Alector shares are trading lower after the company announced the pricing of a $75 million public offering of 10,869,566 shares of common stock.
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Alector, Inc. (ALEC) announced the pricing of a $75 million public offering, which includes 10,869,566 shares of common stock. This has led to a decrease in the trading price of Alector's shares.

January 17, 2024 | 3:21 pm
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Alector's stock is trading lower due to the announcement of a significant public offering, which typically dilutes existing shareholders' equity.
The announcement of a public offering often leads to a short-term decline in a company's stock price due to the dilution of existing shares. Investors may be concerned about the dilutive effect of the additional 10,869,566 shares on their holdings, as well as the potential for the new shares to be sold at a price lower than the current market value, which can put downward pressure on the stock.
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