[8-K] Arcus Biosciences, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Arcus Biosciences (RCUS) completed an underwritten public offering of common stock. The company sold 15,755,000 shares, including the full exercise of the underwriters’ 2,055,000-share option, and received net proceeds of approximately $269.7 million after discounts and expenses.

The shares were offered at a public price of $18.25 per share, with underwriters purchasing at $17.155 per share. The transaction was conducted under an effective Form S-3 registration, with Leerink Partners LLC and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC acting as representatives of the underwriters. The offering closed on November 3, 2025.

Insights

Capital markets analyst

Equity raise completed; cash in, dilution implied.

Arcus Biosciences closed an underwritten equity offering, issuing 15,755,000 shares and generating net proceeds of $269.7 million. The deal included the full 2,055,000-share underwriters’ option, signaling sufficient demand to absorb additional shares within the 30-day window tied to the option.

Pricing came at a public price of $18.25 per share, with underwriters’ purchase price at $17.155. As an equity financing, this increases cash while expanding the share count. Actual impact on per-share metrics depends on future deployment of proceeds and operating performance.

The offering closed on November 3, 2025 under an effective Form S-3. Underwriters were Leerink Partners LLC and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC. Subsequent disclosures may detail capital allocation and related milestones.

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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): October 30, 2025

Arcus Biosciences, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware		001-38419		47-3898435
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)
3928 Point Eden Way Hayward, California				94545
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (510) 694-6200

(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:

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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 $0.0001 Per Share		RCUS		The New York Stock Exchange

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 8.01 Other Events.

On October 30, 2025, Arcus Biosciences, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Leerink Partners LLC and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters named therein (collectively, the “Underwriters”), relating to the public offering, issuance and sale of 13,700,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (“Common Stock”), at the public offering price of $18.25 per share (the “Offering”). Under the terms of the Underwriting Agreement, the Company also granted the Underwriters an option exercisable for 30 days from the date of the Underwriting Agreement to purchase up to an additional 2,055,000 shares of Common Stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions (the “Underwriters’ Option”). The Underwriters agreed to purchase the shares of Common Stock from the Company at a price of $17.155 per share.

On November 3, 2025, the Offering closed and the Company completed the sale and issuance of an aggregate of 15,755,000 shares of Common Stock, including the exercise in full of the Underwriters’ Option. The Company received net proceeds of approximately $269.7 million, after deducting the Underwriters’ discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company.

The Underwriting Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and covenants by the Company, customary conditions to closing, indemnification obligations of the Company and the Underwriters, including for liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, other obligations of the parties and termination provisions. The representations, warranties and covenants contained in the Underwriting Agreement were made only for purposes of such agreement and as of specific dates, were solely for the benefit of the parties to such agreement and may be subject to limitations agreed upon by the contracting parties, including being qualified by confidential disclosures exchanged between the parties in connection with the execution of the Underwriting Agreement.

The offering is being made pursuant to an effective registration statement on Form S-3 (Registration Statement No. 333-270132) and an accompanying prospectus previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and a preliminary and final prospectus supplement thereunder. The Underwriting Agreement is filed as Exhibit 1.1 hereto, and the description of the material terms of the Underwriting Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to such exhibit. A copy of the opinion of Latham & Watkins LLP relating to the legality of the issuance and sale of the securities in the offering is attached as Exhibit 5.1 hereto.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
1.1		Underwriting Agreement, dated as of October 30, 2025, by and among Arcus Biosciences, Inc., Leerink Partners LLC and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.
5.1		Opinion of Latham & Watkins LLP.
23.1		Consent of Latham & Watkins LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1).
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (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 thereunto duly authorized.

				ARCUS BIOSCIENCES, INC.
Date: November 3, 2025				By:		/s/ Terry Rosen, Ph. D.
						Terry Rosen, Ph.D.
						Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

FAQ

What did Arcus Biosciences (RCUS) announce?

Arcus completed a public offering of common stock, selling 15,755,000 shares and raising approximately $269.7 million in net proceeds.

What was the offering price and underwriters’ purchase price?

The public offering price was $18.25 per share, and underwriters purchased at $17.155 per share.

Was the underwriters’ option exercised?

Yes. The 30-day option for up to 2,055,000 shares was exercised in full and included in the 15,755,000 shares sold.

When did the offering close?

The offering closed on November 3, 2025.

Which banks led the offering?

Leerink Partners LLC and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC acted as representatives of the underwriters.

Under which registration was the offering made?

It was made under an effective Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-270132) with a preliminary and final prospectus supplement.