Praxis prospectus supplement: $250M at-the-market offering; up to 3% sales commission
Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc. filed a prospectus supplement for an "at the market" offering to sell up to $250,000,000 of common stock through TD Securities (USA) LLC (TD Cowen) as sales agent. The offering may be conducted from time to time on Nasdaq under ticker PRAX; the prospectus cites a last reported sale price of $44.94 per share on September 2, 2025. TD Cowen may receive commissions up to 3.0% of gross sales and will be treated as an underwriter for Securities Act purposes. The filing discloses 21,049,585 shares outstanding as of August 31, 2025 and illustrates an example issuance of 5,562,972 shares (assumed) resulting in up to 26,612,557 post-offering shares. Net tangible book value was $404.2 million ($19.21/share) as of June 30, 2025 and would be $646.4 million ($24.30/share) after the assumed sale, implying $20.64 per-share dilution to new investors. Proceeds are for research and clinical development, working capital and general corporate purposes. The prospectus emphasizes material risks, broad managerial discretion over proceeds, potential dilution, and incorporation by reference of SEC filings.
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TL;DR: Routine at-the-market facility increases financing flexibility but creates potential near-term dilution and variable market execution risk.
The filing establishes an ATM program for up to $250 million through TD Cowen, providing Praxis with a flexible capital source to fund clinical programs. The example math in the prospectus shows meaningful per-share dilution to new investors (assumed $20.64/share) even as pro forma net tangible book value for existing holders increases. The sales agent commission (up to 3%) and indemnification provisions are standard but increase transaction costs and contingent obligations. Market execution, timing and realized proceeds are uncertain because sales are at-market and depend on trading prices and volumes.
TL;DR: This is a common capital-markets tool; governance disclosures highlight dilution controls but grant management broad discretion on proceeds.
The prospectus clearly discloses the mechanics, potential dilution, and the company’s broad discretion over use of proceeds for R&D and general purposes. The document includes customary governance and anti-takeover provisions and investor registration rights disclosures. Investors receive transparent metrics (shares outstanding, illustrative share issuance, net tangible book values) enabling assessment of immediate shareholder dilution under the illustrative scenario. Material terms like commission rate, indemnities, and expense estimates (~$300,000) are presented, supporting informed analysis.
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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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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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Use of Proceeds
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Dividend Policy
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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 More Information
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Incorporation by Reference
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION; INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
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THE COMPANY
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RISK FACTORS
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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 OTHER SECURITIES
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GLOBAL SECURITIES
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
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LEGAL MATTERS
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EXPERTS
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Assumed public offering price per share
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Historical net tangible book value per share as of June 30, 2025
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Increase in net tangible book value per share attributable to new investors participating in this offering
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As adjusted net tangible book value per share as of June 30, 2025 after this
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Dilution per share to new investors participating in this offering
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ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION; INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE
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THE COMPANY
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RISK FACTORS
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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 OTHER SECURITIES
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GLOBAL SECURITIES
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
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LEGAL MATTERS
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EXPERTS
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99 High Street, 30th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 300-8460
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