Viking Therapeutics closed its upsized offerings of 9,035,714 common shares at $35.00 each and $258.75M in 2.00% convertible notes due 2032. Underwriters fully exercised options on both tranches. Net proceeds of ~$547.8M will fund VK2735 and VK3019 programs.

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