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$ALECOct 16, 2026, 7:31 AM ETAI processed

ALEC prices 36.6M-share offering at $2.05 (~$75M); expected close Oct 19

AI Summary

Alector priced an underwritten primary offering of 36,600,000 shares at $2.05 per share for expected gross proceeds of approximately $75.03M. The offering is being led by Morgan Stanley and BTIG, is being sold from Alector’s shelf and is expected to close on or about October 19, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Timing: Initial share dilution is expected at closing on or about Oct 19, 2026, subject to closing; issuance is not confirmed.

Positives

  • Expected gross proceeds of ~$75.03M to fund corporate needs
  • Offer price of $2.05 is ~7.3% above the Oct 15 closing price
  • Participation announced from new and existing investors (e.g., TCGX, BVF Partners, ADAR1, Deep Track)

Negatives

  • Large primary issuance of 36.6M shares represents significant dilution to existing holders
  • Closing is not completed and remains subject to customary conditions
  • New supply could materialize quickly if the offering closes on or about Oct 19, 2026

Filing Context

Filing and Dilution Context

Earliest dilution

Earliest dilution: expected Oct 19, 2026 — subject to closing

Dilution status

delayed

Dilution timing

Dilution status: Pending closing

Trigger type

closing

Trigger date

Oct 19, 2026