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Upstream Bio Announces Closing of $293 Million Upsized Initial Public Offering, Including Full Exercise of Underwriters’ Option to Purchase Additional Shares

Key Takeaway: Upstream Bio, Inc. announced the successful closure of its $293 million upsized initial public offering, which involved 17,250,000 shares at $17.00 each. The offering includes 2,250,000 shares from the underwriters' exercise of their option to purchase additional shares. Trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol 'UPB' commenced on October 11, 2024. Upstream Bio is focused on developing innovative treatments for inflammatory diseases, particularly targeting severe respiratory disorders with its monoclonal antibody, verekitug.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Successfully closed a $293 million initial public offering.
  • Shares began trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
  • Plans to develop treatments for severe respiratory disorders.
  • Advanced monoclonal antibody verekitug into Phase 2 trials.

Full Press Release Details

WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Upstream Bio, Inc. (Nasdaq: UPB), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing treatments for inflammatory diseases, with an initial focus on severe respiratory disorders, today announced the closing of its upsized initial public offering of 17,250,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $17.00 per share, which includes 2,250,000 shares issued upon the full exercise by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional shares of common stock. All of the shares of common stock were offered by Upstream. The gross proceeds to Upstream from the initial public offering were approximately $293 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses. The shares began trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on October 11, 2024 under the ticker symbol “UPB.”
J.P. Morgan, TD Cowen, Piper Sandler and William Blair acted as joint book-running managers for the offering.
Registration statements relating to the shares sold in the initial public offering have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and became effective on October 10, 2024. The offering was made only by means of a prospectus. A copy of the final prospectus may be obtained from: J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717, by email at prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com and postsalemanualrequests@broadridge.com; TD Securities (USA) LLC, 1 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY 10017, by telephone at (855) 495-9846 or by email at TD.ECM_Prospectus@tdsecurities.com; Piper Sandler & Co., Attention: Prospectus Department, 800 Nicollet Mall, J12S03, Minneapolis, MN 55402, by telephone at (800) 747-3924 or by email at prospectus@psc.com; or William Blair & Company, L.L.C., Attention: Prospectus Department, 150 North Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606, by telephone at (800) 621-0687 or by email at prospectus@williamblair.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 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 jurisdiction.
Upstream Bio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing treatments for inflammatory diseases, with an initial focus on severe respiratory disorders. The Company is developing verekitug, the only known antagonist currently in development that targets the receptor for thymic stromal lymphopoietin, a cytokine which is a clinically validated driver of inflammatory response positioned upstream of multiple signaling cascades that affect a variety of immune mediated diseases. The Company has advanced this highly potent monoclonal antibody into separate Phase 2 trials for the treatment of severe asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, and plans to initiate development in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Upstream Bio’s team is committed to maximizing verekitug’s unique attributes to address the substantial unmet needs for patients underserved by today’s standard of care.

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respiratory diseases

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Upstream Bio announce on October 15, 2024?

Upstream Bio announced the closing of its initial public offering of 17,250,000 shares.

What is the ticker symbol for Upstream Bio's shares?

The ticker symbol for Upstream Bio's shares is 'UPB'.

How much gross proceeds did Upstream Bio raise from the IPO?

Upstream Bio raised approximately $293 million from its initial public offering.

What is verekitug's role in Upstream Bio's drug development?

Verekitug is a monoclonal antibody targeting the receptor for thymic stromal lymphopoietin.

What conditions is Upstream Bio focusing on with its treatments?

Upstream Bio is focusing on severe respiratory disorders including asthma and rhinosinusitis.

Last updated: Oct 15, 2024