and for general corporate and working capital needs. Insider PFP Biosciences Holdings LLC participated in the Offering, increasing its holdings to 15,488,673 common shares (14.58% of outstanding) and 8,144,335 warrants, which include a 19.99% ownership cap on warrant exercise.

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NervGen secures US$60M equity financing to fund NVG-291 studies.

The company completed an underwritten Offering of 24,000,000 common shares with accompanying 5‑year warrants, raising approximately US$60.0 million in gross proceeds at US$2.50 per share and warrant. Warrants are immediately exercisable at US$3.68, adding potential follow-on capital.

NervGen states it will use the net proceeds, with existing cash, to advance NVG-291 through clinical studies and for general corporate and working capital purposes. This links the raise directly to pipeline progress, typical for development-stage biotech firms without commercial revenue.

Insider PFP Biosciences Holdings LLC participated, moving to 15,488,673 common shares, or 14.58% of outstanding, plus 8,144,335 warrants, all subject to a 19.99% ownership cap on warrant exercise. Subsequent disclosures in future reporting periods may clarify how this financing extends NervGen’s cash runway and supports specific clinical milestones for NVG-291.

Shares issued 24,000,000 common shares Underwritten public Offering
Warrants issued 24,000,000 warrants Accompanying the common shares in the Offering
Offering price US$2.50 per share and warrant Public offering price of the units
Gross proceeds US$60.0 million Before underwriting discounts, commissions and expenses
Warrant exercise price US$3.68 per share Warrants immediately exercisable, five-year term
PFP pre-Offering ownership 14,688,673 shares (17.87%) Issued and outstanding common shares before the Offering
PFP post-Offering ownership 15,488,673 shares (14.58%) Issued and outstanding common shares after the Offering
Ownership cap 19.99% of common shares Maximum ownership allowed via PFP’s warrant exercises
underwritten public offering financial
"the Company announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering (the “Offering”) of 24,000,000 common shares"
An underwritten public offering is when a company sells new shares of its stock to the public with the help of a financial firm, called an underwriter. The underwriter agrees to buy all the shares upfront, reducing the company's risk, and then sells them to investors. This process helps companies raise money quickly and confidently from a wide range of buyers.
warrants financial
"accompanying warrants to purchase up to 24,000,000 Common Shares (the “Warrants”)"
Warrants are special documents that give you the right to buy a company's stock at a set price before a certain date. They are often used as a way for companies to attract investors or raise money, and their value can increase if the company's stock price goes up.
exercise price financial
"Each Warrant has an exercise price of US$3.68 per Common Share"
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Multilateral Instrument 61-101 regulatory
"a "related party transaction" as defined under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders"
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joint bookrunning managers financial
"Leerink Partners LLC and TD Securities (USA) LLC acted as joint bookrunning managers for the Offering"
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of June 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-43048

 

NERVGEN PHARMA CORP.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

N/A
(Translation of Registrant’s name)

 

112-970 Burrard Street, Unit 1290
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6Z 2R4
Telephone: (778) 731-1711

(Address and telephone number of registrant’s principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F ¨                        Form 40-F x

 

 

 

 

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

 

This Report on Form 6-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is incorporated by reference into the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form F-10 (File No. 333-296217) and the Registrant’s Registration Statements on Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-292927 and 333-295632), to be a part thereof from the date on which this Report on Form 6-K is submitted, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

 

 

DOCUMENTS INCLUDED AS PART OF THIS REPORT

 

Exhibit    
     
99.1   Material Change Report, dated June 1, 2026.

 

 

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, thereunto duly authorized.

 
NERVGEN PHARMA CORP.
     
     
Date: June 1, 2026 By: /s/ Keith Vendola
    Name: Keith Vendola
    Title: Chief Financial Officer
     

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

FORM 51-102F3

MATERIAL CHANGE REPORT

 

Item 1: Name and Address of Company

 

NervGen Pharma Corp. (“NervGen” or the “Company”)

112-970 Burrard Street

Unit 1290

Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R4

 

Item 2: Date of Material Change

 

May 21, 2026

 

Item 3: News Release

 

A news release announcing the material change was disseminated on May 21, 2026 through Newsfile Corp’s distribution network, and a copy was subsequently filed on NervGen’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

 

Item 4: Summary of Material Change

 

On May 21, 2026 the Company announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering (the “Offering”) of 24,000,000 common shares of the Company (the “Common Shares”) and accompanying warrants to purchase up to 24,000,000 Common Shares (the “Warrants”). The Common Shares are being sold at a public offering price of US$2.50 per Common Share and Warrant (the “Offering Price”). Each Warrant has an exercise price of US$3.68 per Common Share, and will be immediately exercisable from the date of issuance, and will expire five years from the date of issuance.

