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CalciMedica Announces Private Placement of up to Approximately $55 Million $20.4 million in upfront financing with the potential to receive up to an additional approximately $34.2 million for an aggregate of up to approx

Key Takeaway: CalciMedica has announced a private placement aimed at raising up to approximately $55 million, of which $20.4 million will be received upfront. The funding will facilitate the expansion of the Auxora clinical development to include a Phase 2 trial for acute kidney injury (AKI) anticipated to start in the first half of 2024. Prominent healthcare investors participated in the financing, reflecting strong confidence in CalciMedica's progress. Additionally, the aggregate proceeds are expected to support subsequent clinical trials for both acute pancreatitis and AKI programs.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Successful completion of a $55 million private placement for clinical development.
  • Funding will support Phase 2 trials for critical conditions like acute kidney injury.
  • Participation from notable healthcare-dedicated investors indicates strong confidence in the company.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • The financing is dependent on the exercise of warrants, which introduces uncertainty.
  • The securities may not be resold in the U.S. until registered, limiting liquidity.

Full Press Release Details

CalciMedica Announces Private Placement of up to Approximately $55 Million
$20.4 million in upfront financing with the potential to receive up to an additional approximately $34.2 million for an aggregate
of up to approximately $55 million
Upfront net proceeds to provide funds to expand Auxora clinical development to include planned Phase 2 acute kidney injury (AKI) trial expected to begin in 1H 2024
Aggregate net proceeds (assuming exercise of all accompanying warrants) expected to be sufficient to fund CalciMedica through subsequent,
potentially pivotal, clinical trials and other work in CalciMedica s acute pancreatitis (AP) and AKI programs
LA JOLLA, CA, Jan. 22, 2024
CalciMedica, Inc. (CalciMedica or the Company) (Nasdaq: CALC), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel calcium release-activated calcium (CRAC) channel inhibition therapies for acute and chronic inflammatory
and immunologic diseases, today announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with new and existing investors to raise up to approximately $55 million in gross proceeds that includes initial upfront funding of
$20.4 million and up to an additional approximately $34.2 million upon exercise of accompanying warrants.
The financing includes
participation from new healthcare-dedicated investors, including an affiliate of Deerfield Management, Soleus Capital, Stonepine Capital Management and Aisling Capital, as well as existing investors Sanderling Ventures and Bering Capital.
We are excited about this vote of confidence from leading life science investors, which validates the progress we are making in the clinic with
Auxora targeting acute inflammatory and immunologic diseases, said Rachel Leheny, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of CalciMedica. This financing allows us to initiate clinical
trials in AKI, a condition with significant unmet medical need, and brings us closer to our goal of making a meaningful difference in the lives of critically ill patients.
JonesTrading Institutional Services LLC acted as the sole placement agent for the private placement. H.C. Wainwright & Co. acted as financial advisor
Pursuant to terms of the securities purchase agreement, CalciMedica will issue an aggregate of 5,113,812 shares of its common stock (and,
in lieu thereof, pre-funded warrants to purchase 351,352 shares of common stock) and accompanying warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 5,465,164 shares of its common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) at a combined purchase price of $3.70 per share and accompanying warrants (or $4.3915 per share and accompanying warrants for directors, employees or consultants participating in
the private placement), in accordance with the Minimum Price requirement as defined in the Nasdaq rules. The accompanying warrants consist of two tranches:
The accompanying warrants are only exercisable in cash, except in limited circumstances. In lieu of shares of
common stock, certain investors are purchasing pre-funded warrants at a combined purchase price of $3.6999 per pre-funded warrant and accompanying warrants, which
equals the purchase price per share of common stock and accompanying warrant, less the $0.0001 per share exercise price of each pre-funded warrant. The private placement is expected to close in
two closings with the initial closing on or about January 23, 2024 and the second closing expected on or about February 5, 2024, in each case, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
CalciMedica intends to use the upfront net proceeds from the private placement to fund the Company s ongoing and planned Phase 2 clinical trials for
Auxora in AP and AKI, respectively. The aggregate net proceeds (assuming exercise of all accompanying warrants) are expected to be sufficient to fund subsequent, potentially pivotal, clinical trials and other work in CalciMedica s AP and AKI
The offer and sale of the foregoing securities are being made in a transaction not involving a public offering, and the securities have not
been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the Securities Act ), or applicable state securities laws. Accordingly, the securities may not be reoffered or resold in the United States except pursuant to an effective
