Altimmune Announces Closing of $75 Million Registered Direct Offering of Common Stock

Group 1 - Altimmune, Inc. has closed a registered direct offering of 17,045,454 shares, generating approximately $75 million in gross proceeds before fees and expenses [1][2] - The funds will be used for the upcoming Phase 3 trial in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and for general corporate purposes [2] - The offering was facilitated by Titan Partners, acting as the sole placement agent [3] Group 2 - Pemvidutide, Altimmune's lead candidate, is a dual-action therapy targeting glucagon and GLP-1 receptors, showing potential as a differentiated treatment for MASH [2][6] - The company has received Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the U.S. FDA for pemvidutide, indicating its significance in addressing serious liver diseases [2] - Altimmune is focused on delivering long-term value for shareholders while enhancing its operational flexibility through this investment [2]