Why Verve Therapeutics Stock (VERV) Is Falling
Portfolio Pulse from Henry Khederian
Verve Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:VERV) stock fell 6.3% to $11.18 after announcing a public offering and concurrent private placement. Eli Lilly and Company will purchase approximately 2.3 million shares in the private placement, contributing to gross proceeds of about $23 million. The public offering is expected to raise approximately $148 million before fees and expenses. Both transactions are expected to close on December 1, subject to standard closing conditions. VERV's 52-week range is $8.22 to $24.69.
November 29, 2023 | 3:38 pm
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Verve Therapeutics' stock price declined following the announcement of a public offering and private placement, which is expected to dilute current shareholders' equity.
The decline in VERV's stock price is likely due to investor concerns about equity dilution from the new share issuance. The public offering and private placement are expected to increase the number of shares outstanding, which can lead to a decrease in existing shareholders' value. The short-term impact is negative as the market absorbs the news and anticipates the closing of these transactions.
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