Forte Biosciences Prices $150M Public Offering, Secures Strategic Investment

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Forte Biosciences announced the pricing of a $150 million public offering at $26.27 per share, which includes a strategic investment from argenx BV, to fund clinical development and general corporate purposes.

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• Public Offering Priced

  Forte Biosciences priced a public offering of 5,709,936 shares of common stock at $26.27 per share, finalizing terms of an offering initiated with a preliminary prospectus supplement on April 8, 2026.

• Substantial Capital Raise

  The offering is expected to generate gross proceeds of approximately $150 million, with estimated net proceeds of $141 million (or $162 million if the over-allotment option is fully exercised).

• Strategic Investor Participation

  argenx BV made a strategic investment in the company as part of this offering, providing external validation.

• Use of Proceeds

  Net proceeds will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes, including funding clinical development of its product candidate and other research activities.

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This substantial capital raise, representing over 40% of the company's market capitalization, is critical for Forte Biosciences, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that reported a significant net loss in its recent 10-K. While highly dilutive for existing shareholders, the successful completion of this offering provides essential funding for the company's ongoing clinical development of its lead candidate FB102 and other research activities, extending its cash runway. The participation of argenx BV as a strategic investor adds a layer of external validation and confidence in Forte's pipeline and future prospects. Investors should monitor the company's progress in clinical trials and its cash burn rate.