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PolarityTE looks to raise US$32mln for R&D in stock offering

More than 2 million shares will be offered at US$16 apiece

PolarityTE Inc (NASDAQ:COOL) announced Wednesday it's raising cash through a public stock offering.

The commercial-stage biotech company said in a release that the money will be used to spur product research and development, as well as for product regulation and approval purposes.

Investors sent shares tumbling more than 10% to US$16.34 in Thursday trading on dilution concerns.

PolarityTE develops products that use a patient’s own cells to regenerate tissue instead of synthetic materials.

More than 2 million shares will be made available at US$16 per share. The company expects to raise as much as US$32.5mln from the sale.

Underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase an additional 15% of common stock shares.