AUSTIN, Texas, May 31, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XBiotech Inc. (NASDAQ: XBIT) today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 4,848,485 of its common shares at a public offering price of $8.25 per share. The offering is expected to close on or about June 4, 2019, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

In addition, XBiotech has granted the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 351,515 common shares at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions.

Piper Jaffray is acting as the sole underwriter in the offering.

XBiotech expects to receive gross proceeds of approximately $40 million. The proceeds of the offering, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by XBiotech, will be used primarily to advance bermekimab Phase 2 clinical trials in Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Atopic Dermatitis, and for general corporate and working capital purposes.

About XBiotech

XBiotech is a fully integrated global biosciences company dedicated to pioneering the discovery, development and commercialization of therapeutic antibodies based on its True Human™ proprietary technology. XBiotech currently is advancing a robust pipeline of antibody therapies to redefine the standards of care in oncology, inflammatory conditions and infectious diseases. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, XBiotech also is leading the development of innovative biotech manufacturing technologies designed to more rapidly, cost-effectively and flexibly produce new therapies urgently needed by patients worldwide. For more information, visit www.xbiotech.com.