Major Investor Panacea Venture Acquires $4.0M in Private Placement at Premium, Director Huang Locks Up Shares

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Panacea Venture Healthcare Fund II, L.P., led by Director James Huang, acquired 1.16 million shares for $4.0 million in a private placement at a premium to market price, increasing its stake to 21.2% and signaling strong confidence.

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• Major Investor Increases Stake

  Panacea Venture Healthcare Fund II, L.P. acquired 1,160,000 ordinary shares for $4.0 million as part of a private placement.

• Premium Pricing Signals Confidence

  The shares were purchased at $3.45 per share, a premium to the current market price of $3.22, indicating strong investor belief in the company's valuation.

• Director James Huang Commits to Lock-up

  Director James Huang, associated with Panacea Venture, agreed to a 45-day lock-up period, preventing him from selling shares and demonstrating long-term commitment.

• Beneficial Ownership Updated

  Panacea Venture's beneficial ownership now stands at 13,160,000 shares, representing 21.2% of the company's outstanding ordinary shares.

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This Schedule 13D/A provides crucial details regarding the recently announced private placement, confirming that Panacea Venture Healthcare Fund II, L.P., a significant 10% owner and entity associated with Director James Huang, purchased 1.16 million shares for $4.0 million. This purchase, made at $3.45 per share (a premium to the current market price of $3.22), represents a substantial vote of confidence in Connect Biopharma's future, especially following the positive Phase 3 results and the overall capital raise. The accompanying lock-up agreement by James Huang further reinforces this commitment, indicating a long-term perspective from a key insider. This filing clarifies the nature of the $4.0 million acquisition reported in the concurrent Form 4, confirming it was part of the private placement rather than an open market purchase.