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Kazia Therapeutics Limited's Form 6-K: Fundraising Through Direct Offerings & Private Placements

$KZIA
Form 6-K
Filed on: 2025-01-13
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Kazia Therapeutics Limited's Form 6-K: Fundraising Through Direct Offerings & Private Placements

Here are the key insights extracted from the financial report of Kazia Therapeutics Limited (Form 6-K):

Overview

  • Company Name: Kazia Therapeutics Limited
  • Report Type: Form 6-K
  • Date of Report: January 10, 2025
  • Address: Three International Towers, Level 24, 300 Barangaroo Avenue, Sydney NSW 2000

Offering Details

  • Offerings: The company is conducting a registered direct offering and a concurrent private placement.
  • Securities Purchase Agreement: Entered into with an institutional investor on January 10, 2025.

Registered Direct Offering

  • American Depositary Shares (ADSs):
  • Quantity: 553,440 ADSs.
  • Price: $1.50 per ADS.
  • Pre-Funded Warrants:
  • Quantity: Up to 779,893 ADSs.
  • Price: $1.4999 per warrant, exercisable at $0.0001 per ADS.

Private Placement

  • Ordinary Share Warrants:
  • Quantity: Up to 1,333,333 ADSs.
  • Exercise Price: $1.50 per ADS.

Financial Projections

  • Net Proceeds: Estimated at approximately $1.7 million after deducting fees and expenses.
  • Use of Proceeds: General corporate purposes, including working capital, research, clinical development, and administrative expenses.

Placement Agent Details

  • Agent: Maxim Group LLC.
  • Placement Fee: Up to 7% of gross cash proceeds.
  • Legal Costs: Up to $70,000 for the Placement Agent’s legal counsel.

Lock-Up Agreement

  • Duration: 60 days post-closing of the offerings for company officers and directors.
  • Restrictions: No offering or sale of ADSs or Ordinary Shares during this period.

Registration and Compliance

  • Registration Statement: The company will file a registration statement on Form F-3 to register the Ordinary Warrant ADSs and shares issuable upon exercise of the warrants.
  • Effective Date Commitment: The company aims to have the registration effective within 90 days after the closing date.

ATM Prospectus Supplement

  • Current Limit: The at-the-market prospectus was amended to a total offering size of $1,734,081.
  • Remaining Capacity: As of the report date, Kazia can offer an additional $99,790 of ADSs under the ATM program.

Legal Opinions

  • Counsel: Baker & McKenzie and Goodwin Procter LLP provided legal opinions regarding the validity of the ADSs and warrants.

Forward-Looking Statements

  • The report includes forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including market conditions, trial results, and regulatory approvals.

Summary

Kazia Therapeutics Limited is actively working to raise funds through a combination of direct offerings and private placements, projecting significant net proceeds for operational use. They have engaged a placement agent and established a lock-up period for company insiders, reinforcing their commitment to maintaining market stability post-offering. The report emphasizes compliance with SEC regulations and outlines the strategic use of raised capital.