Rights issue
2025

Oncopeptides’ rights issue oversubscribed to approximately 157 percent

September 17, 2025 – Regulatory press release – Oncopeptides AB (publ) announces the outcome of the fully guaranteed rights issue of approximately SEK 150 million. The subscription period in the Rights Issue ended on 15 September 2025. The outcome shows that 43,862,586 ordinary shares, corresponding to approximately 93 percent of the offered ordinary shares, have been subscribed for by exercise of subscription rights in the Rights Issue. Additionally, applications for subscription of 29,834,852 ordinary shares without subscription rights, corresponding to approximately 64 percent of the offered ordinary shares, have been submitted. The Rights Issue is therefore fully subscribed and no guarantee commitments will be utilized. The Rights Issue will provide the Company with approximately SEK 150 million before deduction of transaction costs related to the Rights Issue

Information for investors

Oncopeptides is strengthening its position on the European cancer drug market. With the drug Pepaxti®, aimed at patients with multiple myeloma – a type of blood cancer, the company has now delivered sales growth of over 30 percent for three consecutive quarters. To accelerate expansion and secure the path to profitability, the company is carrying out a fully guaranteed new share issue of approximately SEK 150 million with preferential rights for the company’s existing ordinary shareholders.

“The rights issue gives us the financial flexibility to continue growing in Europe while also developing our pipeline. We have a clear plan towards positive cash flow by the end of 2026, and the rights issue ensures that we can deliver on that plan – regardless of the outcome of our partner discussions in Japan,” says Oncopeptides CEO Sofia Heigis

Read Q&A for investors, the Disclosure document, Application form, Press releases and other information below.

Summary of the Rights Issue

  • Subscription period: September 1–15, 2025
  • Subscription price: SEK 3.20 per share
  • Terms: Nine (9) subscription rights entitle the holder to subscribe for two (2) new shares
  • Dilution: Approximately 18.2% upon full subscription
  • Guarantee: The rights issue is fully guaranteed, with strong support from, among others, HealthCap, Schonfeld Global Master Fund, and Maven Investment Partners.

Preliminary timetable for the Rights Issue

Last day of trading in shares including right to receive subscription rights26 August 2025
First day of trading in shares excluding right to receive subscription rights27 August 2025
Record date for right to receive subscription rights28 August 2025
Publication of the disclosure document28 August 2025
Trading in subscription rights1 – 10 September 2025
Subscription period1 – 15 September 2025
Trading in paid subscribed shares (BTA)1 – 22 September 2025
Announcement of the outcome of the Rights Issue17 September 2025

Investor Q&A: Oncopeptides Rights Issue and Japan Partnership

RIGHTS ISSUE OVERVIEW

The purpose is to finance the ongoing commercialization of Pepaxti in Europe until the Company expects to become cash flow positive by the end of 2026, and also to secure early progression of the Company’s portfolio of pre-clinical assets.

1. What is the size and structure of the Rights Issue?

Answer: The Rights Issue of 150 million SEK is fully guaranteed with preferential rights for existing shareholders. It is based on the authorization granted at the AGM on 22 May 2025 and is designed to secure further financing for both Pepaxti commercialization in Europe and early progression of pre-clinical assets.

2. Why is Oncopeptides carrying out this Rights Issue now?

Answer: The Board believes the net proceeds will provide sufficient runway to reach profitability and cash-flow positivity by Q4 2026, regardless of the outcome of Japanese partnership negotiations. It also secures funding to advance the company’s pipeline, notably OPD5 and other pre-clinical projects.

3. How does the company assess its cash runway following this share issue, and does this financing fully bridge the company to positive cash flow in 2026?

Answer: Yes, the proceeds from the rights issue are deemed by the company to be sufficient to reach profitability and cash flow positivity, regardless of if the company is successful in its negotiations regarding a partnership in Japan. As communicated cash flow positivity requires quarter over quarter sales growth to be approximately 30-40%. We continuously assess our financial needs based on commercial progress, business development assessments, and pipeline advancement.

