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Annovis Bio (NYSEANVS), a late-stage clinical drug platform company developing treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, has priced an underwritten public offering of 5.25 million shares of common stock and warrants at a combined price of $4 per share. The warrants, exercisable at $5 per share for five years, are expected to generate gross proceeds of $21 million before deducting expenses. ThinkEquity is the sole book-running manager. The offering is set to close Feb. 4, 2025, subject to customary conditions, with proceeds primarily allocated to working capital and further clinical development of its lead drug candidate, Buntanetap.

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Annovis Bio (NYSEANVS), a late-stage clinical drug platform company, has received a U.S. patent for methods using buntanetap to treat and prevent acute brain and nerve injuries. The patent, issued on Jan. 2, 2025 (US-2025-0000846-A1), covers buntanetap’s ability to reduce neurotoxicity and mitigate neurodegenerative processes in conditions such as stroke, ischemia, traumatic brain injury, and micro infarcts. Already patented in the EU, Japan, and globally, this approval enhances Annovis’ intellectual property portfolio. CEO Maria Maccecchini, Ph.D., emphasized buntanetap’s potential to protect and restore neuronal health, expanding its applications beyond Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

Annovis Bio (NYSEANVS), a late-stage clinical drug platform company pioneering transformative therapies for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease (“AD”) and Parkinson’s disease (“PD”), today announced that the FDA has accepted an updated protocol for the pivotal Phase 3 AD study, which is slated to begin in January 2025. In October 2024, the FDA granted clearance for Annovis to proceed with the pivotal Phase 3 AD studies based on its Phase 2/3 data demonstrating cognitive improvement in early-stage AD patients. The original protocol design proposed two separate trials that are now integrated into a single 6/18-month trial under the revised protocol.

Annovis Bio (NYSEANVS), a clinical-stage drug platform company developing novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, was featured in a recent article that discussed the company’s year-end investor webcast, where it provided stakeholders with a comprehensive overview of 2024 milestones and strategic initiatives for 2025. The webcast also highlighted financial developments, including the securing of a $50 million At-The-Market (“ATM”) offering and ongoing strategic efforts to raise additional funds to support clinical trial development and long-term growth.

Annovis Bio (NYSEANVS) is a clinical-stage drug platform company developing novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. The company’s lead candidate, buntanetap, is an innovative drug that targets multiple pathways involved in neurodegenerative diseases by inhibiting the production of neurotoxic proteins that lead to the death of neurons, thereby slowing or stopping disease progression. A recent article highlights the company’s successful clinical trials and its receipt of FDA clearance to proceed with a pivotal phase 3 Alzheimer’s disease program for buntanetap, set to begin in early 2025.

Annovis Bio (NYSEANVS) is a late-stage clinical drug platform company pioneering transformative therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s (“AD”) and Parkinson’s (“PD”). The company concluded the third quarter with the completion of significant milestones and a clear path forward for its lead candidate, buntanetap. “Buntanetap is an innovative drug designed to target neurodegeneration by inhibiting the formation of multiple neurotoxic proteins, including amyloid beta, tau, alpha-synuclein and TDP43,” reads a recent article. “This multifaceted inhibition improves synaptic transmission and axonal transport, reduces neuroinflammation, and protects nerve cells from dying, positioning buntanetap as a potential breakthrough in treating neurodegenerative diseases.”

Annovis Bio (NYSEANVS), a clinical-stage drug platform company pioneering transformative therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, recently hosted its Year-End Investor Webcast, providing stakeholders with a comprehensive overview of the company’s 2024 milestones and strategic initiatives for 2025. The full webcast is available here: https://youtu.be/NA3kCUZZIpI .

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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- InvestorBrandNetwork, a multifaceted communications organization engaged in connecting public companies to the investment community, is pleased to announce Annovis Bio’s (NYSEANVS) recent feature on Today’s Marketplace (TMP) as part of its commitment to amplifying industry leaders’ voices through targeted distribution channels.

