NetworkNewsBreaks – AzurRx BioPharma Inc. (NASDA
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AzurRx BioPharma (NASDAQ: AZRX), a company specializing in the development of targeted, non-systemic therapies for gastrointestinal (“GI”) diseases, today announced that its CEO and Chairman, James Sapirstein, will participate in a panel discussion during the ROTH Conference slated to be held virtually from March 15-17, 2021. According to the update, the panel, “Therapeutics Against SARS-CoV-2 – Viral Variants Will Not Fade Away: A discussion of various developmental therapeutics for SARS-CoV-2 infection,” is scheduled to begin at 12:00 p.m. ET on March 15, 2021. During the panel, Sapirstein will discuss the need for drug therapies to address issues related to COVID-19, including the prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms in an increasing number of people infected by the virus.
In addition, AzurRx BioPharma announced its entry into a definitive agreement with a single healthcare-focused institutional investor for the issuance and sale of an aggregate of 7,858,548 shares of common stock (or common stock equivalent) and warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 3,929,274 shares of common stock at an effective purchase price of $1.2725 per share and accompanying warrant in a registered direct offering priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules. The warrants are exercisable immediately, at an exercise price of $1.21 per share, and will expire five years following the date of issuance. Subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, the closing of the offering is expected to occur on or about March 10, 2021. H.C. Wainwright & Co. is acting as the exclusive placement agent for the offering.
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