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BBOT to merge with Helix II SPAC in $450M deal; public listing expected Q3 2025
BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, Inc.
- Total proceeds ~$450M from Helix trust (~$196M) and $260M PIPE led by Cormorant, including Deerfield, Novo Holdings, Wellington.
- Combined company to be named BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics (BBOT), trading on Nasdaq under ticker BBOT.
- Pro forma equity value ~$949M at $10.36/share assuming no redemptions; BBOT shareholders roll 100% equity.
- Lead programs: BBO-8520 (KRAS G12C Phase 1), BBO-10203 (RAS-PI3Kα Phase 1), BBO-11818 (pan-KRAS Phase 1 starting H1 2025).
- Transaction approved by both boards; expected close Q3 2025, subject to stockholder approvals and conditions.