Press Releases March 31, 2026

Celldex Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

Celldex Therapeutics launches underwritten public offering of common stock to fund pipeline and commercial readiness

By Hana Yamamoto CLDX
Celldex Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock
CLDX

Celldex Therapeutics has announced an underwritten public offering of its common stock, including a 30-day option for underwriters to purchase additional shares. The company intends to use the proceeds to support the commercial launch of barzolvolimab for chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) if approved, continue clinical and preclinical development of its product candidates, expand its bispecific antibody platform, and for general corporate purposes. The offering is subject to market conditions and customary closing conditions.

Key Points

  • Celldex is raising capital through a public offering to fund commercial launch preparations for barzolvolimab and ongoing clinical development.
  • The net proceeds will also support expansion of their bispecific antibody platform and pipeline development, enhancing their immunotherapy portfolio.
  • The offering is underwritten by Leerink Partners and TD Cowen, with final terms dependent on market conditions.
  • Sectors impacted include biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare, particularly companies focused on immunotherapy and allergy/autoimmune treatments.

HAMPTON, N.J., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Celldex Therapeutics, Inc. (“Celldex” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CLDX) today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering for the sale of shares of its common stock. In addition, Celldex expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the shares of its common stock offered in the offering. All of the shares of common stock are being offered by the Company. The final terms of the offering will depend on market and other conditions at the time of pricing, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.

Celldex currently intends to use the net proceeds of this offering, together with our existing cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities, (i) to fund ongoing commercial readiness activities and the commercial launch of barzolvolimab, if approved, for the treatment of CSU in the United States, (ii) to continue the clinical and preclinical development of our product candidates, including current and future development of barzolvolimab, (iii) to grow our bispecific antibody platform and clinical candidates, (iv) to fund ongoing efforts to develop additional clinical pipeline product candidates and (v) for general corporate purposes.

Leerink Partners and TD Cowen are acting as joint bookrunning managers for the proposed offering.

The securities described above will be offered pursuant to a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-275300), which was previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and became automatically effective on November 3, 2023. This offering will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus that form a part of the registration statement. A preliminary prospectus supplement relating to and describing the terms of the offering will be filed with the SEC and will be available on the SEC’s website located at http://www.sec.gov, copies of which may be obtained, when available, for free by contacting Leerink Partners LLC, Syndicate Department, 53 State Street, 40th Floor, Boston, MA 02109, or by telephone at (800) 808-7525 ext. 6105 or by email at [email protected] or TD Securities (USA) LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717 or by email at [email protected]. The final terms of the offering will be disclosed in a final prospectus supplement to be filed with the SEC.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction.

About Celldex

Celldex is a clinical stage biotechnology company leading the science at the intersection of mast cell biology and the development of transformative therapeutics for patients. Our pipeline includes antibody-based therapeutics which have the ability to engage the human immune system and/or directly affect critical pathways to improve the lives of patients with severe inflammatory, allergic, autoimmune and other devastating diseases.

Forward Looking Statement

This release contains “forward-looking statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are typically preceded by words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “will,” “may,” “should,” or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements reflect management’s current knowledge, assumptions, judgment and expectations regarding future performance or events. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in such statements are reasonable, they give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct or that those goals will be achieved, and you should be aware that actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, risks associated with market conditions and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions related to the offering and uncertainties related to the Company’s expectations regarding the completion, timing and size of the proposed offering. For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the Company’s business in general, please refer to the Company’s preliminary prospectus supplement to be filed with the SEC, and the documents incorporated by reference therein, including the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary notice. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. We have no obligation, and expressly disclaim any obligation, to update, revise or correct any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Company Contact

Sarah Cavanaugh
Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Administration
Celldex Therapeutics, Inc.
(508) 864-8337
[email protected]

Patrick Till
Meru Advisors
(484) 788-8560
[email protected] 


Risks

  • Uncertainty exists around the timing, size, and completion of the offering due to market conditions and customary regulatory closing requirements, which could delay funding.
  • Dependence on regulatory approval and successful commercial launch of barzolvolimab for CSU, which carries inherent clinical and market risks affecting future revenue potential.
  • Potential dilution of existing shares may affect shareholder value and stock price performance following the offering.

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