BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwest
Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ: NWBO) (NW Bio), a biotechnology company developing DCVax® personalized immune therapies for solid tumor
cancers, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with an institutional investor for a registered direct
offering with gross proceeds of approximately $5million. The proceeds will be used in connection
with upcoming Phase II clinical trials.
Pursuant to the agreement, the Company has agreed to sell to the investor up to 14 million shares of the Company's Common
Stock at a purchase price of $0.38 per share.
The sale of the shares is expected to close on or about October 26, 2016, subject to
satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Roth Capital Partners acted as the exclusive placement agent for the
offering.
The securities described above are being offered pursuant to a shelf registration statement (File No. 333-213777), which was
declared effective by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on October 18,
2016. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities
described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation
or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
When filed with the SEC, copies of the prospectus supplement and the accompanying base prospectus relating to this offering
may be obtained at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov
About Northwest Biotherapeutics
Northwest Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing personalized immunotherapy products designed to
treat cancers more effectively than current treatments, without toxicities of the kind associated with chemotherapies, and on a
cost-effective basis, in both the United States and Europe. The Company has a broad
platform technology for DCVax dendritic cell-based vaccines. The Company's lead program is a 348-patient Phase III trial in
newly diagnosed Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), which is on a partial clinical hold in regard to new screening of patients. GBM is
the most aggressive and lethal form of brain cancer, and is an "orphan disease." The Company is under way with a 60-patient
Phase I/II trial with DCVax-Direct for all types of inoperable solid tumors cancers. It has completed the Phase I portion
of the trial. The Company previously conducted a Phase I/II trial with DCVax-L for metastatic ovarian cancer together with
the University of Pennsylvania. In Germany, the Company has
received approval of a 5-year Hospital Exemption for the treatment of all gliomas (primary brain cancers) outside the clinical
trial.
Disclaimer
Statements made in this news release that are not historical facts, including statements concerning future treatment of
patients using DCVax and future clinical trials, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "expect," "believe," "intend," "design," "plan," "continue," "may," "will,"
"anticipate," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ
materially from those projected in any forward-looking statement. Specifically, there are a number of important factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, such as changes in market condition or the failure
of the Company to satisfy the closing conditions set forth in the purchase agreement. You should not place undue
reliance on any forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a
result of new information, future events or developments, except as required by securities laws.
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