Major Shareholders and Chairman Invest $70M in Offering, Boosting Stake to 48.2%

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Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' major shareholder group, including Chairman Raymond Debbane, completed a $70 million investment in common and convertible preferred stock, increasing their collective ownership to 48.2% and providing crucial capital.

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• Substantial Shareholder Investment

  Artal Participations S.a r.l., a key entity within the reporting group, invested over $52.9 million in common stock and convertible preferred stock.

• Chairman's Group Participation

  Invus Public Equities, L.P. and Avicenna Life Sci Master Fund LP, part of the broader Invus/Artal group including Chairman Raymond Debbane, invested an additional $7 million in common stock.

• Significant Capital Infusion

  The total investment by the reporting group amounts to approximately $70 million, providing substantial capital to the company.

• Increased Beneficial Ownership

  The reporting persons collectively now beneficially own approximately 48.2% of Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' outstanding common stock.

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This Schedule 13D/A details the completion of a substantial investment by Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' largest shareholder group, Invus/Artal, and Chairman Raymond Debbane, as part of the recently finalized public offering and concurrent private placement. The group's collective investment of approximately $70 million, made at a slight premium to the current market price, provides significant capital to the company and demonstrates strong insider confidence. Their beneficial ownership has increased to a substantial 48.2% of the outstanding common stock, solidifying their control and long-term commitment. This capital infusion is critical for the company's financial stability and future operations, especially following the broader $94.6 million offering.