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Eczema biotech Hoth Therapeutics decreases proposed IPO deal size

December 14, 2018
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Hoth Therapeutics, which is developing topical treatments for eczema, lowered the proposed deal size for its upcoming IPO on Friday.

The New York, NY-based company now plans to raise $8 million by offering 1.3 million shares at a price range of $5.50 to $6.50. The company had previously filed to offer 1.8 million shares at the same range. At the midpoint of the range, Hoth Therapeutics will raise 29% less in proceeds than previously anticipated.

Hoth Therapeutics was founded in 2017 and plans to list on the Nasdaq under the symbol HOTH. Laidlaw & Company (UK) is the sole bookrunner on the deal.