TC Biopharm (Holdings) PLC Launches $14M ATM Offering: December 2024 Report

Key Information Extracted from the Financial Report (Form 6-K):
- Company Information:
- Name: TC Biopharm (Holdings) PLC
- Commission File Number: 001-41231
- Address: Maxim 1, 2 Parklands Way, Holytown, Motherwell, ML1 4WR, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Contact Number: +44 (0) 141 433 7557
- Reporting Period:
- For the Month of: December 2024
- Offering Agreement:
- Type: At The Market Offering Agreement (ATM Agreement)
- Date of Agreement: December 16, 2024
- Sales Manager: H.C. Wainwright & Co., LLC
- Aggregate Sales Price: Up to $14,000,000
- Shares Offered: American Depositary Shares (ADSs) representing ordinary shares, with each ADS representing 200 Shares.
- Sales Process:
- Sales of ADSs may occur through methods permitted by law, including direct sales on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC.
- Wainwright will utilize commercially reasonable efforts to sell the ADSs based on the Company's instructions.
- Commission and Fees:
- Wainwright will receive a commission of 3.0% of the gross proceeds from sales of ADSs.
- The company will reimburse Wainwright for certain specified expenses related to the ATM Agreement.
- Termination Conditions:
- The ATM Agreement allows the Company to suspend solicitation and offers at any time.
- The offering terminates upon reaching the $14,000,000 sale limit or by mutual agreement to terminate.
- Registration Statement:
- The ADSs are being offered under a shelf registration statement on Form F-3, with an accompanying prospectus filed on November 27, 2024, and declared effective on December 11, 2024.
- Legal Opinion:
- An opinion from Addleshaw Goddard LLP regarding the securities to be sold is included as an exhibit.
- Disclaimer:
- The report states that it does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy securities unlawfully.
- Signature:
- Authorized Signatory: Martin Thorp, Chief Financial Officer
- Date of Signature: December 17, 2024
Insights:
- TC Biopharm is actively seeking to raise capital through an ATM offering, which allows flexibility in terms of timing and pricing of sales.
- The engagement with H.C. Wainwright & Co. indicates a strategic partnership to facilitate the sale of shares, which could enhance market presence and liquidity.
- The 3% commission is standard for such arrangements, reflecting the costs associated with raising funds in the public market.
- The ability to suspend the offering provides the company with control over the fundraising process, which is crucial in volatile market conditions.