4. If the Japan partnership agreement does not materialize or is delayed, does the company foresee the need for additional financing in the near term?

Answer: As with all partnership negotiations, receiving an upfront Japan license payment is likely but not certain until a deal has been finalized. The proceeds from the Rights Issue are deemed by the Board of Directors to be sufficient to reach profitability and cash flow positivity, regardless if Oncopeptides is successful in the negotiations regarding partnerships in Japan.


TERMS AND MECHANICS

5. What is the subscription price and discount level?

Answer: The subscription price is SEK 3.20 per new share, representing approximately a 32% discount to the theoretical ex-rights price (TERP) based on the closing price on Nasdaq Stockholm on 20 August 2025.

6. How many new shares will be issued if fully subscribed?

Answer: Assuming full subscription, 46,947,534 new ordinary shares will be issued, increasing share capital by approximately SEK 5,216,392.88 and total shares from 225,758,823 to 272,706,357.

7. How do subscription rights work?

Answer:

  • Record date: 28 August 2025.
  • Every shareholder on that date receives one subscription right per existing share.
  • Nine rights entitle the holder to subscribe for two new shares.
  • Investors may also apply for shares without holding rights in a separate “no-rights” application.

8. Will it be possible to sell my subscription rights/to buy more subscription rights?

Answer: Yes – it will be possible to trade subscription rights on Nasdaq Stockholm between September 1 and September 15.


USE OF PROCEEDS

9. What are the primary uses of the Rights Issue proceeds?

Answer:

  • Finance ongoing European commercialization of Pepaxti® until projected cash-flow positivity.
  • Advance pre-clinical pipeline assets, including early development of OPD5 toward IND readiness.
  • Support sales growth momentum following strong Q2 performance and early Italian market entry.

10. Will additional funds from a Japan partnership change the planned use of proceeds?

Answer: If an upfront Japan license payment is realized, those funds would be directed to accelerate pipeline projects beyond the scope currently financed by this Rights Issue.


SUBSCRIPTION COVERAGE & GUARANTEE COMMITMENTS

11. How much of the Rights Issue is already covered?

100% (approx. SEK 150 million) is covered by:

  • HealthCap VIII LP has committed to subscribe for SEK 15.5 million. Certain members of the Board of Directors of the Company and senior executives also intend to enter into binding subscription undertakings after the publication of the Company’s interim report for the second quarter of 2025 up to their respective pro-rata amounts and this commitment and these intentions correspond to approximately 11 percent of the Rights Issue.
  • Guarantee commitments totaling SEK 133.8 million
  • A full list of commitments will be published on August 28 as part of the Publication of the disclosure document.

12. Will the board of directors and management participate in the new share issue?

A full list of commitments will be published on 28 August as part of the information document.

Senior representatives of the company, including its CEO and CFO, have indicated that they will cover their pro-rata share as a minumum.

Participating in a new share issue is a personal financial decision and reasons can vary.

13. Under what conditions will guarantors be required to subscribe?

Guarantors will subscribe for any unsubscribed shares up to SEK 130 million. This ensures a minimum level of capital raised.


DILUTION AND LOCK-UP

14. What dilution will non-participating shareholders face?

If fully subscribed, non-participating shareholders would see an 18.2% dilution in their ownership. However, they can mitigate dilution by selling their subscription rights on the market.

15. Given the potential dilution, what steps are you taking to ensure shareholder value is maximized?

Our strategy to maximize shareholder value is focused on accelerating commercial performance, particularly in Europe, securing a favorable partnership deal in Japan, and progressing our pipeline assets efficiently, all of which we expect to drive long-term value creation for all shareholders.

16. Are there any lock-up commitments?

Yes.

