Ascletis Pharma (HKG:1672) said it was looking to raise HK$843.5 million via a share offering, according to a Hong Kong bourse filing Tuesday.
The firm is seeking investors for around 69.3 million shares priced at HK$12.18 apiece to raise funds for the global phase 3 trials of its ASC30 drug for the treatment of obesity.
The shares represent 6.98% of the company's issued share capital.