Dec 16 (Reuters) - Lidds AB LIDDS.ST :
* THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DECIDES ON A RIGHTS ISSUE OF ABOUT
48.6
MSEK
* RIGHTS ISSUE HAS BEEN SECURED TO APPROXIMATELY 96 PERCENT
THROUGH SUBSCRIPTION COMMITMENTS AND ISSUE GUARANTORS
* RIGHTS ISSUE PRIMARILY INTENDS TO FINANCE PREPARATION OF
TWO
PHASE IB CLINICAL STUDIES AND EXECUTION OF AT LEAST ONE OF
STUDIES
* RIGHTS ISSUE ALSO INTENDS TO FINANCE INTENSIFIED WORK WITH
OUT-LICENSING OF PHASE III PROJECT LIPROCA DEPOT
* RIGHTS ISSUE ALSO TO FINANCE REPAYMENT OF BRIDGE FINANCING
CO
RAISED TO START THESE INVESTMENTS BEFORE IMPLEMENTATION OF
RIGHTS ISSUE
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