  • The company’s Board and senior management have agreed not to propose new share issues or sell shares for 180 calendar days post-announcement, subject to customary exceptions.
  • The company retains the right to issue warrants to the European Investment Bank as previously agreed.

UPDATE REGARDING POTENTIAL PARTNERSHIP IN JAPAN

17. What is the status of the Japan licensing negotiations?

Oncopeptides continues its negotiations with well-established sizeable Japanese pharma companies for the licensing of Pepaxti for the Japanese market and are in advanced discussions with, and have received a non-binding offer from one highly reputable partner and has in addition also received a non-binding offer from another potential partner which the company is considering in parallel.

18. What are the key commercial terms expected in a Japan deal?

  • Partner assumes all costs for regulatory activities and commercialization in Japan.
  • An upfront payment, milestone payments tied to clinical and commercial milestones, and a double-digit tiered royalty on net sales.

RISKS & FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

19. What disclaimer applies to forward-looking statements?

This document contains forward-looking statements and projections that involve known and unknown risks. Actual results may differ materially. Investors should review the Prospectus Regulation disclosure document for a detailed risk factor analysis.

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Oncopeptalks about Rights issue, Europe and IMS

September 11, 2025 – In the latest episode of Oncopeptalks, David and Sofia talk about the ongoing rights issue, the European market and IMS in Toronto, Canada.

Information about the application forms

Please note that the application forms below are for shareholders who own shares directly. If you own shares through your bank, such as Avanza or Nordnet, you will be able to subscribe through them. Subscription rights for current shareholders will be distributed on September 1.

CEO Sofia Heigis interviewed with BioStock

Oncopeptides is currently in an expansive phase, with continued growth for Pepaxti in the European market and progress in its international initiatives. CEO Sofia Heigis discusses the company’s long-term vision, commercial development, and ongoing negotiations in Japan in an interview with BioStock. She also comments on the current rights issue and explains why Oncopeptides considers itself an attractive investment opportunity at present.

Press release

Oncopeptides publishes disclosure document regarding rights issue

August 28, 2025 – Regulatory press release

Oncopeptides AB (publ) publishes disclosure document in connection with the Company’s new share issue with preferential rights for existing shareholders of approximately SEK 150 million, as resolved by the Board of Directors on 21 August 2025 by virtue of the authorization from the Annual General Meeting held on 22 May 2025. The disclosure document has been registered with the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority and is available at the Company’s website.

CEO Sofia Heigis interviewed by Redeye

August 25, 2025 – Redeye’s analyst Richard Ramanius interviews Sofia regarding the Q2 report 2025 and the rights issue.

 

Press release

Oncopeptides enters into additional guarantee commitments, rights issue fully guaranteed

August 25, 2025 – Regulatory press release

On 21 August 2025, the Board of Directors of Oncopeptides AB (publ) resolved, by virtue of the authorization from the Annual General Meeting on 22 May 2025, to carry out a rights issue of approximately SEK 150 million. At the time of the announcement, the Rights Issue was covered by subscription undertakings, subscription intentions and guarantee commitments up to approximately 87 percent, corresponding to SEK 130 million. The Company has now received additional guarantee commitments of approximately SEK 20 million which entails that subscription undertakings and guarantee commitments cover 100 percent of the Rights Issue. The New Guarantee Commitments are so-called top guarantees.

Press release

Oncopeptides carries out rights issue of approximately SEK 150 million and provides update regarding the potential partnership in Japan

August 21, 2025 – Regulatory press release

Oncopeptides AB (publ) hereby announces that the Board of Directors has resolved to carry out a partially guaranteed new share issue of approximately SEK 150 million with preferential rights for the Company’s existing shareholders based on the authorization granted by the Annual General Meeting on 22 May 2025. The purpose of the Rights Issue is to finance the ongoing commercialization of Pepaxti® in Europe until the Company expects to become cash flow positive by the end of 2026, and also to secure early progression of the Company’s portfolio of pre-clinical assets.

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