Annovis Bio (NYSEANVS), a leader in developing treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, was recently featured on Today’s Marketplace in an exclusive interview with Dr. Maria Maccecchini, Founder, President, and CEO. Dr. Maccecchini detailed Annovis Bio’s groundbreaking drug development targeting toxic proteins responsible for nerve cell damage in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, as well as the company’s next-phase clinical trials. Emphasizing the broader impact of these diseases on caregivers as well as patients, Dr. Maccecchini shared insights into the meaningful progress Annovis Bio is making. The Today’s Marketplace feature continues to spotlight Annovis Bio’s leadership in addressing critical healthcare challenges, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and improving lives.

Annovis Bio (NYSEANVS) was featured in an interview with Today’s Marketplace (“TMP”). The company’s Founder, President and CEO, Maria Maccecchini, PHD, and Scott Shipman, MD, MPH, Executive Director for Creighton University’s Institute for Population Health, joined host Jane King to discuss clinical trials of a new drug that is showing promise for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s (“AD”) and Parkinson’s (“PD”) and their impact on population health.

Annovis Bio (NYSEANVS), a late-stage clinical drug platform company pioneering transformative therapies for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease (“AD”) and Parkinson’s disease (“PD”), will hold a live investor webcast on Dec. 11, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. EST, to provide key operational highlights and year-end clinical updates ( https://ibn.fm/69VpQ ).

Annovis Bio (NYSEANVS), a clinical-stage company developing therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, will host a live investor webcast on Dec. 11, 2024, at 4:30 PM EST. Led by Founder and CEO Dr. Maria Maccecchini, the event will highlight updates on Phase 3 studies for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases, regulatory milestones, financial strategies, and plans for advancing neurodegenerative therapies in 2025.

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Annovis Bio (NYSEANVS), a late-stage clinical drug platform company focused on developing transformative therapies for neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease (“AD”) and Parkinson’s disease (“PD”), recently achieved a significant milestone in its drug development process. In early October, the company held a meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”), where it received clearance to proceed with pivotal Phase 3 studies for its lead compound, buntanetap.

Annovis Bio (NYSEANVS), a late-stage clinical drug platform company pioneering transformative therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease (“AD”) and Parkinson’s disease (“PD”), concluded the third quarter with significant milestones achieved and a clear path forward for its lead candidate, buntanetap.

Annovis Bio (NYSEANVS) announced that its President and CEO, Dr. Maria Maccecchini, will speak at the National Institute on Aging’s (NIA) workshop, “Dementia with Lewy Bodies: Filling the Gaps in Translational and Clinical Research.” Scheduled for Nov. 13, 2024, Dr. Maccecchini’s presentation, titled “One Drug, Dual Effect: Buntanetap Improves Cognitive and Motor Functions, Benefiting Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Patients. A Potential Path for Lewy Body Dementia?” will explore the potential of Annovis’s lead drug candidate, Buntanetap, to address neurodegenerative diseases by enhancing cognitive and motor functions, with implications for Lewy body dementia treatment.

Annovis Bio (NYSEANVS) provided a third-quarter update, announcing significant progress in developing its lead drug candidate, buntanetap, for Alzheimer’s disease (“AD”) and Parkinson’s disease (“PD”). Following a successful Phase 2 meeting with the FDA, Annovis received clearance to initiate two Phase 3 studies for AD: a six-month trial to evaluate symptomatic relief and an 18-month trial to assess disease-modifying potential, with the first study slated to start in Q1 2025. Financially, the company raised $12.7 million through its equity line of credit and $7.1 million from warrant exercises, securing its runway to enter Phase 3 trials. Annovis also strengthened its intellectual property with new patents for buntanetap combination therapies and expanded its team with the appointment of Senior Clinical Scientist Dr. Matthew Peterson to support trial quality and completion.

Annovis Bio (NYSEANVS) has appointed Dr. Matthew Peterson as Senior Clinical Scientist, bolstering the team as it approaches pivotal Phase 3 trials for its neurodegenerative disease therapies, including treatments for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Peterson, an experienced clinical researcher with a background in both academic and industry roles, joins from Axogen, where he specialized in therapies for peripheral nerve repair. With expertise in enhancing patient care and research experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs, he will focus on ensuring the scientific rigor and success of Annovis’ clinical trials for its lead drug candidate, buntanetap.