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Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. Announces Pricing of Upsized Public Offering of Common Stock

Key Takeaway: Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. announced the pricing of its upsized public offering of 17.5 million shares at $10.00 each. The company expects to raise around $175.0 million from this offering, with potential additional funds from underwriters' options. The proceeds will be utilized for research and development, commercial expansion, and general corporate purposes, including potential investments in complementary businesses or technologies. The offering is anticipated to close by January 27, 2023, subject to standard closing conditions.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • PacBio has successfully priced an upsized public offering of common stock.
  • The offering is expected to yield approximately $175.0 million in gross proceeds.
  • Funds raised will support research and development and commercial growth.

Full Press Release Details

Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. Announces
Pricing of Upsized Public Offering of Common Stock
MENLO PARK, CA, January 24, 2023, Pacific Biosciences of California,
Inc. (Nasdaq: PACB) ("PacBio") today announced that it has priced its previously announced underwritten public offering of
17,500,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $10.00 per share. PacBio has granted the underwriters a 30-day option
to purchase up to an additional 2,625,000 shares of its common stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions.
All of the shares are to be sold by PacBio. Before deducting the underwriting discount and estimated offering expenses payable by PacBio,
PacBio expects to receive gross proceeds of approximately $175.0 million, assuming no exercise of the underwriters' option to purchase
additional shares. The offering is expected to close on or about January 27, 2023 subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Cowen and
Company, LLC and Allen & Company LLC are acting as Joint Book Running managers for the offering.
PacBio intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for research
and development, commercial infrastructure expansion and working capital and general corporate purposes. PacBio may also use a portion
of the net proceeds from this offering to acquire or invest in complementary businesses, technologies, product candidates or other intellectual
property, although it has no present commitments or agreements to do so.
PacBio filed a shelf registration statement relating to the shares
of common stock with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on November 10, 2020, which became automatically effective
upon filing and has filed a preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating
to the offering with the SEC on January 24, 2023. A final prospectus supplement and
accompanying prospectus relating to the offering will also be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC's website. When
available, copies of the final prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus may be obtained from:
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 200
West Street, New York, New York 10282, telephone: (866) 471-2526, facsimile: 212-902-9316 or by emailing prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com;
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, New York 10014, telephone: (866)
718-1649 or by emailing prospectus@morganstanley.com; or Cowen and Company, LLC, 599 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022, telephone:
(833) 297-2926 or by emailing Prospectus_ECM@cowen.com.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation
of an offer to buy these securities, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such
offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other
jurisdiction. Any offer, if at all, will be made only by means of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus.
Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (NASDAQ: PACB) is a premier
life science technology company that is designing, developing, and manufacturing advanced sequencing solutions to help scientists and
clinical researchers resolve genetically complex problems.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially, including, but not limited to, whether or not PacBio will be able to consummate the offering of common stock described
herein, including due to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and prevailing market conditions, the anticipated use of the
proceeds of the offering which could change as a result of market conditions or for other reasons, and the impact of general economic,
industry or political conditions in the United States or internationally. Additional risks and uncertainties relating to the proposed
offering, PacBio and its business can be found under the heading "Risk Factors" in PacBio's most recent current, quarterly
and annual reports filed with the SEC and in the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering
to be filed with the SEC. PacBio assumes no duty or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements except as required
Investors: Todd Friedman

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pricing of PacBio's public offering?

PacBio's offering price is set at $10.00 per share.

How many shares are included in PacBio's offering?

The offering includes 17,500,000 shares of common stock.

What are the intended uses for the offering proceeds?

PacBio plans to use proceeds for R&D, infrastructure, and working capital.

When is the expected closing date for the offering?

The offering is expected to close on or about January 27, 2023.

Who are the joint managers for the public offering?

Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Cowen, and Allen & Company are the managers.

Last updated: Jan 24, 2023