registration statement or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and such applicable state securities laws. CalciMedica has agreed to file a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission
registering the resale of the shares of common stock purchased in the private placement and shares of common stock underlying the warrants.
release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities, nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or
qualification under the securities laws of such state. Any offering of the securities under the resale registration statement will only be made by means of a prospectus.
CalciMedica is a clinical-stage
biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel CRAC channel inhibition therapies for inflammatory and immunologic diseases. CalciMedica s proprietary technology targets the inhibition of CRAC channels to modulate the immune response and
protect against tissue cell injury, with the potential to provide therapeutic benefits in life-threatening inflammatory and immunologic diseases for which there are currently no approved therapies. CalciMedica s lead product candidate Auxora , a proprietary, intravenous-formulated CRAC channel inhibitor, has demonstrated
positive and consistent clinical results in multiple completed efficacy clinical trials. CalciMedica is currently conducting a Phase 2b trial for a planned 216 patients (called CARPO
NCT04681066) for acute pancreatitis (AP) with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS), with topline data expected in the first half of 2024, as well as supporting the ongoing Phase 1/2 CRSPA asparaginase-induced pancreatic toxicity (AIPT)
study (called CRSPA NCT04195347), with additional data expected by 2H 2024. CalciMedica plans to initiate a Phase 2 study in acute kidney injury (AKI) in 1H 2024. CalciMedica was founded by scientists from Torrey Pines Therapeutics and the
Harvard CBR Institute for Biomedical Research, and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA. For more information, please visit www.calcimedica.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains
forward-looking statements which include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the timing, terms and completion of the proposed private placement; expected gross proceeds from the proposed private placement and any additional gross proceeds
that may be received by CalciMedica upon exercise, if any, of the accompanying warrants issued in the private placement; the expected use of proceeds from the proposed private placement; expectations that the aggregate net proceeds (if received)
would be sufficient to fund subsequent, potentially pivotal, clinical trials and other work in CalciMedica s AP and AKI programs; the proposed private placement bringing CalciMedica closer to its goal of making a meaningful difference in the
lives of critically ill patients; the design and potential benefits of Auxora, including its potential to reduce the severity of AP and AKI; CalciMedica s plans and expected timing for developing its product candidates and potential benefits of
its product candidates; CalciMedica s plans and expected timing with respect to its ongoing and planned clinical trials, including the milestones, data announcements, expected enrollment, potential benefits of and any other potential results
related thereto. These forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. CalciMedica s expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize. Actual
outcomes and results may differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements as a result of uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances, including but not limited to risks and uncertainties related to: the impact of
fluctuations in global financial markets on CalciMedica s business and the actions it may take in response thereto; CalciMedica s ability to execute its plans and strategies; the ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval for
Auxora; results from clinical trials may not be indicative of results that may be observed in the future; potential safety and other complications from Auxora; the scope progress and expansion of developing and commercializing Auxora; the size and
growth of the market therefor and the rate and degree of market acceptance thereof; economic, business, competitive, and/or regulatory factors affecting the business of CalciMedica generally; CalciMedica s ability to protect its intellectual
property position; and the impact of government laws and regulations. Additional risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements are included under
the caption Risk Factors in CalciMedica s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 and elsewhere in CalciMedica s subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K filed with the SEC from time to time and available at www.sec.gov. These documents can be accessed on
CalciMedica s web page at ir.calcimedica.com/financials-filings/sec-filings.
CalciMedica Contact:
Sarah Sutton/Kevin Murphy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much funding is CalciMedica raising?

CalciMedica is raising up to approximately $55 million.

What is the purpose of the private placement funds?

The funds will support Phase 2 clinical trials for Auxora in acute kidney injury and pancreatitis.

Who are the investors involved in this financing?

New and existing investors include Deerfield Management, Soleus Capital, and Sanderling Ventures.

When is the initial closing of the private placement?

The initial closing is expected around January 23, 2024.

What is CalciMedica's lead product candidate?

CalciMedica's lead product candidate is Auxora, a CRAC channel inhibitor.

Last updated: Jan 22, 2024