Arovella Therapeutics Limited (ASX:ALA) Secures $20M Placement
Funding Details
Arovella Therapeutics Limited (ASX: ALA) has successfully secured firm commitments for a $20 million placement at $0.17 per share, reflecting a 2.9% discount compared to the last trade. The investment includes a substantial cornerstone commitment of $15 million from an Australian private investor, alongside contributions from both new and existing institutional investors, including Pengana Capital Group.
Clinical Trial Funding
The capital raised will fully finance the completion and reporting of a Phase 1, first-in-human clinical trial of ALA-101, targeting patients with CD19-positive blood cancers. In addition, the funds will support the advancement of Arovella’s solid tumour programs and facilitate pipeline development.
Executive Comments
Arovella’s Chairman, Dr Thomas Duthy, emphasised the importance of this funding phase, stating, “The level of support for the Placement highlights the potential of our highly differentiated cell therapy platform and our significant progress.” He expressed confidence in Arovella’s capabilities in assessing the clinical benefits of CAR-iNKT cells.
Managing Director and CEO Dr Michael Baker shared his enthusiasm for the investor backing: “We are excited to take ALA-101 into the clinic and assess its impact on patients with CD19+ blood cancers. The Company is well positioned, and we look forward to building on our success and creating value for our shareholders.”
Future Outlook
Arovella anticipates achieving several critical milestones in 2025, including securing IND approval from the US FDA for Phase 1 clinical trials, commencing the clinical trial, and obtaining proof-of-concept data for its solid tumour programs.
The successful placement bolsters Arovella’s financial stability, with a projected cash position of approximately $30.6 million post-completion.
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