ADMA Biologics Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Stock

RAMSEY, N.J., April 27, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ADMA Biologics, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADMA), a late-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and intends to commercialize specialty plasma-based biologics for the treatment and prevention of certain infectious diseases, announced today that it intends to offer shares of its common stock in an underwritten public offering.  The company expects to grant the underwriters of the offering an option to purchase additional shares of common stock to cover over-allotments, if any.  The proposed offering is subject to market and other conditions, 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.

Raymond James & Associates, Inc. will act as sole book-running manager for the proposed offering.

The company intends to use the net proceeds of this offering primarily for the procurement of commercial inventory, staffing and infrastructure investment for a commercial organization relating to its anticipated launch of RI-002 (should the FDA grant marketing approval for the product), in addition to general and corporate purposes.  The company may also opportunistically elect to construct or acquire additional plasma collection centers.  The company may also use a portion of the net proceeds to acquire or invest in businesses, products and technologies that are complementary to its own, although it currently has no present definitive commitments or agreements for any such transactions.

The securities described above are being offered by the company pursuant to a “shelf” registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-200638) previously filed with and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on December 23, 2014.  A preliminary prospectus supplement and an accompanying prospectus relating to the offering will be filed with the SEC.  Electronic copies of the preliminary prospectus supplement and the accompanying prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained, when available, from Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Attention: Equity Syndicate, 880 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, or by telephone at (800) 248-8863, or by e-mail at prospectus@raymondjames.com or by accessing the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Before investing in the offering, you should read in their entirety the prospectus supplement and its accompanying prospectus to be filed with the SEC, and the other documents that the company has filed with the SEC that will be incorporated by reference in the prospectus supplement and its accompanying prospectus, which will provide more information about the company and the offering.

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

About ADMA Biologics, Inc.

ADMA is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and intends to commercialize specialty plasma-based biologics for the treatment and prevention of Primary Immune Deficiency Disease (PIDD) and certain infectious diseases. ADMA’s mission is to develop and commercialize plasma-derived, human immune globulins targeted to niche patient populations for the treatment and prevention of certain infectious diseases. The target patient populations include immune-compromised individuals who suffer from an underlying immune deficiency disease, or who may be immune-compromised for medical reasons. ADMA’s lead product candidate, RI-002, has completed a Phase III clinical trial in patients with PIDD and has met the primary endpoint, and a Biologics License Application (BLA) for RI-002 was accepted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on September 18, 2015.  The company has received U.S. Patent 9,107,906 relating to certain aspects of its product candidate.  For more information, please visit www.admabiologics.com.

About RI-002. 

ADMA’s lead product candidate, RI-002, is a specialty plasma-derived, polyclonal, intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) derived from human plasma containing naturally occurring polyclonal antibodies (e.g., Streptococcus pneumoniae, H. influenza type B, cytomegalovirus (CMV), measles, tetanus, etc.) as well as standardized, high levels of antibodies to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). ADMA is pursuing an indication for the use of this specialty IVIG product for treatment of patients diagnosed with PIDD. Polyclonal antibodies are the primary active component of IVIG products. Polyclonal antibodies are proteins that are used by the body’s immune system to neutralize microbes, such as bacteria and viruses. Data review indicates that the polyclonal antibodies present in RI-002 support its ability to prevent infections in immune-compromised patients. ADMA’s analysis demonstrated that the Phase III trial met the primary endpoint with no serious bacterial infections (SBI) reported. These results more than meet the requirement specified by the FDA guidance of ≤ 1 SBI per patient-year.  

About Primary Immune Deficiency Disease (PIDD)

PIDD is a class of inherited genetic disorders that causes an individual to have a deficient or absent immune system due to either a lack of necessary antibodies or a failure of these antibodies to function properly. PIDD patients are more vulnerable to infections and more likely to suffer complications from these infections. According to the World Health Organization, there are over 150 different presentations of PIDD. As patients suffering from PIDD lack a properly functioning immune system, they typically receive monthly, outpatient infusions of IGIV therapy. Without this exogenous antibody immune support, these patients would be susceptible to a wide variety of infectious diseases. PIDD has an estimated prevalence of 1:1,200 in the United States, or approximately 250,000 people.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain the words “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “forecast,” “target,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “planning,” “expect,” “believe,” “will,” “will likely,” “is likely”, “should,” “could,” “would,” “may” or, in each case, their negative, or words or expressions of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning our plans and timing to develop, market and commercialize RI-002 and the success of such efforts, the timing and ability to conduct further testing of RI-002 in humans, the expected timing of and our ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approvals for our product candidates, and biologics license applications. Forward-looking statements are subject to many risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results and the timing of certain events to differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, risks as to whether we will be able to gain necessary approvals to market and commercialize any product, whether the FDA will accept our data or approve RI-002 for marketing, whether we will meet or achieve any of our clinical, regulatory or other milestones,  and other risks and uncertainties described in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, and any amendments thereto. Therefore, current and prospective security holders are cautioned that there also can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this press release will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation or warranty by ADMA or any other person that the objectives and plans of ADMA will be achieved in any specified time frame, if at all. Except to the extent required by applicable laws or rules, ADMA does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements or to announce revisions to any of the forward-looking statements.

CONTACT: Brian Lenz
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 
201-478-5552 | www.admabiologics.com

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