Spartan Capital Securities, LLC Serves as Placement Agent in Lixte Biotechnology Holdings, Inc.'s $1.5 Million Registered Direct Offering

Core Insights - Spartan Capital Securities, LLC announced the closing of a $1.5 million registered direct offering for Lixte Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. [1] - The offering involved the sale of 974,026 shares of Common Stock at a public offering price of $1.54 per share [2] - The gross proceeds of approximately $1.5 million will be used for general corporate purposes and working capital [3] Company Overview - Lixte Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. is a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on cancer drug development [2][8] - The company's lead compound, LB-100, is a first-in-class PP2A inhibitor that enhances the effectiveness of chemotherapy and immunotherapy [8] - Clinical trials are currently underway for Ovarian Clear Cell Carcinoma, Metastatic Colon Cancer, and Advanced Soft Tissue Sarcoma [8] Transaction Details - The offering was made under an effective shelf registration statement previously filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission [5] - Spartan Capital Securities served as the exclusive placement agent for this transaction [1][4] - The transaction reflects a focus on aligning innovative biotech companies with strategic capital for advancing therapies [4]