Virax Biolabs secures $3.3 million from preferred option exercise deal

The Nasdaq-listed biotechnology company closed the transaction after cutting the exercise price to $6.00 from $10.00 and issued new private-placement warrants tied to 1,644,000 ordinary shares.

Summary

Virax Biolabs Group Limited said it closed the previously announced exercise of certain outstanding preferred investment options covering 548,000 ordinary shares, generating gross proceeds of about $3.3 million before fees and expenses. The options, originally issued in October 2023, amended in December 2025 and carrying an original exercise price of $10.00 per share, were exercised at a reduced price of $6.00 per share. In connection with the cash exercise, the company issued new unregistered Series A and Series B preferred investment options in a private placement, both with a $6.00 exercise price and together covering up to 1,644,000 ordinary shares. H.C. Wainwright & Co. acted as exclusive placement agent. Virax said it intends to use the net proceeds as working capital for general corporate purposes, while the new warrants become exercisable after shareholder approval of an increase in authorized ordinary shares and are subject to resale registration steps with the SEC.

Terms & Concepts
  • private placement: A sale of securities made without a public offering, typically to specific investors under an exemption from registration requirements.
  • preferred investment options: Securities that give holders the right to buy company shares at a specified exercise price under defined terms.
  • resale registration statement: A filing that allows investors to publicly resell securities once the registration becomes effective.