VaxcyteNASDAQ: PCVX

-- VAX-31 Infant Indication: Investigational New Drug Application Cleared by FDA; Company Expects to Initiate VAX-31 Infant Phase 2 Study by the End of January 2025 -- -- VAX-31 Adult Indication: Breakthrough Therapy Designation Granted by FDA; Company Plans to Initiate Adult Phase 3 Pivotal, Non-Inferiority Study by Mid-2025 --

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Sept. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxcyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCVX), a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, announced today that Company management will participate in a fireside chat at the 2024 Cantor Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, September 18, at 10:20 a.m. ET / 7:20 a.m. PT.

Vaxcyte's XpressCF platform enables the development of broad-spectrum vaccines, overcoming the limitations of traditional cell-based approaches. VAX-31 and VAX-24 are Vaxcyte's key value drivers. They target invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) with superior coverage compared to competitors. VAX-31's Phase 1/2 results demonstrated a favorable safety profile and strong immunogenicity, positioning it for Phase 3 trials by mid-2025.

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Sept. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxcyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCVX), a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, announced today the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 12,087,378 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $103.00 per share and pre-funded warrants to purchase 2,427,184 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $102.999 per pre-funded warrant. This includes the exercise in full by the underwriters of their option to purchase up to 1,893,203 additional shares of common stock at the public offering price per share, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The aggregate gross proceeds to Vaxcyte from this offering were approximately $1.5 billion, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses payable by Vaxcyte.

Vaxcyte's stock surged this week due to promising Phase 1/2 data for its VAX-31 vaccine, showing superior immune responses compared to Pfizer's Prevnar 20. VAX-31 targets 31 strains, covering over 95% of IPD in U.S. adults, with Phase 3 trials expected to deliver top line data by mid-2026. Despite competition from Merck and GSK, Vaxcyte's innovative XpressCF platform offers a significant competitive edge in the growing PCV market.

Vaxcyte Inc.'s stock fell 3% early Friday, after the company completed a stock offering that is expected to generate $1.42 billion in proceeds.

Vaxcyte , a clinical-stage vaccine developer, will raise $1.3 billion in gross proceeds by selling common stock and warrants, it said late on Wednesday, a day after its shares surged to a record high on promising results in a vaccine trial.

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxcyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCVX), a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, announced today the pricing of an underwritten public offering of common stock and pre-funded warrants. Vaxcyte is selling 10,194,175 shares of common stock and pre-funded warrants to purchase 2,427,184 shares of common stock in the offering. The shares of common stock are being sold at a public offering price of $103.00 per share, and the pre-funded warrants are being sold at a public offering price of $102.999 per pre-funded warrant. The exercise price of the pre-funded warrants is $0.001 per share. The aggregate gross proceeds to Vaxcyte from this offering are expected to be approximately $1.3 billion, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses, and excluding the exercise of any pre-funded warrants. All shares of common stock and pre-funded warrants to be sold in the offering will be offered by Vaxcyte. Vaxcyte has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,893,203 shares of its common stock at the public offering price per share, less underwriting discounts and commissions.

Data from an early-stage study shows that PCVX's pneumococcal vaccine has achieved immune responses rivaling vaccines marketed by Pfizer and Merck.