 

The gross proceeds from the Offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses and excluding any proceeds from the exercise of the Warrants, is approximately US$60.0 million.

 

Item 5.1: Full Description of Material Change

 

On May 21, 2026, the Company announced the pricing of the Offering of 24,000,000 Common Shares and Warrants at the Offering Price. Each Warrant has an exercise price of US$3.68 per Common Share, and will be immediately exercisable from the date of issuance, and will expire five years from the date of issuance

 

The gross proceeds from the Offering, before deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses and excluding any proceeds from the exercise of the Warrants, is approximately US$60.0 million.

 

Leerink Partners LLC and TD Securities (USA) LLC acted as joint bookrunning managers for the Offering.

 

NervGen intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering, together with its existing cash and cash equivalents, to advance NVG-291 through clinical studies and for general corporate and working capital purposes.

 

 

PFP Biosciences Holdings LLC ("PFP Biosciences"), an insider of the Company, participated in the Offering. Such participation constitutes a "related party transaction" as defined under Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101") and TSX Venture Exchange Policy 5.9. The Company is exempt from the formal valuation requirement and minority shareholder approval requirement pursuant to sections 5.5(a) and 5.7(1)(a) of MI 61-101, respectively, as the fair market value of the securities to be issued to PFP Biosciences and the consideration paid by PFP Biosciences does not exceed 25% of the Company's market capitalization.

 

Prior to the Offering, PFP Biosciences owned and controlled 14,688,673 Common Shares, representing 17.87% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares and 7,344,335 Warrants.

 

Immediately following the Offering, PFP Biosciences owned and controlled 15,488,673 Common Shares, representing 14.58% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares, and 8,144,335 Warrants. The Warrants held by PFP Biosciences contain a restriction on exercise of the Warrants that limits the holder thereof from owning more than 19.99% of the Common Shares of the Company.

 

PFP Biosciences acquired the Common Shares and Warrants for investment purposes and may acquire or dispose of securities of the company in the future in accordance with applicable securities laws.

 

The Offering was approved by the board of directors of the Company and a pricing committee of the board of directors, and no materially contrary view was expressed nor was there any material disagreement in the approval process adopted by the directors. The Company did not file a material change report more than 21 days before the expected closing of the Offering as the details of the Offering and the participation therein by PFP Biosciences was not settled until shortly prior to closing of the Offering and the Company wished to close on an expedited basis for sound business reasons.

 

Item 5.2: Disclosure of Restructuring Transactions

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 6: Reliance on subsection 7.1(2) of National Instrument 51-102

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 7: Omitted Information

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 8: Executive Officer

 

Keith Vendola, Chief Financial Officer

 

112-970 Burrard Street

Unit 1290

Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R4

 

Item 9: Date of Report

 

June 1, 2026

 

 

FAQ

What financing did NervGen Pharma Corp. (NGEN) announce in this 6-K?

NervGen completed an underwritten public Offering of 24,000,000 common shares with accompanying warrants to purchase up to 24,000,000 shares at US$2.50 per share and warrant, raising approximately US$60.0 million in gross proceeds before fees and expenses.

What are the key terms of the NervGen (NGEN) warrants issued in the Offering?

Each warrant allows the holder to buy one common share at an exercise price of US$3.68. The warrants are immediately exercisable from the date of issuance and will expire five years after issuance, providing a medium-term potential source of additional capital.

How will NervGen (NGEN) use the proceeds from the US$60 million Offering?

NervGen intends to use the net proceeds, together with existing cash and cash equivalents, to advance its NVG-291 drug candidate through clinical studies and for general corporate and working capital purposes, supporting ongoing development and day-to-day operations.

How did the Offering affect insider PFP Biosciences’ ownership in NervGen (NGEN)?

Before the Offering, PFP Biosciences held 14,688,673 shares (17.87%). After participating, it holds 15,488,673 shares (14.58%) and 8,144,335 warrants. Its warrants include a limit preventing ownership of more than 19.99% of NervGen’s outstanding common shares upon exercise.

Who managed NervGen Pharma Corp. (NGEN)’s US$60 million equity Offering?

Leerink Partners LLC and TD Securities (USA) LLC acted as joint bookrunning managers for the Offering. They coordinated the underwritten sale of 24,000,000 common shares and accompanying warrants to investors at the public offering price of US$2.50 per share and warrant.

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