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Financings

Bright Minds Biosciences Announces Closing of US$175 Million Public Offering

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Executive Summary

  • BrightMinds Biosciences Inc. closed a public offering of 1,945,000 common shares at $90.00 per share, raising gross proceeds of $175.05 million.
  • The company granted underwriters a 30‑day option to purchase up to an additional 291,750 shares at the same price.
  • Net proceeds are earmarked for multiple clinical programs (absence seizures, DEE, Prader‑Willi Syndrome, Phase 1 trial of BMB‑105) and general corporate working capital.

Key Details

  • Offering Size: 1,945,000 common shares sold at $90.00 per share.
  • Gross Proceeds: $175,050,000.
  • Underwriter Option: Up to 291,750 additional shares (30‑day option) at the public offering price, less discounts/commissions.
  • Use of Net Proceeds:
  • Fund future clinical trials for drug candidates targeting absence seizures, Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies (DEE), and Prader‑Willi Syndrome.
  • Initiate Phase 1 clinical trial for candidate BMB‑105.
  • Support additional research & development on earlier‑phase programs.
  • General corporate purposes and working capital.
  • Book‑Running Managers: Jefferies, TD Cowen, Piper Sandler & Co., and Cantor acted as joint book‑running managers.
  • Regulatory Filing: Shelf registration statement on Form F‑3 declared effective by the SEC on September 2 2025; offering made solely via prospectus and supplement.
  • Contact Information:
  • Alex Vasilkevich – Chief Operating Officer (T: 414‑731‑6422, E: [email protected])
  • Lisa M. Wilson – Investor Relations (T: 212‑452‑2793, E: [email protected])

Notable Quotes

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