AEON Biopharma Announces First Closing of PIPE Investment and Provides Update on FDA Type 2a Meeting Scheduling

Core Points - AEON Biopharma, Inc. has completed the first closing of its PIPE, generating approximately $1.79 million in proceeds [1][2] - The FDA has rescheduled AEON's BPD Type 2a meeting to January 21, 2026, to review the analytical development plan and initial data supporting biosimilarity [3] Financial Summary - The first closing of the PIPE occurred on November 18, 2025, resulting in $1.79 million in proceeds [2] - The anticipated proceeds from the second closing will support AEON's analytical program and may accelerate the development of ABP-450 by up to six months [2] Regulatory Update - The FDA's rescheduling of the BPD Type 2a meeting to January 21, 2026, indicates continued engagement with AEON's biosimilar program [3] - The meeting will focus on AEON's analytical development plan without citing any scientific or program-related issues [3] Company Overview - AEON Biopharma is focused on gaining accelerated and full-label access to the U.S. therapeutic neurotoxin market, which exceeds $3.0 billion annually [5] - The company's lead asset, ABP-450, is a biosimilar to BOTOX and is manufactured in compliance with cGMP standards [5] - ABP-450 is already approved as a biosimilar in India, Mexico, and the Philippines, with exclusive development rights in the U.S., Canada, EU, UK, and other territories [5]