Avalo Therapeutics Stock Jumps As $375 Million Raise Follows Phase 2 HS Trial Win
Avalo Therapeutics priced a $375 million public offering after reporting positive Phase 2 results for abdakibart in hidradenitis suppurativa. The company will sell 19.73 million shares at $17.75 each and pre-funded warrants for 1.4 million shares. Shares rose 34% to $21.73 by midday. The Phase 2 trial showed HiSCR75 response rates of over 42% for both dosing regimens versus 25.6% for placebo.