Abivax announces its intention to make a public offering in the United States – 08/10/2023 at 18:18

(AOF) – Abivax announces its intention to make a public offering of its ordinary shares, in the form of “American Depositary Shares (ADS)”, in the United States, subject to market and other conditions . The Company has confidentially submitted a draft registration document (Form F-1) to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the United States. The timing, the number of new shares to be issued under the proposed offer and their price have not yet been determined.

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